The Hunter and the Hunted

In this chilling episode of Champagne and Murder, Please, we journey from the icy wilderness of Alaska to the heart of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park as we examine two tragic cases separated by decades but connected by brutality. First, we delve into the twisted double life of Robert Hansen—the “Butcher Baker”—a seemingly ordinary family man who hunted women in the Alaskan wilderness. Then, we shift to the heartbreaking 2021 murder of Katie Janness, who was walking her dog, Bowie, when both were viciously attacked in a public park. We explore the facts, the fears, and the frustrating search for justice. Pour yourself a glass—this one’s going to stay with you.

• Schechter, H., & Everitt, D. (1996). The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. Pocket Books.
  

• Ramsland, K. (2010). The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds. Berkley.
  

• Douglas, J. E., & Olshaker, M. (1995). Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. Scribner.
  

• Larsen, D. (2002). “Robert Hansen: The Butcher Baker,” Crime Library.
  

• Alaska State Troopers: Case archives and interviews with Glenn Flothe.
  

• Anchorage Daily News archives (1980–1985).
  

• “The Frozen Ground” (2013) and companion documentary interviews.
  

NamUs. (2023). National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. https://www.namus.gov

• Atlanta Police Department & FBI press releases (2021–2024)
  

• Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “One Year Later: Remembering Katie Janness”
  

• FOX 5 Atlanta & CBS46, interviews with Emma Clark
  

• 11Alive news coverage of vigils and police updates
  

• Reddit threads from locals and community updates (r/Atlanta)
  

• Fulton County Medical Examiner autopsy report (covered via FOIA requests)
  

• GoFundMe: “Justice for Katie Janness” fund