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Mia Zapata
In this episode I explore the murder of Mia Zapata — lead singer of Seattle punk band The Gits — and one of the most haunting crimes connected to the 1990s grunge music scene.In July 1993, Seattle was becoming the centre of the music world. Grunge had exploded into mainstream culture, underground clubs were packed every night and bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were transforming the city into a global phenomenon. But beneath the neon lights, cigarette smoke and distorted guitar sounds was a darker reality.After a night out with friends, Mia Zapata disappeared while walking home…
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