Thu, Jul 23, 2026
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What happens when an ordinary woman refuses to stop asking questions?
Award-nominated author Victoria L. Schultz set out to uncover the truth and found herself staring into the face of deception, greed, and one of the most controversial figures to emerge from St. Louis history.
Her book, St. Louis Lucifer: How I Danced with the Devil in the Midwest Moonlight, pulls back the curtain on Andrew Paulsen—a man she alleges built a carefully crafted illusion while convincing others to believe his extraordinary claims.
In this episode, we explore:
The story behind St. Louis Lucifer
The investigation that inspired the book
Andrew Paulsen and the allegations of fraud surrounding him
How perception became reality for so many people
The personal cost of exposing deception
Why truth is often stranger than fiction
Victoria's nomination for STL A-List's Best Author award
This isn't a ghost story. It isn't a conspiracy theory.
It's a true crime story unfolding right here in the Midwest.
Sometimes the devil doesn't come with horns and a pitchfork. Sometimes he wears a blue bow tie.
ABOUT VICTORIA L. SCHULTZ
Victoria L. Schultz is the author of St. Louis Lucifer: How I Danced with the Devil in the Midwest Moonlight, an STL A-List nominated work that chronicles her investigation into deception, manipulation, and the pursuit of truth. Through meticulous research and firsthand experiences, Schultz shines a light on how charisma and perception can influence public opinion—and what happens when someone has the courage to challenge the narrative.
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