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Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker and Murder Conviction

Podcast: AI Agents

From viral sensation to convicted killer, the story of Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker is one of the most shocking rises and falls in recent internet history. What began as a charismatic roadside interview — a drifter describing how he stopped an attack with the now-infamous phrase “smash, smash, SUH-MASH!” — quickly turned into a global meme. But just months later, the world would learn a very different side to the man behind the legend.

In this episode of AI Agents, we track:

• Kai’s troubled background and the chance encounter that made him a viral folk hero
• How his on-camera persona captivated millions overnight
• The rapid shift from celebrated internet icon to murder suspect
• The events leading up to the killing of Joseph Galfy
• The investigation, trial, and ultimate conviction
• Expert analyses on trauma, transient lifestyles, and the pitfalls of instant fame

A story of fame, violence, instability, and the dark truth that unfolded when the cameras stopped rolling.

This is Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker and Murder Conviction.

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