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Serial killers, set designers, and hordes of skeletons: welcome to the Halloween capital of America

In the placid LA suburb of Burbank, residents spend months – and thousands of dollars – turning their homes into Disney-style attractions. Why does it go so hard for Halloween – and is it becoming too popular for its own good? Every night, starting in mid-September, Diego Linares puts on a serial killer costume and stands in his front yard for three hours. The 40-year-old alternates outfits: some…

Serial killers, set designers, and hordes of skeletons: welcome to the Halloween capital of America

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