For years, Gone South has been a podcast about crime in the American South. But in Season 5, we’re widening the lens.Through deeply reported, narrative-driven stories—and conversations with journalists, historians, musicians, and people who’ve lived these stories firsthand—we’re digging into the myths, scandals, and power structures that still shape the South… and, in many ways, the country itself.From re-examining the cultural meaning of the Alamo to tracing the family history of Alex Murdaugh to investigating the federal indictment of New Orleans’s former mayor, each episode stands alone. Together, they paint a picture of what this region really is and how it came to be.Gone South is a show for people who want to understand how history lingers and why it still matters now.Written and hosted by award-winning journalist Jed Lipinski, Gone South is the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism.Previous serialized seasons include:Season 1: Who Killed Margaret Coon?Season 2: The Dixie MafiaSeason 3: The Sign CutterFollow Gone South to get new episodes every week.
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After journalist Jerry Mitchell's reporting leads to Felix Vail being located, private investigator Gina Frenzel goes undercover to gain his trust and gather information, including secretly recording him. Prosecutor Hugo Holland takes on the cold case, leading to the discovery of crucial evidence like lost crime scene photos and witnesses who heard Felix confess. The episode details the path to trial, including the legal strategy used to incorporate evidence related to Felix's other missing partners, culminating in his conviction.
This episode delves into Jerry Mitchell's investigation of Felix Vale, focusing on the suspicious death of his first wife, Mary Horton, and the crucial discovery of an audio interview with Felix's son, Bill. Bill reveals Felix's confession to murdering his mother and implying involvement in other disappearances, though this evidence faces legal challenges. The story culminates in the publication of Jerry's exposé and the emergence of new leads, setting the stage for further developments.
En este episodio, Jerry Mitchell, un reportero de investigación, es contactado por Mary Rose, quien sospecha que su ex yerno, Felix Vail, es un asesino en serie tras la misteriosa desaparición de su hija, Annette. La investigación desentierra un patrón inquietante que involucra la muerte de la primera esposa de Vail y la desaparición de otra novia, revelando un oscuro pasado y una búsqueda incansable de justicia.
In Part 2, Dickie Lynn and Ricou DeShaw’s smuggling operation grows more ambitious and more dangerous. As one partner walks away, the other goes all in, leading to prison time, an escape, and a years-long fight for freedom. Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
Dickie Lynne and Ricou DeShaw are best friends, spending their youth navigating the labyrinthine creeks and waterways of the Florida Keys. But as both men struggle to find their way in life, the opportunity to smuggle drugs becomes irresistible. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipins...
In the third and final part of “Finding Angie,” the person who may hold the key to the case is suddenly free. Will he finally talk - or will the truth about Angie’s disappearance remain buried forever? ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
With the search for Angie at a standstill, the arrival of paralegal Mary Jane Marcantel injects a much-needed boost. As she digs into Joey Smith’s past, she uncovers fraud, fear, and a disturbing pattern of violence, leading to a break the family never expected ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South...
When a Louisiana woman goes missing, her sister suspects the husband. But her suspicions are more accurate than she ever could have imagined. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
When Neil White is convicted on bank fraud charges, he's sent to arguably the most unusual prison in the United States. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
A man is caught sneaking into Nashville’s new $200 million jail and stealing keys. But when investigators search the facility, they uncover something far more disturbing - hidden weapons, secret caches, and a plan no one saw coming. What was really going on inside the jail? ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newslette...
A new, state of the art prison is nearing completion in downtown Nashville. But just as the prison is about to open, a set of keys goes missing. And they were taken for a reason. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
The investigation of Scott Rogers comes to a shocking conclusion, leading to a reckoning in the Baton Rouge community, and closure for Rogers's victims. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
Rannah and Mary Jane take their case to a federal prosecutor, enlisting a low-profile investigator and survivors to expose Scott Rogers’s past. As they gather evidence, a shocking discovery raises the stakes. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
In Part 1 of this three-part story, Baton Rouge PR consultant Rannah Grey receives an anonymous email with shocking details about a local celebrity. Nervous about tipping off the suspect, she teams up with an unconventional investigator and begins building her case. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone ...
Dean Ripa painted with Salvador Dali, sung with Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra, and bonded with William Burroughs. But his true passion was collecting, handling, and studying the world's most venemous snakes. Ripa's Seprentarium in Wilmington, North Carolina was the site of captivating presentations and, ultimately, unimaginable tragedy. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , T...
After dismantling a major drug operation in New Orleans, DEA Agent Skip Sewell turns his attention to an elusive cartel boss whose unconventional background defies expectations. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
Concerned citizens in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana follow a trail of corruption that starts small and ends with a shocking revelation. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
Mobile, Alabama’s biggest cold case reopens when Jim Barber, a police officer and adjunct professor, re-examines the 1980 murder of college freshman Katherine Foster. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
This episode of Gone South explores the rise and fall of Kyle Sandler, who promised to turn Opelika, Alabama, into the "Silicon Valley of the South" with his startup incubator, The Roundhouse. Through interviews with former employees and investors, the podcast uncovers Sandler's fraudulent past, lavish spending, and ultimately his arrest for wire and securities fraud. The story also highlights the community's resilience and efforts to rebuild after the scandal.
As a Louisiana defense attorney, Pat Fanning thought he'd seen it all. That was until Harold "H" Landry, who shot the husband of a woman he'd been sleeping with, walked into his office claiming he'd done absolutely nothing wrong. H's trial came to a shocking conclusion, but it was really just the beginning. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You c...
A recent New Orleans resident becomes immersed in the city's LBGTQ history. But his commitment rises to a whole new level when he makes inroads on an obscure cold case known as "The Hammer Murders.” ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
New evidence emerges that casts doubt on the legend of Buford Pusser. The story behind the ambush that killed his wife, Pauline, may not be what it seems. As buried secrets surface, Mike Elam's discoveries may finally force the truth out of the shadows. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Je...
Buford Pusser is an iconic American law enforcement figure. The film series "Walking Tall," most recently starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is based on Pusser's life as a cop. But recent revelations are turning Pusser's legacy on its head. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
A promising math and science student at the University of Georgia has an interesting side gig. He runs a hedge fund for his fraternity brothers which rakes in massive returns. But with the reward comes a massive risk. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
As Reconstruciton-era politics in New Orleans empowers blacks and angers ex-confederates, an Afro-Creole Detective named Jean-Baptiste Jourdain sets out to solve the kidnapping of a white baby. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
True-crime author Diane Fanning stumbles upon the case of Julie Rea, convicted of murdering her son. As she uncovers flaws in the prosecution’s argument, Fanning interviews a serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. With new evidence in hand, she wonders if her discovery could exonerate an innocent woman. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also sub...
The point of view switches from Batman to Darryl Smith. Darryl gives us his side of the story and explains how one goes from being a promising young med student to a prolific meth manufacturer. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
DEA Agent Steve Peterson, nickname "Batman," hunts down a prolific meth manufacturer in Atlanta. But as he closes in on his prey, Steve is stunned by the meth maker's identity. This is the real life "Breaking Bad." ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone South with Jed Lipinski ....
When Jimmy Cox arrived at the Lousiana State Penetentiary (AKA "Angola") to serve two life sentences, he had one goal in mind: escape. And that's exactly what he did. But while escaping Angola was impressive, escaping his own past would prove a greater challenge. ***Gone South has been nominated for a Webby Award, but we need your VOTE! It takes 10 seconds, all you have to do is click HERE . Find us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter . You can also subscribe to our newsletter, Gone Sou...
