Halloween 1974 in Houston changed Halloween forever. Timothy O’Bryan had no idea his death would change the world, and neither did his father. Ronald Clark O’Bryan poisoned his son Timothy to death on Halloween night of 1974 and it is talked about every year, even unknowingly. Listen in on this spooky tale as B & CC bring you The Man Who Murdered Halloween. Happy Halloween! https://www.vice.com/en/article/8ge87v/halloween-killer-ronald-clark-o-bryan-candy-man https://texasarchive.org/2017_03...
Oct 30, 2021•50 min
B & CC bring another Missing Person to life in a Missing Person MiniSode. This episode discusses the missing persons case of Alexander “AJ” Silva. AJ was last seen by his family on Easter Sunday and hasn’t been seen since. The twist to this case? AJ was on bond and being tracked with an ankle monitor at the time of his disappearance. So where is AJ? Listen in while B & CC dive into the family-obtained GPS records of AJ’s last hours. https://www.tiktok.com/@justice4lilaj https://www.faceb...
Oct 17, 2021•48 min
There’s blood in the ice machine! The infamous ‘Icebox Murders’ of 1965 have been a fixture of Houston lore and true crime for decades. As with most vintage crime stories, details have been altered, facts become exaggerated, and the actual events become urban legend. B and CC wade through the parts of information known to be true while indulging in the conspiracies surrounding the murders of Fred and Edwina Rogers. This story has it all. SOURCES: ‘The Icebox Murders’ by Martha and Hugh Gardenier...
Sep 02, 2021•58 min
This Missing Person Minisode covers the disappearance of siblings Pamela and Michael Mayfield. On January 10, 1985, five year old Pam and six year old Michael would disappear on their walk home from school. A mysterious phone call would divert police attention and almost four decades later this case seems to have a permanent spot on the cold case list. Visit our website to see the various age progression photos made over the years and maybe you have the missing link needed to find Michael and Pa...
Jul 13, 2021•15 min
Murder City: True Crime of Houston, Texas is back, baby! After a year that none of us will soon forget, B and CC reminisce and catch up on just some of the events that went down while they were away. The girls talk about everything from baby powder to bad cops. Get updates on cases covered in the past including missing mom Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez and killer cop Kent McGowen, as well as new cases like the Alexis Sharkey murder that shocked the nation. B and CC try to break down the unsolved shoot...
Jul 13, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In Episode 21 we breakdown a case where the checks and balances failed, and failed miserably. How does a person who leaves a trail of red flags everywhere they go, continue to have opportunities to terrorize the Houston community? One August night everything would hit a breaking point and someone would pay for other's shortcomings. https://www.houstonpress.com/news/killer-behind-th… https://smile.amazon.com/Warrant-Kill-Story-Obsess…...
Nov 03, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 21
B & CC are back with a bang and a whole lot of Houston true crime to celebrate The Houston Holiday - July 13 aka 713 day. Come be a Houstonian for the day and listen to us discuss everything from Texas Equusearch to the Texas legislature making an oopsie, the girls dish it all in Episode 20.
Nov 03, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 20
Joan Robinson Hill led a glamorous life in mid-century Houston. She was beautiful, rich, and very successful in the equestrian world. She would marry John Hill, later Dr. John Hill, and she was determined to make her third marriage last. As the Hill’s moved up in Houston society, their personal lives would suffer, eventually ending in tragedy. This infamous Houston case still resonates with residents today, leaving everyone to wonder what really happened in the house on Kirby Drive. https://www....
Nov 03, 2019•51 min•Ep. 18
Belinda Lucas was from a small town but had a heart and smile as big as the state of Texas. On January 11, 1999, Belinda and her unborn daughter Erin were brutally shot to death in the closet of their Katy area home. Who would want to commit such a heinous crime? Was her former football star husband David Temple involved? Listen in as B & CC discuss all the twists, turns, writs, and a retrial in Episode 17: Belinda Lucas. Source Links: Kathryn Casey's book on the Temple case, Shattered: The ...
Feb 03, 2019
In this Missing Person Minisode we highlight two separate missing persons cases that almost seem exactly the same. Both women went missing in September, only a year apart, and both of their vehicles were left behind in a suspicious manner. Eerily similar to the Tara Breckenridge disappearance, there is one huge difference. These two cases have almost no coverage or information available to the public. Kristen Smith Missing from Beaumont, Texas since September 22, 1991. Physical Description Date ...
Jan 31, 2019
Episode 16 covers one of Houston’s most infamous double homicides and one of our most requested cases. Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson would meet their fate after pulling up to one of the city’s many hangouts for young people to drink, listen to music, and get away from parents. The location of their murders would quickly grow the lore and designate a nickname for the tragedy, the “Lover’s Lane Murders”. Almost 30 years later, there are still no answers to who the monster is in this case, but hop...
Jan 19, 2019
Tara Breckenridge was 23 years old at the time of her disappearance on August 4, 1992. After leaving her job near the Galleria early, she was walked out to her car and never seen again. Hours later, right after sunrise, her red Pontiac Fiero was found on the side of the 610 Loop northbound with the alternator belt completely missing. Was Tara the victim of a domestic attack? Did one of her admirers from work take it too far? Or was there someone hunting women and came across a crime of opportuni...
Jan 06, 2019
Episode 15 covers a case that caused B and CC quite the headache when the story originally broke. Often cases seem like they aren’t being investigated, but this is one that proves that detectives know a whole lot more than what they provide to media. Ashley George was found deceased April 2018 in Clear Lake. Good police work would send Houston detectives road-tripping down I-10 and killing two birds with one stone. https://www.fox26houston.com/news/329304948-video https://www.wtok.com/content/ne...
Dec 07, 2018
B and CC take a trip back to Houston's past and refresh the city's memory of one of our "founding fathers", Mr. William Marsh Rice. One of the earliest and more famous murder mysteries of Houston's history is dug up and reexamined under today's lens to see if the tale still holds after all these years. We discuss Mr. Rice's many accomplishments and gifts to the city of Houston, as well as the aftermath of his murder and reflect on how one man's hard work has an affect on all of us in Houston to ...
Nov 10, 2018
In Episode 13, B and CC take you inside the mind of a victim. Hear directly from Jon Tromp about the night with Amanda Fleetwood that changed his life forever. Listen in while B & CC explore why this decade old case is still unsolved. If you have any information on this case or any other case in the Houston Metro area, call HPD's Homicide Unit at 713-308-3600 or CrimeStoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS. Sources: https://abc13.com/share-it-never-before-seen-video-of-katy-womans-alleged-killer...
Oct 27, 2018
On February 2, 2012, Kathy Arredondo would celebrate her 37th birthday. She was looking forward to her future endeavors as she moved to the big city, got a new job, and a new man. Just 10 days later, however, Kathy and all of her hopes and dreams would be gone. Her Bronco and money left behind, Kathy would vanish seemingly into the night never to be seen or heard from again. What happened to her? Did she just have enough of her life and left to start a new one? Did something nefarious cross path...
Oct 10, 2018
December 2017. The city of Houston is recovering from Harvey and still on a World Series high. Morale around town is positive, and it was no different for two young people in the early stages of a blooming relationship. Rachel and Robert are last seen alive, happy and bubbly, in the NW Houston area of Spring Branch. Less than an hour later Rachel would be deceased across town, and Robert was nowhere to be found. What happened to this couple in that short amount of time that would alter their fam...
Sep 13, 2018
Episode 10 takes you back to Houston’s younger days. In 1892, Mrs. Anna Shaw and her sister, Belle Johnson would be fatally attacked in their own home. Sheriff Ellis and his deputies would use late 19th century investigative procedures (AKA their brains) to follow leads to the murderer. Once caught, the perp would face many hurdles on his race to the gallows near Buffalo Bayou. Learn about the prisoner’s last wishes and the mystery behind his ultimate destination. Sources: https://texashistory.u...
Sep 04, 2018
Maria Jimenez-Rodriguez has been missing since June 21, 2018. She would take her daughter to the babysitter's house and seemingly vanish off the face of the planet. What happened to Maria? Did she simply get overwhelmed and leave like the police would suggest? Or is something more sinister at work in our city, ripping away people's loved ones from those who need them the most? Let's talk over the facts of her case and see if we can steer the investigation in the right direction. As with any unso...
Aug 16, 2018
UNK W F was discovered deceased in 1989 blocks away from the Galleria. A week after Houston was hit with 1.7 inches of snow, she was shot in the head and left outside an office building. All she had on her body was a schedule of unknown origin, one of the only clues to her identity. Listen as B & CC discuss the details of HCIFS Case #ML89-8294. As always, contact the HPD Cold Case Division at 713-308-3618, the Harris County Institute of Forensics at 713-496-6774, or CrimeStoppers at 713-222-...
Aug 15, 2018
Iris Siff was a force to be reckoned with. She had big shoes to fill after the death of Nina Vance, and she wasn't taking that lightly. Already having made her mark on The Alley Theatre, she was ready to push the theatre company forward and, maybe, find the next big star. Unfortunately, the award-winning theatre company would suffer two great losses within two years. In Episode 8, take a journey down "The Alley" and hear about the women who made it all possible, and the possibility they're still...
Jul 31, 2018
On our first bonus episode, we discuss the Brittany Burfield case. Brittany Burfield was last seen alive on June 25, 2018. Brittany has still not been located, but there is a man locked up for her murder. We discuss the circumstances of her disappearance and we connect her case to a couple others in the Houston area. Don’t forget to donate to Texas Equusearch at TexasEquusearch.org and send your receipt to us at murdercitypod@gmail.com for a chance to win some merch for a good cause! Sources: ht...
Jul 21, 2018
Smurfette Doe was an approximately 15-17 year-old female dumped in two trash bags on the side of the road in the northside of Houston. She has yet to be identified, other than the nickname coined from the "Smurfs" shirt she was found in. Almost nothing is known about her. We know where she was found and when, but the who, what, and why are still a mystery. CC and B attempt to talk through the case and make sense of Smurfette Doe's tragic demise. Was she a runaway? Someone's disabled and discarde...
Jul 17, 2018
Episode 6 is a very special episode of Murder City: True Crime of Houston, Texas as we discuss gay rights and discrimination in honor of Pride month. This is the story of 10 kids from the Woodlands, and how their interaction with 3 gay males in Montrose started a local movement of the LGBT community against hate crimes in the city of Houston. Was it a hate crime or just good ol’ male bonding? Episode 6 is about differences, and how those differences united a city and paved the path for one of th...
Jul 03, 2018
Tynesha Stewart was a go-getter, an Aggie, a strong Houston woman. In Episode 5 we talk about how Ty’s life and accomplishments were cut short by domestic violence. Who could stifle such a beautiful and capable person? Let’s talk about “red flags” as we discuss how Timothy Wayne Shepherd loses control and takes the life of a woman who’d had enough of him bringing her down. Sources: https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Mother-speaks-out-about-losing-daughter-to-abuse-9546683.php http://stop...
Jun 21, 2018
We conclude Leon "The Loser" Jacob and Valerie McDaniel's story in Episode 4. Their story is full of twists and turns and the trial brings all the dark corners to light. Was Valerie being used by a narcissist Leon so he elevate himself? Leon's trial is full of tension and disputes, but at the end of the day, justice prevails. Join us and discuss his disgusting behavior and the sad conclusion to Valerie's legacy. Sources: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Murder-...
Jun 06, 2018
In Episode 3, we dive into the life of the ultimate narcissist, Leon Jacob. He came from a well-off Houston area family with every opportunity to thrive, but nothing was ever enough. His controlling personality would start causing destruction to all aspects his life. Meanwhile, Valerie McDaniel was living the dream: successful veterinary clinic, West University home, beach houses, and a happy, loving family. How do these two people connect and what leads to their ultimate loss of control? Source...
Jun 06, 2018
For Episode 2, Houston earns its name “Murder City”. With over 500 homicides for the year Houston police are overwhelmed. On October 3, 1979 (six weeks after Episode 1) the department is tested once again, and once again fails. Robert Spagenberger and Joann Huffman were two teenagers in love with their whole lives ahead of them. What happened on that night that would make their lives a part of Houston’s lore, even now, 40 years later. Join B and CC as we break down what we know, what we think, a...
Jun 01, 2018
In our debut episode we take you back to 1979 in Houston, Texas to revisit one of the most gruesome, unsolved mysteries of our city's history. Alys Rankin, Mary Calcutta, and Doris Armstrong were all brutally attacked in their own homes, and with no leads the crimes remain unsolved to this day. B and CC explore the details and attempt to make connections... or break them. For 40 years, three families have been in pain. For 40 years, at least one person responsible has been walking our streets. J...
Jun 01, 2018
Murder City: True Crime of Houston, Texas would like you to join in our excitement as we gear up closer and closer to launch! A true crime podcast focused exclusively on the Houston Metro area. With no shortage of case material, we've made it our mission to spotlight some of these forgotten stories and to give the victims and families another chance for justice and closure.
Mar 11, 2018•1 min
