Bobby Fuller was a rising star in the rock n roll world in the 1960s. His band, The Bobby Fuller Four, had already charted on the Billboard Top 40 several times. When he was found dead in his car, the police ruled it suicide. No one believed this conclusion. Sources: I Fought the Law: The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller by Miriam Linna Unsolved Mysteries: Episode 3 The Mysterious Death Of Bobby Fuller Was The Death Of Rising Rock Legend Bobby Fuller Really An Accident? 50 Years Ago: 'I Fo...
Mar 24, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Dena Schlosser was a stay at home mom who was very involved in her church. After the birth her third daughter, Dena suffered from severe postpartum psychosis. She decided that she wanted to give her new baby to God and it ended in tragedy. Sources: Dena Schlosser, The Mom Who Cut Off Her Baby's Arms Dena Schlosser | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Insanity Plea In Texas Baby Killing - CBS News Plano Woman Who Cut Off Baby's Arms To Be Released From Mental Hospital | News | ktbs.com Hu...
Feb 24, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Michael Chambers was a retired firefighter from Quinlan, Texas. He was a family man that doted on his wife and grandkids. He loved restoring classic cars and spending time in his workshop. Michael disappeared one afternoon and it's still not clear if he planned his disappearance or if he was a victim of foul play. Sources: Remains Found in East Tawakoni Confirmed as Michael Chambers - Disappeared Remains found in Rains County identified as missing retired firefighter Michael Chambers | FOX 4 Dal...
Feb 06, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Jamie Faith was a kind, fun loving, generous man that was loved dearly by his friends and family. Why would someone gun him down in the street outside his house? Sources: 20/20 Happily Never After How investigators unraveled the mystery behind the shocking murder of Jamie Faith - ABC News Jennifer Faith, Dallas woman described as "puppet master," orchestrated husband Jamie Faith's murder-for hire - CBS News Jamie Faith Murder: How Did He Die? Who Killed Him? Jennifer Lynne Faith Sentenced For Mu...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Texans take their football seriously. Throw in the fact that high school football coaches are dealing with people's children and things can get really heated. Coach Gary Kinne was intense and expected his players to bring the same energy to the field that he did. That intensity almost cost Coach Gary Kinne his life. Sources: Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: Aug 05, 2009, page 24 - Tulsa World at Newspapers.com Nov 25, 2005, page 20 - The Daily Sentinel at Newspapers.com Gary Joe Kinne’s Att...
Jan 09, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying. Sources: The Meaning of Malice by John Leake Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine Bridewell went from socialite to pariah Return of the Black Widow | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas...
Dec 30, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying. Sources: The Meaning of Malice by John Leake Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine Bridewell went from socialite to pariah Return of the Black Widow | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas Bac...
Nov 28, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In June I got the chance to sit in with Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer to talk about Fayrion Wardrip a serial killer who terrorized women in North Texas in the 1980s. Bryce Wardrip, Fayrion's brother sat with us over the weekend to talk to us about what it is like to have a brother who is a serial killer.
Nov 26, 2024•2 hr 13 min
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying. Sources: The Meaning of Malice by John Leake Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine Bridewell went from socialite to pariah Return of the Black Widow | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas Back Story...
Nov 14, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Loy and Louise Stone were practicing Wiccans that just wanted to live on their land peacefully, the kids in their small town were obsessed with seeing "real" witches. Unfortunately, the sighting ended in death. Sources: Local courtroom was site of 1980 witch trial 12-02-2007 (myplainview.com) A Texas Witch On Trial on JSTOR Some of the parishioners at two Amarillo churches and... - UPI Archives Dec 07, 1977, page 45 - The Amarillo Globe-Times at Newspapers.com Nov 03, 1977, page 20 - The Amarill...
Oct 31, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Tristan Dilley was two days away from her 15th birthday when someone she thought was a friend shot her dead in her bed. Sources: Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: A Homecoming Murder Season 3 Episode 2 Tristan Dilley: Murdered by her Boyfriend YouTube Texas Authorities Believe Man Who Killed High School Cheerleader Was Planning Serial Murders | Shows | Investigation Discovery PEOPLE Explains: Slain Teen Was Secretly Dating Older Man Texas Cheerleader Shot by Boyfriend Who Later Killed Himsel...
Oct 03, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Lisa Holden was held prisoner by her husband in their home for seven years. He tortured her regularly and even had a special room in their house that he locked her inside. After years of abuse, Lisa had the courage to escape and take her daughters with her. Sources: Investigation Discovery: Dead Silent, The Torture Chamber ttps://www.dailycrime.com/imprisoned-and-tortured-wife-lisa-holden-for-7-years-dead-silent-investigates/ Lisa Holden Now: Where Are Her Daughters Today? Update (thecinemaholic...
Sep 19, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Lance Butterfield was the all American high school student. He was good looking, polite, an honor student and a gifted athlete. He and his father seemed like they were the perfect team, but things were not what they seemed. SOURCES Honor Thy Father – Texas Monthly The father who pushed too far | DIS Disney Discussion Forums - DISboards.com Mark Harmon options rights to Texas Monthly true-crime story (statesman.com) Jan 15, 1998, page 20 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com Aug 24, 1997, ...
Sep 05, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 67
David Glenn Lewis disappeared from his home near Amarillo, TX Super Bowl weekend in 1993. No one knew what happened to him for 11 years until a John Doe was identified in Yakima Washington, his loved ones were left with more questions than answers. Sources: The Strange Case of Missing Amarillo Lawyer David Glenn Lewis (987thebomb.com) David Glenn Lewis (1953-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial Death of David Glenn Lewis - Wikipedia The Mo(u)rning Commute: The disappearance and death of David Glenn Lew...
Aug 30, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Nicholas Barclay disappeared in San Antonio, TX. Three years later he was found in Spain, but was this the real Nicholas? Sources: The Imposter 60 Minutes Australia: Mystery of Missing Boy Nicholas Barclay and his Imposter Frederic Bourdin The Nicholas Barclay Disappearance And Ensuing Deception | Missing | Investigation Discovery Frédéric Bourdin - Wikipedia Nicholas Patrick Barclay – The Charley Project Interview: The private detective who uncovered The Imposter (scotsman.com) The Mys...
Aug 02, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Nicholas Barclay disappeared in San Antonio, TX. Three years later he was found in Spain, but was this the real Nicholas? Sources: The Imposter 60 Minutes Australia: Mystery of Missing Boy Nicholas Barclay and his Imposter Frederic Bourdin The Nicholas Barclay Disappearance And Ensuing Deception | Missing | Investigation Discovery Frédéric Bourdin - Wikipedia Nicholas Patrick Barclay – The Charley Project Interview: The private detective who uncovered The Imposter (scotsman.com) The Mystery Of N...
Jul 25, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Bernie Tiede was considered the nicest person in Carthage, TX. He loved to help people, especially the widows in town that had lost their husbands. Bernie befriended the most disliked woman in town after her husband passed away, which led to one of the most bizarre murder cases people had ever seen. Sources: Sins and Secrets Season 3: Carthage Deadly Sins: Season 3: Millionairess and the Mortician Midnight in the Garden of East Texas - Texas Monthly Bernie in Hell – Texas Monthly Bernie Tiede - ...
Jul 18, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 63
I got a chance to sit in with Bill from Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer and Matthew from Murder Coaster to discuss Texas serial killer Fayrion Wardrip.
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 8 min
Brenda Delgado was in love with Dr. Ricky Paniagua and she thought they were headed for marriage. Ricky didn't feel the same way, though. He broke up with her and started dating Dr. Kendra Hatcher. Brenda decided the only way to get him back was to get rid of Kendra.
Jul 11, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Brandon Lawson left his house heading to his father's house in Crowley, TX. On the way, he ran out of gas and called his brother and 911 for help. Before help could arrive, he disappeared, and no one has seen him since. Sources: Crawlspace Podcast The Prosecutors Podcast Brandon Lawson's Disappearance And The Chilling Story Behind It (allthatsinteresting.com) The mystery around the disappearance of Brandon Lawson in West Texas (gosanangelo.com) Disappearance of Brandon Lawson - Wikipedia Remains...
Jun 28, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 61
According to his defense attorney, Ethan Couch suffered from Affluenza, therefore he shouldn't be punished because he didn't understand that he did anything wrong. Sources: True Crime Story: Smugshot: Affluenza Ethan Couch - Wikipedia What Happened to Affluenza Teen Ethan Couch? DUI Case Timeline (expresslegalfunding.com) Tarrant crash victim: 'Momma, I love you. Please hurry!' | wfaa.com Burleson pastor's son speaks out about accident that killed four | khou.com Tonya Couch appeals charges agai...
Jun 20, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Todd Becker was the last person you would expect to be a professional burglar. He was clean cut, handsome and the perfect family man. He had good intentions to quit his life of crime and go straight but he was just too good at it to walk away. Sources: True Crime – Texas Monthly Family Man – Texas Monthly Dec 20, 2002, page 2 - Press Journal at Newspapers.com Dec 20, 2002, page 1 - Press Journal at Newspapers.com BURGLARY RING IS FAMILY BUSINESS, POLICE SAY – Orlando Sentinel...
Jun 11, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Irene Garza was a beloved teacher and beauty queen in her hometown of McAllen, TX. The whole community rallied to find her after she did not come home the night before Easter. When her body was found five days later, the whole community was in shock. Why would anyone want to kill Irene Garza? Sources: John Feit, former priest convicted of murdering Irene Garza, dies in prison - CBS News Unholy Act – Texas Monthly Irene Garza murder case evidence photos (cbsnews.com) Details - Unsolved Homicide (...
Jun 04, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID complications. Sources: A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com) Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com) Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID. Sources: A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com) Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com) Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com Jan 30, 2002, pa...
Apr 24, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID. Sources: A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com) Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com) Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com Jan 30, 2002, page 54 -...
Apr 10, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 55
No one suspected Peggy Jo Tallas was robbing banks. Boy, were they surprised! Sources: Peggy Jo Tallas: Addicted to the Life "True Crime Central" Strange Soup: Cowboy Bob the Texas Bank Robber True Crime Stories: Top 10 Unbelievable Facts About Cowboy Bob Ghost Town-Cowboy Bob Mystery Texas Monthly: The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob May 06, 2005, page 31 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com May 06, 2005, page 8 - The Odessa American at Newspapers.com Sep 27, 1992, page 20 - The Odessa America...
Mar 27, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 54
In October of 1991, George Hennard, drove his truck through the plate glass window of Luby's in Killeen, TX. He got out of his truck and opened fire on the customers in the restaurant. He killed 23 people and wounded 27 others. The massacre ended with a shootout between police and Hennard. Sources: Luby's shooting - Wikipedia 30 Years Later: Massacre at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen (kwtx.com) The Massacre That Turned Texas Into America's Most Gun-Friendly State (texasmonthly.com) 30 Years Ago, Ge...
Mar 19, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Manuela Allen was a beloved teacher at Olnery High School. The whole community was shocked when she was found brutally murdered near Lake Cooper. Why would anyone want to hurt her? Sources: Manuela Allen Killed By Daughter's Ex Julius Mullins | Crime News (oxygen.com) 5 chilling details about the Manuela Allen murder case (sportskeeda.com) Chilling case of beloved teacher who vanished from her 'blood-splattered' bedroom overnight before her body was found dumped by a lake after being stabbed 47 ...
Mar 05, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 52
In 1984 women were being abducted in Fort Worth. They were all beautiful and ambitious and lived within a six mile radius of each other. Their killer was never caught although investigators believe they know who was responsible for their deaths, he died before they could prove it. Sources: 09 Feb 1985, 5 - Enterprise-Record at Newspapers.com Podcasts (thereportersnotebook.com) 11 Feb 1985, 13 - The Odessa American at Newspapers.com 11 Feb 1985, 7 - The Tyler Courier-Times at Newspapers.com 11 Fe...
Feb 28, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 51