Send us a text The mysterious vanishing of Amy Bradley haunts the cruise industry to this day. On March 24, 1998, the 23-year-old American woman disappeared from the Royal Caribbean ship Rhapsody of the Seas as it approached Curaçao, leaving behind only her sandals and a yellow shirt on the cabin balcony. The most chilling aspect? She vanished within a 20-30 minute window while her family slept just feet away. We dive deep into the timeline and evidence surrounding Amy's disappearance, examining...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 167
Send us a text When 70-year-old Michael Chambers disappeared from his Quinlan, Texas workshop in March 2017, he left behind more questions than answers. After decades as a respected Dallas firefighter, Michael had settled into retirement enjoying his classic cars, woodcutting, and time with family. All that changed when his wife Becca returned home from work to find his truck in the driveway but no sign of her husband of 37 years. Inside his locked workshop, the scene was puzzling – his wallet s...
Jul 08, 2025•51 min•Ep. 166
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what happens when a community's silence becomes deadly? When the screams of a woman in danger go unreported? The chilling disappearance of Suzanne Simpson, a successful luxury realtor and mother of four from the affluent Olmos Park neighborhood of San Antonio, forces us to confront these uncomfortable questions. Suzanne vanished on October 6, 2024, after attending a party at the Argyle Club. What followed was a husband who waited until 10 PM the next day to ...
May 29, 2025•34 min•Ep. 165
Send us a text Behind the glamorous façade of Arlington's elite Lace Nightclub lurked a tragedy waiting to unfold. What began as a routine morning for three employees in December 1989 transformed into a nightmare when a man with a gun forced his way inside, leaving devastation in his wake. Jennifer Burns, a 24-year-old accountant, arrived with her roommate and colleague Sally Fogle for their morning shift at the upscale establishment. When day manager Clay Griffin joined them shortly after, none...
May 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 164
Send us a text A fading sun over Robert Clay Vineyards set the stage for Texas Wine and True Crime's season finale—an intimate gathering where hosts Brandy and Chris Diamond peeled back layers of Mason's hidden history through unsolved murders spanning more than a century. Standing at a crossroads in their podcast journey, the Diamonds announced their leap into video content after four years of audio-only episodes. "Our faces have been somewhat obscured for the past four and a half years," Chris...
Apr 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 163
Send us a text A courthouse engulfed in flames. A community watching helplessly as history burns. And one man's terrifying 24-hour crime spree that changed Mason County, Texas forever. District Attorney Tonya Ahlschwede and Assistant DA Havana Schmidt take us deep inside one of rural Texas's most complex criminal investigations - the 2021 Mason County courthouse arson. What began as a house fire quickly escalated into something far more sinister when Nicholas Miller deliberately torched the hist...
Apr 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 162
Send us a text The suburbs of Frisco, Texas became the backdrop for a chilling murder when Anna Moses, a Russian-born analyst at the University of Texas Dallas, was found shot six times in her garage after failing to show up for work in January 2015. What first appeared to be a robbery gone wrong revealed itself as something far more deliberate. Anna's divorce from Robert "Bob" Moses two years prior had seemingly set her free. She maintained her home, excelled in her career, and was building mea...
Apr 01, 2025•53 min•Ep. 161
Send us a text When neighbors felt the walls of their Chicago apartment growing hot on a summer night in 2018, they knew something was terribly wrong. Behind those walls, 38-year-old bartender and mother of three T'Anda Hall lay beaten and dying as flames began consuming her bedroom — the tragic culmination of what had started as a friendly card game hours earlier. T'Anda had recently met Wes Arnold, a man whose violent history remained hidden from her until it was too late. Friends who'd been p...
Mar 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 160
Send us a text The summer of 1986 in Lake Worth, Texas should have been like any other – locals cooling off at the lake, hanging out at what they called "the beach," enjoying cold beers in the hot Texas sun. Instead, it became the setting for a murder that would remain unsolved for over two decades. Lloyd Tobin was the kind of person everyone wanted in their corner – a 30-year-old bouncer described by friends and family as loyal, friendly, and protective. As a father, brother, and son, he worked...
Mar 10, 2025•25 min•Ep. 159
Send us a text What if the person you trust the most could slip away in the dead of night, leaving nothing but a trail of blood and unanswered questions? Join us as we unravel the chilling murder case of Manuela Allen, a beloved teacher and mother from Olney, Texas. Her disappearance in the early hours of a July morning left her family in turmoil, unaware of the horror that had unfolded while they slept. This episode delves into the eerie discovery of bloodstains throughout her home and the chil...
Feb 24, 2025•34 min•Ep. 158
Send us a text Was Retha Stratton's tragic murder the deadly climax of a serial rapist's reign of terror? This episode explores the brutal killing of the 18-year-old in River Oaks, Texas, and suggests her murder may have been a desperate act to silence a potential witness. As we unravel the chilling details of Retha's last moments, from the stab wounds to the defensive injuries, we grapple with the implications of a predator escalating from assault to murder within a tight-knit community. We als...
Feb 01, 2025•23 min•Ep. 157
Send us a text Unravel the twisted web of the "Tennessee Affair," a chilling true crime saga that exposes the sinister side of wealth, conspiracy, and murder-for-hire. We explore the tumultuous journey of Erik Maund from Austin, Texas, whose entanglement with former lover Holly Williams spiraled into a violent plot that forever altered their lives and those around them. Discover how a simple threat of extortion turned deadly, leading to the tragic deaths of Holly and her boyfriend, William Lanwa...
Jan 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 156
Send us a text What happens when the safety of a community is shattered by the unthinkable? Join me as we navigate the haunting mysteries surrounding the unsolved abductions and murders of Heidi Seaman and Erica Botello. I will explore the unsettling details of Heidi and Erica's disappearance and murder and the broader implications this case had on the San Antonio community 35 years ago. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Jan 17, 2025•22 min•Ep. 155
Send us a text Could a simple shell casing and traces of a potato uncover the dark mystery behind a gruesome murder? The chilling tale of Kenisha Walker, a young mother whose life was brutally cut short, unravels in this gripping episode. Found dead in her Arlington, Texas home, Kenisha's story takes a somber turn as her eight-year-old son becomes the unwitting witness to a crime scene that would haunt any family's worst nightmares. With no signs of forced entry, the case hinges on tantalizing c...
Jan 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 154
Send us a text What if a Christmas celebration turned into a nightmare of unimaginable horror? Get ready to uncover the chilling tale of the Covina Christmas Massacre, where a family gathering was shattered by the sinister actions of Bruce Pardo, disguised as Santa Claus. Armed with a grim arsenal, Pardo unleashed terror on his own family in Covina, California, transforming a joyful Christmas Eve in 2008 into a night of unspeakable tragedy. Join me, Brandy, as we dissect the harrowing events of ...
Jan 12, 2025•16 min•Ep. 153
Send us a text What if a heated custody battle could lead to murder? Join us as we unravel the gripping tale of Craig Nail, whose promising life as a cybersecurity expert was tragically cut short in Frisco, Texas. Craig's journey from New York to Oregon, and eventually to Texas, was driven by his desire to be close to his daughter, a move that intertwined his fate with Elizabeth Guthrie. Their relationship, kindled in the early days of chatting over work computers, took a dark turn as legal batt...
Dec 09, 2024•42 min•Ep. 152
Send us a text Recorded live at Henry's Majestic, November 7th. Could a deadly mistake lead to an unsolved mystery that plagued a community for over a decade? On Thanksgiving Day 1985, a tragic bombing shattered the hopes of the Blount family, who had recently moved to Lake Worth, Texas. While they anticipated a warm holiday gathering, a mysterious black briefcase turned their lives upside down. Only the mother and son survived the catastrophic explosion, leaving investigators to grapple with qu...
Nov 13, 2024•30 min•Ep. 151
Send us a text What connects an exquisite Estate Merlot with the ghostly tales of Texas? Join us as we toast to four glorious years of Texas Wine and True Crime, celebrating with our listeners and supporters who've made our journey unforgettable. We're thrilled to announce our upcoming live show in Fredericksburg at Longhorn Cellars, where you can join us for a unique wine tasting paired with riveting true crime stories. As we sip on this delightful Merlot, we also reminisce about our memorable ...
Nov 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 150
Send us a text What happens when familial bonds are stretched to the breaking point by secrets and betrayal? In this gripping episode, we unravel the tragic case of Ted Shaughnessy, whose life was abruptly ended in a crime that shocked Austin, Texas. Joined by Teri from "True Crime and Wine Time," we explore the chilling involvement of Ted's adoptive son, Nick, and his secret daughter-in-law, Jackie. Discover the turbulent paths that led these young conspirators from a Russian orphanage to the h...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 149
Send us a text Is justice truly served when new evidence is ignored? Our latest episode challenges the integrity of the legal system as we scrutinize the controversial case of Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate who faces execution despite emerging evidence suggesting a wrongful conviction. With serious gaps in the initial diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome, leading figures now question their past conclusions, casting doubt on the very foundation of Roberson’s conviction. We explore the uns...
Oct 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 148
Send us a text Unlock the secrets behind wrongful convictions as we question whether personal details should ever cloud a quest for justice. Join us on a captivating journey through the Texas Innocence Project's crucial work in re-examining evidence and advocating for those who might be wrongfully incarcerated. Through this episode, we spotlight their collaboration with Longhorn Cellars and the complex case of Scott Peterson as examples of the challenging paths to uncovering truth amidst uncerta...
Oct 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 147
Send us a text Tonight, we discuss the murder of Viki Lozano at the hands of her husband, Bobby Lozano. Bobby was a Denton police officer in 2002 when he found his wife lying on their bed with a gunshot wound to the chest. He tells his fellow officers, the Texas Rangers, and his family, that what happened to Viki was probably an accident. Because of favoritism, inaccuracies, and possible perjury, Bobby was released and not charged with Viki's death. Things changed six years later when Bobby was ...
Oct 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 146
Send us a text This week we are joined by Victoria, a then 7 year old victim to a family hostage situation that could've ended terribly. We are going to discuss this scary, bizarre, murderous incident in University Park, TX. This quiet, wealthy area of Dallas is the last place you would see an innocent woman being gunned down as she is delivering her morning papers at 3 AM. After the shooting, the suspect, Walter Lewis Perryman, will then enter a judge's home, and hold the family hostage. What L...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 145
Send us a text Tonight we are joined by We Know Texas Vino host, Will Donahue. We dot down and discuss the death of Glenn Patrick Felts, the owner of La Kiva Bar in Terlingua, Texas. Felts was found dead in the parking lot of his bar on February 4, 2014. Tony Flint was charged with first-degree murder in Felts' death, but was found not guilty in May 2015. Did Tony get away with murder? You decide. Our sponsor this week is Magic Mind Mental performance shot. It is infused with nootropics, adaptog...
Sep 11, 2024•44 min•Ep. 144
Send us a text This week we discuss a case over a hundred years old that is still considered unsolved. Abby and Andrew Borden were killed with a hatchet in their home while their daughter Lizzie was at home, also at home during the crime was the maid, Bridget Sullivan. Police quickly determine that this must be an inside job. Lizzie is arrested, put on trial for the murders, and then found not guilty by a jury of 12 men. The courtroom erupts into cheer. Back in the 1890's did they want to believ...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 144
Send us a text Caleb Harris disappeared on March 4th, and his body was found over three months later on June 24th. His badly decomposed body was found in a sewage system, that had been previously searched. It wasn't until the tropical storm hit the city, and that's when Caleb's remains were discovered. What we don't know is how did Caleb end up underground in the wastewater system. Did he fall? Was he being his adventurous self and exploring when there was an accident? A partially covered manhol...
Aug 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 143
Send us a text Donna Marie Miller is the author of Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas "War,” (2023.) A real-life drama that unfolds involving the Republic of Texas antigovernment militia, otherwise known as ROT. Richard Lance McLaren, (self-proclaimed) “ambassador” for the ROT claimed that Texas was illegally annexed in 1845 by the United States. McLaren, since the early 1990s operated what he called the ROT “embassy” within the Davis Mountains in West Texas. Jo Ann Canady ...
Aug 14, 2024•52 min•Ep. 142
Send us a text This week I sit down with Jennifer Bucholtz and discuss updates in the unsolved murder case of Linda Malcolm. We covered Linda’s case with Jennifer and author George Jared last year. Here is a link to that episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-wine-and-true-crime/id1537715382?i=1000592259168 Please watch this video to learn about Operation Rebekah and fill out the form to join us! https://sqdc.st/studio/CxtYLX2jCoe4tUdKA https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVEcdWRGCgYv...
Aug 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 141
Send us a text This week we are discussing the tragic murder of Shelley Nance. She was a talented art student who was attending The Art Institute of Dallas in 2009 on scholarship when she was fatally stabbed 42 times by her boyfriend's roommate. The motive for this case still has people puzzled after all of this time. The killer is currently serving life in prison for this crime. Please enjoy our last episode of June and we will be back soon. Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that c...
Jun 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 140
Send us a text This week we are sharing our discussion about the suspected Austin serial killer that may or may not be responsible all of the suspicious deaths that have occurred at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. There is much speculation as to whom is responsible and whether or not these mysterious deaths are linked. Austin police have been quiet and are shooting down any rumors of the deaths being related. We discussed this topic live on June 6th, 2024 at Henry's Majestic during our live sho...
Jun 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 139
