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Texas Wine and True Crime

Brandy Diamond and Chris Diamondwww.texaswineandtruecrime.com

We review Texas wines and discuss Texas true crime. 

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The Dallas Shooting Spree (Jeremy Harris)

Send us a text This week we are talking about the case of Jeremy Harris out of Dallas, TX. He is currently sitting in prison on a $3 million dollar bond for killing 3 people in Dallas, and one in Celina. He was arrested in November, 2020. We will keep you updated as this case progresses through the Courts. The wine we chose for this week is a Red Texas Blend. It comes from a collaboration between one off the oldest families in Texas' wine making history, and a young winemaker on the up and comin...

Mar 06, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 9

The Man from Sausalito: The Biggest Wine Crime in History (Mark Anderson)

Send us a text This week we are traveling out of Texas to California to discuss the largest wine crime in history! Mark Anderson was a mysterious man from Sausalito, and obsessed with WINE! Some would even say it was his first and only love. Come travel to Cali with us to find out why someone that loved wine so much would destroy so much of its history in a matter of moments. Joining us this week is our friends from Major Crush podcast. Major Crush is a podcast for wine lovers hosted by these tw...

Feb 27, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 8

The Stephenville Murder (Susan Woods)

Send us a text This week we are talking about the murder of Susan Woods. Susan was found deceased in her bathroom by her own father. This was a cold case for 20 years before they get a hit due to the advances in DNA technology. Joseph Scott Hatley was responsible for the death of Susan Woods. How did this seemingly shy young man become a murderer? We are doubling our pleasure with two red blends, one from California and one from Texas. Since we are recording separately this week, we are enjoying...

Feb 20, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Missing You - (Rachel Cooke)

Send us a text Bonus Episode: It's Monday so we are releasing a bonus episode for our friends! Today on Missing You, we are shedding light on the case of Rachel Cooke. Rachel has been missing for almost 20 years from Georgetown, TX. She was seen less than 200 yards from her home. Where is Rachel Cooke? www.texaswineandtruecrime.com www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...

Feb 15, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Who Shot Marilu? (Marilu Geri)

Send us a text This week we are talking about the unsolved murder of Marilu Geri. This case happened 35 years ago. Marilu was shot dead in her home, and later found by her own mother on her mother's birthday. The family thinks the husband did it. What do you think? This week we are sipping on a Sparkling Rose from One Hope. This is one of the best Rose's I have ever tasted. Thank you Kelly for sharing and caring, and letting us share this awesome company with our friends. One Hope is based out o...

Feb 13, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Death by Obsession (Keri Murphy & Rebecca Keller)

Send us a text This week we are discussing the gruesome death of Mary Ann Murphy at the hands of her daughter and her daughter's lover. What drove these teenage lovers to commit this unthinkable crime? This week's wine comes from our friends at Landon Winery. We are sipping on their 2018 pinot noir. Go visit our friends at Landon Winery and tell them your friends at Texas Wine & True Crime sent you! We give this one 5 corks. We love this one! Today's organization is bringing light to the imp...

Feb 06, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Man Behind the Massacre - (George Hennard)

Send us a text This week we are talking about the Luby's Massacre that occurred in Killeen, TX in 1991. The killer, George Hennard, assassinated 23 people before turning the gun on himself. What would make a total stranger run his truck through the front window of a busy restaurant and shoot at will? The wine for this week comes from our friends at Salado Winery. This yummy 2018 Tempranillo, 100% grown in Temple, TX, has tastes of plum and strawberries. This wine label features a picture of a Bl...

Jan 30, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 4

A Deadly Encounter (Brittany Holberg)

Send us a text This week we are discussing the case of Brittany Holberg. While high on crack cocaine, she attacked and brutally murdered A.B. Towery Sr. in his Amarillo apartment. She fled Texas, headed to Tennessee, and was arrested after 3 month on the run. What happened in that apartment on November 13, 1996? This week we are featuring a 2019 Voignier from our friends at Becker Vineyards. This yummy white is getting 4 stars from us this week. Find out more about this delicious, zesty white wi...

Jan 23, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Jealousy & Murder (Andreen McDonald)

Send us a text This week we are discussing the murder of Andreen McDonald out of San Antonio, TX. She was young, beautiful, and living her best life! Why would the person she was supposed to trust the most take her life? The wine for this week is named Texican by our friends at Los Pinos Winery. It’s labeled as a dry red wine blend with hints of cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and oak. Find out more about our friends at lospinosranchvineyards.com. This week we are sharing the https://www.autism-societ...

Jan 09, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 2

You're Not Alone (Amy Robinson)

Send us a text We are starting season 2 by bringing Amy Robinson's case to light. Amy was abducted and murdered while riding her bike to work. RIP Amy, never forgotten. The wine for this week comes from our friends at Lost Oak Winery in Burleson, TX. We are drinking a 2012 Willow White. Now the cover of this bottle is cool. It has a pair of boots on them named The Willow Boot by Lane Boots. A bouquet of flowers gets this wine off to a good start. Characters of peach and even a little orange make...

Jan 02, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Nightmare of a Neighbor (Joanna Clare Yeates)

Send us a text This week for our final episode of Season 1 we are going across the pond and discussing the gruesome death of Joanna Clare Yeates. Her body, sadly, was found on Christmas Day. RIP Joanna. You will never be forgotten. This week's wine is Ed's Smooth Red from our friends at Fall Creek Vineyards. We are tasting for red fruit and oaky notes, with maybe a hint of blackberry jam. For the sweet red lovers! This week's decanter was filled by Kasey Cavazos. Pure Romance by KC offers a vari...

Dec 26, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 10

A Christmas Nightmare (Stephanie Catherine Barron)

Send us a text The crime we chose for this week is the case of Stephanie Catherine Barron. What made a seemingly normal 17-year old girl murder her parents in cold blood. The wine for this week is a Malbec that comes from our friends at Becker Vineyards. We are tasting for hints of oak, chocolate, coffee, a few earthy notes of leather, and red fruit. This is one of our favorites so make sure to check out our friends at Becker Vineyards. The organization we chose for this week is St. Judes. A won...

Dec 12, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 8

You're Not Santa! (Aziz Yazdanpanah)

Send us a text This is the case of Aziz Yazdanpanah and the terrible tale of his murderous rampage on Christmas Day. Aziz killed six family members, and then turned the gun on himself. Nobody is alive to tell us what really happened that day, so join us as we discuss why we think he snapped. The wine of the week comes from Becker Vineyards. This yummy red is named Les Trois Dames. The name refers to three iconic women here in Texas that produce wine. We have Brenda Canada’s Cabernet Sauvignon, G...

Dec 06, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 7

A Murderous Visit (Candy Montgomery)

Send us a text This week we are diving into the case out of Wylie, TX where Candy Montgomery hacks Betty Gore to death in her own laundry room. The only person alive to tell us what happened that day is Candy. What do you really think happened on this murderous visit? The wine for this week is named Rousanne (roo-saun) this wine comes from our friends at McPherson Cellars. This is our second bottle from McPherson. We loved the red so much we wanted to try a white. This full-bodied and smooth whi...

Nov 28, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Fatal Divorce (Colette Reyes)

Send us a text This week we are diving into the mind and case of Colette Reyes. Find out what happens when a woman feels abandoned and betrayed by her own family. Also, we release some exciting news you don't want to miss! The wine for this week comes from our friends at Red Caboose Winery & Vineyards. This beautiful red blend of Syrah and Malbec comes from Meridian, TX. With hints of cherry and leather to the nose, this wine will leave you feeling a little spicy and bold. Please leave your ...

Nov 21, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Daddy's Deadly Daughter (Dorothy Marie Robards)

Send us a text This week we are covering the case of Dorothy Marie Robards out of Fort Worth, TX. Find out what made this teenager do the unthinkable to her own flesh and blood. The wine for this week comes from our friends at McPherson Cellars out of Lubbock, TX. This beautiful red blend named, Tre Colore, 2018 comes from the TX High Plains. We are tasting for hints of red fruits, specifically cherry, raspberry, and cherry. Grapes used for this blend are Carignan, Cinsault, and Voignier. Let us...

Nov 14, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 4

A Mistress & A Murder (Clara Harris)

Send us a text This week we are talking about the case of Clara Harris after she brutally took the life of David Harris. By all accounts they had it all. Find out what happened to this once happy, loving couple. This week's wine, Rosie the Riveter Rose, comes to us from our friends at Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards right here in Texas of course. Rosie the Riveter is an All American Rose wine with Malbec and Shiraz grapes. You may get a hint of strawberry or citrus. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...

Nov 07, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Betty Done Did It! (Betty Lou Beets)

Send us a text Meet Betty Lou Beets. A collector of husbands with murder on the mind. She loves them and leaves them, or in her case, murders them! This week's wine comes from Pedernales Winery. We are sipping on a white, Texas Voignier 2017. You will learn more about this tasty wine, and this gorgeous Vineyard! www.texaswineandtruecrime.com

Oct 31, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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