Send us a text Tonight we discuss the unsolved abduction and murder of Jennifer Day. Jennifer was one week away from her 15th birthday, when she was abducted from a local donut shop where she working that morning. She opened the store, served a couple of customers, and then vanished. At 6:30 AM a customer finds Jennifer's personal belongings on the counter, and her apron on the floor. She makes a call to report the store empty. Jennifer's body is found a few days later in an overgrown field 10 m...
Jun 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 138
Send us a text This week we sit down with author, John Leake, to discuss his latest book The Meaning of Malice. John takes a deep dive into the life, and deceptions of Sandra Bridewell. Sandra was a mother and widower living in the affluent Highland Park area of Dallas. Her beauty and southern charm win over both men and women. Evil lurks in this high society tale of love, money, and murder. You can find The Meaning of Malice on Amazon! Thank you to our friends at Horsheshoe Bend Cellars! You ca...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 137
Send us a text In this week's episode, we are discussing Nancy Howard, who was shot in the face by a man who was hired by her husband. She survived the almost fatal wound and was able to have her day in court. This is a tale of betrayal, greed, deception and ultimately attempted murder. This episode was recorded live at Henry's Majestic in Dallas, TX on May 2, 2024. We did enjoy a Chardonnay from Horshoe Bend along with grilled Chili-Lime Chicken Skewers accompanied by Cilantro Lime Pearl Cousco...
May 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 136
Send us a text This week we discuss a controversial ruling in the Court that held James and Jennifer Crumbley criminally responsible in the Oxford School Shooting in Michigan. Their son, 15-year old Ethan Crumbley, killed four students on November 30, 2021. The gun Ethan had hidden is his backpack, was purchased four days earlier by his father. Do you agree with the Court's ruling? Has a precedent now been set to make parents more aware of gun safety in their home? This is the story of James and...
Apr 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 135
Send us a text We welcome our special guest tonight, Alan Burton. Alan Burton is an author from Sherman, TX that spent the last 20 years researching and writing about this case in his new book Fatal Exam - Solving Lubbock's Greatest Murder Mystery . On December 4, 1967, the body of Sarah Alice Morgan was found on the 3rd floor of the Science building at Texas Tech University. A suspect remained at large for three months before being caught by a police sting operation to catch the killer. This is...
Apr 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 134
Send us a text Thank you to the Female Mentor Podcast for having me as a guest and discussing the Ebby Steppach case. Ebby was 18-years old when she was senselessly taken from her family. Ebby is reported missing in October 2015, and in 2018, her body is found only 60 feet from where her car was parked. The medical examiner classified her death as a homicide. This case remains unsolved. What happened to Ebby Steppach? Ebby, happy heavenly birthday. Your family and the community will never stop l...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 133
Send us a text This week we discuss the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was convicted of killing Laci, and their unborn child, Conner. Laci was 8 months pregnant when she was reported missing on Christmas Eve, 2002. Her stepfather reported her missing after Scott Peterson called the family after 4 PM on Christmas Eve. Four months later, Laci and Conner's bodies wash up on the shores of San Francisco Bay. The LA Innocence Project has picked up Scott's case ...
Mar 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 132
Send us a text In this episode, we go back to the 1960's and discuss the life and trial of Candace Mossler. Candace and her nephew, Mel Powers, were having an affair. Her husband, Jacques, is believed to have found out about the affair. A few months later, Jacques if found dead in his Miami luxury apartment. Police believed Mel and Candace were in this together, and that the couple murdered the millionaire so they could be together and take his fortune. But, what would a jury think? Thank you to...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 131
Send us a text Tonight we discuss Welcome to the Jungle, The Curse of Clark, TX with author, J.R. Jordan Jr. and what unfolded in 1980-something. J.R. was a senior in high school in 1980-something and shares the joys, struggles, and scandals that plagued the students of Clark High School in San Antonio, TX. From a salacious affair between two students and one particular English teacher, to a griping trial that shook the community, to other fateful events that fell upon J.R.'s friends. A big than...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 130
Send us a text Marisela was a 23-year old girl visiting Dallas from Seattle. In October 2020, Marisela meets Charles Beltran on the streets of Deep Ellum. What Marisela didn't know is that Charles was living with two women at this time. Charles takes Marisela back to his home, where she is murdered, her body dumped, and found 5 months later in Wilmer, TX. Lisa Dykes will be charged with Botella's murder. Maggie Prosser of the Dallas Morning News joins us in this episode. She will share what she ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 129
Send us a text This week I am sharing the story of Jodi Arias. Jodi stabbed Travis Alexander, slit his throat, and then shot him in the head. The motive...jealousy. If she couldn't have him, nobody could have him. This was a calculated, premeditated crime, and she used sex to get into the home that day, knowing she was going to kill him. I will discuss how they met, their short relationship, how he died, and the bizarre details on the trial. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Feb 13, 2024•48 min•Ep. 128
Send us a text Tonight we go back to 1961 and discuss the death of Betty Williams. Betty Williams was a high school senior living a life of turmoil. It was hard for Betty to be the wild and outgoing teenager she wanted to be with strict parents at home. She falls in love with a popular Odessa high football player, Mack Herring. After dating for a few months, he breaks it off with Betty. She is distraught about the break up, and this seems to put her over the edge. She tells friends, it's time fo...
Feb 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 127
Send us a text Tonight we are filling you in on what's on tap in February. We will have a month full of episodes, live show, winos and crimos zoom (Jodi Arias). Stay safe friends! www.texaswineandtruecrime.com
Jan 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 126
Send us a text Tonight we are joined by Crystal and Renae, hosts of True Crime Broads. These ladies have conducted boots on the ground research and advocacy for the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers. Missy was murdered inside the Creekside Church in Midlothian, TX in 2016. Her eery killer caught on video waiting and lurking inside of the church before Missy enters and is killed within minutes. Will this 8-year unsolved murder ever see justice? www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Jan 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 125
Send us a text On December 11th 2003, Rick and Suzy Wamsley were viciously murdered in their upscale Mansfield, TX home. Suzy was a homemaker, and Rick was a hardworking CPA. The Wamsley's had two children, Sarah and Andrew. The people living in Walnut Estates were terrified. Someone had come into the Wamsley home and murdered them in cold blood. The killer(s) were still out there. Who would do this to such a picture-perfect family? www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Jan 03, 2024•50 min•Ep. 124
Send us a text This week we record live from Cisco, TX where the infamous Santa Claus Bank Robbery took place in 1927. You will hear a story of four men, eager to pull off this heist, but things quickly go wrong. The case is still being discussed almost a 100 years later. We interview author Thomas Goodman about his new book, The Last Man: A Novel of the 1927 Santa Claus Bank Robbery. The book is based on the crime, but it's also based on the one thing people don't hear about when they are told ...
Dec 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 123
Send us a text Tonight we cover the senseless murder of Zuzu Verk. Zuzu was reported missing in October, 2016. Four months later, her body is found in a shallow grave right outside of Alpine, TX. Her boyfriend at the time, Robert Fabian, was arrested and convicted of her murder. Even though there has been a conviction, there are still a lot of unanswered questions in this case. We are enjoying a Tempranillo tonight by Silver Spur Winery. Go visit our friends in Hico, TX and tell them your friend...
Dec 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text In 1971, Carolyn Montgomery was found brutally murdered in her apartment. She was found by her 6-year-old son the next morning. Carolyn was seen arriving at her apartment around 2 AM. There was no sign of forced entry, and neighbors nor her son heard any screams. The one key piece of evidence in this case was a note left at the scene. Who did this to Carolyn Montgomery? Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that continue to haunt grieving family members and the wider... L...
Nov 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 121
Send us a text Wanda Holloway wanted her daughter Shanna to have it all. But when it came to cheerleading, she would do anything to see her daughter on the squad. Even though Wanda was beautiful, sharply dressed, and a pillar in the community, she had a dark side. Why would a seemingly loving mother plot to kill another fellow mom and her daughter? Cheers to the three year anniversary of the show! www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Nov 01, 2023•41 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text There is a happy ending to this story, but for 51 years, this family lived in turmoil. In 1971, their daughter Melissa, was abducted by someone posing as a babysitter when she was 21-months old. DNA advancements gave this family what they have been waiting to hear all these years, Melissa is alive and we have found her. This episode will cover the details of Melissa's abduction, and the happy ending of being reunited with her family. Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes ...
Oct 25, 2023•32 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text Elizabeth Campbell was a 20-year old student, daughter, and friend. After a heated argument with her boyfriend, she left on foot from his home in Killeen around 11 PM. She is seen at a 7-11 in Copperas Cove making a phone call. She leaves the store and eyewitnesses see her getting into another vehicle, heading back in the direction of Killeen. Who was this person, and what happened to Elizabeth Ann Campbell. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Oct 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text On May 3, 1992, the bones of Natasha Atchley were found in the backseat of her Chevy Camaro. She had burned to death inside her own car. The theory for the past 30 years was that someone murdered the 19-year old. But recently, another theory has come to light. In this episode, we discuss both theories and what we think happened to Natasha. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com
Sep 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text In November 2005, Charlie White was found dead in his Horseshoe Bay mansion. He was an eccentric 73-year old partygoer who lived life in the fast lane. Police were certain his risky lifestyle had something to do with his murder. Who wanted this retired businessman dead? Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that continue to haunt grieving family members and the wider... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Sep 05, 2023•32 min•Ep. 116
Send us a text This case gets more mind boggling, the more we discuss the details. The letter had to be written before the girls disappeared. One part was written in ink, the other in pencil. The letter revolves around Rachel. She is the "author" and the letter was sent to the home of her then husband, Tommy. We discuss witness statements, Rachel sightings, rumors of a love triangle, and family suspicions they took to their graves. Who had the motive and opportunity to take three girls from a ma...
Aug 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 115
Send us a text On December 23, 1974, Mary Rachel Trlica, Lisa Renee Wilson, and Julie Ann Moseley went out shopping for the upcoming holiday, but never returned home. The car Rachel was driving was found parked in the Sears parking lot later that evening by family members. The car was locked, there was no signs of foul play, it seemed as though the girls had just vanished. The case is almost 50 years old, and police will say; every clue, every detail, leads them back to the parking lot. What hap...
Aug 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 114
Send us a text Ricky Dale Howard is sitting in prison for child exploitation and for molesting Caleb Diehl. He was the last person to speak with Caleb the afternoon he went missing. All evidence points to family friend, Ricky Dale Howard, as being responsible for Caleb's disappearance. The Secrets in Nocona run deep. Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that continue to haunt grieving family members and the wider... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify www.texaswineandtruecrime.com...
Jul 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text Tonight is Part 1 of 2 as we discuss the disappearance of 18-year old Caleb Diehl. Caleb was last seen in March, 2015, in Nocona, TX. In part 1 we discuss the details of Caleb's disappearance from the last day he was seen, and the red flags that popped up in the first week of his disappearance. In part 2 we will discuss the discovery of evidence, the past of Ricky Dale Howard, and what secrets loom over the town of Nocona. Cold Case Western Australia They're the crimes that contin...
Jul 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text Greetings friends. Join us as we discuss the story of a local axe murder, Candy Montgomery. Texas Wine and True Crime hit the road and presented this story at the Dallas Public Library for their True Crime Mini Convention. This is an interesting tale and very much gaining attention as of late with two new series released this year. We also sipped on a delicious Mourvèdre Rose from Rustic Spur this week which was delicious and refreshing and a great match for this Texas heat. www.t...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 111
Send us a text Jamie Faith thought his morning walk with his wife and dog would be like the rest, but there is someone waiting on him, to murder him right in front of his home. Jennifer Faith wanted out of her marriage and to be with her high school sweetheart after finding each other on social media after so many years. They started an online emotional affair that lasted 7 months, until Jamie was murdered. What happened in this Oak Cliff neighborhood? Cold Case Western Australia They're the cri...
Jun 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 110
Send us a text Lindsay Buziak was a young and vibrant 24-year old real estate agent from Victoria, BC, Canada. On February 2, 2008, Lindsay was murdered in the master bedroom of a vacant home she was showing to an anonymous couple that had only contacted her days before her murder. This couple has never been identified, and the case remains unsolved. We discuss the details of this bizarre murder-for-hire on this beautiful young woman who had no known enemies, and was loved by all those that knew...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 109
