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True Crime on Easy Street

True Crime on Easy Street, Bleavbleav.com
True crime podcast based in small town Alabama and hosted by a local team of experts.
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S2 Ep2: I Got The Six (Part 2)

This week we are back in Beatrice, Nebraska in 1985 to complete our 2 part series on the infamous Beatrice 6. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Sources: https://falseconfessions.org/fact-sheet/ Failure of Justice by John Ferak FBI Diary: Profiles of Evil By Peter Klismet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_Gilchrist https://falseconfessions.org/fact-sheet/...

Jan 12, 202258 minSeason 2Ep. 37

S2 Ep1: I Got The Six (Part 1)

To start off our season 2, Kelly takes us to Beatrice, Nebraska in 1985 for part 1 of our 2 part series on the infamous Beatrice 6. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Sources: Failure of Justice by John Ferak FBI Diary: Profiles of Evil By Peter Klismet The Beatrice Six: Keith Morrison Investigate

Jan 05, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S1 Ep36: Generic Ted Bundy

This week Katy ends our Season 1 by taking us to Mobile, AL where we meet a man who later is known as the generic Ted Bunny. Jeremy Bryan Jones AKA John Paul Chapman takes his crime spree from Oklahoma to Missouri to Alabama to Georgia and back to Alabama. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jones-jeremy.htm https://www.thoughtco.com/psycholo...

Dec 29, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 35

S1 Ep 35: Missing

The year is winding to a close and the holidays are upon us this week! This episode starts off a little lighter hearted than usual with some of your local experts' favorite Christmas memories. We end the episode bringing to light some missing persons and unsolved crimes from all across the state. If you have any information we have included the local law enforcement contact numbers below. Walker County Sheriff's Office 205-302-6464 Auburn Police Department 334-501-3100 Crime Stoppers St. Clair C...

Dec 22, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 34

S1 Ep 34: We're All In This Together

This week Kelly takes us to Geneva County in south Alabama to recap what is now known as the Geneva County Massacre. This tragic tale rocked a small community but also brought it together. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Dec 15, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 33

S1 Ep 33: Mad Hatter

This week these non experts travel across the state line to the Noble community in Northwest Georgia. Noble community was the home of the infamous Tri-State Crematory, and Scott is going to give you all the gory details on what makes it so infamous. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Sources: "A Long Day at the End of the World: A Story of Desecration and Revelation in the Deep Sout...

Dec 08, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 32

S1 Ep 32: New Rules

This week Katy takes us to Auburn, Alabama. The case of Aniah Blanchard is tragic, but it did lead to change. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Aniah_Blanchard https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aniah-blanchard-murder-family-justice-48-hours/ https://oanow.com/news/crime_courts/updated-3-05-p-m-wednesday-affidavit-aniah-blanchard-put-up-f...

Dec 01, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 31

S1 Ep 31: Laugh I Nearly Died

We really can't believe we are back in the Blue Mountain area of Anniston, AL. There really seems to be a pattern around here. Kelly takes us to Granny's house this Thanksgiving week. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Sources: https://blog.newspapers.com/lonely-hearts/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/nannie-doss-giggling-granny http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3619 https:...

Nov 24, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 30

S1 Ep 30: Second Chance

This week we travel right across the state line from us to Rome, GA to look into the story of a young woman in 1946 named Bertha Hill. Don't worry, we do get to spend some time this episode in a cemetery right here in Centre, AL. You may have some memories of a past case triggered with this one.

Nov 17, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 29

S1 Ep 29: Corpsewood Manor

This week we travel right across the state line to a little town named Trion, GA to Corpsewood Manor. Scott gives us all the shocking details surrounding this crime clouded by folklore and gossip. Sources: "Corpsewood" by Daniel Ellis "The Corpsewood Manor Murders in North Georgia" by Amy Petulla "Corpsewood: The Eyewitness Account" by Susan E. Scott, Teresa Hudgins and Shannon West https://crimecapsule.com/the-curse-of-corpsewood-and-the-corpsewood-murders/ https://thecinemaholic.com/dr-charles...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 28

S1 Ep 28: Halloween

We know we are a few days past Halloween, but this story had to be told. This week we are back in North Alabama near Huntsville for the gruesome murder of a WWII Veteran conducted by a guy dubbed "The Halloween Killer". Sources: http://Al.com http://Murderpedia.org http://Eji.org http://Caselaw.findlaw.com

Nov 03, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 27

S1 Ep 27: Bad Case of Loving You - Part 2 of 2

We are back this week for part 2 in our very own Cherokee County, Alabama. It was worth the wait! Resources: First hand account from then Investigator Bo Jolly Blood Ambush by Sheila Johnson https://www.gadsdentimes.com/news/20161008/cherokee-county-murderess-turns-tables https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/archive/roberts-convicted-of-capital-murder/article_e586e2bb-58d5-5acd-9539-ed6af108b80d.html https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2014/04/05/tutwiler-inmate-wins-2m-judgmen...

Oct 27, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 26

S1 Ep 26: Bad Case of Loving You ft. Bo Jolly & KateLynn Jolly - Part 1 of 2

This week we are back in our very own Cherokee County, Alabama. We have 2 special guests to help us with this twisted tale involving a jealous ex, a doctor accomplice, and a pair of misplaced eyeglasses. Bo is the Patrol Division Lieutenant for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department and Katelynn is his daughter. Resources: First hand account from then Investigator Bo Jolly Blood Ambush by Sheila Johnson https://www.gadsdentimes.com/news/20161008/cherokee-county-murderess-turns-tables https://w...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 25

S1 Ep 25: I'm Just A Kid

This week Kelly takes us back to Huntsville, AL. Yes, we wonder if there is something in the water. This case involves a teenager named Jeffrey Franklin and his heinous crimes against his own family members. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965 Resources: morbidology.com al.com http://Whnt.com http://Waff.com http://Abc3340.com...

Oct 13, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 24

S1 Ep 24: Ghosts ft. Special Guest

This week Kelly takes us on a spooky tour of Alabama and its many ghost stories. We also have a special guest tell a very personal ghost story that took place in Irondale, AL. It's SPOOKY SEASON friends aka Kelly and Katy's favorite time of year. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Oct 06, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 23

S1 Ep 23: Throw It Back

This week we are staying right here in Cherokee County, Alabama. Our case takes place in Cedar Bluff and involves someone born and raised right in Scott and Katy's hometown. The locals may remember this one. The non-locals may wonder what's in the water here. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Sep 29, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 22

S1 Ep 22: Holiday*

Glenn Holladay tormented our small home town when he escaped from the Cherokee County Jail in 1986. Little did everyone know, that was just the beginning. Most locals will recall this one! Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Sep 22, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 21

S1 Ep 21: Aruba, Jamaica...

This week our story may not take place in Alabama, but the hearts of everyone in Alabama were/are tied to this one. When a recent high school graduate from Mountain Brook, Alabama goes missing on her senior trip, everyone's lives around her are turned upside down. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Sep 15, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 20

S1 Ep 20: Back in Time ft. Special Guest District Attorney Mike O'Dell

This week we go back in time and revisit 3 of our most infamous local cases with an in depth interview with District Attorney Mike O'Dell. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Sep 08, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 19

S1 Ep 19: A Change Is Gonna Come

We are back for part 2! This week we dive in right where we left off with the aftermath of the 16th Street Baptist Church. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Sep 01, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 18

S1 Ep 18: A Long Time Coming

This week, Scott takes us to Birmingham, AL in 1963. You may have read about this one in your history books. The team discusses the tragedy that is the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing. Don't worry, this is only part 1.

Aug 25, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 17

S1 Ep 17: Here I Go Again

This week, Scott introduces us to Joseph Paul Franklin (born James Clayton Vaughn, Jr.), and leads us from his childhood in Mobile, AL through his road trip of a killing spree that takes place from 1977 - 1980. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Aug 18, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 16

S1 Ep 16: Wish You Were Here

This week Kelly takes us back to 1991 in Jasper, AL. It has been 30 years and this case remains unsolved. The Walker County Sheriff's office phone number is 205-302-6464. Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Aug 11, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 15

S1 Ep 15: The Rest Is Still Unwritten

We have reached the conclusion of our 3 part series on the infamous Reverend Willie Maxwell. This week we break down the correlation between the Reverend and the one and only Harper Lee. Source material: Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965

Aug 04, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 14

S1 Ep 14: I Fought the Law

This week we continue our first ever series of episodes. We have made it to part 2 of our 3 part series on the infamous Reverend Willie Maxwell. Don't forget your homework that we mention in the episode! Source material: Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965...

Jul 28, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 13

S1 Ep 13: Reverend

This week we begin our first ever series of episodes. Part 1 of our 3 part series on the infamous Reverend Willie Maxwell takes place in another small town in Alabama, Alexander City as well as its surrounding communities. Buckle up for this ride. Source material: Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep Theme song is The Legend of Hannah Brady by the Shane Givens Band https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-legend-of-hannah-brady/1013006958?i=1013006965...

Jul 21, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 12

S1 Ep 12: I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just a Little Unwell

This week Scott takes us to Mentone, AL, a beautiful place that saw an ugly end to a horrific tragedy caused by a 400 lb man named Hayward Bissell. Source material: Blood Highway by Sheila Johnson

Jul 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 11

S1 Ep 11: You're My Remedy

This week Kelly takes us into the world of a hospitals where one nurse has the opposite of a "healing touch." Joseph Dewey Akin began his career in the Atlanta, Georgia area and made his way to Birmingham, Alabama to end it.

Jul 07, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S1 Ep 10: The First Cut Is The Deepest

Do you love true crime in all aspects of your life? If so, this episode is for you. This week we discuss 3 of our favorite true crime documentaries from some of our favorite streaming platforms.

Jun 30, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1 Ep 9: Where is the Love?

We tackle an infamous criminal that terrorized Birmingham, AL. Eric Rudolph sits today in a cell next to America's most notorious criminals. Shout out to our by the pool listeners from last week Angie Russell, Clayton Lawless, and Jana Chesnut! A special shoutout goes to the Green family. We love you!

Jun 23, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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