Episodes
-
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.com)
Josh Holden Now: Where is Lisa Holden's Husband Today? Is He in Jail? (thecinemaholic.com)
Texas mother hides in woods with daughters to escape husband's alleged abuse - CBS News
Lisa Holden Now: Where Are Her Daughters Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com)
East Texas man sentenced for torturing his wife (kltv.com)
Canton woman fled abuse, hid in woods with toddler daughters (dallasnews.com)
A new model aims to catch domestic violence that is likely to turn fatal - CBS News
Lisa Holden Hid In Woods With Children For Two Days To Escape Abusive Husband | HuffPost Latest News
-
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, page 38 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Aug 17, 1997, page 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Nov 09, 1997, page 25 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Aug 21, 1997, page 17 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Sep 16, 1997, page 18 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Nov 13, 1997, page 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
-
Missing episodes?
-
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 Lewis : r/UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)
David Glenn Lewis: Cross Country Conundrum (lostnfoundblogs.com)
Jun 27, 1993, page 37 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Google used to identify long-lost victim (nbcnews.com)
The Strange Disappearance and Death of David Glenn Lewis - HubPages
1993 hit-run victim is finally identified (doenetwork.org)
-
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 Nicholas Barclay And His Imposter, Frédéric Bourdin (allthatsinteresting.com)
Justice for Nicholas Barclay - The CrimeWire
The Chameleon | The New Yorker
Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor (grunge.com)
-
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 Nicholas Barclay And His Imposter, Frédéric Bourdin (allthatsinteresting.com)
Justice for Nicholas Barclay - The CrimeWire
The Chameleon | The New Yorker
Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor (grunge.com)
-
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 - Wikipedia
Advocates, man who inspired film 'Bernie' ask for air conditioning for him and other Texas inmates | AP News
Bernie & Marge: The Mysterious Case Of The Murderous Mortician & The Wealthy Widow | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation Discovery
Jury Sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 Years or Life in Prison | The Texas Tribune
Bernie Tiede case: The Mortician, The Murder The Movie - CBS News
How My Aunt Marge Ended Up in the Deep Freeze . . . - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
What You Didn't Know About Murderer Bernie Tiede (grunge.com)Bernie Tiede,
The Mortician Who Murdered Marjorie Nugent (allthatsinteresting.com)
Bernie Tiede Re-Sentenced To Life, Family of Murder Victim Vindicated (people.com)
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 of Brandon Lawson, missing since 2013, possibly found (gosanangelo.com)
Brandon Lawson, Who Vanished In 2013 After 911 Call, Found | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Brandon Mason Lawson – The Charley ProjectInside The Mysterious 2013 Disappearance Of Brandon Lawson (grunge.com)
-
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.comBurleson pastor's son speaks out about accident that killed four | khou.com
Tonya Couch appeals charges again in 'affluenza' teen case | wfaa.com
'Affluenza' Dad, Fred Couch, Arrested for Family Violence - D MagazineEthan Couch “Affluenza” Judge Jean Boyd No Longer A Judge (2paragraphs.com)Ethan Couch 'affluenza': 10 years since drunk-driving crash | wfaa.com
'Affluenza' DUI Case: What Happened Night of the Accident That Left 4 People Dead - ABC News (go.com)Ethan Couch, The 'Affluenza Teen' Who Killed 4 People While Driving Drunk (allthatsinteresting.com)
-
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
-
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 (texas.gov)
Former Priest Convicted in Cold-Case Murder Dies in Prison | Courthouse News Service
Author Leon J. Podles :: The Murder of Irene Garza Case StudyTimeline: The killing of Irene Garza | CNN
Ex-Priest Arrested In The 1960 Murder of Irene Garza – Texas Monthly
Ex-Priest John Feit Arrested in 1960 Murder of Irene Garza (nbcnews.com)
Read priest's letter on the investigation of Father John Feit - CBS News
Sins of the Father: 48 Hours
-
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
Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com
Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)
Robert Durst - Wikipedia
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)
Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR
Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)
Ex-NYPD detective admits having sex with witness during inquiry into Robert Durst's missing wife - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
-
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 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com
Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)
Robert Durst - Wikipedia
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)
Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR
Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)
Ex-NYPD detective admits having sex with witness during inquiry into Robert Durst's missing wife - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
-
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 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com
Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)
Robert Durst - Wikipedia
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)
Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR
Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)
-
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.comMay 06, 2005, page 8 - The Odessa American at Newspapers.com
Sep 27, 1992, page 20 - The Odessa American at Newspapers.com
Cowboy Bob: The Unlikely Bank Robber | Criminal (vocal.media)Cowboy Bob's last ride (nbcnews.com)The Cowboy and the Lady – Texas Monthly
Peggy Jo Tallas | Fact# 12839 | FactRepublic.com
-
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, George Hennard Shot and Killed Dozens at a Luby's in Killeen. The Attack Changed Texas Forever. | Dallas Observer
Mass shooter turned a Luby’s into bloodbath 31 years ago (expressnews.com)
Shooting rampage at Killeen Luby's left 24 dead (chron.com)
Oct 17, 1991, page 5 - The News-Messenger at Newspapers.com
Oct 20, 1991, page 102 - Daily Record at Newspapers.com
Oct 20, 1991, page 2 - The Monitor at Newspapers.com
Oct 18, 1991, page 13 - The Brattleboro Reformer at Newspapers.com
George Jo Hennard | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
-
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 times, strangled and shot in the face | Daily Mail Online
Where is Julius Mullins now? Dateline's Manuela Allen murder case explored (sportskeeda.com)
Julius Mullins charged with murder of Manuela Allen, an Olney teacher. (timesrecordnews.com)
Julius Mullins Murders Manuela Allen - Murder Database (murderdb.com)
Olney residents react to arrest in connection with teacher's murder (texomashomepage.com)NEW DETAILS: Court documents give more information on Olney teacher’s death (newschannel6now.com)
Where Is Julius Mullins Now? The Update On The Olney High School Murderer Rallshe
://www.newspapers.com/image/845308854/?terms="manuela%20allen"%20&match=1Dateline NBC: The Footprint at the Lake
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: Killer in the Field
-
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 Feb 1985, Page 5 - Longview News-Journal at Newspapers.com
22 Mar 1985, Page 2 - The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise at Newspapers.com
09 Feb 1985, 5 - Enterprise-Record at Newspapers.com
15 Mar 1985, 16 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
15 Mar 1985, 16 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
13 Jul 1985, 22 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
10 Feb 1985, 14 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
-
In the early 1980s young women were being abducted and murdered. They were all from the same area in Fort Worth, Texas, had similar physical characteristics and their bodies were found in the same area. To this day the murders remain unsolved.
Sources:
25 Jan 1985, 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Podcasts (thereportersnotebook.com)
25 Jan 1985, 2 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
10 Feb 1985, 14 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
10 Feb 1985, 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
16 Jan 1985, 176 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
25 Jan 1985, 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
15 Jan 1985, 21 - Sun Herald at Newspapers.com
22 Jan 1985, 12 - The Messenger at Newspapers.com
12 Dec 1984, 30 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
11 Jan 1985, 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
- Show more
