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  • Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying.

    Sources:

    The Meaning of Malice by John Leake

    Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine

    Bridewell went from socialite to pariah

    Return of the Black Widow | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas

    Back Story: Dallas’ ‘black widow’ Sandra Powers Rehrig served time for identity theft - Oak Cliff

    Fatal Web | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas

    ‘The Black Widow of Highland Park’ - People Newspapers

    Sandra Bridewell | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

  • Loy and Louise Stone were practicing Wiccans that just wanted to live on their land peacefully, the kids in their small town were obsessed with seeing "real" witches. Unfortunately, the sighting ended in death.

    Sources:

    Local courtroom was site of 1980 witch trial 12-02-2007 (myplainview.com)

    A Texas Witch On Trial on JSTOR

    Some of the parishioners at two Amarillo churches and... - UPI Archives

    Dec 07, 1977, page 45 - The Amarillo Globe-Times at Newspapers.com

    Nov 03, 1977, page 20 - The Amarillo Globe-Times at Newspapers.com

    Nov 04, 1977, page 116 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com

    Nov 04, 1977, page 20 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com

    Nov 04, 1977, page 29 - Wichita Falls Times at Newspapers.com

    [Article]: "What's Happening: Dimmit, Texas", 1978 | Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

    Dimmitt, Texas - Wikipedia

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  • Tristan Dilley was two days away from her 15th birthday when someone she thought was a friend shot her dead in her bed.

    Sources:

    Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: A Homecoming Murder Season 3 Episode 2

    Tristan Dilley: Murdered by her Boyfriend YouTube

    Texas Authorities Believe Man Who Killed High School Cheerleader Was Planning Serial Murders | Shows | Investigation Discovery

    PEOPLE Explains: Slain Teen Was Secretly Dating Older Man

    Texas Cheerleader Shot by Boyfriend Who Later Killed Himself (people.com)

    Oct 04, 2017, page A7 - Valley Morning Star at Newspapers.com

    New documentary features SETX cheerleader Tristan Dilley's murder (beaumontenterprise.com)

    Obituary information for Tristan Hope Dilley (adamseestringerfuneralhome.com)

    Tristan Dilley: What Happened to the Silsbee Cheerleader? (yahoo.com)

    Police release note left by Silsbee teen’s suspected shooter (beaumontenterprise.com)

    Evidence at murder scene of Silsbee teen led to 19-year-old Vidor man who shot self to death | 12newsnow.com

    Texas Cheerleader's Suspected Killer Left 8-Page Note (people.com)

    Tristan Dilley Murder: What Happened to Paul Audrey Adams? (thecinemaholic.com)

  • 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

  • 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