Southern Fried True Crime
By Erica Kelley
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Reviews: 12
Katt
Apr 19, 2021
fascinating and detailed retellings of Southern U.S. true crime read with a soothing Southern drawl
Mar 31, 2021
Feb 27, 2021
Otherwise pretty good but the commercials are getting to be a bit much and now they're loud and obnoxious. Really blows it in contrast to her calm smooth delivery.
JJ
Jan 13, 2021
This is one of my favorite true crime podcasts. The host does not hide her feelings on any given case, but is also fair and objective. These are well-rounded accounts of intriguing and tragic cases. Thank you for this high quality work.
Lizzie
Sep 24, 2020
Terrific listen!
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Erica Kelley is a native Tennessean exploring historical and contemporary true crime in the South. Southern charm is attempted but southern sass is bountiful. Join her as she shows you just how southern fried the justice system can be in the Deep South.
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Introducing: Lost Hills
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After 35-year-old scientist Tristan Beaudette is murdered in front of his two young daughters, other victims come forward telling similar tales of a sniper in Malibu who has been shooting at campers and at moving cars for the past 18 months. Always in the dark of night, at 4AM.
The cops say they can’t connect the crimes, but then they arrest a drifter: 42-year-old Anthony Rauda, who lives under a tarp behind the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. Rauda insists he's being framed. Is he the killer, or a scapegoat?" http://podcasts.pushkin.fm/southfriedtruth |
Mar 30, 2021 |
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118: The Murder of Olivia Browning
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In late November of 1989, the burning body of a 33 year old woman was found in a wooded area in the Mississippi Delta. Olivia Browning was the ex-wife of a prominent planter’s son named Ralph Hand III. Local gossips said that though Ralph and Olivia divorced, they had a passionate but toxic relationship and couldn’t stay away from each other.
After Ralph confessed, and the media gushed about this southern gothic soap opera, to the detriment of Olivia’s character. Did public perception as well as the Hand family’s political connections influence the justice Olivia’s family received? Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Episode Suggested by: Rials McWilliams & Cera McCool Sponsors: Best Fiends StoryWorth.com/southernfried BetterHelp.com/southern Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/118-the-murder-of-olivia-browning Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) |
Mar 22, 2021 |
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117: The Murder of Tina Eubanks
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In January of 2005, a family of seven moved to the small city of Nacogdoches, Texas. They seemed happy and were very involved with their church and the community. But that happiness masked a darkness. Shortly before Christmas in 2006, Tim Eubanks suddenly murdered his wife, Tina, unearthing a chasm of pain suffered by her and her children.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Erica Kelley Additional Research by Hannah Newcomb Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Episode Suggested by: Benjamin Glade Sponsors: MySoulCycleBike.com/southernfried SimpliSafe.com/southernfried BetterHelp.com/southern Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/117-tina-eubanks Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with domestic violence or intimate partner abuse: Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ |
Mar 14, 2021 |
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116: The Richmond Spree Killers
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For seven days after the New Year, in 2006, Richmond, Virginia was terrorized by spree killers. Two whole families were killed with no apparent motive other than robbery. But the gruesome murders didn’t seem to match that motive. Who would murder little children for some jewelry and cash? What kind of killer is capable of that?
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched & Written by Hannah Newcomb & Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Episode Suggested by: Kyle Kowar Sponsors: EveryPlate.com promo code: southernfried199 GreenPan.US promo code: southernfried BetterHelp.com/southern AcornTV Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/116-the-richmond-spree-murders Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) |
Mar 08, 2021 |
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115: The Desperate Housewife & The Closet Killer
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In April of 2005, a “desperate housewife” banged on her neighbor’s door and said her husband had been murdered. She claimed the man who killed him was still in the house. It didn’t take investigators long to figure out that the wife, Martha Freeman, knew the mystery man who had killed her husband. She had been hiding him in her closet.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Hannah Newcomb and Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Episode Suggested by: Rebecca Bannister Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/115-the-desperate-housewife-and-the-closet-killer Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Sponsors: Hello Fresh: HelloFresh.com/southernfried10 Care Of: TakeCareOf.com and enter code: sftc50 Best Fiends Better Help: BetterHelp.com/southern |
Feb 27, 2021 |
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114: Teenage Annihilation: The Duke Murders
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In 1997, the small city of Pelham, Alabama was shocked by the brutal quadruple murder of a family. The victims, Randy Duke and Dedra Hunt were engaged to be married, and Dedra’s six year old daughter, Chelisa, and seven year daughter, Chelsea spent their weekends with the couple. Police at first thought it was a triple murder/suicide but soon learned it was an even more senseless and horrific crime.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Hannah Newcomb and Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Episode Suggested by: Jackie Tow Sponsors: MySoulCycleBike.com/southernfried SimpliSafe.com/southernfried Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/114-teenage-annihilation-the-duke-murders If you are suffering with intimate partner abuse: here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Feb 14, 2021 |
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113: Blood Mountain: The National Forest Serial Killer
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On New Year’s Day in 2008, a young woman named Meredith Emerson, went missing after she went for a hike with her dog. Searchers and law enforcement began a race against time to find her as tips rolled in. But she had met with a man who was later dubbed the “National Forest Serial Killer.”
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched and written by Hannah Newcomb and Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Episode Suggested by: Rebecca Bannister Sponsors: GreenPan.US promo code: southern fried Best Fiends BetterHelp.com/southern Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/113-blood-mountain-the-national-forest-serial-killer Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with intimate partner abuse: here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jan 31, 2021 |
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112: The Horrific Murder of Jessica Currin
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On August 1, 2000, the body of a young black woman was found behind a middle school in Mayfield, Kentucky. The new mother, 18 year old Jessica Currin, was found partially clothed, badly burned and already decomposing. The incompetence of local police doomed the case from the beginning. The Kentucky State police and then the KBI eventually took over the investigation. But it took a local homemaker, an amateur sleuth named Susan Galbreath, to finally make a break in the case.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray and Erica Kelley Written by Hannah Newcomb and Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Sponsors: AcornTV: promo code: southern fried BetterHelp.com/southern Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/112-the-horrific-murder-of-jessica-currin Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with intimate partner abuse: here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jan 25, 2021 |
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111: The Real Garden of Good and Evil
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In 1994, a New York writer released a very southern gothic, non-fiction, crime novel. “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” became a national sensation. John Berendt’s seductive prose and his cast of eccentric characters drew readers into the lush culture of Savannah, Georgia. But the central plot was a scandal from 1981. Semi-closeted socialite, Jim Williams, had shot his lover dead in the study of his home. He went through four trials for the murder of Danny Hanson, a record in Georgia at the time. Berendt’s book became a movie in 1997, directed by Clint Eastwood. Many people don’t know the real story of the Mercer House murder. This is a look at the case, as well as the book and movie that captivated the nation.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray and Erica Kelley Written by Hannah Newcomb and Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Sponsors: EveryPlate.com: promo code: southernfried199 MagicSpoon.com/southernfried SimpliSafe.com/southernfired BetterHelp.com/southern Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/111-the-real-garden-of-good-and-evil Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jan 18, 2021 |
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8: #Justice4Andrew: The Suspicious Death of Andrew Lewis (2021 remaster/update)
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The Death of Andrew Lewis -- a beloved musician is shot. His ex-girlfriend was a witness. The shooter, Eli Miller, was her date and he had been trying to assault Andrew all evening. Miller would claim it was self-defense. But how is shooting someone in the back of the head self-defense?
*This is the annual rerelease of Andrew's episode. I wish there was an update, but sadly, there isn't. I will continue to release this episode on the anniversary of Andrew's death every year in the hopes that someone new listens. I know new listeners often skip old episodes, and the audio is not perfect on this one, but it is worth it. And if you feel the need to speak up, the contact info for the Montgomery DA's office is below. The Lewis family has lost hope in receiving justice for their beloved son and brother, but I intend to do everything I can to make sure this travesty of an investigation is not forgotten. Original Music featured on this episode: "Song for Me" - Written and recorded by Andrew Lewis. Download Andrew's music for free. His family wants to share it with the world. He deserves to be heard. And so does his case. https://www.reverbnation.com/andrewlewismusic https://www.facebook.com/andrewlewismusic Special thanks to Laura Lewis and Andrew Mohney Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/8-justice-4-andrew Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Contact Info: email: mcdaadmin@mc-ala.org phone: (334) 832-2550 Address: 251 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray Merch | Donate | In the Media https://southernfriedtruecrime.com https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime @southfriedtruth and @kericak (Twitter) | @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 17, 2021 |
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110: It's Always the Husband: The Michael Morton Story
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In 1986, a young mother was brutally murdered in her Austin, Texas home, early in the morning, while still sleeping in her bed. Her husband had left for work at 5:30am. Her three year old son was left alone in the house. Unfortunately, the night before, her husband had become disappointed when his wife had been too tired to make love. Michael Morton loved his wife, but he left a note for her that would definitely sting any wife. And based mainly on that note alone, corrupt investigators made sure he spent 25 years in prison for the murder of his wife, Christine Kirkpatrick Morton.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray and Erica Kelley Written by Hannah Newcomb and Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Case suggested by Lacey Gholson Sponsors: BetterHelp.com/southern HelloFresh.com/southernfried10 Best Fiends https://michael-morton.com/ Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/110-its-always-the-husband-the-michael-morton-story Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jan 11, 2021 |
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109: The Bloody Bruces
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In the late 80’s and early 90’s, one family of brothers terrorized the Benton County area of northwest Tennessee. The Bruce brothers had rap sheets but the local sheriff could rarely make charges stick because the family intimidated anyone in the community who dared to defy them. In 1991, they were suspected in a double murder and arson but it would take a federal task force to convince witnesses to come forward. The Bloody Bruces and their equally evil matriarch, Kathleen, would continue to terrorize their community even from behind bars as they awaited trial.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Written and researched by Hannah Newcomb Additional writing and editing by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Case suggested by Ashley Hubbs Sponsors: StoryWorth.com/southernfried Best Fiends Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/109-the-bloody-bruces Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Dec 05, 2020 |
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108: "Evil With a Conscience" -- Marco Chapman
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In 2002, evil came to the small town of Warsaw, Kentucky. A woman and her children were brutally attacked. The monster who brutalized Carolyn Marksberry and her children was quickly apprehended. And showed remorse. Marc Chapman had a death wish.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Additional writing and research by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Case Suggested by Kelly Tyree Sponsors: Acorn.TV promo code: southernfried EveryPlate.com promo code: 3southernfried Best Fiends Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/108-evil-with-a-conscience-marco-chapman Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Aug 16, 2020 |
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107: Cold Blooded Family Annihilator: Grant Amato
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In late 2018, a privileged 29 year old man from Chuluota, Florida became obsessed with a Bulgarian webcam model. Grant Amato still lived at home with his parents and older brother, Cody. The brothers were born less than two years apart and had always been very close and had the same goals. Both graduated from nursing school, but Grant fell apart in graduate school, flunking out and then getting fired for stealing drugs from his hospital job. His downward spiral took him to the depths of internet and sex addiction, and his selfishness destroyed his family.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Sponsors: Acorn.TV promo code: southernfried Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/107-cold-blooded-family-annihilator-grant-amato Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Aug 09, 2020 |
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106: Terror in Sellerstown, North Carolina
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A new pastor came to Sellerstown, North Carolina in 1969 with his wife to lead a small congregation and lay down roots for his family. From 1972 to 1976, the pastor, his wife and their two small children were terrorized with bombings and shootings. A powerful man named Horry Watts acted as the small town kingpin of Sellerstown. And he was out for vengeance when Reverend Nicols pushed him out of his church’s affairs. His campaign of terror would culminate with the murder of one member of the Nicols family. But the enduring legacy of the pastor and his wife is forgiveness.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley & Haley Gray Major Source: “The Devil in Pew Number 7” by Rebecca Nicols Alonzo Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Suggested by Amanda Autry Sponsors: ThriveMarket.com/southernfried BetterHelp.com/southern Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/106-terror-in-sellerstown-nc Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Aug 03, 2020 |
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105: Angel of Death: Kim Saenz
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In one month in 2008, five patients died at a dialysis clinic in Lufkin, Texas. Many others fell mysteriously ill. All of them had contact with one woman. A licensed vocational nurse named Kim Saenz.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Sponsor: Luminary.link/towpath Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/105-angel-of-death-kimberly-saenz Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jul 24, 2020 |
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104: The Disappearance & Murder of Mickey Shunick
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In 2012, in Lafayette, Louisiana, a beautiful girl named Mickey Shunick vanished while riding her bicycle home from a friend’s house. The search for her, led by her fierce sister Charlie, was incredible. And the investigation would reveal just how fierce Mickey herself was.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Suggested by Listener Amanda Landry Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/104-the-disappearance-murder-of-mickey-shunick Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jul 20, 2020 |
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103: A Love Square: The Murder of Kelly Brennan
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In February of 2010, a woman named Sheila Trott in Indialantic, Florida claimed she had a dream. Or maybe it was a vision. She saw her friend Kelly dead. She saw her at a beach. She said she thought she hurt Kelly. Kelly happened to be dating her estranged husband, the former mayor of Indialantic, Dan Trott.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Suggested by Listener: Lindsey Shank Sheila’s “confession” letter: https://www.cbsnews.com/media/48-hours-sheila-trotts-letter-about-kelly-brennans-murder/ Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/103-a-love-square-the-murder-of-kelly-brennan Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: Luminary.link/Towpath If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jul 12, 2020 |
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102: The Sinclair Murders
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In 1967, The Sinclair family in Auburn, Alabama had been stalked for over a year. A college kid named Edward Seibold had briefly dated the oldest daughter, Cathey. When she rejected him, he became fixated on her widowed mother, 44 year old Juanita. His obsession with these women would turn into a murderous rage. Edward Seibold’s crimes shocked and traumatized the small city of Auburn. Over fifty years later, residents still cannot shake the horror of what happened.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Haley Gray and Erica Kelley Edited & Mixed by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Suggested by Listener: Anne Free Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/102-the-sinclair-murders Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: Purple.com/southernfried (use promo code southernfried) Noom.com/southernfried How you can help be part of the solution to our national problem of systemic racism: Minnesota Freedom Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund I Run With Maud Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block Campaign Zero Communities United Against Police Brutality Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund American Civil Liberties Union National Bail Fund Network If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html A great source to find a LGBTQ non-profit to support: https://greatnonprofits.org/categories/view/lgbtq https://www.shondaland.com/act/a27789423/24-lgbtq-organizations-support-right-now/ https://pflag.org/hotlines https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ |
Jun 29, 2020 |
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101: The Preacher's Daughter
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In 1990, a 57 year old preacher’s wife and grandmother named Blanche Taylor Moore, went on trial for murdering her first husband. She was caught while trying to poison her current husband. An investigation into deaths in Blanche’s life would reveal a sinister woman. A good christian grandmother with a penchant for poisoning people who annoyed her.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley & Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Suggested by Listeners: Greg Husketh and Candice Elliott Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/101-the-preachers-daughter-blanche-taylor-moore Merch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsor: Best Fiends How you can help be part of the solution to our national problem of systemic racism: Minnesota Freedom Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund I Run With Maud Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block Campaign Zero Communities United Against Police Brutality Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund American Civil Liberties Union National Bail Fund Network If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html A great source to find a LGBTQ non-profit to support: https://greatnonprofits.org/categories/view/lgbtq https://www.shondaland.com/act/a27789423/24-lgbtq-organizations-support-right-now/ https://pflag.org/hotlines https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ |
Jun 21, 2020 |
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100: Small Town Hate: The Murder of Billy Jack Gaither
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In 1999, a gay man named Billy Jack Gaither was brutally murdered in the small town of Sylacauga, Alabama. He wasn’t completely closeted, his siblings and friends knew, but his deeply religious parents did not. He was a friendly man who often gave rides to drunk patrons from his favorite local bar. He had made friends with a man who took advantage of his generosity. But he had no idea just how evil this man was.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/100-small-town-hate-the-murder-of-billy-jack-gaither Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: EveryPlate.com and use the promo code southernfried1 BetterHelp.com/southern If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html A great source to find a LGBTQ non-profit to support: https://greatnonprofits.org/categories/view/lgbtq https://www.shondaland.com/act/a27789423/24-lgbtq-organizations-support-right-now/ https://pflag.org/hotlines https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ How you can help be part of the solution to our national problem of systemic racism: Minnesota Freedom Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund I Run With Maud Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block Campaign Zero Communities United Against Police Brutality Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund American Civil Liberties Union National Bail Fund Network |
Jun 15, 2020 |
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99: Every Move You Make: Double Murderer--LC Underwood: Part 2
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In 1994, North Carolina detectives began investigating a former police officer named L.C. Underwood. He was connected to two murders, that at first, didn’t seem to have any connection. The investigative team, led by Detective Sergeant Paula May, would go on an odyssey, uncovering the dark secrets of this dangerous, abusive man. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia Major Source: FIRST DEGREE RAGE: The True Story of ‘The Assassin’, An Obsession, and Murder by Paula May: Detective Sergeant Paula May was the lead detective on the case and her publisher reached out and generously offered her book as research for this case. Buy the book here! http://wbp.bz/southernfried Other Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/98-99-every-move-you-make-double-murderer-lc-underwood Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: StoryWorth.com/southernfried If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html How you can help be part of the solution to our national problem of systemic racism: Minnesota Freedom Fund George Floyd Memorial Fund I Run With Maud Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block Campaign Zero Communities United Against Police Brutality Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund American Civil Liberties Union National Bail Fund Network |
Jun 06, 2020 |
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98: Every Move You Make: Double Murderer--LC Underwood: PART 1 of 2
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In 1994, North Carolina detectives began investigating a former police officer named L.C. Underwood. He was connected to two murders, that at first, didn’t seem to have any connection. The investigative team, led by Detective Sergeant Paula May, would go on an odyssey, uncovering the dark secrets of this dangerous, abusive man. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Major Source: FIRST DEGREE RAGE: The True Story of ‘The Assassin’, An Obsession, and Murder by Paula May: Detective Sergeant Paula May was the lead detective on the case and her publisher reached out and generously offered her book as research for this case. Buy the book here! http://wbp.bz/southernfried Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/98-99-every-move-you-make-double-murderer-lc-underwood Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: BetterHelp.com/southern Purple.com/southernfried (use promo code southern fried) Noom.com/southernfried If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Jun 01, 2020 |
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Episode 1 of Fetal Abduction, hosted by Erica Kelley
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In this first episode, we tell the story of Margaret Sweeney, the first case of fetal abduction on record. We also discuss statistics and other information about fetal abductions as an introduction to this series. Subscribe to Fetal Abduction wherever you listen to podcasts to hear new episodes.
Fetal Abduction is hosted and edited by me, Erica Kelley. It’s written by Jessica Ann, and researched by Haley Gray and Kim Fritz. The original graphic art is by Coley Horner, and the original music and audio engineering is by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia. |
May 27, 2020 |
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97: Abraham Shakespeare: Heart of Gold
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In 2006, a man named Abraham Shakespeare won Florida’s $31 Million Dollar Lottery. Poor and illiterate, Abraham took the lump sum pay out without any financial advisors helping him. First he took care of his family and friends. Then he started helping strangers. Soon, he was so harassed by his community asking him for money, he isolated himself. And was he no match for a grifter named Dee Dee Moore who quickly manipulated him and took over his life.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/97-abraham-shakespeare-heart-of-gold Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsor: Best Fiends If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
May 24, 2020 |
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96: To Have & To Hold: The Kelley Cannon Story
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In 2008, a wealthy Nashville housewife and mother was spiraling with addiction. An injury had gotten her hooked on pain pills, and she was drinking too much. Her marriage was failing. She was spinning out of control and was arrested a few times for ugly incidents with her estranged husband. Sadly, her three young children usually witnessed these outbursts. But no one could have predicted what she did on the night of June 22, 2008.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley, Haley Gray & Jessica Ann Edited by Chaes Gray Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/96-to-have-and-to-hold-the-kelley-cannon-story Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/southern If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US Crisis Text Line: 741741 US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
May 16, 2020 |
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Introducing: Fetal Abduction: A True Crime Podcast, hosted by Erica Kelley
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A fetal abduction is a crime where a newborn is cut from their mother's womb. These crude c-sections are particularly gruesome and often end in the death of the mother, the baby or both.
From the team at Haley Gray Research, this new series will explore cases of fetal abduction in America. From the highly publicized cases to the little known and every case in between. Join me, your host, Erica Kelley, for Fetal Abduction: A True Crime Podcast, as we take a closer look at this rare yet heinous crime. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching Fetal Abduction Pod. The first episode will drop at the end of May, so subscribe now, wherever you listen to podcasts. |
May 08, 2020 |
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95: Georgia Tann: Pedophile, Kidnapper & Inventor of Modern Adoption
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In 1926, a woman named Georgia Tann began running the Memphis branch of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society. Soon, Georgia began selling babies and children on the black market, often out of state. And as demand for children grew, she began kidnapping infants and even older children. While she is dubiously credited with normalizing adoption at a time that it was stigmatized, her real legacy is creating closed adoptions. She also left a legacy of horrific physical, emotional and sexual abuse of the children in her care.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley, Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by: Mallory Kemp Suggested Reading: The Baby Thief by Barbara Raymond Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/95-georgia-tann-pedophile-kidnapper-inventor-of-modern-adoption Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: StoryWorth.com/southernfried Purple.com/southernfried BetterHelp.com/southern If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
May 04, 2020 |
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94: The Poisoner & The Undercover Detective
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In 1988, 41 year old mother, Peggy Carr, suddenly became very ill with mysterious symptoms. After she was hospitalized, doctors could not determine what was causing her so much pain and paralyzing the formerly healthy woman. They suspected poison and brought in the police. Soon, her son and step-son fell ill, with the same symptoms, as Peggy slipped into a coma and then died. Investigators zeroed in on their suspect but did not have enough evidence to charge him or even get a search warrant. Enter a female undercover detective named Susan Goreck. She risked her life getting close to the poisoner and bringing down the sinister and yet unassuming man who almost destroyed an entire family.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley, Haley Gray and Jessica Ann Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by: Amy McKnight Suggested Reading: “Poison Mind: The True Story of the Mensa Murderer and the Policewoman who Risked Her Life to Bring Him to Justice” by Jeffrey Good & Susan Goreck Suggested Documentary: American Justice: Murder Thy Neighbor Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/94-the-poisoner-the-undercover-detective Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today’s Sponsors: Best Fiends! Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play Noom.com/southernfried If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Apr 27, 2020 |
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93: The Rape & Murder of Crystal Faye Todd
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In 1991, a high school senior named Crystal Faye Todd didn’t make it home for curfew. Her mother was frantic by 3:30am, calling 911. They told her not to worry, Crystal would turn up. By 8:00am, she called back and this time an officer came out filed a missing persons report. Just over an hour later, the report would be canceled when Crystal’s mutilated body was found by two hunters. Her murder shook the small town of Conway, South Carolina, especially once they found out who killed Crystal.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley, Haley Gray and Jessica Ann Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by: Quatonia Brown Suggested Reading: “An Hour to Kill” by Dale Hudson & Billy Hills Suggested Documentary: Forensic Files, Season 7, Episode 5 Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/93-the-rape-murder-of-crystal-faye-todd Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) US National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 International Rape Crisis Hotlines & Resources: http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html This episode's sponsor: BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) |
Apr 18, 2020 |
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92: The Clear Lake Murders
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In Clear Lake, Texas, in the fall of 2002, two beautiful girls decided to befriend an outcast. Christine Paolilla suffered from Alopecia, a condition where most, if not all our hair falls out. She was lonely, and often wore garish makeup and Halloween wigs. Rachael and Tiffany helped her buy new, more flattering wigs and showed her how to properly apply makeup. But they were a year ahead of her, graduated, and Christine reunited with a boyfriend who had been jailed with a felony. Within three months, teeming with envy and jealousy, Christine and her boyfriend would do the unthinkable.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray, Jessica Ann and Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by: Stephanie Nabors Suggested Reading: “Never See Them Again” by M. William Phelps Suggested Documentaries: Snapped, Killer Kids, Forensic Files Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/92-the-clear-lake-murders Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) If you are suffering with abuse in quarantine, here are resources for different countries. Please ask for help: US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ If you are having suicidal thoughts during this unprecedented time, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Please call the US National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 For resources in other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html |
Apr 12, 2020 |
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91: The Sherry Murders, The Dixie Mafia & Corruption in Biloxi
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In 1987, a circuit court judge and his wife, a former city council woman, who wanted to be mayor, were murdered in their home in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was obviously a professional hit. Vincent Sherry was a former criminal defense attorney who had defended members of the Dixie Mafia. Now, he was putting criminals away. Margaret Sherry was a fiery republican in a public slap fight with the current democratic mayor. She wanted to clean up the Biloxi strip of seedy night clubs and gambling, which of course, the Dixie Mafia ran. And she wanted to expose corruption in city hall.
Who was the real target? It was a conspiracy that would take four years and the determination of their oldest daughter to unravel. Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by listeners: Casey Porter, Eileen Mace & Drew Stuart Suggested Reading: Mississippi Mud: Southern Justice & The Dixie Mafia by Edward Humes Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/91-the-sherry-murders-the-dixie-mafia-corruption-in-biloxi Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsor: BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) |
Apr 06, 2020 |
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90: Fetal Abduction and The Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett
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The town of Skidmore, Missouri is famous for the life and death of the town bully, Ken Rex McElroy. The tiny town of 500 people, grew even smaller as years passed. And locals began to think there was a curse because of the vigilante justice they had used to stop Ken Rex’s two decade reign of terror. But twenty years later, a disappearance and two gruesome homicides were all connected to one Skidmore family. In this episode, we are going to explore on of the most famous and disturbing cases, the murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, and the fetal abduction of her daughter.
World Health Organization/How to help: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by listener: Mary Andrews Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/90-fetal-abduction-and-the-murder-of-bobbie-jo-stinnett Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!) Shudder.com (use promo code southernfried to try Shudder for free for 30 days!) |
Mar 29, 2020 |
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89: The Mayor's Wife: The Murder of Charlotte Waites
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In 1998, a beloved educator and wife of the interim mayor of Lanett, Alabama, was found brutally murdered in her home. Charlotte and Barry Waites were pillars of their community. Her murder shook the small town for years. It took eight years, and a different District Attorney to bring charges against the man who cruelly took the life of a mother, wife, sister, educator and friend to everyone in the small town of Lanett, Alabama.
World Health Organization/How to help: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggestion by listener: Mary Andrews Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/89-the-mayors-wife-the-murder-of-charlotte-waites Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) Musely.com/southernfried (to get 20% of your first skincare order!) |
Mar 21, 2020 |
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88: Yeardley Love: The UVA Lacrosse Murder
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In 2010, an elite student and gifted athlete at the University of Virginia became the face of domestic abuse on college campuses. Yeardley Love played lacrosse, and so did her boyfriend, George Huguely V. The culture of lacrosse, with exceptionally close relationships between both teams, as well as the culture of drinking on college campuses, may have caused Yeardley’s friends and teammates to not see what was really happening. Yeardley didn’t even really understand it herself.
US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Foundation started by Yeardley Love’s family: https://www.joinonelove.org/ Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/88-yeardley-love-the-uva-lacrosse-murder Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: SundanceNow.com (enter the promo code: southernfried to get your first 30 days for free!) TryFuture.com/southernfried (to try for 2 weeks for only $1!!) AurateNewYork.com/southernfried (enter the promo code southern fried to get 15% off your first order!) |
Mar 15, 2020 |
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87: The Murder of Tina Andrews: White Trash Justice
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In the summer of 1969, 12 year old Tina Andrews slipped out of the house to go meet up with some friends. As they walked home, they were offered a ride by two men. The other two girls made it home that night, but Tina did not. There were two trials in McComb, Mississippi trying to bring Tina’s murderer to justice. Tina’s social standing in the community, a poor white girl, affected the investigation and the outcomes of the trials.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Primary Source: Murder in McComb: The Tina Andrews Case by Trent Brown Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/87-the-murder-of-tina-andrews-white-trash-justice Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) To buy Mr. Brown's book on Amazon, click here:https://www.amazon.com/Murder-McComb-Tina-Andrews-Case/dp/0807172804/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=murder+in+mccomb&qid=1583634717&sr=8-1 This episode's sponsers: ShipStation.com (click on the mic at the top of page & enter code southern fried for a free 60 day trial!) WarbyParker.com/southernfried (try five pairs of glasses on at home for free!) BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) |
Mar 08, 2020 |
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86: Another Narcissistic Family Annihilator: Michael Curry
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In 1985, another narcissistic family annihilator struck in Columbus, Georgia. Ann Johnson Curry was over eight months pregnant when she and her two children were brutally murdered. It would take almost 25 years to bring the monster who killed them to justice.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Additional Research by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Suggested by Michele Hamilton Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/86-another-narcissistic-family-annihilator-michael-curry Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Episode Sponsor: Best Fiends: download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play |
Feb 29, 2020 |
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85: The Murder of Ronda Morrison & The Framing of Walter McMillian
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In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to tell another story of a wrongful conviction. But this one is even worse. It’s not a mis-identification, it is the straight up racist framing of an innocent man. And because Monroe County, Alabama officials were so determined to frame Walter McMillian, the real murderer of Ronda Morrison will probably never be brought to justice.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Additional Research by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Suggested by Julie Moore Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Suggested Reading: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice & Redemption by Bryan Stevenson, and Circumstantial Evidence: Death, Life & Justice in a Southern Town by Pete Earley Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/85-the-murder-of-ronda-morrison-the-framing-of-walter-mcmillian Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!) EveryPlate.com (enter promo code: southernfried3 to get 40% off your first 3 boxes!) |
Feb 23, 2020 |
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84: The Valentine's Day Black Widow: Stacey Schoeck
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Stacey Morgan Schoeck had been married four times before she met her fifth husband, Richard Schoeck. This time, she didn’t want a divorce.
Happy Valentine’s Day Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/84-the-valentines-day-black-widow-stacey-schoeck Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Suggested by Suzanne Link Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: To Download the show Keep Coming Back, the promo I played today, visit their website: http://keepcomingbackpodcast.com/ BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) |
Feb 14, 2020 |
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83: The Rape of Jennifer Thompson, Wrongful Conviction of Ron Cotton & Their Enduring Legacy
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To start off Black History Month, I wanted to highlight an extremely moving and important case of the wrongful conviction of a black man. The rape of Jennifer Thompson was horrific. But police procedures at the time, in 1984, caused her to accuse the wrong man. When he was finally exonerated by DNA, Jennifer didn’t just apologize. She and Ronald Cotton became close friends and Jennifer became an activist about the fallibility of eyewitness identification and the power of forgiveness.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Suggested Reading: Picking Cotton by Suggested by Suzanne Link Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/83-the-rape-of-jennifer-thompson-wrongful-conviction-of-ron-cotton Major Resource: https://www.pickingcottonbook.com/ Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: ShipStation.com (click on the mic at the top of page & enter code southern fried for a free 60 day trial!) BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) |
Feb 09, 2020 |
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82: The Grisly Murders of Adam & Samantha Chrismer
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In 2002, a teen aged married couple, Adam and Samantha Chrismer, 17 and 16 years old, were brutally murdered in Johnson City, Tennessee. The man convicted of their murders, Howard Hawk Willis, has been called a serial killer. I agree. His first wife, Nancy Debra Winegar Barr Willis, went missing December 23rd 1986. His stepfather was found dead just days after the married couple. Why? Why did Adam and Samantha marry so young? And why did they have to die?
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley and Haley Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Edited by: Chaes Gray Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/82-the-grisly-murders-of-adam-samantha-chrismer Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: Best Fiends: download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play BakedByMelissa.com/southernfried (promo code southern fried for 15% off your order!) Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!) |
Feb 01, 2020 |
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81: The Saga of Cullen & Priscilla Davis, Part 2
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In Part 2 of The Cullen and Priscilla Davis Saga, We dive into the FOUR trials Cullen faced. Not just for the mansion murders, but later, murder for hire. They say money can’t buy you everything. But in Cullen’s case, it damn sure can buy you freedom.
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Edited by: Chaes Gray Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/80-81-the-saga-of-cullen-priscilla-davis-part-1-2 Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) Today's Sponsor: Best Fiends: download the app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play |
Jan 19, 2020 |
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80: The Saga of Cullen & Priscilla Davis, Part 1
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In 1976, a “mysterious man in black” would break into the home of Priscilla Davis. A huge mansion, ostentatious by all standards and still owned by her estranged oil tycoon husband, Cullen Davis. What happened that night, would be the talk of Forth Worth. D Magazine dubbed the biggest goddamn thing to happen to Fort Worth since the railroad. But it is a tragedy, cloaked in scandal and salacious gossip. This is part 1 of this infamous Texas saga.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/80-81-the-saga-of-cullen-priscilla-davis-part-1-2 Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Edited by: Chaes Gray Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) This episode's sponsors: BetterHelp.com/southern (to get 10% off your first month with an online counselor) Noom.com/southernfried (to start your free trial today!) Prose.com/southernfried (to get a free consultation and 20% off!) |
Jan 11, 2020 |
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79: Here's To You, Mrs. Robinson
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In the summer of 1975, a scandalous romance between a 37 year old woman and 20 year old college student would not only shock the town of Jackson, Mississippi. But it would ruin so many lives when the jilted young man could not handle her rejection.
This episode is dedicated to my mother, Lisa. Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/79-heres-to-you-mrs-robinson Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Episode Suggested by: Rials McWilliams https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) |
Dec 21, 2019 |
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78: Thanksgiving Triple Homicide: Youth Minister & Murderer: Christopher Gattis
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On Thanksgiving night of 2017, a youth minister in Chester, Virginia did the unthinkable. After heavy drinking and arguments, he shot his family to death. Friends, family and the entire community were shocked. They seemed so happy. Every Facebook post showed a close knit family, laughing and seemingly normal. But Christopher Gattis wore a mask. A mask that slipped in an alcohol induced rage that destroyed his family.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/78-christopher-gattis Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Researched by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 23, 2019 |
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77: Virginia's First "No Body" Conviction - The Murder of Gina Renee Hall
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In the summer of 1980, an eighteen year old college freshman went out for a night of dancing but never made it home. Gina Renee Hall was a beloved daughter and sister and member of a small town community that has never stopped grieving for her and looking for her remains. Gina’s case was the first “no body” conviction in the state of Virginia, but even forty years later, there is an open file and active investigation into the search for her remains. Her family, law enforcement and locals still want to bring Gina home for a proper burial.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/77-the-murder-of-gina-renee-hall Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Case suggested by Jessica Irvin Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 16, 2019 |
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76: Coercive Control & Teen Domestic Violence: The Murder of Emma Jane Walker
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In November of 2016, a 16 year old girl from Knoxville, Tennessee was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Emma Jane Walker had been a victim of coercive control for two years before he killed her. Emma’s parents saw the signs and did everything right. The United States needs to follow the lead of many UK countries who have passed coercive control laws. Coercive control is the cornerstone of intimate partner violence and usually the starting point, especially in abusive teenage relationships.
US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/76-emma-jane-walker Suggested by Melissa Reid Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Research Assistant Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 08, 2019 |
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75: The Vampire Rapist
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In 1985, a nineteen year old girl was picked up on a deserted road, handcuffed, shackled and ghostly pale. The story she told her rescuer and law enforcement was unbelievable. She had been held captive and repeatedly raped by a sexual sadist. But he didn’t just violate her sexually, he drained her blood. And drank it in front of her.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/75-the-vampire-rapist Written, hosted & produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Edited By Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison | Gamma Radio https://southernfriedtruecrime.com (merch | donate | in the media) @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime/ https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 31, 2019 |
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74: Lavinia Fisher: Charleston's Woman in White
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One of Charleston’s most enduring legends and ghost stories is that of Lavinia Fisher. Her ghost is said to haunt the grounds of the Old City Jail, where she was imprisoned for a year, before being hanged with her husband from the gallows, for highway robbery. She also carries the dubious title of America’s first female serial killer. But it’s not true. Much of what is known about Lavinia Fisher is legend, told for over 200 years, growing more bloody and salacious as time goes on. But her real story, is more tragic. And much more haunting.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/74-lavinia-fisher Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Case Suggested by Haley Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime To book a ghost tour in Charleston with my friend Mike Brown, from the podcast, Pleasing Terrors, click here: https://oldcharlestontours.com/ticket-info/1 To listen to Mike’s Pleasing Terror episodes on Charleston’s Old City Jail and the story of John and Lavinia, click here: https://pleasingterrors.com/podcast/condemned-part-one-welcome-hell/ https://pleasingterrors.com/podcast/condemned-part-two-devils-hour/ Suggested Reading: Six Miles to Charleston: The True Story of John and Lavinia Fisher by Bruce Orr |
Oct 26, 2019 |
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73: Meth, Lies & Murder: The Redneck Ted Bundy
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In 2004, a man named John Paul Chapman was arrested for the brutal rape and murder of Lisa Marie Nichols, in Mobile, Alabama. Authorities soon realized that the man they had in custody was not the real John Chapman, who was incarcerated in Missouri. They had Jeremy Bryan Jones, a drifter from Oklahoma, who they would soon find out was a serial rapist and murderer. The failure of the FBI’s fingerprint database, IAFIS, would let this monster go undetected for four years.
Case suggested by Aaron of the Generation Why Podcast as we were touring the Museum of Death in New Orleans after CrimeCon and came across the story of the Redneck Ted Bundy Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/73-the-redneck-ted-bundy Additional Reading: Blood Lust by Sheila Johnson Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 20, 2019 |
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72: Serial Killer & Rapist: Bobby Joe Long
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In 1984, a vicious sexual sadist was terrorizing the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. He preyed on sex workers, and other vulnerable women, murdering at least ten young women before he was caught. He oddly let one girl go in November and she would be the break law enforcement needed to unmask the Tampa Bay Serial Killer. Police didn’t realize when they arrested Bobby Joe Long that was he was also a brutal serial rapist who had attacked around 50 women over 4 states and was known all over Florida as the Classified Ads Rapist.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/72-bobby-joe-long Case suggested by Liz Hoyt Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Research Assistance by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 13, 2019 |
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71: The Tangled Web of Dr. Michelle Theer
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The public is fascinated by love triangles. Add in betrayal and murder and you’ve got the plot to a novel, a movie or a soap opera. People cannot get enough of the romantic notion of a beautiful woman, torn between her love of two men. In 1999, Dr. Michelle Theer had been leading a secret life on the internet. She was married to Air Force Captain Marty Theer, who had no idea his wife was posting a dating profile online and meeting many men for anonymous sex. By the year 2000, Michelle was in a serious relationship with one of these men. And she set in motion a plan not to just get rid of her husband, but also her lover so she could begin a new life, far away from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Suggested Reading: The Officer’s Wife by Michael Freeman Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/71-dr-michelle-theer Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 05, 2019 |
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70--Double Murder-Suicide: The Crimes of Lieutenant Cory Sasser
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In 2010, a Georgia Glynn County police officer, Lieutenant Cory Sasser, was involved in the shooting of an unarmed woman. Though he was cleared of wrong doing by a grand jury, the decision was controversial and the bad press followed him for years. In 2018, his wife Katie Sasser, could no longer deal with his mental health issues. When she left him, he became suicidal and then full of rage. His colleagues at the police department would give him the benefit of the doubt every time, despite many red flags.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/70-the-crimes-of-lieutenant-cory-sasser suggested by: Amy M. & Julie G. Dash Cam Footage of the Caroline Small shooting: https://www.ajc.com/news/raw-dashcam-video-from-the-shooting-caroline-small/9w3QrU1BbW1qtFqd1XWV7O/ Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 30, 2019 |
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69: The Saga of Joan Robinson Hill, Dr. John Hill & Ash Robinson
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In 1969, the mysterious death of a beautiful Houston socialite would captivate Texas. Soon it would become a national scandal. Joan Robinson Hill’s father, a rich and powerful oilman, would set set in motion a chain of events so incredible, it seems like fiction. All in the name of grief and revenge.
Suggested Reading: Blood and Money by Thomas Thompson Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/69-joan-robinson-hill Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Mike Bussing Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 22, 2019 |
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68: The Politician's Mistress - Angel Downs: Murder or Suicide?
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In May of 2010, the mistress of an Alabama County Commissioner was found shot to death in her driveway. It looked like suicide and Angel Downs did have a prior suicide attempt. But her boyfriend, Commissioner Stephen Nodine, was seen driving away from her house right after neighbors heard the shot.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/68-the-politicians-mistress-angel-downs Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 12, 2019 |
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67: The Killing of FBI Informant Susan Daniels Smith
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In 1987, an ambitious rookie FBI agent came to Pikeville, Kentucky for his first posting out of the academy. He soon met a girl from the nearby holler who worked as an informant. Susan Daniels Smith lived a life of poverty, violence and misery. And then she met Mark Putnam and became obsessed.
Major Source: Above Suspicion by Joe Sharkey Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/67-the-killing-of-fbi-informant-susan-daniels-smith Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 07, 2019 |
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66: Tex & Diane McIver: Accident or Murder?
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Late on a Sunday night in September of 2016, Atlanta power couple, Tex and Diane McIver, were driving back into the city and got caught in Atlanta’s notorious traffic. Diane’s best friend was driving as Diane rode in the passenger seat and her husband, Tex, sat directly behind her. When they were stopped in what they considered a dangerous part of town, Tex asked for his gun, and then fell asleep. What happened next would cause one of the most hotly debated criminal cases in recent Atlanta history.
A major source for this episode was the Atlanta Journal Constitution. For extensive trial coverage and analysis, check out their amazing podcast: https://www.ajc.com/news/breakdown Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/66-tex-diane-mciver-accident-or-murder Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Aug 30, 2019 |
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65: Double Murder on Robins Air Force Base
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In the early morning hours after the 4th of July in 2004, A young couple was brutally stabbed to death on Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. There was another friend in the house who was also stabbed but escaped and miraculously survived. This vicious blitz was carried out by a fellow airman. What led to the gruesome attack after the 4th of July celebrations?
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/65-double-murder-on-robins-air-force-base Case Suggested by Kelly & Alaina Coates Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Aug 23, 2019 |
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64: The Murder of Cheryl Fergeson & The Attempted Murder of Clarence Brandley by the State of Texas
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In 1980, a sixteen year old white girl named Cheryl Dee Fergeson was raped and murdered in a high school auditorium in Conroe, Texas. Suspicion immediately fell on the only black janitor, though three other white janitors were present. A Texas Ranger looked Clarence Brandley in the face and said “One of you is gonna hang for this. Since you’re the ni**er, you’re elected”. What followed was more than just a miscarriage of justice. The police, prosecutor and three judges colluded to frame Clarence Brandley with nothing but pure racism in their hearts.
Suggested Reading: White Lies: Rape, Murder and Justice Texas Style by Nick Davies Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/64-the-murder-of-cheryl-fergeson Case Suggested by Hannah Thayer Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley, assisted by Haley Gray Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Aug 18, 2019 |
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62: The Rape & Murder of Katie Autry
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In 2003, eighteen year old freshman, Katie Autry, was raped, beaten and set on fire in her dorm room at Western Kentucky University. Two suspects would soon emerge. One white, from a wealthy family. The other mixed race, from a poor family. The case would consume WKU, Bowling Green and the rest of Kentucky, with loyalties on both sides. To this day, many locals believe that one of those boys got away with murder.
Suggested Reading: Bluegrass: A True Story of Murder in Kentucky by William Van Meter Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/62-the-rape-murder-of-katie-autry Case suggested by listeners Mike & Kaneal Whitlow Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Aug 02, 2019 |
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61: Mark Barton: Family Annihilator & Spree Killer
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In July of 1999, a day trader named Mark Barton went on a killing spree in Atlanta’s financial district. He murdered 9 people that day, wounding 13 more. Two days before this massacre, he murdered his second wife and two children. But he was also suspected of murdering his first wife and her mother six years earlier. Mark Barton is a family annihilator, spree killer, mass murderer and possibly, a serial killer. He fits into every classification or none of them.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/61-mark-barton-family-annihilator-spree-killer Suggested Reading: “Murder at the Office” by Brent Doonan and “Delivered from Evil” by Ron Francell Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Haley Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 26, 2019 |
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60: Boney & Claude: Alvin and Judith Neelley
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In 1982, America got their own Ken and Barbie killers a decade before the Canadian couple, Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka horrified the world with their depraved crimes - kidnapping, torturing and murdering young girls. Americans Alvin and Judith Neelley started out with petty crimes, dubbing themselves Boney and Claude. And then they escalated. Unlike Karla, Judith didn’t get a deal with the devil. Instead, at 18 years old, she became the youngest woman in the US to be sentenced to the death penalty.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/60-boney-claude-alvin-and-judith-neelley Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 12, 2019 |
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59: OJ Simpson-- Southern Fried Trashy Divorces: A Crossover Episode
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Today is a very special cross over episode with my friends from Trashy Divorces. We are discussing the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, as well as OJ Simpson’s two trashy divorces. This is not my usual format and there is indeed the explicit language I’m always warning you about.
Suggested Reading: Without a Doubt by Marcia Clark The Run of His Life by Jeffrey Toobin In Contempt by Christopher Darden Suggested Viewing: ESPN’s documentary: OJ Simpson: Made in America American Crime Story’s The People vs OJ Simpson If you or anyone you know are in danger, there are resources to help you. You are not alone. Please reach out: US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Hosted by Erica Kelley and Alicia & Stacie from Trashy Divorces Edited and produced by: Trashy Divorces Researched by Erica Kelley and Alicia & Stacie of Trashy Divorces Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 04, 2019 |
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58: Miami Beach Royalty: The Novack Murders (Part 2)
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This is the conclusion to Miami Beach Royalty: The Novack Murders. Within three months of each other, Bernice and Ben Novack Jr were brutally murdered. These were gruesome, vicious attacks and they were meticulously planned and executed. But the conspirators weren’t as smart as they thought. And after the criminal proceedings finally ended, the fight over Ben Novack Jr’s fortune became another epic battle.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/57-58-the-novack-murders-parts-1-2 Suggested Reading: The Prince of Paradise by John Glatt & Fools Paradise by Steven Gaines for more history of Miami Beach and an interview with Ben Novack Jr. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jun 28, 2019 |
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57: Miami Beach Royalty: The Novack Murders (Part 1)
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The history of the infamous Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach is fascinating. Mobsters, movie stars and and scandal helped the brilliant and ruthless hotelier Ben Novack Sr. propel his hotel onto the world stage, where it remains today. But the brutal murders of his ex-wife Bernice and son, Ben Jr. rocked America and the squabble over the Novack fortune is still winding through the Florida probate courts to this day.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/57-58-the-novack-murders-parts-1-2 Suggested Reading: The Prince of Paradise by John Glatt & Fools Paradise by Steven Gaines for more history of Miami Beach and an interview with Ben Novack Jr. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jun 21, 2019 |
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56: Poisoning Patsy
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In October of 1987, a beautiful Texas socialite and businesswoman was poisoned with strychnine. It was in the bottle of NyQuil she often used to help her go to sleep. Patsy Bolton Wright was a share holder in the Southwest Historical Wax Museum in Grand Prairie, Texas. Less than a year after her murder, the wax museum was burned to the ground by an arsonist. Neither crime has ever been solved.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/56-poisoning-patsy Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica & Vincent from the Gone Cold Podcast - Texas True Crime Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jun 14, 2019 |
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55: The UpStairs Lounge Fire
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In 1973, a horrific fire killed 32 people in the gay bar, the Upstairs Lounge in New Orleans. When city and state officials and the churches turned their backs on the victims and survivors of the tragedy, the gay community rallied together. Today it is known as the beginning of the Gay Rights Movement in New Orleans.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/55-the-upstairs-lounge-fire Suggested Reading: The Up Stairs Lounge Arson: Thirty-Two Deaths in a New Orleans Gay Bar, June 24, 1973 by Clayton Delery-Edwards & Let the Faggots Burn: The UpStairs Lounge Fire by Johnny Townsend Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Edited by Chaes Gray Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jun 06, 2019 |
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54: The Black Widow of North Carolina: Barbara Stager
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Barbara Ford Stager is known as the Black Widow of North Carolina. She shot two husbands, ten years apart, as they lay sleeping in their marital beds. Her trial was an international sensation, with the media capitalizing on her femme fatale, man eating image. But is that all there is to Barbara’s story?
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/54-barbara-stager Suggested Reading: Before He Wakes: A True Story of Marriage, Sex & Murder by Jerry Bledsoe Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 24, 2019 |
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53: The Disappearance & Murder of Jessica Dishon
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In 1999, a seventeen year old girl named Jessica Dishon was abducted out of her driveway in Shepherdsville, Kentucky as she was leaving for school. Though a rookie sheriff’s deputy tried to sound the alarm, a senior detective refused to come to the scene, dismissing her as a runaway. That mistake would kick off an egregious mishandling of the case, that included accusing an innocent neighbor with no real evidence. It would take fifteen years to bring Jessica’s real killer to justice. He was a serial pedophile, who had abused six children in the Dishon family.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/53-jessica-dishon Episode suggested by: Chelsea Biggers Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 17, 2019 |
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52: The Socialite & The Gardening Shears: The Murder of Idella Thompson
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In 1948, a Delta Mississippi socialite named Ruth Thompson Dickins, hacked her mother to death with gardening shears. She blamed the murder on a “negro” man she claimed attacked her as well. But a jury of 12 white men didn’t believe her, in Mississippi, in 1949. That fact alone is incredible. But with her prominent family, wealthy and aggressive “cotton man” husband and the backing of the elite white people of her town and county, the governor of Mississippi was finally badgered into suspending her sentence after she served only six years.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/52-the-murder-of-idella-thompson Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 10, 2019 |
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51: A Family Affair: The Heidt Double Murder Scandal
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In August of 2008, the small town of Springfield, Georgia was shaken by a double murder in one of the town’s most prominent families. Soon, the full story would come out. That one brother was sleeping with another brother’s wife, causing a family tragedy of almost Biblical proportions.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/51the-heidt-double-murder Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 03, 2019 |
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50: The Vanderbilt Rape Case
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In June of 2013, a 21 year old Vanderbilt student was gang raped in a dorm room by four football players. She was an unofficial hostess, one of the pretty girls coaches use to “assist” in player recruiting. She had no memory of the event, but her attackers had filmed and photographed it on their cell phones. They were also caught on security footage carrying her unconscious body into the dorm. The implications of this case affected Tennessee state law regarding public records, caused a Title IX investigation into Vanderbilt University and is emblematic of the continued, insidious rape culture rampant on American college campuses.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/50-the-vanderbilt-rape-case Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Apr 26, 2019 |
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49: Serial Killer Larry Gene Bell, Part 2
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In June of 1985, residents of the Midland area of South Carolina were frozen in fear. Two girls were kidnapped and murdered and the sadistic man responsible relished in making phone calls to one of the families. This is part two of the case of serial killer Larry Gene Bell, covering the abduction and murder of nine year old Debra May Helmick and the investigation into both murders. I also discuss the trials for both murders, and the execution of Larry Gene Bell.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/48-49-larry-gene-bell-part-1-2 Special thanks to author and former SLED Lieutenant, Rita Shuler, who gave me permission to use her book as a major source for this episode: Murder in the Midlands: Larry Gene Bill and the 28 Days of Terror that Shook South Carolina. Shari Faye’s sister, Dawn Smith Jordan, also wrote book: Grace So Amazing. And Shari Faye Smith’s mother, Hilda Smith also wrote a book: The Rose of Shari Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Apr 20, 2019 |
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48: Serial Killer Larry Gene Bell, Part 1
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In June of 1985, residents of the Midland area of South Carolina were frozen in fear. Two girls were kidnapped and murdered and the sadistic man responsible relished in making phone calls to one of the families. This is part one of two episodes on the crimes of Larry Gene Bell.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/48-49-larry-gene-bell-part-1-2 Special thanks to author and former SLED Lieutenant, Rita Shuler, who gave me permission to use her book as a major source for this episode: Murder in the Midlands: Larry Gene Bill and the 28 Days of Terror that Shook South Carolina. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Apr 12, 2019 |
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47: The Life, Death & Legacy of Johnia Berry
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In December of 2004, a beautiful young graduate student was brutally stabbed in her apartment. Her roommate was also attacked. He ran to a convenience store and called 911. Johnia Berry crawled, bleeding from her own apartment, and knocked on the five neighbor’s doors around her. No one answered. Paramedics got there while she was still alive but she died at the hospital. Unknown DNA was found at the crime scene. But there was no match in the database. There wouldn’t be a match made for almost three years. During that time, her parents lobbied for the Johnia Berry Act. It was signed into law in 2007 and it requires anyone arrested for a felony in Tennessee to be automatically swabbed for DNA.
This is just one Johnia’s legacies. Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/47-the-life-death-legacy-of-johnia-berr Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Apr 05, 2019 |
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46: Patricide, thy name is Marie
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My fault is past. But, O, what form of prayer
Can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder? These words, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, spurred a confession from a teenage murderess. Sixteen year old Marie Robards, of Fort Worth Texas, poisoned her own father, because she preferred to live with her beloved mother. Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/46-patricide-thy-name-is-marie Suggested *fictional* reading: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott -- it is a novel based on Marie's case. I enjoyed it so much after researching this episode. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Mar 28, 2019 |
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45: The Murder of Shelby Wilkie
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On New Year’s day of 2012, 38 year old Shelby Wilkie went missing. She left behind her three month old daughter. Shelby had been planning to leave her abusive husband. Michael Wilkie eventually admitted to burning Shelby’s body, though he insisted he didn’t kill her. He claimed that she committed suicide due to post partum depression. But the blood evidence in their home told a very different story.
Sources :https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/45-the-murder-of-shelby-wilkie US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Episode suggested by Teresa Haynes Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Mar 22, 2019 |
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44: The Wooded Rapist: Robert Jason Burdick
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From 1994 to 2008, a serial predator terrorized the Greater Nashville area. The Wooded Rapist moved like a ghost, through rainy nights, under the cover of trees, assaulting at least fourteen women before he was finally brought to justice.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/44-the-wooded-rapist-robert-jason-burdick Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Mar 17, 2019 |
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43: Hostage Stand-off: The Murder of Mandy Leigh Williams
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In 2003, a domestic violence case ended in a hostage stand-off at a Bi-Lo grocery store in Greenville, South Carolina. A young mother lost her life and a cognitively impaired young man was sentenced to death.
US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/43-hostage-stand-off Episode Suggested by Ashley Reece Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Mar 08, 2019 |
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42: The Deputy & The Body Builder: Tracy Fortson & Doug Benton
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In the year 2000, Tracy Fortson was the first female deputy at the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia. She filed a sexual harassment claim against the department and then her boyfriend went missing. His body was found, Tracy was charged, but to this day she says she was framed.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/42-the-deputy-the-body-builder Suggested Reading: M. William Phelps: Targeted: A Deputy, Her Love Affairs, A Brutal Murder Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 28, 2019 |
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41: The Unresolved Slayings of Gary & Stephanie Gillette
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Just before Christmas of 1985, a Corpus Christi couple was brutally slain with a hatchet and knife as they slept in their home. A local policeman was charged with the murders. The DA dropped the charges almost two years later due to lack of evidence, though it was a very strong circumstantial case. 34 years later and no other persons of interest have been investigated. #justice4Gillette
If you have any information about this tragic case, please contact the Corpus Christi police department at 361-886-2600. Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/41-gary-stephanie-gillette Thank you to Erica and Vincent from gone cold podcast for their generous collaboration with me on this case. If you haven’t checked out their show, please go right now and download the Gillette episodes. They covered this case in long form, with extensive interviews from many people involved. And a very special thank you to Shea, Kristie and Candace, the daughters of Gary Gillette and stepdaughters of Stephanie Gillette, for trusting me in telling their story. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 22, 2019 |
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40: The Bitter Blood Murders: Susie Newsom Lynch & Fritz Klenner
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Known as the “Bitter Blood Murders,” in 1985, first cousins and lovers, Susie Newsom Lynch and Fritz Klenner led police and SBI on a chase that ended in an explosion that killed them and Susie’s two young sons. It was the culmination of a bloody feud that had already left five dead, decimating two prominent families in a Southern Gothic tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/40-the-bitter-blood-murders This case was first reported in a series of articles by journalist Jerry Bledsoe, who then researched the families for three years before releasing his #1 New York Times best-selling opus, Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder This incredible true crime classic is still in print to this day, as well as available on kindle. Case suggested by Bridgett Jochum Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 16, 2019 |
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39: Catfishing in Mountain City, TN: The Facebook Murders
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In a tiny town in Tennessee, a young couple are brutally shot, execution style in their home. Their infant son was still cradled in his dead mother’s arms. Initially police were baffled by the crime, until they uncovered a web of lies and manipulation so bizarre it would catapult the small town into the national spotlight.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/39-catfishing-in-mountain-city-tn Case suggested by Linda Morgan Suggested Reading: Too Pretty to Live: The Catfishing Murders of East Tennessee by James Brooks Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 08, 2019 |
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38: Officer Davina Buff Jones: Murder & Cover Up on Bald Head Island
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In 1999, a dedicated rookie police officer on the luxury island of Bald Head, North Carolina, is shot in the back of the head while on duty. Emergency officials destroyed the crime scene and all evidence and the DA quickly closed the case, ruling it a suicide. Her family sued in civil court to get the ruling changed to homicide and the case is still open to this day.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/38-officer-davina-buff-jones Suggested Reading: Out With Three: The Murder and Betrayal of Bald Head Island Police Officer Davina Buff Jones Case suggested by Allie R. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 31, 2019 |
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37: The Stalking & Murder of Heather Palumbo-Jones
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A young mother goes on a personal journey and leaves her deadbeat husband. He couldn’t let that happen. And the press disgustingly blamed her for it.
US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/37-heather-palumbo-jones Special thanks to suggested by Lindsey Murphy-Thomas for suggesting this case. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 10, 2019 |
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Update: Clemency for Cyntoia Brown
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Cyntoia Brown was granted clemency by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today. To hear Cyntoia's story, check out episode 9 #freeCyntoiaBrown: A Minor Facing Life in Prison.
Sources for the original episode on Cyntoia's case and today's update: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/9-free-cyntoia-brown Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 08, 2019 |
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36: Christmas Eve at Drama Club: The Murder of Robert LeCompte
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The Christmas Eve murder of a beloved bartender and manager of a gay nightclub in Houma, Louisiana. Hate crime or robbery? Or maybe both.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/36-the-murder-of-robert-lecompte Special Thanks to this episode’s Patreon Producer, Lynn Cummings! Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Dec 24, 2018 |
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35: Santa Claus, Georgia: The Daniels Family Murders
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In 1997, in the tiny town of Santa Claus, Georgia, a former foster child returned to the loving family who had taken him in. Jerry Scott Heidler destroyed their family and almost destroyed the “town who loves children.”
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/35-santa-claus-georgia Suggested Reading: Fear Came to Town: The Santa Claus, Georgia Murders Special Thanks to this episode’s Patreon Producer, Megan Bullard Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Dec 15, 2018 |
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34: The Execution of Sara Ambrusko Tokars
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In 1992, A young mother in Atlanta was in a loveless marriage. Her husband was a criminal. She wanted to leave, but he had too many legal connections and kept complete control of their money. When she decided to prove what he was, he had her shot to death in front of their two little boys.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/34-the-execution-of-sara-ambrusko-tokars Special Thanks to listeners Sara Lindsey and John Williams who suggested today’s case. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 29, 2018 |
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33: An Inconvenient Woman- Athalia Ponsell Lindsley
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In 1974, a feisty, outspoken woman in St. Augustine, FL became embroiled in a ridiculous feud with her neighbors, one that went public and turned most of the old city against her. Then she was brutally murdered with a machete on her own front porch, in broad daylight. And her murderer was set free.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/33-an-inconvenient-woman If you're interested in reading more about this fascinating and infuriating case, please check out "Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley" by Elizabeth Randall: Special thanks to Southern Fried listener, Chadwick, for suggesting this case. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 16, 2018 |
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32: The Corpsewood Manor Murders
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Corpsewood Manor in Northern Georgia is an infamous haunted tourist attraction. And many believe it is cursed. Either by the ghosts of the men murdered there, or by a more mysterious and evil entity.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/32-the-corpsewood-manor-murders Reading recommendation: The Corpsewood Manor Murders of North Georgia by Amy Petulla Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 31, 2018 |
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31: Justice Denied: The Horrific Murder of Brenda Schaefer
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Double jeopardy protects our citizens from malicious prosecution. But every now and then, the good guys lose. And the bad guy benefits from this protection we all enjoy. The Brenda Schaefer case is an extreme example of dedicated police work and earnest prosecution still losing to abject evil.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/31-justice-denied Special thank you to author Bob Hill. His book, Double Jeopardy, was an incredible resource in researching this case. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 18, 2018 |
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30: Down Came The Rain: The Disappearance of Crystal McDowell
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In August of 2017, Hurricane Harvey was bearing down on the gulf coast and a beautiful mother of two vanishes. In the days that followed, Baytown, Texas had to contend with historic rainfall and flooding while searching for Crystal McDowell. But if it wasn't for the storm, her murderer would probably have gotten away with it.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/30-the-disappearance-of-crystal-mcdowell Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 04, 2018 |
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29: The Family Annihilator: Jeffrey MacDonald, Park 2
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The conclusion to the Narcissistic Family Annihilator, Jeffrey MacDonald. MacDonald is a brutal and cold murderer that destroyed his family to save himself and in doing so, brought family annihilators into the public consciousness.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/28-29-jeffrey-macdonald Key: A – Colette MacDonald B – Jeffrey MacDonald AB – Kimberley MacDonald O – Kristen MacDonald Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 12, 2018 |
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28: The Family Annihilator: Jeffrey MacDonald: Part 1
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There are some murders that are so intrinsically shocking that we all become obsessed. Known as the family annihilator, these horrific cases dominate our news and social media. This is the historic case of one of the most infamous monsters who destroy their families: Jeffrey MacDonald.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/28-29-jeffrey-macdonald Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 09, 2018 |
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27: Murder in the Ozarks- Cocaine & Cover Up
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The 1980’s were the beginning of a sea change in politics and drug culture in the United States. Listen to this tale of how a cocaine, corruption, a double murder, and a dead patsy trumped justice in one Ozark town.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/27-murder-in-the-ozarks Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Sep 03, 2018 |
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Interview with author Laura Lippman
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Bonus Episode-- an interview with acclaimed thriller novelist, Laura Lippman. Her modern noir novel, Sunburn, comes out in paperback today!
http://www.lauralippman.net https://www.facebook.com/lauralippman Twitter: @LauraMLippman Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 31, 2018 |
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25: The Suspicious Death of Lauren Agee on Center Hill Lake
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Lauren Agee went to Center Hill Lake in Smithville, Tennessee with some "friends" to attend the annual wake-boarding tournament known as WakeFest. They were camping on a steep cliff, 90 feet above the water. She supposedly went to bed Saturday night, and was missing the next morning. She was found hours later by two fishermen, floating dead, face down in a cove. Her death was barely investigated and her friends acted extremely suspicious.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/25-lauren-agee Special thanks to private investigator, Sheila Wysocki. Check out her podcast on Lauren's case called Without Warning. It's a long form series on her investigation into Lauren's suspicious death. Also special thanks to Sherry and Michael Smith for trusting me with your daughter's story. I hope it helps. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 19, 2018 |
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Interview with Author & Serial Killer Expert, Dr. Peter Vronsky
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I had a wonderful chat with Dr. Peter Vronsky, author, historian and serial killer expert. He came on the show to discuss his new book, Sons of Cain: A History of Serial Killers from the Stone Age to the Present. We covered everything, from the historical witch hunts, which Peter considers the state sanctioned serial murder of women, to Jack the Ripper and the Golden Age of serial killers, beginning in the 1970’s through the 90’s. And of course, his special relationship to serial killer, Richard Cotthingham.
For more information, visit Peter’s website: http://www.petervronskybooks.com Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 11, 2018 |
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Interview with Author & Historian, Patrick Bowmaster
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I had a lovely chat with author and historian, Patrick Bowmaster, about his ebook "What the Little Dog Witnessed." He was kind enough to talk to me about his research as well as how he went about getting it published.
Special shout out to Richard from the podcast True Crime Historian! For more information, please visit Patrick's blog: https://patrickbowmaster.wordpress.com/ Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jul 06, 2018 |
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22: The Reckoning: The Trials of Perry March (Janet Levine March Part 3)
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The Reckoning: The Trials of Perry March is the conclusion to the Janet Levine March series. It took ten years to get Perry March to justice, and he didn’t go down alone.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/20-21-22-janet-levine-march Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 29, 2018 |
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21: All Out War: The Investigation (Janet Levine March, Part 2)
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The investigation into the disappearance of Janet Levine March was going cold, but the war between Perry March and the Levines was about to explode. Part 2 of 3.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/20-21-22-janet-levine-march Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 22, 2018 |
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20: The Disappearance of Janet Levine March (Part 1)
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A beautiful young artist, mother and wealthy native of Nashville goes missing. (Part 1 of 3)
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/20-21-22-janet-levine-march Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 18, 2018 |
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Interview with Author Karin Slaughter
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We're shaking things up this week on Southern Fried! Join me as I chat with international best-selling author, Karin Slaughter. She is a critically acclaimed and much beloved crime writer known for her gripping page turners. And she's a sassy, southern woman who is a lot of fun to interview. I think you're gonna love her.
We talk about crime, her writing process, getting to know female cops, the #metoo movement, daddy's girls and even dish about everyone's favorite guilty pleasure: VC Andrews. Go buy her brilliant stand alone novel "The Good Daughter" in paperback today! And be on the look out for her new novel, "Pieces of Her", coming out on August 21, 2018. http://www.karinslaughter.com https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKarinSlaughter Twitter: @SlaughterKarin Insta: @karinslaughterauthor Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
May 09, 2018 |
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18: Cold Cold Heart: Murderess Shelly Michael (Part 2)
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The story of Shelly Michael, former cheerleader, wife, mother, stepmother, nurse practitioner and murderer could not be contained in one episode. I hope you enjoy the conclusion of this West Virginian saga.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/17-18-shelly-michael If you’re interested in learning more about this case, check out my best source. Author John Glatt wrote the definitive work on Shelly Michael: Playing with Fire: A Nurse, Her Husband, and a Marriage Turned Fatal. He covers Shelly’s trial in depth as well as many more players in this story I didn’t have time for. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Apr 04, 2018 |
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17: Cold Cold Heart: Murderess Shelly Michael (Part 1)
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The story of Shelly Michael, wife, mother, stepmother, nurse practitioner and murderer could not be contained in one episode. I hope you enjoy part one of this West Virginian saga about a former Mountaineer cheerleader turned murderess.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/17-18-shelly-michael If you’re interested in learning more about this case, check out my best source. Author John Glatt wrote the definitive work on Shelly Michael: Playing with Fire: A Nurse, Her Husband, and a Marriage Turned Fatal. He covers Shelly’s trial in depth as well as many more players in this story I didn’t have time for. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Mar 31, 2018 |
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16: The Depravity of Christa Pike
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An 18 year old girl tortures and kills another teenager and is sentenced to death. Does she belong on Death Row? You decide.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/16-christa-pike Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Mar 14, 2018 |
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15: The Wrongful Conviction of Willie Grimes
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In 1987, Willie Grimes is accused of the rape of an elderly white woman. He has an alibi and there is no physical evidence. And yet he is still taken to trial and convicted. It would take 24 years to prove his innocence.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/15-willie-grimes Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 28, 2018 |
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14: The Babysitter Murder: Scandal in Music City
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The murder of an 18 year old girl, the mayor, a cover up and the 20 year investigation that blew the lid off.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/14-the-babysitter-murder Special thanks to author Michael Bishop for graciously talking with me about his investigation. https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Music-City-Corruption-Innocent/dp/1633883450 Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 23, 2018 |
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13: Burning Love: The Accomack County Arsonists
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For five months, beginning in November of 2012, a pair of arsonists would terrorize Accomack County, Virginia, setting more than 80 fires. This is a love story. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/13-burning-love Special thanks to author Monica Hesse. Her book, American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land, was an invaluable resource for this episode. Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 14, 2018 |
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12: The Murder of PFC Barry Winchell: Casualty & Martyr of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
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In 1999, PFC Barry Winchell was beaten to death in his bed in the barracks of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He had been harassed and abused for months over his relationship with a transgender show girl named Calpernia Addams. His murder and the subsequent publicity and activism by his family and girlfriend helped to finally end the Don't Ask, Don't Tell era of the US Military.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/12-the-murder-of-pfc-barry-winchell Special thanks to Calpernia Addams Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Feb 07, 2018 |
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11: Decatur Justice: The Rape & Murder of Karen Tipton
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In 1999, Karen Tipton was murdered in the small town of Decatur, Alabama. A biased judge, ruthless defense attorneys and unethical media coverage would turn her killer's murder trial(s) into a three ring circus. And her husband and daughters are the ones who ultimately paid the price.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/11-decatur-justice Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 31, 2018 |
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10: Three Billboards Outside Vidor, Texas: The Murder of Kathy Page
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In 1991, a young mother is murdered. Small town cops have their suspect almost immediately. But they do not arrest. Years pass, and Kathy Page's father started a billboard campaign calling out her ex-husband as the suspect and the police as corrupt. Her unresolved murder and the famous billboards that have stood for over 27 years inspired the award winning movie, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/10-the-murder-of-kathy-page Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 22, 2018 |
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9: #FreeCyntoiaBrown: A Minor Facing Life in Prison
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Cyntoia Brown was 16 years old when she committed murder. But it isn’t as simple as that. She was also a rape victim, pimped out and had been abandoned as a child. Did the system fail her?
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/9-free-cyntoia-brown Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Jan 10, 2018 |
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7: The Kentucky Bordello Murders - Part Two
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A scandalous double murder in a small Kentucky town notorious for police corruption. Will there be justice?
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/the-kentucky-bordello-murders Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Dec 06, 2017 |
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6: The Kentucky Bordello Murders - Part One
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A scandalous double murder in a small military town with a long history of corruption plays out like a hillbilly soap opera in the national spotlight.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/the-kentucky-bordello-murders Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 29, 2017 |
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5: The Thanksgiving Day Murder of Ashley Scott
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The Thanksgiving Day murder of a beautiful young teacher.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/the-thanksgiving-day-murder-of-ashley-scott US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Australia Rape & Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-737-732 Canada: http://thelifelinecanada.ca./help/call/ Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 15, 2017 |
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4: The Third Time's the Charm: The Trials of Tim Hennis
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A young mother and her two daughters are brutally murdered. A man is accused. It takes 20 years and three trials. Was justice finally served? Legal scholars still argue to this day....
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/4-the-third-times-the-charm Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Nov 08, 2017 |
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3: The Ballad of Zack and Addie Part Two
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The tragic conclusion to The Ballad of Zack and Addie: the murder/suicide of Addie Hall and Zack Bowen in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Voice Actors: Brandon Hawkins as Zack Bowen and Jamie Stevens as Lana Shupack Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/2-3-the-ballad-of-zack-addie Special thanks to Ethan Brown, author of "Shake the Devil Off: A True Story of the Murder that Rocked New Orleans" Lyrics credit: Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 31, 2017 |
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2: The Ballad of Zack & Addie: Part One
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A hurricane, a troubled young veteran and a volatile but mesmerizing poet...set for a collision course that would shake the unshakable city of New Orleans to its core.
Voice Actors: Brandon Hawkins as Zack Bowen & Jamie Stevens as Lana Supack Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/2-3-the-ballad-of-zack-addie Special thanks to Ethan Brown, author of "Shake the Devil Off: A True Story of the Murder that Rocked New Orleans" Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 27, 2017 |
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1: A Murder in Brentwood: Dr. Rachael Maidens
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a scandalous murder in one of the richest towns in Tennessee.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/1-a-murder-in-brentwood Voice Actors: Kayla C. as the bartender, Bethany T. as the ex-girlfriend, Kayla K. as the DA, Jamie Stevens as the Frisbie family lawyer, Stephen Burnette as the Dendreon employee and Shane Lowery as Randy Maidens Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley Researched by Erica Kelley Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio Merch | Donate | In the Media: https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta) https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime |
Oct 18, 2017 |
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Trailer
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Each week, your host, Erica, will be serving up a southern fried true crime dish for your earbuds. Both historical and contemporary cases, Erica will be exploring dark stories from the Deep South.
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May 29, 2017 |