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132: Old Louisville's Pink Triangle Murder Oct 15, 2021

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On a rainy night in June, 2010, a 911 call would set off one of the biggest murder scandals to shock Louisville, Kentucky. Two men, living in a crumbling Victorian mansion in Old Louisville, both accused each other of killing a man they had buried in the old wine cellar. The ensuing trials transfixed locals with talk of kinky sex, drugs, counterfeit money, guns and a sledge hammer.
Reserached, written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Research assistance by Haley Gray
Main Resource: “A Dark Room in Glitterball City: Murder, Secrets and Scandal in Old Louisville” by David Dominé
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley
Case Suggested by David Dominé
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131: The Alabama Axe Murderess Oct 04, 2021

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In June of 1959, the torsos of two men were found in a rural part of northeast Alabama. The gruesome discoveries sparked a media firestorm as locals feared they had a mad man stalking their homes. These kind of gruesome murders just didn’t happen in rural areas where folks didn’t even lock their doors at night.
A three week investigation led law enforcement to a desolate farm, in Rabbittown, a small community in the tiny town of White Plains.
A 30 year old woman named Viola Hyatt lived there with her elderly father and stepmother. Viola was soon arrested and the press went wild. Why would a shy, 30 year old woman kill two men and hack their bodies into pieces?
Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Haley Gray
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley
Case Suggested by Heather Blackmon
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130: Twisted Triangle: The Murder of Dan Arnold Sep 27, 2021

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In 1984, the small town of Clinton, North Carolina, was shocked by the brutal murder of a local minister. At first, there seemed to be no motive. But as detective’s dug into Dan Arnold’s life, they uncovered a secret life that no one in the church or community knew about. Dan and his wife, Donna, had both been having an affair with a man named Carl Stuffel.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Haley Gray
Written by Erica Kelley and Hannah Newcomb
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley
Case Suggested by Dave Russell, Sylva Herald Editor/Reporter
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129: The Murder of Memphis Socialite, Emily Fisher Sep 20, 2021

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In 1995, a Memphis socialite was brutally murdered in her own home. Emily Fisher was a paragon of not only Memphis society and arts, but she was also heavily involved in charities for underprivileged youth. Ironically, her son Adrian, struggled socially. In his teens, he became heavily addicted to drugs. His parents were desperately trying to help him, and often naively welcomed his friends into their home. So Emily actually let her killer in the house. Adrian Fisher destroyed his family and himself in this real life southern gothic tragedy.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Haley Gray
Written by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley
Case Suggested by John Alexander
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128: The Belinda Temple Case, Part 2 - REMASTERED Aug 29, 2021

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After the brutal murder of Belinda Temple, an 8 month pregnant school teacher in 1999, the Harris County DA’s office took five years to finally charge her husband, David, with murder. They had an ace in the hole. They had star prosecutor Kelley Siegler. But David Temple’s family hired Dick DeGuerin, the guy who got Robert Durst off after he dismembered his landlord. The trial had the promised fireworks but afterwards, Kelly Siegler was accused of prosecutorial misconduct. So David Temple went to trial for a second time, 20 years after his wife was murdered. Will Belinda Temple and her unborn daughter ever get justice?
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Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched and written by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley
Suggested by: Amy Brooks, Landry Moore & Michelle Kimmey

127: The Belinda Temple Case, Part 1 - REMASTERED Aug 20, 2021

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In January of 1999, 30 year old Belinda Temple, who was eight months pregnant, was found shot to death in her closet in Katy, Texas. Her husband, David Temple, was the obvious first suspect. But there wasn’t much evidence to connect him to the murder and he was seen on store cameras during the suspected time of the murder. But he had the oldest motive in the world. And Harris County DA’s Office would take almost five years to finally bring charges against him. The complicated legal wranglings and clash of two courtroom titans made this case a national sensation. And sometimes the very real woman, Belinda Temple, and her unborn daughter, Erin, are forgotten in the sensationalism. This is part 1 of 2 episodes.
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Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Haley Gray & Erica Kelley
Written by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Suggested by: Amy Brooks, Landry Moore & Michelle Kimmey

126: The Snowden Murders Aug 13, 2021

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A prominent southern family made their mark in Memphis, Tennessee and the tiny town of Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas with descendents dating back to the Civil War. Known for their philanthropy as much as their prosperity, the Snowden family were pillars of their community. They were eccentric and fun-loving, but also duty bound to their family name and heritage. And then the same man, 24 years apart, wrought tragedy into their storied history.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched & Written by Hannah Newcomb
Additional Research by Haley Gray
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Resonate Recordings
Episode Suggested by Jennifer Conway
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125: Final Confession: The Murder of Irene Garza Aug 07, 2021

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In 1960, 25 year old Irene Garza was raped and murdered in McAllen, Texas. The Mexican-American former beauty queen, was a devout catholic and a pillar of her community. She was last seen going to confession on Holy Saturday before Easter. The McAllen community was outraged and heartbroken and there was a massive investigation. And then the investigation quietly stopped. With no answers, the McAllen community could only rely on rumors. And rumor had it, a priest had murdered Irene and the catholic sheriff and the church had colluded to cover up the crime.
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Researched by Haley Gray Research
Written by Erica Kelley and Hannah Newcomb
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited & Mixed by Resonate Recordings
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Interview with the best selling crime writer and feisty southern woman, Karin Slaughter Jul 20, 2021

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**This episode contains explicit language. It is marked explicit in all podcast platforms. Please, if cursing offends you, do not listen to this and then complain about the language.**
*We have a frank discussion about rape culture, including the Cosby case and other societal problems with sexual assault. We also discuss the pandemic and vaccination. If these subjects offend you, you are better off skipping this interview. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but you've been forewarned.*
Now, for Karin's fans, I hope you enjoy this chat. For people who have never read her books, I can't recommend her work enough.
Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed storytellers.
Published in 120 countries with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her 21 novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and the instant New York Times bestselling stand-alone novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter and Pieces of Her.
Pieces of Her is being filmed for a Netflix series right now, starring Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote. Her Grant County and Will Trent books are also in development for television. So, it's really an exciting time for Karin's fans.
Her new stand alone novel, False Witness, is out today! I received an early copy for the interview and it is an amazing read. Karin is one of my favorite crime writers and her stand alone novels are like jewels in her bestselling, feminist and feisty crime writer crown. Don't miss this one, get your copy today!
*photo credit: Alison Rosa

124: Teenage Double Murderer: Nathan Callahan Jul 17, 2021

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1994, a 15 year old boy did the unthinkable. He ambushed his mother and younger sister and shot them to death. All because he was angry over being grounded. He planned their murders, and 3 more family members for weeks before the ambush. And most of it was caught on a recording device on his home phone. But still, the question remains, at 15 years old, was Nathan Callahan old enough to be held responsible for his actions.
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched & Written by Hannah Newcomb
Additional Research & Writing 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: Natasha Morrell
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