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A Signal 51 is police code for an investigation, a law enforcement proceeding that is a systemic and thorough attempt to learn the facts about a possible crime that is complex and whose facts and circumstances are generally hidden, at least initially, behind obstacles that can be circumstantial or manmade. The investigation’s methods are formal. John Henry, a journalist, and retired Fort Worth police sergeant Jake White examine the difficult cases of law enforcement both in Fort Worth and ar ...
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What was once a hobby for many kids has turned into a big business. Similar to anything else that has seen tremendous economic growth, crime quickly creeps in. The sports card industry has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. The vast majority of the sports card stores are owned by small business owners. They are falling prey to smash and g…
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Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott, a legendary rock musician was senselessly murdered while performing a club in Columbus, Ohio. The derainged fan, by friends described as Pantera's biggest fan, believed Abbott was partially responsible for the break up of the legendary heavy metal band Pantera. Unfortunately, Abbott was not the only person killed that even…
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What is going with the college quarterback in and around Fort Worth? Stetson Bennett was in town for a training session. While here, he was arrested in that big city just to our east. Several years prior, Johnny Manziel, AKA “Johnny Football” accused of assaulting his girlfriend from Fort Worth. Trevone Boykin, TCU QB, arrested multiple times durin…
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This is a tragic tale about two lives taken far too soon and for such trivial need. Two teenagers who had spent an evening hanging out with friends decided to stop at a fast-food restaurant. This was the last time they were seen alive. Sadly, we see the same senseless tragedies in communities across the country.…
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Temple Jernigan was to wed Sherrie Cummings. A young couple living in Tarrant County, but the wedding never happened. On October 9, 2008, the body of Temple Jernigan was found in an industrial area in Haltom City, Texas. Jernigan lay dead with a gunshot wound to the chest and head. Who committed such a violent act is likely not the person you would…
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Nothing was more synonymous with early Fort Worth than Hell’s Half Acre, the notorious rest stop on the cattle trails featuring all things red light that appealed to fatigued cowboys needing a break, including, but not limited to, saloons, gambling and bordellos. In this episode, we explore Hell's Half Acre through the eyes of the champion long-dis…
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Was she a ruthless killer, a “pistol packing mama” who “reveled in the carnival of high living” and sought a financial death benefit, as prosecutors asserted? Or a woman who defended herself against an abusive husband, as she and her defense attorney, W.P. McLean, contended? In this episode we examine the shooting death of George Bradshaw on Novemb…
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In Part II, we discuss how a stolen car recovered in Fort Worth lead California investigators to a heinous crime. Coming back to Outlaw Country, a.k.a. Fort Worth, the home of an iconic outlaw country musician is the scene of a brutal murder. The trail of death and the elusive outlaws involved, is proof that history can and does, give us a glimpse …
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A look at the criminal underworld of Fort Worth in the 1950's and 1960's. From outlaws to outlaw country musicians, this story takes listeners down the road of crime and violence in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth: Outlaw Country describes the battles between gangsters and police, the innocent victims who were at the wrong place at the wrong time, an…
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Signal 51 Chronicles focuses on crimes past and present. The suspect, the victims, and the motives are all examined. However, as a true crime podcast, we believe it is important to educate our community on issues involving crime of the present day. In this episode, Jake White, a retired Fort Worth Police Department sergeant with significant experie…
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