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Send us a Text Message. Caleb Harris disappeared on March 4th, and his body was found over three months later on June 24th. His badly decomposed body was found in a sewage system, that had been previously searched. It wasn't until the tropical storm hit the city, and that's when Caleb's remains were discovered. What we don't know is how did Caleb e…
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Send us a Text Message. Donna Marie Miller is the author of Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas "War,” (2023.) A real-life drama that unfolds involving the Republic of Texas antigovernment militia, otherwise known as ROT. Richard Lance McLaren, (self-proclaimed) “ambassador” for the ROT claimed that Texas was illegally annexed …
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Send us a Text Message. This week I sit down with Jennifer Bucholtz and discuss updates in the unsolved murder case of Linda Malcolm. We covered Linda’s case with Jennifer and author George Jared last year. Here is a link to that episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-wine-and-true-crime/id1537715382?i=1000592259168 Please watch this …
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Send us a Text Message. This week we are discussing the tragic murder of Shelley Nance. She was a talented art student who was attending The Art Institute of Dallas in 2009 on scholarship when she was fatally stabbed 42 times by her boyfriend's roommate. The motive for this case still has people puzzled after all of this time. The killer is current…
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Is There a Serial Killer in Austin, Texas? You Decide!
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Send us a Text Message. This week we are sharing our discussion about the suspected Austin serial killer that may or may not be responsible all of the suspicious deaths that have occurred at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. There is much speculation as to whom is responsible and whether or not these mysterious deaths are linked. Austin police have …
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we discuss the unsolved abduction and murder of Jennifer Day. Jennifer was one week away from her 15th birthday, when she was abducted from a local donut shop where she working that morning. She opened the store, served a couple of customers, and then vanished. At 6:30 AM a customer finds Jennifer's personal belongin…
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The Meaning of Malice (Sandra Bridewell) - John Leake
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Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with author, John Leake, to discuss his latest book The Meaning of Malice. John takes a deep dive into the life, and deceptions of Sandra Bridewell. Sandra was a mother and widower living in the affluent Highland Park area of Dallas. Her beauty and southern charm win over both men and women. Evil lurks …
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Nancy Howard-The Harrowing Tale of Murder for Hire and Living to Tell About It
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we are discussing Nancy Howard, who was shot in the face by a man who was hired by her husband. She survived the almost fatal wound and was able to have her day in court. This is a tale of betrayal, greed, deception and ultimately attempted murder. This episode was recorded live at Henry's Majestic in…
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James & Jennifer Crumbley - The Oxford School Shooting
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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss a controversial ruling in the Court that held James and Jennifer Crumbley criminally responsible in the Oxford School Shooting in Michigan. Their son, 15-year old Ethan Crumbley, killed four students on November 30, 2021. The gun Ethan had hidden is his backpack, was purchased four days earlier by his fa…
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Fatal Exam - Solving Lubbock's Greatest Murder Mystery - Alan Burton
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Send us a Text Message. We welcome our special guest tonight, Alan Burton. Alan Burton is an author from Sherman, TX that spent the last 20 years researching and writing about this case in his new book Fatal Exam - Solving Lubbock's Greatest Murder Mystery. On December 4, 1967, the body of Sarah Alice Morgan was found on the 3rd floor of the Scienc…
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Send us a Text Message. Thank you to the Female Mentor Podcast for having me as a guest and discussing the Ebby Steppach case. Ebby was 18-years old when she was senselessly taken from her family. Ebby is reported missing in October 2015, and in 2018, her body is found only 60 feet from where her car was parked. The medical examiner classified her …
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Scott Peterson - the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson
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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was convicted of killing Laci, and their unborn child, Conner. Laci was 8 months pregnant when she was reported missing on Christmas Eve, 2002. Her stepfather reported her missing after Scott Peterson called the family after 4 PM…
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The life and trial of Candace Mossler - live recording at Horseshoe Bend Cellars
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we go back to the 1960's and discuss the life and trial of Candace Mossler. Candace and her nephew, Mel Powers, were having an affair. Her husband, Jacques, is believed to have found out about the affair. A few months later, Jacques if found dead in his Miami luxury apartment. Police believed Mel and Candace…
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Welcome to the Jungle - The Curse of Clark, TX - J.R. Jordan Jr.
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we discuss Welcome to the Jungle, The Curse of Clark, TX with author, J.R. Jordan Jr. and what unfolded in 1980-something. J.R. was a senior in high school in 1980-something and shares the joys, struggles, and scandals that plagued the students of Clark High School in San Antonio, TX. From a salacious affair between …
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The Murder of Marisela Botella - The Lisa Dykes trial (with guest Maggie Prosser)
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Send us a Text Message. Marisela was a 23-year old girl visiting Dallas from Seattle. In October 2020, Marisela meets Charles Beltran on the streets of Deep Ellum. What Marisela didn't know is that Charles was living with two women at this time. Charles takes Marisela back to his home, where she is murdered, her body dumped, and found 5 months late…
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Jodi Arias - The Murder of Travis Alexander
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Send us a Text Message. This week I am sharing the story of Jodi Arias. Jodi stabbed Travis Alexander, slit his throat, and then shot him in the head. The motive...jealousy. If she couldn't have him, nobody could have him. This was a calculated, premeditated crime, and she used sex to get into the home that day, knowing she was going to kill him. I…
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we go back to 1961 and discuss the death of Betty Williams. Betty Williams was a high school senior living a life of turmoil. It was hard for Betty to be the wild and outgoing teenager she wanted to be with strict parents at home. She falls in love with a popular Odessa high football player, Mack Herring. After datin…
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we are filling you in on what's on tap in February. We will have a month full of episodes, live show, winos and crimos zoom (Jodi Arias). Stay safe friends! www.texaswineandtruecrime.comBy Brandy Diamond and Chris Diamond
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Justice for Missy Bevers - True Crime Broads
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we are joined by Crystal and Renae, hosts of True Crime Broads. These ladies have conducted boots on the ground research and advocacy for the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers. Missy was murdered inside the Creekside Church in Midlothian, TX in 2016. Her eery killer caught on video waiting and lurking inside of the chu…
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Send us a Text Message. On December 11th 2003, Rick and Suzy Wamsley were viciously murdered in their upscale Mansfield, TX home. Suzy was a homemaker, and Rick was a hardworking CPA. The Wamsley's had two children, Sarah and Andrew. The people living in Walnut Estates were terrified. Someone had come into the Wamsley home and murdered them in cold…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we record live from Cisco, TX where the infamous Santa Claus Bank Robbery took place in 1927. You will hear a story of four men, eager to pull off this heist, but things quickly go wrong. The case is still being discussed almost a 100 years later. We interview author Thomas Goodman about his new book, The Last Man:…
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we cover the senseless murder of Zuzu Verk. Zuzu was reported missing in October, 2016. Four months later, her body is found in a shallow grave right outside of Alpine, TX. Her boyfriend at the time, Robert Fabian, was arrested and convicted of her murder. Even though there has been a conviction, there are still a lo…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1971, Carolyn Montgomery was found brutally murdered in her apartment. She was found by her 6-year-old son the next morning. Carolyn was seen arriving at her apartment around 2 AM. There was no sign of forced entry, and neighbors nor her son heard any screams. The one key piece of evidence in this case was a note left at …
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The Cheerleader Plot to Kill - Wanda Holloway
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Send us a Text Message. Wanda Holloway wanted her daughter Shanna to have it all. But when it came to cheerleading, she would do anything to see her daughter on the squad. Even though Wanda was beautiful, sharply dressed, and a pillar in the community, she had a dark side. Why would a seemingly loving mother plot to kill another fellow mom and her …
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Send us a Text Message. There is a happy ending to this story, but for 51 years, this family lived in turmoil. In 1971, their daughter Melissa, was abducted by someone posing as a babysitter when she was 21-months old. DNA advancements gave this family what they have been waiting to hear all these years, Melissa is alive and we have found her. This…
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The disappearance of Elizabeth Ann Campbell
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Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth Campbell was a 20-year old student, daughter, and friend. After a heated argument with her boyfriend, she left on foot from his home in Killeen around 11 PM. She is seen at a 7-11 in Copperas Cove making a phone call. She leaves the store and eyewitnesses see her getting into another vehicle, heading back in the di…
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Send us a Text Message. On May 3, 1992, the bones of Natasha Atchley were found in the backseat of her Chevy Camaro. She had burned to death inside her own car. The theory for the past 30 years was that someone murdered the 19-year old. But recently, another theory has come to light. In this episode, we discuss both theories and what we think happe…
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Send us a Text Message. In November 2005, Charlie White was found dead in his Horseshoe Bay mansion. He was an eccentric 73-year old partygoer who lived life in the fast lane. Police were certain his risky lifestyle had something to do with his murder. Who wanted this retired businessman dead? www.texaswineandtruecrime.com…
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Send us a Text Message. This case gets more mind boggling, the more we discuss the details. The letter had to be written before the girls disappeared. One part was written in ink, the other in pencil. The letter revolves around Rachel. She is the "author" and the letter was sent to the home of her then husband, Tommy. We discuss witness statements,…
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Send us a Text Message. On December 23, 1974, Mary Rachel Trlica, Lisa Renee Wilson, and Julie Ann Moseley went out shopping for the upcoming holiday, but never returned home. The car Rachel was driving was found parked in the Sears parking lot later that evening by family members. The car was locked, there was no signs of foul play, it seemed as t…
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The Secrets in Nocona - Caleb Diehl - Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. Ricky Dale Howard is sitting in prison for child exploitation and for molesting Caleb Diehl. He was the last person to speak with Caleb the afternoon he went missing. All evidence points to family friend, Ricky Dale Howard, as being responsible for Caleb's disappearance. The Secrets in Nocona run deep. www.texaswineandtruecr…
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight is Part 1 of 2 as we discuss the disappearance of 18-year old Caleb Diehl. Caleb was last seen in March, 2015, in Nocona, TX. In part 1 we discuss the details of Caleb's disappearance from the last day he was seen, and the red flags that popped up in the first week of his disappearance. In part 2 we will discuss the …
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Tale of an Axe Murderer-Candy Montgomery
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Send us a Text Message. Greetings friends. Join us as we discuss the story of a local axe murder, Candy Montgomery. Texas Wine and True Crime hit the road and presented this story at the Dallas Public Library for their True Crime Mini Convention. This is an interesting tale and very much gaining attention as of late with two new series released thi…
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Send us a Text Message. Jamie Faith thought his morning walk with his wife and dog would be like the rest, but there is someone waiting on him, to murder him right in front of his home. Jennifer Faith wanted out of her marriage and to be with her high school sweetheart after finding each other on social media after so many years. They started an on…
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Send us a Text Message. Lindsay Buziak was a young and vibrant 24-year old real estate agent from Victoria, BC, Canada. On February 2, 2008, Lindsay was murdered in the master bedroom of a vacant home she was showing to an anonymous couple that had only contacted her days before her murder. This couple has never been identified, and the case remain…
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Send us a Text Message. In late April 2021, Madison McDonald walked into an Irving police station and dialed 911 from the lobby. She tells dispatch she has just killed her two daughters. In April of this year, she was found guilty of two counts of capital murder. She will spend the rest of her life in prison for killing her 1 & 6 year old daughters…
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The Case of Carol Joyce Deleon-Cold Case Solved
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Send us a Text Message. Tonight we discuss the 42-year old now solved homicide of Carol Joyce Deleon. The Texas Rangers put the pieces together, and DNA evidence pointed to Larry Allen West. West was arrested at his San Antonio home in April. We will keep you posted once an indictment and trial date are announced. If you want to help support the sh…
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On the Road in Jefferson, Texas-The Murder of Diamond Bessie
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Send us a Text Message. This week we travel to Jefferson, Texas to visit one of the most haunted cities in all Texas. This weekend the annual celebration called Pilgrimage took place as well and every year the locals perform a play depicting the trial of the murder of Diamond Bessie. This in itself is a three day event with multiple performance tim…
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Send us a Text Message. Back in 1983, five people lost their lives in a robbery gone wrong. The assailants, two identified as Darnell Hartsfield and his cousin Romeo Pinkerton, were eventually convicted of this crime decades later. A third DNA profile found doesn't match any of the suspects. That person is still unidentified and still being pursued…
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Send us a Text Message. Kimberly Cargill was an abuser in every sense of the word. She abused her children, her friends, her husbands, the system, and anyone else in her destructive path. Cherry Walker was introduced to this monster by a girl that lived in the same apartment unit as Cherry. Kimberly took advantage of Cherry, who was 39 years old at…
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Case Updates - Deborah Sue Williamson, Linda Malcom, Adnan Syed, Stephen Smith
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode we bring you updates on cases that we've been following and covering. Thank you to Texas Wine Club and Adega Vinho for this delicious wine. Go visit txwine.com and put in the code CRIME for $25 off your subscription. If you want to help support the show you can join our Patreon family and get all of Chris's r…
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The Murders of James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen - Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. I close out this case discussing Ivan Cantu's story of events and why he isn't responsible for their deaths. Amy Boettcher's testimony is what sealed the deal for Ivan. He has always maintained his innocence, but he is out of appeals, and one month away from execution. You decide, is Ivan Cantu innocent or guilty? Thank you …
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The Murders of James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen - Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss the gruesome, double homicide of James Mosqueda and Amy Kitchen. James and Amy had been shot to death and found in the master bedroom of the home they shared. The person charged with the two murders, was James's cousin, Ivan Cantu. Ivan is scheduled for execution on April 26th, 2023, just a month away. E…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss the unsolved murder of Jennifer Servo in Abilene, TX. Jennifer was 22-years old and headed into the best years of her life, until she was found brutally murdered in her apartment. Was it jealousy? Was it a broken heart? Was it rejection? This is the 21st year that Jennifer’s family has had to face withou…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we discuss the calculated murder of Heidi Broussard, and the kidnapping of Heidi's 2-week old daughter, Margo. Magen Fieramusca wanted Heidi Broussard's life. She kidnapped the 33-year old mother, murdered her, and then kidnapped her infant daughter. You have to be a special kind of evil to murder a friend you've h…
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Send us a Text Message. Joan Robinson Hill died mysteriously after a brief illness. Her father, Ash Robinson thought is was murder. What really happened to this Houston socialite. Visit our Patreon for extra episodes and recipes. www.texaswineandtruecrime.comBy Brandy Diamond and Chris Diamond
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Roy & Mae Hunt - The Unsolved murder in Littlefield
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Send us a Text Message. One of the biggest mysteries in the South Plains is who killed Roy and Mae Hunt. Roy Hunt was gunned down on a Lubbock highway, but survives the attack. Seventeen months later, Roy and his wife Mae are found dead in their Littlefield home. Was it a jealousy Roy didn't see coming? Who killed the Hunts? Don't forget to check o…
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Linda Malcom - unsolved case discussion with Jennifer Bucholtz & George Jared
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Send us a Text Message. This week I sit down with Jennifer Bucholtz and George Jared to discuss the 2008 unsolved murder of Linda Malcom. Linda was a 47-year old Navy Veteran residing in Port Orchard, WA, at the time of her murder. Linda was stabbed 18 times, and her home set on fire to cover up the gruesome crime. She was moving the next day to a …
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Stephen Michaud & Brandy Diamond - The Idaho Murders & The Bundy Tapes
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Send us a Text Message. I sit down with journalist and author, Stephen Michaud, to discuss The Idaho Murders and The Bundy Tapes. Stephen and I discuss the details of the Idaho Murders, and his experiences sitting down with Ted Bundy. Ted was brazen enough to break into the Chi Omega house and bludgeon four sorority sisters to death without being d…
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Send us a Text Message. The unsolved murders of Hazel and Nancy Frome are one of the biggest mysteries that haunts West Texas. In 1938, Hazel and Nancy Frome's bodies were found in the desert off Hwy 80. Both women had been tortured, beaten, and shot dead. How did two women from Berkeley, CA, making their way to South Carolina, find their fate in t…
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