Episode 212: Linda Culbertson; the Murder of Donald Pierce

Linda Culbertson was a single mother of 3 who began a secretarial job working at the law office of Attorney Donald Pierce. While all who knew Don said he was a kind, hard working man who was madly in love with his wife, Linda perceived every interaction differently. In 1989 when Don was murdered at the office, few were in the building to say what happened. Investigators then uncovered a trail of jealousy, deceit, obsession and some — interesting — office supplies.

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Episode 211: The Magee Family Murders

Our case brings us to the Covington, Louisiana area where Adrienne and Jamie Magee fell in love and welcomed 3 beautiful children. Behind closed doors though, the couple’s marriage suffered. After Adrienne had had enough, she and the children moved out. In spring 2007, when Jamie realized Adrienne wasn’t coming back to him, he took his rage out on his family. His actions ended the lives of two people and landed him on death row.

DV

The Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788

https://nrcdv.org/

MH/SUD

https://www.samhsa.gov/

https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

https://www.nami.org/

https://211.org/get-help/substance-use

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Episode 210: The Black Swan Murder

Ashley Byers met Douglas Benefield at an event and just 13 days later, the couple married. Doug was in his 50s, a widower, raising a teenage daughter on his own while Ashley was a ballerina and model. Their marriage deteriorated prior to the birth of the couple’s daughter, and they spent years on and off again. In September 2020, Ashley ran to a neighbors home in a panic asking them to call 911. She had shot Doug. She claims she killed him in self defense, critics argue it was cold blooded murder.

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48 Hours Parts 1 & 2

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Episode 209: The Clearfield Rapist

Mark Douglas Burns is a convicted rapist and murderer who committed brutal assaults as the early 1970s, with his last confirmed in 2001. In the 2010s, through genetic genealogy, he was linked to 11 open cases spanning different states and many years. He was called the “Clearfield rapist” until investigators learned the real name of the man they were hunting for. He is currently serving a 242 year prison sentence.

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Evil Lives Here S13E5

Episode 208: The Life and Murder of Selena Quintanilla

Selena Quintanilla, named the “Queen of Tijano music,” was an American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon who topped the charts in the 80s and 90s. Her career skyrocketed to global fame, but it was cut short when her path crossed with Yolanda Salvidar. Yolanda claimed to be Selena’s biggest fan, and formed a relationship with the star. Yolanda became the fan-club manager, headed two of Selena’s boutique’s, and became a dear friend of hers. When Yolanda’s embezzlement was uncovered, Selena ended their friendship, and Yolanda’s anger turned to a deadly rage.

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Episode 207: The Murder of Carlene Conley

In March 2015, Paige Conley called 9-1-1 to report she had found her mother dead. When officers arrived, they found Paige covered in her mother’s blood. Paige’s statements as to what happened were ever changing, and soon the history of Paige’s violence toward her mother was revealed. It wasn’t until a trial in 2017 that the truth came out.

US National Domestic Violence Resources:

thehotline.org; Call 1800-799-7233, or text START to 88788

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Episode 206: The Death of Ashley Fallis

On New Year's Eve 2011, a party turns deadly in the home of Tom and Ashley Fallis. After Ashley is pronounced dead, her death is quickly ruled a suicide, despite Ashley's Family and many others suspecting that not to be true. After a few years, 48 hours put out an episode that reopened the entire investigation, which led her husband Tom to stand trial... But was the initial finding correct? Or was there more to this chilling December 30th?

Skippers: 19:50

(TW: Mental Health, Suicidality, Miscarriage)

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Episode 205: The Lawson Family Murders

Charles “Charlie” Lawson and his wife Fannie married in 1911 and went on to start a large family. In 1929, the Lawsons had a successful tobacco farm and a little cabin that housed their family of 9. For unknown (but debated) reasons, Charlie Lawson murdered 7 of his 8 children on Christmas Day before taking his own life, leaving his eldest teenage son the lone survivor of the family.

(TW: child murder, incest, suicide)

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Episode 204: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 4)

In our fourth and final part covering this case, we conclude our deep dive about the murders of Shanann, Bella and Cece Watts by husband and father Chris Watts. We discuss Chris’ experience in prison, love interests, and recent interviews as well as discuss some of the possible related psychology as it pertains to him. We also discuss his family, Shanann’s family and the actions they’ve taken since the murders.

Referenced levity video: Precious Plum

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Episode 203: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 3)

In part 3 of this series, we unpack what was believed in 2018 to have really happened the day Shanann, Bella, and Cece disappeared up to and including the discovery of their remains. (TW: murder of children, miscarriage, etc.)

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