Dark Thirty

A father's home. A daughter's murder. Tara Swilley, daughter of Carpet King businessman Buddy Parker, was killed inside her father's home in northwest Georgia in 2004. This week on Dark Thirty, we uncover the case that turned a family's world upside down.

Catherine and Jessica discuss the botched execution of Christa Pike on September 30, 2026.

Everyone knows the name Lizzie Borden… or at least they think they do. But what happens when one of the hosts has absolutely no idea who she is? In this episode, Catherine hears the infamous Lizzie Borden case for the very first time. No spoilers, no preconceived theories, and definitely no childhood knowledge of the "forty whacks." Together, we'll go back to 1892 and unpack the shocking murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, the investigation that followed, and the woman at the center of it all.

In 1997 Officer Danny Longstreet was ambushed and murdered in the small town of Higginson, Arkansas. This episode examines the shocking crime, the investigation, and the killer who tried to escape justice.

When 72-year old Dorothy Leatherwood was found murdered in her Georgiana, Alabama, home, the small town was left devastated. This episode explores a shocking betrayal, a determined investigation and the quest for justice.

In the quiet world of southern small town life, Cliff Carden was known as a devoted NASCAR fan with a valuable collection of racing memorabilia and a trusting nature. Behind closed doors, greed and deception were brewing in a deadly conspiracy. Join Catherine and Jessica as they discuss this case from Dunlap, TN.

A burned out car. A body beyond recognition. And a daughter accused of setting the fire. Sheila Bryan's case shocked the community, but is everything as it seems? Enter Converse Bright, a defense attorney known for turning cases on their head. In this episode, Catherine and Jessica discuss a case from South Georgia and introduce an attorney whose skills rival Bobby Lee Cook!

In this episode we examine the chilling case of the Gilgo Four. In 2010 the bodies of four women were found along a remote stretch of beach in Long Island, NY. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing questions come to light. Jessica discovers a triangle of evil that no one else has considered!

In this episode of Dark Thirty, Catherine and Jessica discuss the 1998 murder of Donna Brown in Adel, Georgia. The subsequent arrest of Devonia Inman and three other murders in this sleepy small town reveals a disturbing pattern of violence.

A teenage girl vanished from her bedroom in the middle of the night. A nationwide search commenced. The Elizabeth Smart case is a story of captivity, resilience, and justice. Join Catherine and Jessica as they discuss.