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.

In 2011, 25-year-old Brittany Eldridge was found brutally murdered-eight months pregnant and full of plans she's never get to see through. What happened inside her apartment that cold December night in Knoxville? Catherine and Jessica discuss the case in their latest episode.

In this episode Catherine and Jessica unravel the haunting case of Bitter Blood, a twisted family fued in Kentucky and North Carolina. This is one of the most chilling true crimes story in Appalachia with strong southern gothic themes! Here is the Dark Thirty "Thanksgiving" episode!

On this episode of Dark Thirty, Catherine and Jessica discuss the case that gave them the idea of a mother-daughter true crime podcast: The rise and fall of Alec Murdaugh. Murdaugh's world unravels after his son's deadly boat crash, leading to one of South Carolina's most shocking murder trials. It's Southern Gothic at its finest!

Catherine and Jessica discuss how Tennessee prepares for a grim milestone as new execution dates are set for 2026, including the only woman on death row in Tennessee, Christa Pike. In this episode we examine the state's latest capital punishment decisions, and the uneasy tension between justice, mercy and the ghosts of crimes past. We also have an update on the past episode "Murder in the Holler", set in Townsend, TN.