Few individuals outside of the Walker family dedicated their lives to finding Carla Walker’s murderer; to be certain, no police officer worked as diligently and relentlessly as Fort Worth Police Department Burglary Detective, John Terrell. His work on Carla’s case largely drove the narrative that the local public came to know and trust. But was his motive rooted in seeking Justice for Carla or was Terrell’s deepest, most subconscious desires to see the case through a result of his hellbent obsession with a known burglar and rapist?  Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend and fellow Texan’s podcast, Swindled. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast

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A few persons of interest emerged during the investigation into Carla Walker’s homicide. Unfortunately, none panned out, even a few that seemed particularly capable of the crime. Tommy Ray Kneeland and Jimmy Dean Sasser, however interesting they seemed at the time, turned out to be discounted by police.  Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend’s podcast, True Crime Story Time. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast

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Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist, Grace Dukes, Criminal Investigator and Host of Coroner Talk Podcast, Darren Dake, and Dr. Doyce Cartrett join us this episode to discuss the findings of Carla Walker’s autopsy report.Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend’s podcast, All Crime No Cattle. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast

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In this episode we discuss the timeline of events that occurred on the night of Carla’s abduction, the evidence found there, what was and wasn’t found on the scene where her body was discovered, and the investigation both prior to her known death and after. We also speak to individuals whose accounts of the evening that Carla was taken were minimally, if at all, checked out by police.Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend’s podcast, Ohio Valley True Crime. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast

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Rodney McCoy was also a victim of the madman responsible for Carla Walker’s abduction and murder; he was beaten and sustained several injuries to his face and head. Not being able to stop the perpetrator is something he continues to struggle with to this day. This episode includes several individuals who saw what Rodney went through as a result of the crime against Carla and Rodney's own recollections as well. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find an exclusive series available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast 

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In this episode Carla’s sister, Cindy, and brother, Jim, tell us about Carla’s personality. Cindy and Jim also provide their recollections about the night of her abduction, the days before she was found, the night her body was discovered, and the irreparable damage that the family has endured since. Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our good friend's podcast, Southern Fried True Crime. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast

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On the early morning of February 17th, 1974, just after midnight, Carla Walker was abducted from the passenger side of her boyfriend’s car after a struggle with the perpetrator left him wounded and unconscious. She was found three and a half days later in a culvert next to a lakeside road. This is the story of the days leading up to Carla’s abduction and murder, and the aftermath. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast

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