Episode 8: Elmer & Joette Thrasher – Haleyville, AL

An ordinary evening turned deadly, and an Alabama double murder that’s never been solved.

Episode Summary

This week, we’re in Haleyville, Alabama, covering the unsolved murders of Elmer and Joette Thrasher, longtime furniture store owners known for their kindness and family ties. One night, someone crept onto their property, shot Joette through a window as she tried to call 911, and killed Elmer inside their home — all while their young granddaughter slept in the back bedroom.

Rumors of hidden cash, a missing briefcase, and a conveniently removed security camera leave this case full of unanswered questions. Some even wonder if the disappearance of a local man just days earlier is connected.

If you or anyone you know has information about the murders of Elmer and Joette Thrasher or the disappearance of Randy Whitfield, please contact the Winston County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 489-2115. A $20,000 reward is available for tips leading to an arrest and conviction in Elmer and Joette’s case.

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