Step into the shadows of history as we delve deep into the perplexing case of Meriwether Lewis, the renowned explorer and leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this spine-chilling episode of our true crime podcast, we unravel the mysteries surrounding his untimely demise and explore the enduring questions that still haunt historians to this day.

Join us on an exhilarating journey as we retrace the steps of Lewis, retracing his final days and probing the darkness that surrounded his tragic end. Was it suicide, as the official narrative suggests, or was there a sinister plot lurking behind the scenes? Our team of expert researchers and seasoned investigators leave no stone unturned in their quest for the truth.

Through riveting storytelling, meticulous examination of historical records, and exclusive interviews with contemporary experts, we expose the veiled secrets that surround this case. From obscure clues and cryptic letters to conflicting accounts and suspicious circumstances, we meticulously dissect the evidence, separating fact from speculation.

This gripping episode will keep you on the edge of your seat as we explore the psychological and historical complexities that encompass Lewis's final days. As we explore the web of intrigue, we draw connections to hidden agendas, political rivalries, and the dark underbelly of the early American frontier.

Prepare to be captivated as our team uncovers shocking revelations and challenges established narratives. With each twist and turn, we paint a vivid portrait of Meriwether Lewis, the man behind the myth, and shed light on the mysteries that shroud his mysterious death.

Tune in to our true crime podcast and experience a compelling narrative that transcends time, revealing the enigmatic truth behind one of history's most perplexing unsolved mysteries.

Source: Diastrous Deaths, by Ridley Wills II

My thoughts on the tragedy at Covenant last week in Nashville.

Sources:

• By the Sword, by Larry Brinton, The Nashville Scene

• Something’s Not Right Podcast

In this episode, we have a Nashville true crime story involving a 28-inch Japanese samurai sword. On the night of April 6, 1963—almost 60 years to the day—John B. Wilson and his wife Gene Wilson return from a party for one of them to be killed with a samurai sword. What in the hell happened that night? Find out on the newest episode of Music City Murder, your favorite podcast for Nashville murder and crime.

This five minute Patreon Preview follows the further crimes of Richard Ramirez. This will be the penultimate episode in the saga of LA's famous Night Stalker murders.

The third and final episode in the Claude Garrett arson murder case. Tyler discusses Claude Garrett's many attempts at post-conviction relief for his first-degree murder conviction in the death of Lorie Lance.

If you're interested in the full story, check out this lengthy article on The Intercept, penned by Liliana Segura: http://bit.ly/3ILtHlz

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In part 2 of our true crime exploration of the death of Lorie Lance, the podcast will discuss what happened after Claude Garrett was convicted of first-degree murder. The main article guiding my discussion comes from a report by Liliana Segura on The Intercept, entitled "Playing with Fire: How Junk Science Sent Claude Garrett to Prison for Life." 

Links:

• The Music City Murder Patreon
• My new novel, Not Dark Yet, on Amazon
• Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts

Here comes yet another true crime case from Nashville, TN. Claude Garrett lived with his girlfriend, Lorie Lance, in a ramshackle place just outside Nashville. They went out drinking one night, which ended in tragedy when a fire ignited inside their home, trapping Lance inside and ultimately killing her. The question at hand: was it an accident, or murder? 

Welcome to the third season of Music City Murder! In this inaugural episode, we are going to head a little bit outside of Nashville to dig into some famous Nashville hauntings.

There's also several bits of history related to the main content, so you'll learn something about the 2010 Nashville Flood, along with some background on a famous burial in New York City and...the famous "skeleton" scene from Poltergeist.

• https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-witches
• https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/535662/cemeteries-unearthed-at-construction-sites
• https://nashvilleghosts.com/pegram-county-cemetery/
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/03/28/tennessee-flooding/

Police shootings are of particular interest to the people of America right now, and the shooting of Daniel Hambrick is yet another in a long line of these kinds of cases.

The shooting of a young black man at the hands of one Metro Nashville police officer has sparked a nationwide conversation. Here is a podcast episode to lay out the facts in the case, so that listeners can make up their minds about what happened.

Sources:

• Shooting Video, Expert Witnesses At The Center Of Debate As Nashville Police Officer Heads Toward Murder Trial
• Prosecution And Defense Spar Over Evidence Ahead Of Nashville Police Officer’s Murder Trial
• A Timeline of Police Brutality in Nashville (Nashville Scene) by Abby Lee Hood
• Nashville police officer charged with criminal homicide after shooting black man in the back