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In the 1970s, Cullen Davis was the wealthiest man ever tried for murder in the United States — a Texas oil heir whose fortune, family drama, and criminal trials gripped the nation. Accused of killing 12-year-old Andrea Wilborn, wounding his estranged wife Priscilla Davis, murdering her boyfriend Stan Farr, shooting Priscilla's friend Bubba Gavrel, and later plotting a judge’s death, Davis faced two explosive trials… and walked away acquitted both times.
In this episode of The Southern Blueprint Podcast, host Matt Swift takes you deep into the Cullen Davis saga — from his oil-rich upbringing and scandalous affairs to the bloody night at Stonegate Mansion and the courtroom battles led by legendary defense attorney “Racehorse” Haynes.
Along the way, you’ll hear how money, power, and influence collided with the Texas justice system in a case that still sparks debate decades later.
Members of The Hidden Pine Lodge, our private $4/month community, get access to exclusive photos, additional details and behind-the-scenes research for this episode — plus articles, bourbon reviews, and our private Discord with channels for bourbon, folklore, history, hiking, fly fishing, and more. Join via Patreon and step inside the lodge.
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In the 1970s, Cullen Davis was the wealthiest man ever tried for murder in the United States — a Texas oil heir whose fortune, family drama, and criminal trials gripped the nation. Accused of killing 12-year-old Andrea Wilborn, wounding his estranged wife Priscilla Davis, murdering her boyfriend Stan Farr, shooting Priscilla's friend Bubba Gavrel, and later plotting a judge’s death, Davis faced two explosive trials… and walked away acquitted both times.
In this episode of The Southern Blueprint Podcast, host Matt Swift takes you deep into the Cullen Davis saga — from his oil-rich upbringing and scandalous affairs to the bloody night at Stonegate Mansion and the courtroom battles led by legendary defense attorney “Racehorse” Haynes.
Along the way, you’ll hear how money, power, and influence collided with the Texas justice system in a case that still sparks debate decades later.
Members of The Hidden Pine Lodge, our private $4/month community, get access to exclusive photos, additional details and behind-the-scenes research for this episode — plus articles, bourbon reviews, and our private Discord with channels for bourbon, folklore, history, hiking, fly fishing, and more. Join via Patreon and step inside the lodge.
Join here:
https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHiddenPineLodge

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