Real Estate and Murder

Real Estate and Murder

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Real Estate and Murder episodes

  • Utah Real Estate Update and a sneak peak into a new case

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.


    This week we check in with the state of Utah's current real estate market.


    Plus...

    A sneak peak into a hot case we are looking into right now from our own backyard.


    social.realestateandmurderpodcast.com

    12 min
  • A message to fans - a quick break

    Thank you so much for listening to Real Estate and Murder.

    We are taking a quick break to adjust to some changes and to research new cases.


    Please keep in touch with us on our social platforms and get ready for more killer cases!


    Sarah - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-braegger/

    Amy - https://www.utahrealestate.com/roster/agent.listings.report/agentid/98661


    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateandMurder

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/realestateandmurder

    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/reampodcast/

    1 min
  • Moriah Wilson - Part 2

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.



    https://www.redfin.com/city/30818/TX/Austin/housing-market

    20/20: Three Shots in the Dark 

    Dateline: The Last Ride

    Going West Podcast 

    Women and Crime Podcast, Ep 187 


    https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/18/us/kaitlin-armstrong-escape-video-texas/index.html


    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kaitlin-armstrong-anna-moriah-mo-wilson-cyclist-murder-48-hours/


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Moriah_Wilson


    https://gearjunkie.com/biking/mo-wilson-murder-case-timeline 


    https://people.com/kaitlin-armstrong-convicted-case-timeline-8403780


    Moriah Wilson Foundaon: hps://moriahwilsonfoundaon.org/mos-story/

    Bicycling.com: hps://www.bicycling.com/culture/a42154519/the-tragic-story-of-moriah-wilson/

    X: hps://x.com/tplohetski/status/1527717440385609728

    Velo.com: hps://velo.outsideonline.com/gravel/geng-to-know-mo/

    CBS News: hps://www.cbsnews.com/news/moriah-mo-wilson-kaitlin-armstrong-how-us-marshals-captured-procyclists-killer-48-hours/#

    Justice.com: hps://www.jusce.gov/usao-nj/press-release/le/1518201/dl

    Scribed.com: hps://www.scribd.com/document/575613024/Adavit-Kaitlin-Marie-Armstrong#download

    Podcast: Dateline: The Night Time Stopped: April 9, 2024

    50 min
  • Moriah Wilson - Part 1

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.



    https://www.redfin.com/city/30818/TX/Austin/housing-market

    20/20: Three Shots in the Dark 

    Dateline: The Last Ride

    Going West Podcast 

    Women and Crime Podcast, Ep 187 


    https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/18/us/kaitlin-armstrong-escape-video-texas/index.html


    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kaitlin-armstrong-anna-moriah-mo-wilson-cyclist-murder-48-hours/


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Moriah_Wilson


    https://gearjunkie.com/biking/mo-wilson-murder-case-timeline 


    https://people.com/kaitlin-armstrong-convicted-case-timeline-8403780


    Moriah Wilson Foundaon: hps://moriahwilsonfoundaon.org/mos-story/

    Bicycling.com: hps://www.bicycling.com/culture/a42154519/the-tragic-story-of-moriah-wilson/

    X: hps://x.com/tplohetski/status/1527717440385609728

    Velo.com: hps://velo.outsideonline.com/gravel/geng-to-know-mo/

    CBS News: hps://www.cbsnews.com/news/moriah-mo-wilson-kaitlin-armstrong-how-us-marshals-captured-procyclists-killer-48-hours/#

    Justice.com: hps://www.jusce.gov/usao-nj/press-release/le/1518201/dl

    Scribed.com: hps://www.scribd.com/document/575613024/Adavit-Kaitlin-Marie-Armstrong#download

    Podcast: Dateline: The Night Time Stopped: April 9, 2024

    52 min
  • Carolyn Horton Rogers - Part 2

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.



    Justia US Law: https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/ 1992/911585-1.html

    Find a Grave: https://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/148004938/ carolyn-rogers https://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/112232627/danny-lee-king

    Family Search: https://www.familysearch.org/search/record/results? q.anyDate.from=1990&q.givenName=Carolyn&q.surname=Horton%20 Rogers

    Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k1/king-danny-lee.htm

    Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/realestate/ 1990/10/20/slaying-scares-roanoke-area-realty-agents/ 9be3517f-3e92-4838-be0c-e91803d96a29/

    Realtor.com: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/ Roanoke-County_VA/overview

    Redfin: https://www.redn.com/county/3013/VA/Roanoke-County/ housing-market

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/realestate/1990/10/20/slaying-scares-roanoke-area-realty-agents/9be3517f-3e92-4838-be0c-e91803d96a29/


    https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1991/rt9103/910326/03260342.htm


    https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1992/911585-1.html


    https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k1/king-danny-lee.htm


    https://www.realtor.com/realestateagency/56734a377e54f701001d9975


    https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+sum+HB389#:~:text=Redefines%20the%20%22triggerman%20rule%2C%22%20which%20currently%20provides,eligible%20for%20the%20death%20penalty%20and%20that

    1 hr 6 min
  • Carolyn Horton Rogers - Part 1

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.



    Justia US Law: https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/ 1992/911585-1.html

    Find a Grave: https://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/148004938/ carolyn-rogers https://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/112232627/danny-lee-king

    Family Search: https://www.familysearch.org/search/record/results? q.anyDate.from=1990&q.givenName=Carolyn&q.surname=Horton%20 Rogers

    Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k1/king-danny-lee.htm

    Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/realestate/ 1990/10/20/slaying-scares-roanoke-area-realty-agents/ 9be3517f-3e92-4838-be0c-e91803d96a29/

    Realtor.com: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/ Roanoke-County_VA/overview

    Redfin: https://www.redn.com/county/3013/VA/Roanoke-County/ housing-market

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/realestate/1990/10/20/slaying-scares-roanoke-area-realty-agents/9be3517f-3e92-4838-be0c-e91803d96a29/


    https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1991/rt9103/910326/03260342.htm


    https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1992/911585-1.html


    https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k1/king-danny-lee.htm


    https://www.realtor.com/realestateagency/56734a377e54f701001d9975


    https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+sum+HB389#:~:text=Redefines%20the%20%22triggerman%20rule%2C%22%20which%20currently%20provides,eligible%20for%20the%20death%20penalty%20and%20that

    30 min
  • Vern Holbrook - Part 2

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.



    YouTube: Dateline: Secrets at the Sunshine Motel Season 10 Episode 14

    Peacock: Dateline Secrets at the Sunshine Motel Season 23 Episode 21

    Find a Grave: hps://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/142574539/vernon-dale-holbrook

    Find a Grave: hps://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/17884016/nola_mae_jeanee_holbrook

    Dignity Memorial: hps://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/yakima-wa/vernon-holbrook-5835688

    Yakima Herald-Republic: hps://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/3-sentenced-for-roles-in-yakima-real-estatebrokers-murder/arcle_adb87337-e1e5-557b-b0e7-821602a1001e.html

    Jusa US Law: hps://law.jusa.com/cases/federal/district-courts/washington/waedce/ 1:2022cv03130/100824/15/ hps://law.jusa.com/cases/washington/court-of-appeals-division-iii/2018/32919-4.html

    Realtor.com: hps://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Yakima_WA

    Redn.com: hps://www.redn.com/city/20098/WA/Yakima/housing-market

    https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/northwest/case-outlined-in-yakima-real-estate-brokers-death/ article_8a08b579-9ee9-5e1f-ae93-1b09ffb32a00.html

    https://medium.com/p/3881bebd4054 https://www.oxygen.com/mastermind-of-murder/crime-news/daniel-blizzard-hires-couple-to-kill-fellow-realtorvernon-holbrook https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/amp/e701320db7a6e74250a7562f4e461b58-Broker-Hires-Couple-To-Pose-AsHome-Buyers-And-Kill-A-Fellow-Real-Estate-Agent

    Crime Salad podcast

    Stranger Danger Podcast

    Dateline: season 23 episode 21 (or 23 depending on where you stream)

    Mastermind of a Murder documentary

    49 min
  • Vern Holbrook - Part 1

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.



    YouTube: Dateline: Secrets at the Sunshine Motel Season 10 Episode 14

    Peacock: Dateline Secrets at the Sunshine Motel Season 23 Episode 21

    Find a Grave: hps://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/142574539/vernon-dale-holbrook

    Find a Grave: hps://www.ndagrave.com/memorial/17884016/nola_mae_jeanee_holbrook

    Dignity Memorial: hps://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/yakima-wa/vernon-holbrook-5835688

    Yakima Herald-Republic: hps://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/3-sentenced-for-roles-in-yakima-real-estatebrokers-murder/arcle_adb87337-e1e5-557b-b0e7-821602a1001e.html

    Jusa US Law: hps://law.jusa.com/cases/federal/district-courts/washington/waedce/ 1:2022cv03130/100824/15/ hps://law.jusa.com/cases/washington/court-of-appeals-division-iii/2018/32919-4.html

    Realtor.com: hps://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Yakima_WA

    Redn.com: hps://www.redn.com/city/20098/WA/Yakima/housing-market

    https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/northwest/case-outlined-in-yakima-real-estate-brokers-death/ article_8a08b579-9ee9-5e1f-ae93-1b09ffb32a00.html

    https://medium.com/p/3881bebd4054 https://www.oxygen.com/mastermind-of-murder/crime-news/daniel-blizzard-hires-couple-to-kill-fellow-realtorvernon-holbrook https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/amp/e701320db7a6e74250a7562f4e461b58-Broker-Hires-Couple-To-Pose-AsHome-Buyers-And-Kill-A-Fellow-Real-Estate-Agent

    Crime Salad podcast

    Stranger Danger Podcast

    Dateline: season 23 episode 21 (or 23 depending on where you stream)

    Mastermind of a Murder documentary

    47 min
  • Crystal McDowell - Part 2

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.


    00:00:06

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    Introduction and Recap

    Hosts Amy and Sarah introduce their podcast, issue a trigger warning, and recap the previous episode's cliffhanger.

    00:01:52

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    Polygraph Tests and Hypothetical Arrests

    Discussion on the reliability of polygraph tests and hypothetical responses if arrested for murder.

    00:02:47

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    Crystal McDowell Case Overview

    Introduction to the case of Crystal McDowell, suspects involved, and family's search efforts on social media.

    00:08:31

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    Discovery and Investigation Challenges

    Discovery of Crystal's car and challenges faced by investigators due to Hurricane Harvey.

    00:12:29

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    Texas EquiSearch and Prosecutor Introduction

    Introduction to Texas EquiSearch and prosecutor Cheryl Leake's role in the case.

    00:15:51

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    Suspects and Investigation

    Discussion on conflicting behaviors of suspects and investigation into Steve's alibi and actions.

    00:23:01

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    Surveillance and Interrogation

    Review of surveillance footage and interrogation tactics used against Steve, revealing his threats and emotional breakdown.

    00:44:00

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    Steve's Confession and Trial

    Steve confesses to killing Crystal, details the murder, and faces trial with a sudden passion defense.

    00:52:41

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    Daughter's Testimony and Verdict

    Steve's daughter testifies against him, leading to his conviction and sentencing to 50 years in prison.

    00:59:55

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    Reflections on Domestic Violence

    Discussion on the impact of the case, domestic violence, recognizing red flags, and living life fully.

    01:04:16

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    Final Thoughts

    Concluding remarks on the case and a transition back to discussing real estate.





    Dateline: Season 27: Episode 46 : Before the Storm

    48Hours Storm of Suspision: YouTube

    Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183205591/crystal-ann-mcdowell

    NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/body-missing-texas-realtorcrystal-seratte-mcdowell-found-ex-husband-n800061

    ABC 13: https://abc13.com/hurricane-harvey-baytown-realtor-crystal-mcdowell-chamberscounty/5345919/

    ABC 13: https://abc13.com/baytown-realtor-crystal-mcdowell-hurricane-harvey/2404499/

    Justia US Law: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/first-court-of-appeals/2021/01-19-00464- cr.html

    Texas Department of Criminal Justice: https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/ viewDetail.action?sid=17041780

    Realtor.com: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Baytown_TX

    Redfin.com: https://www.redfin.com/city/1626/TX/Baytown/housing-market

    Weather.gov: https://www.weather.gov/crp/hurricane_harveyUntitled

    https://texasequusearch.org/about-us/#mission_statement (https://texasequusearch.org/about-us/#mission_statement)

    https://www.weather.gov/hgx/hurricaneharvey (https://www.weather.gov/hgx/hurricaneharvey)

    Going West Podcast- Ep 327 Crystal McDowell Episode

    1 hr 5 min
  • Crystal McDowell - Part 1

    Welcome to Real Estate and Murder, a podcast about real estate and murder. We just want to give you a few disclaimers first. Yes, we are going to be tying in some education and some tips about the real estate industry in general. And we want to tie this into every case that we tell you about. So we want to provide relevant context, but we are not giving you, as the listener, specific real estate advice for your individual situation. If you're interested in transacting in real estate, whether it's buying or selling or investing, find a local real estate professional in your area that you trust to assist you. All right, Amy, what else aren't we. Oh, my goodness. We aren't so many things, you guys. We aren't investigative journalists, but we are so grateful for their work, the material that they've been able to uncover, and the sources that we're able to use because of their work. Also, we are not lawyers. We want to be, but we're not. Bummer. I know. And we have chosen the path of real estate agents. And finally, we are not psychologists. So when we refer to mental health or wellness issues regarding a case, we are not diagnosing or formally categorizing anyone. We're just retelling these stories that we've listened to, information that we've read, things that we've watched. But oftentimes those kind of terms pop up. So, just know, we're not diagnosingone. We're not lawyers. We're not detectives. But we're podcasters, and we are real estate agents. We're good real estate agents in Utah. And just one more thing we just wanna issue a trigger warning. The content of these cases can be difficult to hear from time to time. And please listen with care.


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    Introduction and Market Update

    Amy and Sarah discuss their recent real estate activities and the current market trends, including a continuing education class for agents with a guest lawyer.

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    Crystal McDowell Case Overview

    The episode focuses on the death of realtor Crystal McDowell, coinciding with recent hurricanes, including a detailed discussion about Hurricane Harvey's impact.

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    Baytown, Texas Real Estate Market

    An overview of Baytown's current real estate statistics and market conditions.

    00:22:10

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    Life and Family of Crystal McDowell

    Exploring Crystal's tumultuous childhood, family background, marriage dynamics, and amicable divorce arrangements with Steve.

    00:40:00

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    Crystal's Disappearance

    Introduction to the timeline of Crystal's disappearance amidst personal turmoil and Hurricane Harvey, including the conflict arising from her introducing a new boyfriend while living with Steve.



    Dateline: Season 27: Episode 46 : Before the Storm

    48Hours Storm of Suspision: YouTube

    Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183205591/crystal-ann-mcdowell

    NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/body-missing-texas-realtorcrystal-seratte-mcdowell-found-ex-husband-n800061

    ABC 13: https://abc13.com/hurricane-harvey-baytown-realtor-crystal-mcdowell-chamberscounty/5345919/

    ABC 13: https://abc13.com/baytown-realtor-crystal-mcdowell-hurricane-harvey/2404499/

    Justia US Law: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/first-court-of-appeals/2021/01-19-00464- cr.html

    Texas Department of Criminal Justice: https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/ viewDetail.action?sid=17041780

    Realtor.com: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Baytown_TX

    Redfin.com: https://www.redfin.com/city/1626/TX/Baytown/housing-market

    Weather.gov: https://www.weather.gov/crp/hurricane_harveyUntitled

    https://texasequusearch.org/about-us/#mission_statement (https://texasequusearch.org/about-us/#mission_statement)

    https://www.weather.gov/hgx/hurricaneharvey (https://www.weather.gov/hgx/hurricaneharvey)

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