Texas Crime Stories

John Dillinger was the most famous outlaw of the 1930s—a charming yet elusive bank robber who became known as Public Enemy Number One.

His audacious bank heists and dramatic escapes captured the imagination of a public in turmoil during the Great Depression.

It's the story of a gangster whose criminal exploits made him a folk hero and an enduring symbol of rebellion against authority.

Bonnie and Clyde were America's most infamous outlaw couple from Dallas, Texas.

Their tale is one of love, crime, and relentless pursuit during the harsh times of the Great Depression.

From their dramatic heists to their violent demise, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's story has captivated the public for decades.

Join me as we unravel the facts behind the legend and explore the true story of these notorious lovers.

The arrival of a mysterious box at a government office in a small Texas town shattered the tranquil morning.

Suddenly, the serene atmosphere erupted into chaos as terrified men and women fled the building, screaming and scrambling into the street.

They were unsuspecting targets of a sinister plot, one designed to blow all of them up with a powerful pipe bomb to kill a woman coworker in their office. 

Fred Carrasco was an infamous Texas Narco, the Pablo Escobar of his time in the 1970s.

Popular ballads in Mexico celebrated his ruthless reputation and tales of violence.

Carrasco was infamously known as “The Mexican Connection” in the heroin trade.

In July 1974, Carrasco became the central figure in the longest prison siege in United States history.

He masterminded the smuggling of guns into the Huntsville Walls Unit, Texas' first and oldest prison, and took teachers and librarians hostage.

Over eleven tense days, Carrasco and two accomplices threatened a bloodbath if their demands for escape were not met.

This is the story of the Huntsville siege, a saga of desperation, manipulation, and deadly confrontation that still resonates half a century later.

In the shadow of Texas' heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production.

Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell.

Their twisted journey from occult gatherings to running the state's largest illicit meth lab in the late 1980s unfolded a tale stranger than fiction.

Join investigative reporter Robert Riggs as he delves into the spine-chilling case of meth, murder, and malevolence that shocked a community and exposed the terrifying underbelly of human nature.

In the heart of Texas, amid the sprawling landscape and stark beauty, lurked a chilling tale of depravity and violence. This is the story of Mexican Drug Kingpin Geno Camacho, a man whose crimes spanned across state lines, leaving a trail of fear and bloodshed. His story, marked by cold-blooded kidnappings, and the brutal murder of a three-year-old boy, unfolded against the backdrop of a life steeped in crime and corruption.

As a fugitive, Camacho was not just a criminal on the run; he was a living embodiment of menace, evading capture through cunning and cruelty. His violent escapades drew the attention of the FBI and DEA, leading to a relentless hunt that would expose the depths of his depravity. From the sinister confines of a crack house in Dallas to the remote woods of Oklahoma, where he ran a woman’s body through a tree shredder, his path was paved with horror.

This story delves into the harrowing details of his crimes, the tireless pursuit by FBI Agents, and the eventual reckoning that brought justice to the victims. It is a narrative of darkness and determination, where every clue uncovered, every witness interviewed, and every piece of evidence gathered chipped away at the facade of his terror. This is the tale of how evil, in its most grotesque form, was confronted and dismantled, leaving behind a legacy of horror.