Texas True Crime

Brandon Lawson left his house heading to his father's house in Crowley, TX. On the way, he ran out of gas and called his brother and 911 for help. Before help could arrive, he disappeared, and no one has seen him since.

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Crawlspace Podcast

The Prosecutors Podcast

Brandon Lawson's Disappearance And The Chilling Story Behind It (allthatsinteresting.com)

The mystery around the disappearance of Brandon Lawson in West Texas (gosanangelo.com)

Disappearance of Brandon Lawson - Wikipedia

Remains of Brandon Lawson, missing since 2013, possibly found (gosanangelo.com)

According to his defense attorney, Ethan Couch suffered from Affluenza, therefore he shouldn't be punished because he didn't understand that he did anything wrong.

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True Crime Story: Smugshot: Affluenza

Ethan Couch - Wikipedia

What Happened to Affluenza Teen Ethan Couch? DUI Case Timeline (expresslegalfunding.com)

Tarrant crash victim: 'Momma, I love you. Please hurry!' | wfaa.comBurleson pastor's son speaks out about accident that killed four | khou.com

Tonya Couch appeals charges again in 'affluenza' teen case | wfaa.com

'Affluenza' Dad, Fred Couch, Arrested for Family Violence - D MagazineEthan Couch “Affluenza” Judge Jean Boyd No Longer A Judge (2paragraphs.com)Ethan Couch 'affluenza': 10 years since drunk-driving crash | wfaa.com

'Affluenza' DUI Case: What Happened Night of the Accident That Left 4 People Dead - ABC News (go.com)Ethan Couch, The 'Affluenza Teen' Who Killed 4 People While Driving Drunk (allthatsinteresting.com)

Todd Becker was the last person you would expect to be a professional burglar. He was clean cut, handsome and the perfect family man. He had good intentions to quit his life of crime and go straight but he was just too good at it to walk away.

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True Crime – Texas Monthly

Family Man – Texas Monthly

Dec 20, 2002, page 2 - Press Journal at Newspapers.com

Dec 20, 2002, page 1 - Press Journal at Newspapers.com

BURGLARY RING IS FAMILY BUSINESS, POLICE SAY – Orlando Sentinel

Irene Garza was a beloved teacher and beauty queen in her hometown of McAllen, TX. The whole community rallied to find her after she did not come home the night before Easter. When her body was found five days later, the whole community was in shock. Why would anyone want to kill Irene Garza?

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John Feit, former priest convicted of murdering Irene Garza, dies in prison - CBS News

Unholy Act – Texas Monthly

Irene Garza murder case evidence photos (cbsnews.com)

Details - Unsolved Homicide (texas.gov)

Former Priest Convicted in Cold-Case Murder Dies in Prison | Courthouse News Service

Author Leon J. Podles :: The Murder of Irene Garza Case StudyTimeline: The killing of Irene Garza | CNN

Ex-Priest Arrested In The 1960 Murder of Irene Garza – Texas Monthly

Ex-Priest John Feit Arrested in 1960 Murder of Irene Garza (nbcnews.com)

Read priest's letter on the investigation of Father John Feit - CBS News

Sins of the Father: 48 Hours

Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID complications.

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A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck

⁠⁠Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com)⁠⁠

⁠⁠Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com)⁠⁠

⁠⁠Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)⁠⁠

⁠⁠Robert Durst - Wikipedia⁠⁠

⁠⁠Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)⁠⁠

⁠⁠Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR⁠⁠

⁠⁠Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)⁠

Ex-NYPD detective admits having sex with witness during inquiry into Robert Durst's missing wife - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)⁠

Sources:

A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck

⁠Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com)⁠

⁠Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com)⁠

⁠Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com⁠

⁠Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com⁠

⁠Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com⁠

⁠Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com⁠

⁠Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com⁠

⁠Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)⁠

⁠Robert Durst - Wikipedia⁠

⁠Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)⁠

⁠Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR⁠

⁠Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)

Ex-NYPD detective admits having sex with witness during inquiry into Robert Durst's missing wife - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID.

Sources:

A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck

Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com)

Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com)

Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com

Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com

Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com

Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com

Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com

Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)

Robert Durst - Wikipedia

Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)

Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR

Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)

No one suspected Peggy Jo Tallas was robbing banks. Boy, were they surprised!

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Peggy Jo Tallas: Addicted to the Life "True Crime Central"

Strange Soup: Cowboy Bob the Texas Bank Robber

True Crime Stories: Top 10 Unbelievable Facts About Cowboy Bob

Ghost Town-Cowboy Bob Mystery

Texas Monthly: The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob

In October of 1991, George Hennard, drove his truck through the plate glass window of Luby's in Killeen, TX. He got out of his truck and opened fire on the customers in the restaurant. He killed 23 people and wounded 27 others. The massacre ended with a shootout between police and Hennard.

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Luby's shooting - Wikipedia

30 Years Later: Massacre at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen (kwtx.com)The Massacre That Turned Texas Into

America's Most Gun-Friendly State (texasmonthly.com)

30 Years Ago, George Hennard Shot and Killed Dozens at a Luby's in Killeen. The Attack Changed Texas Forever. | Dallas Observer

Mass shooter turned a Luby’s into bloodbath 31 years ago (expressnews.com)

Shooting rampage at Killeen Luby's left 24 dead (chron.com)

Oct 17, 1991, page 5 - The News-Messenger at Newspapers.com

Oct 20, 1991, page 102 - Daily Record at Newspapers.com

Oct 20, 1991, page 2 - The Monitor at Newspapers.com

Oct 18, 1991, page 13 - The Brattleboro Reformer at Newspapers.com

George Jo Hennard | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Manuela Allen was a beloved teacher at Olnery High School. The whole community was shocked when she was found brutally murdered near Lake Cooper. Why would anyone want to hurt her?

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Manuela Allen Killed By Daughter's Ex Julius Mullins | Crime News (oxygen.com)

5 chilling details about the Manuela Allen murder case (sportskeeda.com)

Chilling case of beloved teacher who vanished from her 'blood-splattered' bedroom overnight before her body was found dumped by a lake after being stabbed 47 times, strangled and shot in the face | Daily Mail Online

Where is Julius Mullins now? Dateline's Manuela Allen murder case explored (sportskeeda.com)

Julius Mullins charged with murder of Manuela Allen, an Olney teacher. (timesrecordnews.com)

Julius Mullins Murders Manuela Allen - Murder Database (murderdb.com)

Olney residents react to arrest in connection with teacher's murder (texomashomepage.com)NEW DETAILS: Court documents give more information on Olney teacher’s death (newschannel6now.com)

Where Is Julius Mullins Now? The Update On The Olney High School Murderer Rallshe

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Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: Killer in the Field