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This week I am sharing the story of Jodi Arias. Jodi stabbed Travis Alexander, slit his throat, and then shot him in the head. The motive...jealousy. If she couldn't have him, nobody could have him. This was a calculated, premeditated crime, and she used sex to get into the home that day, knowing she was going to kill him. I will discuss how they met, their short relationship, how he died, and the bizarre details on the trial. 

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Tonight we go back to 1961 and discuss the death of Betty Williams. Betty Williams was a high school senior living a life of turmoil. It was hard for Betty to be the wild and outgoing teenager she wanted to be with strict parents at home. She falls in love with a popular Odessa high football player, Mack Herring. After dating for a few months, he breaks it off with Betty. She is distraught about the break up, and this seems to put her over the edge. She tells friends, it's time for her to see what Heaven is really like after we die. Mack Herring takes the life of Betty, but he will later produce proof that it was her wish to take her last breath. 

Thank you Silver Spur Winery for sharing your wine with us! Your Rose was fabulous and paired wonderfully with Chris's vegetarian dish he prepared for the show!

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Tonight we are filling you in on what's on tap in February. We will have a month full of episodes, live show, winos and crimos zoom (Jodi Arias). Stay safe friends!

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Tonight we are joined by Crystal and Renae, hosts of True Crime Broads. These ladies have conducted boots on the ground research and advocacy for the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers. Missy was murdered inside the Creekside Church in Midlothian, TX in 2016. Her eery killer caught on video waiting and lurking inside of the church before Missy enters and is killed within minutes. Will this 8-year unsolved murder ever see justice?

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On December 11th 2003, Rick and Suzy Wamsley were viciously murdered in their upscale Mansfield, TX home. Suzy was a homemaker, and Rick was a hardworking CPA. The Wamsley's had two children, Sarah and Andrew. The people living in Walnut Estates were terrified. Someone had come into the Wamsley home and murdered them in cold blood. The killer(s) were still out there. Who would do this to such a picture-perfect family?

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This week we record live from Cisco, TX where the infamous Santa Claus Bank Robbery took place in 1927.  You will hear a story of four men, eager to pull off this heist, but things quickly go wrong. The case is still being discussed almost a 100 years later. We interview author Thomas Goodman about his new book, The Last Man: A Novel of the 1927 Santa Claus Bank Robbery. The book is based on the crime, but it's also based on the one thing people don't hear about when they are told this story, what happened to the last man.

At the end of this episode, you will hear from Tammy Loran, former mayor of Cisco and current Executive Director of The Conrad Hilton Center. Tammy tells us all about the Conrad Hilton Center where we recorded live, and why you should visit Cisco!

Thank you both Thomas and Tammy!

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Tonight we cover the senseless murder of Zuzu Verk. Zuzu was reported missing in October, 2016. Four months later, her body is found in a shallow grave right outside of Alpine, TX. Her boyfriend at the time, Robert Fabian, was arrested and convicted of her murder. Even though there has been a conviction, there are still a lot of unanswered questions in this case. 

We are enjoying a Tempranillo tonight by Silver Spur Winery. Go visit our friends in Hico, TX and tell them your friends at Texas Wine and True Crime sent you!

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In 1971, Carolyn Montgomery was found brutally murdered in her apartment. She was found by her 6-year-old son the next morning. Carolyn was seen arriving at her apartment around 2 AM. There was no sign of forced entry, and neighbors nor her son heard any screams. The one key piece of evidence in this case was a note left at the scene. Who did this to Carolyn Montgomery?

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Wanda Holloway wanted her daughter Shanna to have it all. But when it came to cheerleading, she would do anything to see her daughter on the squad. Even though Wanda was beautiful, sharply dressed, and a pillar in the community, she had a dark side. Why would a seemingly loving mother plot to kill another fellow mom and her daughter? 

Cheers to the three year anniversary of the show! 

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There is a happy ending to this story, but for 51 years, this family lived in turmoil. In 1971, their daughter Melissa, was abducted by someone posing as a babysitter when she was 21-months old. DNA advancements gave this family what they have been waiting to hear all these years, Melissa is alive and we have found her. This episode will cover the details of Melissa's abduction, and the happy ending of being reunited with her family. 

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