In this episode, Benny and Ella Dunfee sit down with J.D. to share the story of Outlaw Billy Foster—a man who spent 28 years in prison and left behind a trail of haunting, raw, and deeply personal artwork. Benny, a longtime friend of Billy’s, has made it his mission to find and preserve Billy’s art—not to excuse what was done, but to remember the man behind the sentence.

Also joining the conversation are Matt Bickey (director) and Jose Rizo (producer), who are currently creating a documentary film about Billy’s life, his crimes, his creativity, and the redemptive power of art and memory. This isn’t a glorification—it’s an exploration of legacy, grief, and trying to make peace with the past, and Benny's search to preserve his friend's works.

🎙️ Watch the full episode to hear the story behind the art and the man who made it
🎨 Learn more about the upcoming documentary and how you can follow its journey
📍 We don’t erase the past. We learn from it.

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Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

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