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In the 1930s, there was Bonnie Parker, Al Capone, Dillinger, and Baby Face Nelson. But one character from the South has garnered the attention of a filmmaker and a storyteller, and many more people who are interested in this true crime tale. Today we have questions about the 1930s killer Helen Spence.

We're joined by our esteemed Denise Parkinson. Who is from South Arkansas and has created quite a bit of content about it.

Daughter of the White River Depression Era. Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta.


Visit Denise Parkinsons Site

S. J. Tucker Official: Audiobook Trailer, Daughter of the White River

Daughter of the White River, a documentary film project

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