In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host again to finish this case out, Matt L. one of my long time friends, church family, and FSB family members, discuss the awful life, killings, and death of Ronald Gene Killer.

This is a long one again--I could have made shorter 3 parts but I didn't so you get 2 long parts.

In 1987, Gene went on a killing spree the week before and after Christmas in the Russellville area. He would kill 16 people --14 of which were his own family. Eight of them were children--either his own child or his grandchild. He tried to kill others and did wound more. Evil, pure evil!!

As awful as the events were his life was full of evil as well.

Part 2 is covering the time from of 1981-1990--it will include the awful and brutal murders of 16 people --14 of which were Gene's own family and there are several children--so listener discretion. It's awful and evil to the core.

Listener discretion advised--this episode will have mention of assaults-physical and sexual. There is murder involving young children as well.Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

"Zero At The Bone" --https://www.audible.com/ep/mytitle?asin=B0D54T7NJR&language=en_US

TV Show called "Most Evil-Control Killers" link to show info---https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4247202/

FOIA request/receipt of the Arkansas State Police File on Ronald Gene Simmons

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Original Music provided by Kenneth Smith named Horror Clip 1--Kenneth submitted for 100% Unexplained Arkansas The Podcast use: created in 2014.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence and abuse here is link--there are also links to organizations in Arkansas.

https://www.thehotline.org/

https://domesticpeace.com/

https://www.wcfarkansas.org/what-we-do/

In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host this week, Matt L. one of my long time friends, church family, and FSB family members, discuss the awful life, killings, and death of Ronald Gene Killer.

I guess the only thing Christmas-like is that I'm gifting you a really terrible, sad, but long episode this week. There's just no way to do it short. To much to cover.

In 1987, Gene went on a killing spree the week before and after Christmas in the Russellville area. He would kill 16 people --14 of which were his own family. Eight of them were children--either his own child or his grandchild. He tried to kill others and did wound more. Evil, pure evil!!

As awful as the events were his life was full of evil as well. Part 1 of this episode will cover the years of 1940-1981.

Listener discretion advised--this episode will have mention of assaults-physical, verbal, psychological, and sexual.Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

"Zero At The Bone" --https://www.audible.com/ep/mytitle?asin=B0D54T7NJR&language=en_US

FOIA request/receipt of the Arkansas State Police File on Ronald Gene Simmons

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Original Music provided by Kenneth Smith named Horror Clip 1--Kenneth submitted for 100% Unexplained Arkansas The Podcast use: created in 2014.

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Xoxoxoxo, Lisa

In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host this week, Dorothy-Lisa's awesome sis-in -law, will discuss The Ghost Town of Bruno Arkansas.

So, Bruno, Arkansas, is stated as a "Ghost" town of Arkansas. In the 1800's Bruno boasted many thriving businesses and up to 600 + people in the community. Bruno even had a school district up into the 1970's. After 1974 or so, the Bruno school was consolidated and moved. Over the next 50 years the town would shrink and presently the town has a church and a cemetery.

The last 3-4 miles of the Ten Mile Creek are known to the locals as Ten Mile Creek Bottoms--this is where these supernatural stories come from and are based in around the 1800's before there were automobiles or asphalt roads.

Listen to the full episode to uncover the history of the area and an abandoned home we searched while visiting the town. Also, we did meet a few new friends in town--one specifically is the United Realtor Buddy Bebout. (information below for Buddy--contact him for all your Marion County real estate needs).Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno,_Arkansas

https://www.argenweb.net/marion/history/history-marion-co-ar-22-bruno.html

https://www.argenweb.net/marion/cemetery/marion-co-ar-cemetery-introduction.html

https://www.drmuseum.net/dr-george-f-elam/

https://homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com/country-homes/agents/arkansas/buddy-bebout/

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In this episode , your host Lisa and guest host's Ruthie and Eden (bestie's of Elle) will discuss the Supernatural stories surrounding Ten Mile Creek area called the Bottoms in Arkansas.

Ten Mile Creek is just as stated--it is a ten mile creek that begins around Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, in Independence County. The Creek winds down through the unincorporated communities of Steprock and Providence in White County before it runs into the Little Red River.

The last 3-4 miles of the Ten Mile Creek are known to the locals as Ten Mile Creek Bottoms--this is where these supernatural stories come from and are based in around the 1800's before there were automobiles or asphalt roads.

Listen to all the fun stories in this episode and listen to what 16 year olds think of people born in the 1900's. Ha!!!

Stories include apparitions, angels, Bigfoot and Gold/silver hunting.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

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https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2007/oct/28/ghost-stories-white-county-woods-20071028/

https://www.whitecounty.ar.gov/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_County,_Arkansas

https://sites.google.com/view/arkansasdiggers/home/arkansas-resources/arkansas-folklore/ten-mile-creek

Friend Chelsea--stories growing up

Friend Scott w/ the White County Historical Society for direction--maps--will post on social medias.

Original Music provided exclusively for Unexplained Arkansas The Podcast by Cody Johnston link

https://thecryptidatlas.com/

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In this episode, your host Lisa and guest host Lisa's hubbie, Daryl, will discuss the cold case of Bobo Shinn.

Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn, was an art instructor but she renovated and sold homes on the side. She had a home newly renovated that she wanted to sell located in her home town of Magnolia, Arkansas. She told her friends that she was going to show the home to an unknown man on July 20, 1978. Upon showing the property to the man, Bobo would never be seen or heard from again. Only her vehicle would be found.

Road blocks, leads, composites, witnesses, sightings, exhumations. Tons of activity over the years but no Bobo.

This episode was requested by our listener Melanie D. from Magnolia. This is near and dear to her and her family-and the whole community.

I would urge if anyone has any information no matter how small please contact the Columbia County Sheriff's Office at 870-234-5331.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas . By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America is complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

http://sacnoths.blogspot.com/2014/07/bobo-shinn.html

https://www.magnoliareporter.com/news_and_business/local_news/article_c1024fd4-0f96-11e4-9a16-0019bb2963f4.html

https://youtu.be/2MDP1UQbEAY?si=wG61yPSuVdnwQdvv

https://youtu.be/Af9d7Z7r5mU?si=Lyh2HtuTZ5bFNoUZ

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2675100046140732

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/arkansass-cold-cases-mary-jimmie-bobo-shinn/

https://paulmcdonnold.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boboshinn-1.pdf

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In this episode, Lisa & Amber discuss the tragic live and death of Country Singer Mindy McCready.

Mindy McCready grew to meteoric fame in 1996; after signing with BNA records and releasing her first album called "Ten Thousand Angels".

Mindy would go from getting Nominated for Best New Artist of the Year from the American Music Awards and the Country Music Awards to being over and over again in the tabloids or in the courts.

She would eventually land in Heber Springs, Arkansas; where her extremely chaotic and short life would culminate in a tragic death situation with her and her boyfriend.

**Disclaimer--this episode does deal with suicide so listeners discretion.

Listen to whole episode to get the complete tragic story from start to finish.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/aug/11/mccready-sons-home-family-

20130811/https://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=5944Celebrity Ghost Stories A&E Season 3 Episode 3

Autopsy: The Last Hours of Mindy McCready Season 9 Episode 2--aired 02/18/18

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindy_McCready

https://www.oprah.com/relationships/mindy-mccreadys-deadly-denial/all

https://savingcountrymusic.com/cmt-awards-overlook-roger-clemens-mindy-mccready-affair/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/mindy-mccready-billy-mcknight-272113/

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/local/2013/02/19/ex-boyfriend-mindy-mccready-left-rehab-too-soon/15837798007/

https://www.today.com/video/mindy-mccready-i-dont-know-how-boyfriend-died-16600643504

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/mccreadys-ex-charged-with-attempted-murder-62973/

https://ew.com/article/2009/10/16/mindy-mccready-comes-clean/

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In this episode, Lisa & Amber discuss three different, very intriguing and old Arkansas Folktales.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

The first folktale is set in Helena Arkansas in the late 1800's, the tale is about the dog Pedro (an Irish Setter) who is said to sit at his deceased owners grave until he himself passes away two years later. His owner, Dr. Moore, died by homicide from another Dr. that was acquitted on the charges based on self-defense. Listen and you decide.

The second tale, is located in "Ghost Hollow"; which is located allegedly in our Western region near Fort Smith area. According to lore the area received it's name from a bride that caught on fire on her wedding night.

The third tale is about the origins of Pettit Jean Mountain and the tale of Pettit Jean or Little John. Very intriguing, and romantic tale of love in the new world.

Listen to all the interesting folktales and go back and listen to the other two volumes.

References for Episode:

Higgins, D. (2023). Petit Jean's Graves. Petit Jean Country Headlight, 145(52), 5.

Petit Jean Mountain. Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (2024, April 19). https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/petit-jean-mountain-6317/#:~:text=Petit%20Jean%20Mountain%20is%20the,River%20with%20the%20Arkansas%20River.

https://www.corndancer.com/joephoto/photo100119/photo110.html

https://adventuresincemeteryhopping.com/2022/09/16/okie-road-trip-2019-discovering-helena-ark-s-maple-hill-cemetery-part-ii/

https://www.arkansasheritage.com/blog/dah/2022/10/04/arkansas-legends

https://mydeltaworld.com/2019/08/20/pedro-is-waiting/

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/petit-jean-legend-3474/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20story%2C%20in,beloved%20to%20the%20New%20World.

https://arkansasstatearchives.blogspot.com/2015/10/arkansas-historys-mysteries-ghost-hollow.html

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In 1981, in Dickinson, North Dakota, Priscilla Dinkel and her granddaughter Danelle would be found murdered in the Swanson Motel. They had only been in Dickinson a short time when this occurred. Additionally, Dickinson had never seen a double homicide before. It would take 10 years before there would be any helpful movement in the case.

The biggest break and best tool would be the FBI Behavior Science Unit Profile of the killer based on the crime scene.

Please listen, share and leave us a 5 star review.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

References for Episode:

https://www.dickinsongov.com/police/page/swanson-motel-murders

https://youtu.be/81j060L28wo?si=PCGuW-ACw0Xjw0S9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickinson,_North_Dakota

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/jan/24/three-unfinished-stories-in-journalism-career/

"Journey Into Darkness" by John Douglass

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In this episode, Lisa and Amber discuss the Ghosts of the Arkansas Capitol Building. The Arkansas Capitol began construction in 1899--it rests on top of what once was the State's Penitentiary. The Penitentiary had been home to prisoners for 60 years--so 60 years of many deaths and burials. Upon beginning construction, the Capitol is said that they tried their best to relocate all the burials; however, historians believe that fragments of bones could still remain...

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

Additionally, a tragic death of a Statesman in 1932 solidifies a very ghostly building now and beautiful.

Listen to the whole episode to see what you think!

Please listen, share and enjoy. Love you all!!

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References for This Episode:

https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/is-the-arkansas-state-capitol-haunted-fox16-

joins-sweet-and-sour-paranormal-to-find-out/

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/did-you-know-elevator-death-at-state-capitol-

is-tied-to-cosmo-mag/91-308988567

https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/the-supernatural-state-old-arkansas-state-

house/

https://hauntedhouses.com/arkansas/the-old-state-house-museum/

https://www.arkansasheritage.com/old-state-house-museum/about/History-of-the-Old-

State-House

https://hauntedhouses.com/arkansas/the-old-state-house-museum/

https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/the-supernatural-state-old-arkansas-state-

house/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZtv3yzfbrA

In this episode of Unexplained Arkansas, Lisa and Amber discuss the spooktacular Allen House of Monticello, Arkansas. This amazing home was built in 1906 for Joseph Lee Allen--for his family. They would live in the home and someone in the Allen home would own the home until 1985.

Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.

We will explore the history of the home and the whole Allen family. Specifically all the deaths and infamous death of Joseph's middle daughter Ladell Allen Bonner.

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References for This Episode:

"A Haunting: The Allen House" Season 5 Episode 4 2012 Discovery Channel

"A Haunted Love Story" The Ghosts of the Allen House written by Mark Spencer in 2012

Ancestry.com

"From Haunted History to Home Sweet Home: The story of the Allen House in Monticello by Emma Allen Friday October 27th 2023

http://monticelloallenhouse.com/HISTORY.html