In March of 1992, a vicious murder in one of Fort Worth’s richest neighborhoods shook the community. Businessman and former banker Jack Koslow, along with his wife, former banker and patron of the arts Caren Koslow, were viciously attacked in their home in the middle of the night. Caren died from her injuries, but thankfully Jack survived. However, strange details at the crime scene led detectives to become suspicious of the lone survivor.

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1. Cochran, M. (1992, April 19). Murder in ritzy neighborhood plays like classic mystery novel. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-04-19-mn-789-story.html
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3. Cochran, M. (1993, August 9). Penalty debate is next. The Associated Press.
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15. Korosec, T. (1994, July 1). Jurors reject death sentence. Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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Just two months after Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was murdered in broad daylight, District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia McLelland were killed in a home invasion. With three dead and a community held in fear, a helpful tip leads to a mountain of evidence against the killers.

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1.) Austin, B. (2013, April 18). Former Kaufman official’s wife says he killed DA, Assistant. KERA News. https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2013-04-17/former-kaufman-officials-wife-says-he-killed-da-assistant

2.) Casey, K. (2018). In Plain Sight: The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders. William Morrow.

3.) Emily, J. (2014, December 30). Wife of convicted Kaufman County killer sentenced to 40 years in prison. The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/07/29/wife-of-convicted-kaufman-county-killer-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison/

4.) Eric Lyle Williams v the State of Texas On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, No. 17-7603 (The Supreme Court of the United States).

5.) Ford, D. (2013, March 27). Colorado governor: Shooting suspect Evan Ebel had “bad streak.” CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2013/03/26/us/evan-ebel-profile/index.html

6.) Hargrove, B. (2013, May 2). The Killings in Kaufman. Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/the-killings-in-kaufman-6429583

7.) Heinz, F. (2013, April 2). Search warrant sheds light on McLelland investigation. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/search-warrant-sheds-light-on-mclellan-investigation/2073056/

8.) Hennessy-Fiske, M., & Pearce, M. (2013, April 1). Slayings of Texas prosecutors called unprecedented. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2013-apr-01-la-na-nn-texas-prosecutor-kaufman-county-20130401-story.html

9.) Hernandez, S. (2021, September 21). Kaufman County DA recalls 2013 murders. The Courier of Montgomery County. https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Kaufman-County-DA-recalls-2013-murders-16475313.php

10.) Interim Kaufman district attorney gets 24-hour security as authorities scramble for leads in slayings. (2013, April 3). The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2013/04/03/interim-kaufman-district-attorney-gets-24-hour-security-as-authorities-scramble-for-leads-in-slayings/

11.) Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, wife found dead in home. (2013, March 31). The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2013/03/31/kaufman-county-district-attorney-mike-mclelland-wife-found-dead-in-home/

12.) Lindsley, G. E. (2014, December 17). Kim Williams provides gruesome murder details. The Kaufman Herald. http://www.kaufmanherald.com/hot_news/article_6bdeebda-8600-11e4-96dd-9725c54eff63.html

13.) Mitchell, K. (2016, May 27). White supremacist gang conspired to kill Colorado prisons director, new documents allege. The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/27/white-supremacist-gang-conspired-to-kill-colorado-prisons-director-new-documents-allege/

14.) Nicholson, E. (2013, April 15). Kaufman County murders: Eric Williams, a segway-riding justice of the peace, is the top suspect. Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/kaufman-county-murders-eric-williams-a-segway-riding-justice-of-the-peace-is-the-top-suspect-7115803

15.) Schlesinger, R. (2016, December 10). Target Justice. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/target-justice-48-hours-probes-texas-prosecutor-killings-hasse-mclelland/

16.) Timms, E., Eiserer, T., Emily, J., Sides, E., & Pruet, J. J. (2013, April 14). Complex picture arises of ex-Kaufman justice of peace eyed in case. The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2013/04/14/complex-picture-arises-of-ex-kaufman-justice-of-peace-eyed-in-case/

17.) Two challengers try to unseat Kaufman County district attorney accused of DWI. (2010, February 24). The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2010/02/24/two-challengers-try-to-unseat-kaufman-county-district-attorney-accused-of-dwi/

18.) Vendetta. (2015, February 27). In Dateline. NBC. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/vendetta--part-2-499608131883

Good News Sources:
1.) Burns, Ahraya. “You’ve Got to See the Adorable New Baby Hippo Born at the Dallas Zoo.” NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Accessed November 14, 2022. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-zoo-welcomes-baby-hippo/3119148/.

2.) Ramos, Harriet. “Meet the Baby: Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes Western Lowland Gorilla to the Troop.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 9, 2022. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article268535742.html.

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In 2013, Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was murdered in what appeared to be a retaliatory act related to his caseload. Local, state, and federal agencies joined together to find the people responsible. However, in his decades-long career, ADA Hasse had prosecuted hundreds of cases and locating the one connected to his murder would prove difficult.

Sources:

1.) Casey, K. (2018). In Plain Sight: The Kaufman County Prosecutor Murders. William Morrow.

2.) Emily, J. (2014, December 30). Wife of convicted Kaufman County killer sentenced to 40 years in prison. The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/07/29/wife-of-convicted-kaufman-county-killer-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison/

3.) Eric Lyle Williams v the State of Texas On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, No. 17-7603 (The Supreme Court of the United States).

4.) Hargrove, B. (2013, May 2). The Killings in Kaufman. Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/the-killings-in-kaufman-6429583

5.) Heinz, F. (2013, April 2). Search warrant sheds light on McLelland investigation. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/search-warrant-sheds-light-on-mclellan-investigation/2073056/

6.) Hennessy-Fiske, M., & Pearce, M. (2013, April 1). Slayings of Texas prosecutors called unprecedented. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2013-apr-01-la-na-nn-texas-prosecutor-kaufman-county-20130401-story.html

7.) Hernandez, S. (2021, September 21). Kaufman County DA recalls 2013 murders. The Courier of Montgomery County. https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Kaufman-County-DA-recalls-2013-murders-16475313.php

8.) Interim Kaufman district attorney gets 24-hour security as authorities scramble for leads in slayings. (2013, April 3). The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2013/04/03/interim-kaufman-district-attorney-gets-24-hour-security-as-authorities-scramble-for-leads-in-slayings/

10.) Ford, D. (2013, March 27). Colorado governor: Shooting suspect Evan Ebel had “bad streak.” CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2013/03/26/us/evan-ebel-profile/index.html

11.) Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, wife found dead in home. (2013, March 31). The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2013/03/31/kaufman-county-district-attorney-mike-mclelland-wife-found-dead-in-home/

12.) Mitchell, K. (2016, May 27). White supremacist gang conspired to kill Colorado prisons director, new documents allege. The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/27/white-supremacist-gang-conspired-to-kill-colorado-prisons-director-new-documents-allege/

13.) Nicholson, E. (2013, April 15). Kaufman County murders: Eric Williams, a segway-riding justice of the peace, is the top suspect. Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/kaufman-county-murders-eric-williams-a-segway-riding-justice-of-the-peace-is-the-top-suspect-7115803

14.) Schlesinger, R. (2016, December 10). Target Justice. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/target-justice-48-hours-probes-texas-prosecutor-killings-hasse-mclelland/

15.) Timms, E., Eiserer, T., Emily, J., Sides, E., & Pruet, J. J. (2013, April 14). Complex picture arises of ex-Kaufman justice of peace eyed in case. The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2013/04/14/complex-picture-arises-of-ex-kaufman-justice-of-peace-eyed-in-case/

16.) Two challengers try to unseat Kaufman County district attorney accused of DWI. (2010, February 24). The Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2010/02/24/two-challengers-try-to-unseat-kaufman-county-district-attorney-accused-of-dwi/

17.) Vendetta. (2015, February 27). In Dateline. NBC. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/vendetta--part-2-499608131883

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In July of 1982, engaged couple Billy Staton and Leticia Castro, both 26, went missing in La Feria, Texas. It took a Texas Ranger, a private detective, and 23 minutes of audio to solve the case.

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3) Clinton Jay High, Jr. (Director). (1998, December 9). The Texas Rangers (Season 4, Episode 11). In The New Detectives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5QGJHgdpno

4) Doctor backs insanity plea by defendant. (1983, April 15). Associated Press.

5) Ex-wife found guilty in taped murder case. (1983, July 30). Associated Press.

6) Hidden recorder caught sounds of owner’s murder. (1982, November 10). Associated Press.

7) Insane “act” of defendant is criticized. (1983, April 19). Associated Press.

8) Jurors hear tape at murder trial. (1983, April 14). Associated Press. https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/14/us/jurors-hear-tape-at-murder-trial.html

9) Jury convicts farmer in “death tape” case. (1983, April 21). Associated Press.

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11) Smith, S. (Director). (2019, November 3). Evil in East Texas (Season 2, Episode 1). In The Devil Speaks. Investigation Discovery.

12) Witness describes killings of man, fiancee. (1983, April 13). Associated Press.

13) Wolf v. State, No. 13-83-429-CR, (Court of Appeals of Texas, Corpus Christi June 14, 1984). https://casetext.com/case/wolf-v-state-8

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Welcome to the second part of this series about the Murray-O’Hair family. After Madalyn, Jon Garth, and Robin mysteriously vanished in September 1995, a year went by without any further investigation. It wasn’t until a reporter began asking questions that the story finally got the attention it deserved. In this episode we’ll discuss how the case was unraveled, and the clues involve a hundred pounds of gold coins, a perfect diamond, unlikely heroes, and finally, the discovery of the truth after a 5-year hunt for answers.

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Bryce, R. (1999, June 4). Preying on atheists. Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/1999-06-04/522124/

Bryce, R. (2000, June 9). Picking up the pieces. Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2000-06-09/77537/

Dracos, T. (2003). Ungodly: The Passions, Torments, and Murder of Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair. Free Press.

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Fairbank, K. (1997, March 9). Oh god, O’Hair is still missing. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-03-09-mn-36392-story.html

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MacCormack, J. (1996, August 11). Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair’s disappearance a mystery one year later. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-Atheist-Madalyn-Murray-O-Hair-s-11017379.php

MacCormack, J. (1996, December 8). Funds missing along with atheist O’Hair. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-Funds-missing-along-with-atheist-O-Hair-11017393.php

MacCormack, J. (1998, February 1). IRS probes O’Hair trio; atheists left nearly $100,000 in gold coins in S.A. before vanishing. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-IRS-probes-O-Hair-trio-atheists-left-11017369.php

MacCormack, J. (1999, January 31). ID of headless body may revive O’Hair case. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-ID-of-headless-body-may-revive-O-Hair-11017421.php

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MacCormack, J. (2003, June 29). O’Hair’s last days. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Archive-O-Hair-s-last-days-11017564.php

MacCormack, J. (2003, July 10). True Confessions. Dallas Observer. http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/true-confession-6387834

Milloy, R. E. (2001, March 16). Bodies identified as those of missing atheist and kin. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/16/us/bodies-identified-as-those-of-missing-atheist-and-kin.html

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Swartz, M. (1997, March). The lady vanishes. Vanity Fair. https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1997/3/the-lady-vanishes

Travis, A. (2021, March 12). Man convicted for ties to 1995 death of ‘Most Hated Woman in America’ resentenced to nearly 50 years. KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/resentencing-hearing-friday-for-man-convicted-for-1995-murder-of-madalyn-murray-ohair-theft-of-600k-in-gold-coins/

Tregaskis, R. (1965, October). Madalyn Murray. Playboy.

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Wright, L. (1989, January). God Help Her. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/god-help-her/

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From the 1960s and into the 1990s, Madalyn Murray O’Hair was the voice and face of atheism in the United States. Madalyn’s closest partners in her business dealings, legal battles, and life were her youngest son Jon Garth Murray and her granddaughter Robin Murray. When the three went missing in September of 1995 under suspicious circumstances, local law enforcement, family, even friends were slow to respond. This is part one of a two-part story describing what happened when “the most hated woman in America” and her family disappeared.

Sources:

Bryce, R. (1998, November 20). Abducted by aliens? Credit card clue. The Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/1998-11-20/520646/

Bryce, R. (1999, June 4). Preying on atheists. Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/1999-06-04/522124/

Bryce, R. (2000, June 9). Picking up the pieces. Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2000-06-09/77537/

Dracos, T. (2003). Ungodly: The Passions, Torments, and Murder of Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair. Free Press.

Duggan, P. (1999, August 16). The atheists’ cold case gets warmer. The Washington Post.

Fairbank, K. (1997, March 9). Oh god, O’Hair is still missing. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-03-09-mn-36392-story.html

Hall, M. (1999, May). Has Madalyn Murray O’Hair met her maker? Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/has-madalyn-murray-ohair-met-her-maker/

MacCormack, J. (1996, August 11). Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair’s disappearance a mystery one year later. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-Atheist-Madalyn-Murray-O-Hair-s-11017379.php

MacCormack, J. (1996, December 8). Funds missing along with atheist O’Hair. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-Funds-missing-along-with-atheist-O-Hair-11017393.php

MacCormack, J. (1998, February 1). IRS probes O’Hair trio; atheists left nearly $100,000 in gold coins in S.A. before vanishing. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-IRS-probes-O-Hair-trio-atheists-left-11017369.php

MacCormack, J. (1999, January 31). ID of headless body may revive O’Hair case. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-ID-of-headless-body-may-revive-O-Hair-11017421.php

MacCormack, J. (2003, July 10). True Confessions. Dallas Observer. http://www.dallasobserver.com/news/true-confession-6387834

Milloy, R. E. (2001, March 16). Bodies identified as those of missing atheist and kin. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/16/us/bodies-identified-as-those-of-missing-atheist-and-kin.html

Swartz, M. (1997, March). The lady vanishes. Vanity Fair. https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1997/3/the-lady-vanishes

Travis, A. (2021, March 12). Man convicted for ties to 1995 death of ‘Most Hated Woman in America’ resentenced to nearly 50 years. KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/resentencing-hearing-friday-for-man-convicted-for-1995-murder-of-madalyn-murray-ohair-theft-of-600k-in-gold-coins/

Tregaskis, R. (1965, October). Madalyn Murray. Playboy.

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Wright, L. (1989, January). God Help Her. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/god-help-her/

Good News Sources:

Janik-Faires, Darlene. “Dog Swims for Several Miles, Finds Way Home after Falling off Shrimp Boat in Galveston Bay.” FOX 26 Houston. June 2, 2022. https://www.fox26houston.com/news/dog-swims-for-several-miles-finds-way-home-after-falling-off-shrimp-boat-in-galveston-bay.

Wenger, Stephanie. “Texas Dog Swims for Several Miles to Safety After Falling Off Boat and Reunites with Owner.” PEOPLE.Com. Accessed July 10, 2022. https://people.com/pets/dog-swims-for-several-miles-to-safety-after-falling-off-boat/.

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In the second part of this two-part case, we rejoin the story as Dr. John Hill goes to trial for the murder of his first wife, Joan Robinson Hill. But another tragic loss of life occurs before John's fate is decided, wrenching this case into a second murder investigation.

Ewing, B. (1960, January 11). Beautiful Equestrienne Led Nation’s Show Rings. Houston Press.

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Brown, C. (1976, September 19). Millionaire in the “vengeance killing” riddle says: I’m innocent. San Antonio Express.

Horse Show Arena May Be Finished for A&M Event. (1939, March 30). Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Joan Robinson Hill and Beloved Belinda. (1959, June 29). Sports Illustrated. https://vault.si.com/vault/1959/06/29/joan-robinson-hill-and-beloved-belinda

Killing of Bobby Vandiver by Longview Texas police. (1974, May 14). Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

Oilman Is Cleared In Houston Murder Of His Son‐in‐Law. (1977, October 22). The New York Times.

Physician’s case ends in a mistrial. (1971, February 27). Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Second wife testifies doctor “hated” first wife. (1971, February 26). Corpus Christi Caller Times.

Sizer, M. D. (2000). Murder in Sharpstown Hospital: The Agonizing Death of Joan Robinson Hill. In Texas Justice, Bought and Paid For. Taylor Trade Publications

Thompson, T. (1976). Blood and Money. Doubleday and Company.

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This two-part series is one of the most scandalous and high-profile cases in Texas true crime history: the mysterious death of world-ranked equestrian and socialite Joan Robinson Hill. She was the daughter of wealthy oilman Ash Robinson and lived in the illustrious neighborhood of River Oaks in Houston. The chain of events leading up to and after Joan’s death is incredibly bizarre and would prompt one of the most unpredictable medical investigations and legal proceedings ever before seen in the Lone Star State.

Sources:

Ewing, B. (1960, January 11). Beautiful Equestrienne Led Nation’s Show Rings. Houston Press.

Brown, C. (1976, September 19). Millonaire in “vengeance killing” riddle says: I’m innocent. San Antonio Express.

Horse Show Arena May Be Finished for A&M Event. (1939, March 30). Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Joan Robinson Hill and Beloved Belinda. (1959, June 29). Sports Illustrated. https://vault.si.com/vault/1959/06/29/joan-robinson-hill-and-beloved-belinda

Sizer, M. D. (2000). Murder in Sharpstown Hospital: The Agonizing Death of Joan Robinson Hill. In Texas Justice, Bought and Paid For. Taylor Trade Publications.

Thompson, T. (1976). Blood and Money. Doubleday and Company.

Wife’s Maid Testifies in Hill Trial. (1971, February 25). Victoria Advocate.

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Join us as we wrap up a year of ACNC content in 2021 and kick off the new year with a game show as well as the fan-favorite blooper reel.

Sources:

Barthold, Addison. “Lubbock Couple Finds Pet Chihuahua as Stowaway in Suitcase.” Kcbd.Com, October 6, 2021. https://www.kcbd.com/2021/10/06/lubbock-couple-finds-pet-chihuahua-stowaway-suitcase/.

Borunda, Daniel. “CBP Seizes Bologna, Horse Meds at El Paso Border,” September 2, 2021. https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/2021/09/02/border-smuggling-cbp-bologna-horse-meds-el-paso/5696277001/?fbclid=IwAR1NJQClg1FTFw4OmTWC_ROg0mM2ybuR_HT95aSy1hFH615wd2Y8NDj8NQI.

Brown, Thomas. “Florida Man Uses Finger Guns to Steal Waffle House Napkins, Deputies Say.” Wctv.Tv, October 19, 2021. https://www.wctv.tv/2021/10/19/florida-man-uses-finger-guns-steal-waffle-house-napkins-deputies-say/.

“Florida Woman Hacked Flight System, Cleared Planes with Maintenance Issues to Fly, Police Say.” WFLA, October 12, 2021. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-woman-hacked-flight-system-cleared-planes-with-maintenance-issues-to-fly-police-say/.

King, Cody. “Strange News Stories from 2021.” KSAT, December 26, 2021, sec. Local News. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/12/26/strange-news-stories-from-2021/.

KTRK. “Houston Driver Gets Caught with Buckled-in Skeleton Posing as Passenger in HOV Lane.” ABC13 Houston, September 30, 2021, sec. society. https://abc13.com/skeleton-in-passenger-seat-driver-with-katy-tollway-hov-lane/11064615/.

Moye, David. “Florida Metal Musician Turns Uncle’s Skeleton Into ‘Skelecaster’ Guitar.” HuffPost, February 9, 2021, sec. Health. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/uncle-skeleton-guitar-skelecaster-prince-midnight_n_6022d74bc5b6c56a89a4e779.

“Naked Man Arrested after Wandering into His Neighbor’s Yard and Jumping on Their Trampoline,” March 5, 2021. https://www.audacy.com/kluv/latest/man-arrested-after-jumping-on-neighbors-trampoline-naked.

Nuñez, Gabriella. “Florida Man Accused of Trying to Steal Horses, Riding Them Home, Deputies Say.” WKMG, January 20, 2021, sec. Local News. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/01/20/florida-man-accused-of-trying-to-steal-horses-riding-them-home-deputies-say/.

Steele, Sammi. “Woman Finds Python Crawling out of Toilet in Andrews.” Newswest9.Com, September 6, 2021, sec. newswest9,news,local,weird,animals. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/woman-finds-python-found-crawling-out-of-toilet/513-86f4cf42-92cc-4e56-90eb-c406f68357b7.

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Terri "Missy" Bevers was a 45-year-old fitness instructor and mother from Red Oak, Texas. On April 18, 2016, Missy was found murdered at the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian just before an early morning workout session. Did Missy interrupt a burglary or was she the target of an elaborate murder plot? Listen as we discuss this mysterious unsolved case and examine the true crime community's impact on murder investigations.

Sources:
Crime Stoppers of Ellis County: 972-937-7297

Midlothian Police Department Criminal Investigation Division: 972-775-7634

Creekside Church surveillance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePS8TJ6UAqY

SWFA Outdoors surveillance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgRoqhoIxnY

Bevers Was Having Marital Problems Before Murder. (2016, May 5). CBS DFW 21. https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/05/05/bevers-was-having-marital-problems-before-murder/

Branham, D. (2019, April 19). 3 years after Missy Bevers’ slaying, police are still searching for the ‘one piece that we’re missing.’ Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2019/04/19/3-years-after-missy-bevers-slaying-police-are-still-searching-for-the-one-piece-that-were-missing/

Brandon Bevers addresses new developments in Missy’s murder investigation. (2016, May 24). FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/brandon-bevers-addresses-new-developments-in-missys-murder-investigation

Eiserer, T., & Saavedra, M. (2016, April 27). Missy Bevers’ family says bloodied shirt was from dog fight. WFAA Channel 8 News ABC. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/missy-bevers-family-says-bloodied-shirt-was-from-dog-fight/287-156468964

Family Mourns Mother Stabbed, Bludgeoned to Death in Church Nearly 3 Years Ago. (2019, February 18). Inside Edition. https://www.insideedition.com/family-mourns-mother-stabbed-bludgeoned-death-church-nearly-3-years-ago-50829

Hanson, M. (2021, April 17). Five Year Anniversary of Missy Bevers Homicide, Case Remains Active. Focus Daily News. https://www.focusdailynews.com/missy-bevers-murder-unsolved-midlothian/

Heinz, F. (2016, May 5). Latest Warrants in Missy Bevers Death Investigation Reveal Financial, Marital Struggles, and a ‘Creepy’ Message. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/latest-warrants-in-missy-bevers-death-investigation-reveal-financial-marital-struggles-and-creepy-message/97124/

McPhate, C. (2017, January 31). Internet Sleuths Muddy Waters and Wreck Lives in Missy Bevers’ Murder Investigation. Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/internet-sleuths-muddy-waters-and-wreck-lives-in-missy-bevers-murder-investigation-9129736

Steele, T. (2021, April 14). After 5 years, Midlothian police remain ‘determined’ to find Missy Bevers’ killer. Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2021/04/14/after-5-years-midlothian-police-remain-determined-to-find-missy-bevers-killer/

Woodard, T. (2020, September 6). “Who murdered Missy Bevers?” asks new Ellis County billboard. WFAA Channel 8 News ABC. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/who-murdered-missy-bevers-asks-new-ellis-county-billboard/287-9e87fe95-d5ac-4801-a666-812b938f4f00

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In the second part of this series, we rejoin Selena's story in 1994. We discuss the timeline of her final weeks as well as her killer's trial, dubbed in the media as Texas' "Trial of the Decade."

Sources:

Colloff, P. (2010, April). Dreaming of Her. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/dreaming-of-her/

Falcon, M. (2018, March 29). Everything you need to know about Selena Quintanilla Perez. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. https://www.caller.com/story/entertainment/2018/03/29/facts-selena-quintanilla-perez/461856002/

Guerra, J. (2020, March 25). Designing a dream: Martin Gomez says Selena was ‘not of this world.’ Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/selena/designing-a-dream-martin-gomez-says-selena-was-15154889

Listen to 911 calls made after Selena was shot in Corpus Christi, Texas. (2021, March 31). ABC7 New York. https://abc7ny.com/10462396/

Mendoza, M. (2015, March 3). 26 claims you may not know that emerge in the new release of “Selena’s Secret.” MySA. https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/arts-culture/books/article/New-edition-of-controversial-book-detailing-6112278.php

Orozco, C. (1996, January 1). Selena Quintanilla Perez (1971-1995). Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/quintanilla-perez-selena-selena

Patoski, J. N. (1995, May). The Queen Is Dead. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-queen-is-dead/

Patoski, J. N. (1995, December). The Sweet Song of Justice. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-sweet-song-of-justice/

Perez, C. (2013). To Selena, with Love. Celebra.

Quintanilla, A. (2021). A Father’s Dream: My Family’s Journey in Music. Cafe Con Leche Books.

Reinert, P. (1995, October 18). Ranger says police ignored the suicide story. Houston Chronicle.

Sabawi, F. (2021, September 14). Chris Perez says he has ‘amicably resolved’ yearslong legal battle with Selena’s family. KSAT. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/14/chris-perez-says-he-has-amicably-resolved-yearslong-legal-battle-with-selenas-family/

Selena. (n.d.). Selena Wiki. https://selena.fandom.com/wiki/Selena

Valdez, C. (2005). Justice for Selena: The State Versus Yolanda Saldivar. Trafford.

Good News Links:

Cole, Judy. “Firefighters Finally Reach Deaf Dog Trapped in Storm Drain After 10 Hours of Trying.” Good News Network, September 8, 2021. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/firefighters-reach-deaf-dog-trapped-in-storm-drain-texas/?fbclid=IwAR1GwbM8TbxYJivqvIj1pmb6cwkNhFTVqhw_cdHK1RsZ0oXCZegOZUeNrTs.

Osborne, Ryan. “Watch Texas Firefighters Rescue Deaf Dog from Storm Drain.” WFAA ABC Channel 8, August 22, 2021. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/watch-arlington-texas-firefighters-rescue-a-15-year-old-deaf-dog-from-a-storm-drain/287-ada666bb-011f-40db-8483-50655ae9a0bc.

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