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Send us a text This week we are recording from Caudalie Crest Farm & Vineyard in Weston, TX, right near Celina. We are discussing the mysterious disappearances of Stacie Madison and Susan Smalley out of Carrollton, Texas. The disappearances and presumed murders of these girls has gone unsolved for 33 years. The Carrollton police department had a witness come forward and claim the boyfriend of Stacie Madison at the time of her disappearance, admitted to her that he killed both girls. We ha...
Send us a text This week we sit down with our friends from 10 Mile Productions at the old Brown County Jail. Sara and Hayley pulled out all the stops and we were able to walk around the jail and get an idea of what the Wild, Wild West was like back in 1902 when the jail was built. Join us as we share stories about inmates, escapes, and murder. The wine for this week is named TEXZEN! Hayley and Sara take us on a wine journey of how TEXZEN was produced and share other secrets of winemak...
Send us a text In this week’s episode we discuss dubbed serial killer, Lyle Brummett, out of Kerrville, TX. Lyle raped and murdered for pleasure. This monster has been in prison since 1977. He’s been denied parole multiple times because of the efforts of the victim’s families. This is the story of Lyle Brummett. Our listeners are in for a treat! We are kicking off Texas Wine Month with the owner of Kerrville Hills Winery, John Rivenburgh. John joins us and shares his passion for wine, and gi...
Send us a text This week I sit down with John Matthews to discuss the case of Charles Albright, The Eyeball Killer. Charles was Dallas’ first first serial killer, and John was able to solve this case as a beat cop working the streets of Oak Cliff. John is the owner of Cassaro Winery in Ovilla, TX, where this episode was recorded. Please visit us at TexasWineandTrueCrime.com. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com
Send us a text This week we are discussing the case of Celeste Beard, Tracey Tarlton, and the death of Steven Beard. Celeste and Steven were married, but there was a 40-year age difference. Rumor has it that Celeste and Tracey were lovers, and wanted Steven out of the picture. But Celeste had other plans after Steven's death, and those did not include Tracey Tarlton. The wine for this week comes from our friends at Infinite Monkey Theorem. We are sipping on a 2019 Viognier. They have a loca...
Send us a text UPDATE: After this episode was recorded, Gabby's remains were found in Grand Teton National Park. Our prayers are with her family at this very difficult time. RIP Gabby. Today I sit down with Rock and Rich to discuss the disappearance of Gabby Petito. Her fiancé and person of interest, Brian Laundrie, can not be located at this time. www.texaswineandtruecrime.com
Send us a text This week we are discussing the case of Ali Khan out of Round Rock, TX. Ali was killed by his wife, Nancy Khan, as he confronted his newlywed bride about the legitimacy of her pregnancy. What happened between Nancy and Ali Khan? Drinking wine is always a good time! We are sipping on a Tempranillo from our friends at Cassaro Winery & Vineyard. Just 25 miles south of Dallas, in the serene, quiet, Texas town of Ovilla. Visit our friends at Cassaro and tell them Texas W...
Send us a text This week we finish up our discussion over the Missy Bevers case. We discuss our thoughts and theories of what may have played out that morning. Missy’s case is still unsolved. If you have any information that might help solve this case, please contact the Midlothian, TX police department. The reward is up to $150,000. Huge thanks to HelpYouFind.Me for sponsoring this week’s episode! Everyone needs an ‘If I go Missing File. Put in the code TWTC and receive 15% off! Don’t wait,...
Send us a text We are continuing our discussion about the Missy Bever's case. We will talk about cause of death, rumors, POI's, and what motivates murder. This week we are sipping on a 2017 Tempranillo. We are giving this 5 corks for our friends at Haak Winery. This wine is delicious! Big thanks to HelpYouFind.Me for sponsoring the show this week. Everyone needs an 'If I go Missing File. Go to HelpYouFind.Me and put in our code TWTC for 15% off! This week we are highlighting The Texas Ado...
1Send us a text This week we are discussing the case of Missy Bevers. We have all seen the disturbing footage of the perpetrator wandering the halls of the Creekside church in Midlothian, TX. Missy was there to set up her 5 AM boot camp class, but instead, Missy is found in a pool of blood just before 5 AM. What happened to Missy Bevers? Huge thank you to HelpYouFind.Me for sponsoring this week’s episode. Do you have a “If I go Missing” File? HelpYouFind.Me is a safe, secure way for women to...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the murder of Bette Lucas out of Tyler, TX. Bette met her untimely death at the hands of her only son, Steven Lucas. The Lucas family had it all - money, status, businesses, but like we always say, you never know what goes on behind closed doors. Find out what happened to Tyler's most beloved socialite. The wine for this week comes from our friends at Red 55 Winery. Owned and operated by Miranda Lambert's family, they have a little something f...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the murder of Marjorie Nugent by her business associate and travel companion, Bernie Tiede. What made this God-fearing, likable man, take the life of an 81-year old widow that he befriended at her husband's funeral. This is a bizarre case where truth really is stranger than fiction. Thank you to Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards for sending us this beautiful, delicious Cabernet that we absolutely love! You can taste the beautiful flavors of the black curra...
Send us a text This week we are continuing the story of Mary Catherine Edwards. My special guest, Texas Ranger Brandon Bess, was instrumental in solving this 26-year old case case out of Beaumont, Texas. I always say it takes a village. Ranger Bess really speaks to the collaboration effort between the Texas Rangers, the Beaumont Police Department, and Othram. Special thanks to Ranger Bess. I can’t wait to have him back on future episodes as they continue to solve cases, and bring answers to t...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the recently solved case of Mary Catherine Edwards out of Beaumont, TX. This remained a 26-year cold case until a trifecta effort helped solve this case. In part one we talk about the victim and why a suspect wasn't identified sooner! The wine for this week comes from our friends at Los Pinos Ranch vineyards. We are sipping on a Blanc Du Bois that is out of this world! The aromas are pleasant and fruity, but what lands on the tongue is pleasantly un...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the brutal murder of Bill & Anita Keeler by their own 14-year old son, David Keeler. What makes a smart, athletic, friendly young man turn to murder? The wine for this week is our VERY favorite from Salado Winery named Loyal Blue. This 2018, 100% Tempranillo wine is our number one pick from Salado. You just can't go wrong with this wine! Listen to Chris's pairing during the wine recess! We are highlighting the North Texas Food Bank again becaus...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the case of Trey Sesler. Trey was a YouTuber that created over 350 videos reviewing Japanese Anime. He started to take his videos to another level. From talking about killing animals, to showing off real guns, to shooting at random buildings, his videos began to get more extreme. Trey had dreams of becoming the biggest mass murderer in U.S. history. He started his rampage with the murders of his mother, brother, and father. What makes a 22-year old s...
Send us a text This week we are going back to 1961, and discussing the murder of Fred Tones. When a threesome tryst goes wrong, the Court must decide is it cold-blooded murder, or self defense. The wine for this week comes from Set. Genevieve. We are sipping on a cabernet sauvignon, which Chris has named, $3 buck Gene! Great for an easy, at home Italian date night! June is pride month! Love who you are, because everyone else is taken! The organization for this week is HRC.org, the Hum...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the stalking and murder of Kendra Hatcher. Kendra was a beautiful pediatric dentist that was gunned down in the parking garage of her high-rise apartment in Uptown Dallas. Who wanted this beautiful woman dead? The wine for this week is Messina Hof Beau. It is for all of you sweet red wine loves out there! Chris paired it with the most delicious salmon and cheeses for the show. Check out more at messinahof.com Our organization this week is Safe Hori...
Send us a text This week we are discussing the other half of the Susan Bailey case. Susan is found dead at top of the staircase. It doesn't look like anyone has been at the Bailey home for days. What happened to Susan Bailey? The wine for this week is a 2019 Vermentino by Valley Mills Vineyards in Valley Mills, TX. Notes of tropical aromas with fresh mineralogy and grassiness on the palate. This 5 cork wine pairs well with crab, fish, and vegetables. Chris knocked it out of the park with his...
Send us a text This week we are introducing the story and murder of Susan Bailey. Susan was a hardworking mom that only wanted the best for her kids. Something went terribly wrong along the way. The wine for this week comes from our friends at Salado Winery. We are enjoying a 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon grown by '3 Texans Vineyard' in Temple, TX. This is a wonderfully oaky Cabernet. Salado Winery splurged on heavy toast French oak for this wine! It's perfect with heavy pasta dishes, wood-f...
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