Dead in the Heart of Texas

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Each week join Candace and Katie as they take you dead into the heart of Texas to explore true crime and ghost stories from the Lone Star State. Dust off your spurs and shine your boots because this is a wild ride you won't want to miss.

Candace and Katie

  • Aug 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 42m AVG DURATION
  • 15 EPISODES


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Episode 14: Texarkana Moonlight Murders and Old Town Spring Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 56:31


Howdy y'all! It's that time of the week again! Settle in as we discuss the unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders and return back to Old Town Spring to discuss some haunted homes and artifacts. Grab your favorite glass of Texas wine and settle in for some lover's lane and haunted doll nightmares. Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4lqinOdr7BnBJWmk_Xb-wTwitter: https://twitter.com/dithotpodcast

Episode 13: The Pom-Pom Mom and Old Town Spring Pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 60:37


Howdy y'all! In today's episode, Katie covers the story of "The Pom-Pom Mom", a woman who was so desperate to live vicariously through her daughter that she would murder the competition. Candace takes you to Old Town Spring, a town so haunted, she has to do a part 2 (or 3). Seriously, every building is haunted! Grab a mask and listen with some friends while you social distance! And remember kids, don't let black eyed kids summon a ghost child in a courtyard!Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcast

Episode 12: Kari Baker and the Governor's Building

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 40:49


Howdy y'all! We hope you're staying safe and sane! In this week's episode Katie takes you to Waco to cover the murder of Kari Baker. Then Candace takes you back to Austin for a stay at the Governor's Building which is said to be haunted by four ghosts. Grab your mask and hand sanitizer and settle in for one hell of a ride!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, leave a comment, and tell a friend!email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comtwitter: https://twitter.com/dithotpodcast

Episode 11: Dean Corll and Texas State Capitol

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 62:00


Howdy y'all! We're back with a brand spanking new episode! Take your boots off and kick back while Katie spins you a tale of serial killer Dean Corll, another infamous Candyman, and Candace takes you literally dead in the heart of Texas as she covers the hauntings of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, TX. Stay cool and keep safe, y'all! And remember, don't let black eyed kids lure you into a white van!If you like what you hear, please don't forget to rate and subscribe! Twitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcastEmail: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.com

Episode 10: Amber Hagerman and Jefferson Hotel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 39:21


Howdy y'all! We're back after a week-long hiatus. Thanks for sticking around though! This week Katie covers Amber Hagerman whose tragic and still unsolved murder lead to Amber Alerts. If you need a palette cleanser, stick around for Candace's story where she discusses the ghostly experiences at the now closed Jefferson Hotel.Grab your face masks and marijuana if you're an Austin resident (because apparently cops aren't arresting or ticketing people for that there anymore) and buckle up for a wild ride! And remember y'all don't open the door for black eyed kids! Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFw7vmDDJVoTwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcast

Episode 9: The Littlefield House and Lisa Nowak

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 39:22


Hey y'all! We're back with some Texas stories for y'all! Things have been a bit hectic at DITHOT podcast HQ, so sorry about the wait! In this week's episode we'll be dusting off our backpacks and heading to UT for a visit to the Littlefield House and meet Alice Littlefied, who allegedly still haunts the place she called home. Then, we'll be discussing the crazy road trip former NASA astronaut, Lisa Nowak, took from Houston to Orlando, Florida... with no bathroom breaks?Please make sure to rate, comment, subscribe, and tell a friend!Tweet us at: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcastEmail us at: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.com

Episode 8: Our 1 Year Anniversary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 52:33


Hey y'all! Welcome to a very special episode of Dead In the Heart of Texas. It's our (belated) one year anniversary episode and we decided to pick each other's stories and cover something topics outside of Texas. Join us as Katie covers The Kent State Massacre and check in with Candace as she takes you to The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. So pop the champagne and celebrate with us!

Blackout Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 4:08


Thank you for your patience and understanding as we pause our normal content in order to protest systematic racism that has caused the deaths of George Floyd and countless others. This week we decided to not release a normal episode and participate in Podcast Blackout. We feel that now is a time for reflection on how we have benefited from this systematic racism and make an effort to educate ourselves and strive to become a better ally. No justice, no peace. We demand justice.Below you can find places to donate in Texas and beyond:NAACP San AntonioSan Antonio Area African American Community FundTexas Organizing Project100 Black Men of San AntonioAustin Justice Coalition Black Lives Matter AustinUnicorn RiotMinnesota Freedom FundBlack Lives Matter HoustonNext Generation Action Network

Episode 7: La Llorona and the Inspiration for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 43:41


Hey y'all! Join Candace and Katie as they take you deep in the heart of Texas and explore the legend and lore of La Llorona and the real life killer who inspired the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" as well as Norman Bates and Buffalo Bill. Grab some Big Red and and barbacoa tacos and settle in, just double check that your doors are locked! Remember y'all, don't let black eyed kids try and convince you that the Texas Chainsaw Massacre actually happened!Don't forget to rate and subscribe for more spoopy content every Thursdays!Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcast

Episode 6: The Menger Hotel

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 32:15


Howdy y'all! Join Candace and Katie as they take you deep into the heart of Texas for a stay at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio, TX. Join Sally White as she walks through the halls in the Victorian Wing or grab a drink at the bar with Teddy Roosevelt. Just remember to keep your wits about you or you might end up down by the river in a van! And remember kids, don't let any black eyed children convince you to join the Spanish American War!Don't forget to rate and subscribe for more spoopy stories! New episodes come out every Thursday.Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcast

Episode 5: The Lost Episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 39:03


Wisconsin, May 2019. Candace traveled all the way to Wisconsin to visit Katie to celebrate her senior recital and bridal shower. While there, they recorded an episode about The San Antonio Ghost Tracks and the Yogurt Girl Murders.This episode was thought to be lost to technical issues until John discovered it in deep in the depths of his laptop files. This, is "The Lost Episode".Trigger Warning: The second half of this podcast deals with the murder of minors and rape.Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcastLook for new episodes every Thursday.

Episode 4: Anything for Selenas!

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 26:31


Hey there y'all! Long time no see? No talk? Y'all know what I mean. We hope you're all doing as well as you can be right now. Dead in the Heart of Texas is back with all new episodes every Thursday at midnight, EST. This week Katie covers the tragic murder of the famous Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Grab your Shiner beer and don your best bustier! And remember y'all, don't let Black Eyed Children or that b*itch who killed Selena run your fan club!Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcast

Episode 3: A Poisoned Papa and the Ghosts of Goliad

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 47:16


Howdy y'all! On this episode of Dead in the Heart of Texas, Katie and Candace bring you to Texas to discuss Presido La Bahia in Goliad and Marie Robards who poisoned her own father.Make sure to rate, comment, and subscribe! Email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comTwiiter: @DITHOTPodcast

Episode 2: Killing Feels and Katie's Ghost Fiancé

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 43:42


Hey y'all! Here's the second episode of Dead in the Heart of Texas! In this episode, Katie talks about the terrifying Black Eyed Kids and Candace takes you to a little area in Texas known as the Texas Killing Fields.Don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe!email: deadintheheartoftexas@gmail.comtwitter: https://twitter.com/DITHOTPodcast?lang=en

Episode 1: The Ghost of Brad Pitt and The Candy Man Can

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 47:41


Welcome to the first episode of Dead in the Heart of Texas. Today, Candace and Katie take you deep into the heart of Bragg Road where a ghost light can be seen wandering the dirt road as well as a story of a child who eats poisoned Halloween candy.

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