Julie Coley History and Murders in Wichita Falls, TX

She kicked him at of her house in Granbury, Texas. He snuck in a bedroom window and forced both kids into his car. He ultimately received the death penalty for his horrific crime. story from How Did They Die Murders in Texas 1954-2011 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

He blamed his drug induced life on his parents. He stole and wrote hot checks from his mom. Then...... he blew them up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

It all started with a Santa suit. One died from a gunshot, one was executed, one was lynched and one was pardoned by the governor. -This is such a convoluted story with twists or turns. There is so much more that I don't tell in the podcast, that is available in my book, "How Did They Die, Murders in Northern Texas, 1892-1927. First National Bank of Cisco, Texas Photo Courtesy of Cisco Chamber of Commerce --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

An ax, knife and pick were Newton Byrn's choice of tools to mutilate 3 females. How can a person do this? I keep forgetting to say which book my stories came from. This story is from How Did They Die? Murders in Northern Texas 1926-1975 It's the peach colored book. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

You always wonder and worry what happens to people who are admitted to a State Hospital, no matter where it is. Hopefully things are different today, but in 1949....... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

At a time when you think life is safe and carefree, a monster comes along and your life changes in a heartbeat. Who can be so brutal to a 3 year old little girl? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Such a sad story for Cherry, who was killed by Kimberly Cargill. Kimberley Cargill is still sitting on death row today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

He says he doesn't remember anything. Hmmm.... but he had to be talked into giving himself up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Learn about all of the haunted places known in downtown Wichita Falls. See photos of some of these haunted places on my Facebook page facebook.com/julie coley or on my TikTok @juliecoley I will post a couple of the scariest photos on Saturday because it's most appropriate to do that Halloween night! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Learn about all of the haunted places known in downtown Wichita Falls. See photos of some of these haunted places on my Facebook page facebook.com/julie coley or on my TikTok @juliecoley I will post a couple of the scariest photos on Saturday because it's most appropriate to do that Halloween night! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it in chocolate with a miracle or two.... Sadly there was no miracle on Halloween night except maybe the fact that 4 kids survived this horrible act, while his son died at the hospital. This story and what happened, changed the U.S. forever in the way that parents think about Halloween. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Hulon Mauldin decided to murder his wife at a downtown Wichita Falls high rise, while his mother was picking up his laundry and waiting for him on the street. Is this building haunted? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Arlin didn't want another child. He loved his 2 year old son so much. So he killed his pregnant wife, loaded her body in the car with his son just inches away and took her body to dump it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Bud Ballew was a famous gunslinger in Oklahoma and North Texas history. He came to Wichita Falls and met his match from a little police chief. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

This is a sad story about a little girl who never got to grow up. We shouldn't have to mourn children because they were murdered, but it does sadly happen. Some people in Wichita Falls may remember some of the names in this story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Jana Shearer loved life. The way it ended was horrible. Even more grotesque is what her boyfriend, Chris McCuen did with her body. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Sometimes it amazes me what men will or can do, without a conscious. Clarence Duncan killed once for greed and later out of anger. Here the story of how and why he committed two murders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Do you remember the lunch counters at McCroy's or Kress? How about a movie at the State Theater? I have taken photos from my book Views of the Past and tried to bring memories alive for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

I had a stroke and had no help with my recovery. Here is what I have learned on my own. Teach yourself repetitive motion. Play brain games. Tell yourself - YOU CAN DO IT!! Will you ever be 100% back to normal? I doubt it, but you can be the best you can be with a little work. I hope this can help someone or a caregiver. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

She had five husbands. Two of them didn't make it. She went to death row. This is one of the most sensational murders in the state of Texas!! Betty Lou Beets was a black widow in her town of Gun Barrel. Her mug shot shows she thought it was all a joke. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Two officers were sitting in front of a building when the wall fell and crushed them. Here the story of how the fire department, police and sheriffs department came together to try to save these fine police officers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

After killing his entire family, James Wolcott became a very well like college professor. Hear how he did that in this strange story of murder and redemption. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Reminisce with me about the 900 block of Indiana. Some memories include Fedway department store, Russell Stover Candies, Kirklands, Noble Hardware and more. I have a few cute stories to go with some of the stores. I hope you like the memories! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Samuel Burk Burnett, a well known cattleman in North Texas and Oklahoma committed a murder in Paducah, Texas. Or did he? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Jealousy is something that can lead you to murder, being an alcoholic can make you mean, both of these things can cause you to kill, as they did in this story about abuse and dominance over a woman's life. When I tell my ghost story in October, remember the location of the book store that son Alex worked in :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Jeff and I are doing the podcast this time. We are talking about little known rumors and tales about downtown. Have fun listening and if you can add to this, visit my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/JulieColeyAuthor/ I look forward to learning something new!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

For those who grew up in the 50's and 60's in Wichita Falls, you probably know who Ham Vance is. Maybe you heard about his affair with Gertie whose charges were dropped for the murder of her husband.  This was such a well known story back in the day. Do you remember the incident where Ham broke up a party out in the country? Even if you are not from here, all of these things should really entice you to listen to this story!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

My first story is about officer Sammy Childress who was stuffed in the trunk of his patrol car and killed. My second story is about Ralph Allen Ablanedo who was shot by the passenger of a car. These are just two of the stories in my book, "How Did They Die? Murdered in the Line of Duty." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Embrace History Don't Erase History This is several stories about our Civil War Veterans. Lately, there has been a crusade to tear down the Civil War statue at Memorial Auditorium. I believe those who are wanting to tear it down are uneducated in the Civil War, probably because it hasn't been taught in school lately like it had been in the past. Form your own conclusion after you listen to this, but just remember, a veteran is a veteran, no matter which war they were in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

The first fire claimed the lives of one hotel guest and two Wichita Falls firemen. There is an historical marker inside the library commemorating the firemens deaths. The second fire was said to be the deadliest hotel fire in Wichita Falls. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Anytime we hear of murder at a school it sends our hearts racing. The hatred we have for anyone who can do this, is sometimes more than a person can handle. This is the story of a man, who, for some reason had hashed out a plan to blow up the school he wanted his son to go to. Listen as you hear the details of the Poe Elementary School Massacre in Houston, TX --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

When Arthur McClain and John Beard went downtown, they probably had never thought about murdering a man. Cecil Byrd never saw it coming either. This is the story of 2 Air Force Airman murdering a man for fun, just so they could have some money to spend.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

Have you ever walked around downtown during a Christmas Crawl or the the St. Patrick's Day Festival? Have you ever really looked around? There are so many signs of the past that the eye just doesn't see. This Podcast will tell you where to look to see some of the great treasures of the past. I will also have a list of these places posted on my Julie Coley - Wichita Falls, TX Author Facebook page.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support

An intro about what the page is about and a little inside about me. Lots more to come for sure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/juliecoley/support