Paint the Town Dead

This week we talk about some duels from early in Arkansas' American history. First up is Andrew Scott and Joseph Selden, two judges appointed to the state's Superior Court at the beginning of the territory's creation, who feuded after an incident during a card game. Then we have Henry Wharton Conway and Robert Crittenden, former political allies, turned bitter rivals.Afterwards we talk about Moon Knight, Northman, and more!https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/conway-crittenden-duel-7334/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/robert-crittenden-2270/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/henry-wharton-conway-4612/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/the-family-political-dynasty-2666/https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2015/06/17/history-minute-conway/24368251007/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/scott-selden-duel-7830/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/joseph-selden-8900/https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/andrew-horatio-scott-1758/https://www.eldoradonews.com/news/2022/may/11/history-minute-judge-scotts-rise-and-fall/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Army vet, Joe Lee Richards Jr. is reported missing October 20, 2010. His truck is found, keys in the ignition along with other valuables still in the vehicle. In November, an anonymous tip is received, seemingly providing a break in the case. What is soon revealed goes well beyond Joe Lee Richards Jr, exposing a darker history. Afterwards, Andrew is catching up on Marvel films and providing big ideas for Caitlin's Easter. Caitlin gets her annual sunburn and listens to an Irish book that's probably about people with a similar propensity for sunburns and more!Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the small, northeastern Arkansas town of Bay, 90-year-old Lavinda Counce has not answered calls from her daughter. Lavinda's daughter arrives to the home, where Lavinda's vehicle is missing, along with Lavinda herself. A black bag is found in the home with strange items. A frantic search begins. Afterwards, we reach the finale of Harry Potter trivia with Caitlin.More importantly, Andrew learns that beeves is the plural of beef.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.comhttps://www.fox16.com/news/man-shoots-and-kills-90-year-old-woman-says-he-was-inspired-by-the-walking-dead/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/oct/06/confessed-to-killing-to-save-wife-child/https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/oct/01/dna-on-washcloth-tied-to-man-on-trial-2/https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2016/10/07/jury-gives-life-sentence-in-kidnapping-and-slaying-of-90-year-old-womanhttps://katv.com/archive/update-lavinda-counce-case-now-being-investigated-as-a-homicidehttps://www.kait8.com/story/33291989/update-jury-ends-deliberations-for-tonight-in-lavinda-counce-murder-trial/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/sep/30/zombie-test-kill-cited-at-murder-trial-/#/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Caitlin tells us about Ray and Faye Copeland. Mostly Ray, who was something of a flimflamming con of a man. His family moved a lot during the Great Depression, and he made his way through life thieving, starting first with his own father's farm animals, then moving up to more and more elaborate schemes. It's been TWO YEARS of Paint the Town Dead! We talk a little about past episodes, Andrew gets in some wrestling talk despite everybody's wishes, and Caitlin loves Irish music and Kansas City!Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.comhttps://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/copeland-faye.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_and_Faye_Copelandhttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/killer-couple-serial-killing-seniors-ray-faye-copeland-made-quilts-from-their-victims-clotheshttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Ray_and_Faye_Copeland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marjorie "Greta" Mason was 22-year-old nurse at the Little Rock Air Force Base. In 1983, about two weeks after moving to Arkansas she was found murdered in Lonoke County. Eventually, the police locked in on Barry Lee Fairchild as the killer. While Fairchild confessed to the crime, it wasn't as open and shut of a case as one might expect. Afterwards we've got more Harry Potter quizzing for Caitlin, this time from the Order of the Phoenix. Andrew thinks you should all watch Murderville on Netflix.https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/barry-lee-fairchild-4586/https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/857/1204/115126/https://www.nytimes.com/1995/08/31/us/execution-of-retarded-man-is-fought.htmlhttps://casetext.com/case/fairchild-v-norris-2https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1994/01/09/in-arkansas-a-death-row-struggle-and-doubt/772108c9-1db5-4f2e-8ffe-0c512c842a1b/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After (another) short absence, we have returned! This week, Caitlin tells us about an illegal adoption scheme, featuring international human trafficking. We then continue to grill Caitlin on her Harry Potter knowledge and she dorks out about her time in DND. Andrew isn't a fan of Boba Fett, but falls madly in love with Pokemon all over again.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.comhttps://www.civilbeat.org/2018/11/why-a-crackdown-on-this-growing-adoption-pipeline-just-hasnt-worked-2/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Islandshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/08/the-baby-selling-scheme-poor-pregnant-marshall-islands-women-lured-to-the-ushttps://www.mei.ngo/marshallese-in-arkansashttps://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/10/13/paul-petersen-father-david-petersen-resigned-arizona-treasurer-2006/3947951002/https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2019/10/09/arizona-ag-paul-petersen-flew-pregnant-women-marshall-islands-mesa/3920125002/https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2019/11/10/latter-day-saints-mormon-apostle-ronald-rasband-calls-paul-petersens-adoption-scheme-sickening/4156526002/https://www.arkansaspublicmedia.org/justice/2018-10-15/surge-of-marshallese-adoptions-in-northwest-arkansas-leads-to-calls-for-reformhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/us/marshall-islands-paul-petersen-adoption-scheme/index.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we go all the way back to the 1800's, with the story of William Harvey Bruce, a Confederate veteran of the Civil War and moonshiner who ran into trouble with the law. Afterwards, we continue quizzing Caitlin, this time with the Prisoner of Azkaban. Andrew isn't thrilled with Boba Fett but loves Peacemaker and Youtube. Caitlin watches Eternals and is meh on Archive 81.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Delvin "Buckii" Meadows worked multiple jobs to support his family, in part because his mother had died nine months before. Buckii was known as a mama's boy and dreamed of being famous rapper, uploading his own music videos. In April of 2017 he was killed in Blytheville, Arkansas. Caitlin recounts to story of what happened and who did it. Afterwards, we continue to grill Caitlin on her Harry Potter knowledge and more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew tells us the story of James Alexander Cary, who served in the first World War before becoming a ranger with the National Park Service stationed in Hot Springs during Prohibition. Cary spent most of his time tracking down bootleggers and their liquor stashes in the mountains. In 1926, Cary arrested three men illegally transporting booze, one of whom threatened Cary, telling him that he would never be able to testify against the bootleggers. Afterwards we test Caitlin's Harry Potter trivia and it seems really difficult unlike that easy Star Wars quiz Andrew was given. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.comhttps://www.hotsr.com/news/2017/may/17/national-park-service-ranger-discusses-/https://www.arkansas.com/articles/hot-springs-site-monument-first-fallen-national-park-service-rangerhttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/james-alexander-cary-12010/https://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/historyculture/james-a-cary.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/news/memorial-to-ranger-james-a-cary.htmhttps://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/may/30/hot-springs-honors-slain-park-ranger-20/https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2016/05/slain-ranger-receive-memorial-hot-springs-national-park See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk about Maud Crawford, a woman who passed the bar exam without having attended law school. She was the first female attorney in Camden, Arkansas only 10 years after women were permitted to practice law. In 1957 however, Maud disappeared without a trace. Afterwards, Caitlin demands answers about wrestling, Andrew hates Investigation Discovery, and more!Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.comhttps://www.aymag.com/murder-mystery-the-disappearance-of-maud-crawford/https://www.fox16.com/news/special-reports/small-towns-biggest-secret-author-says-arkansas-womans-1957-disappearance-is-full-of-corruption/https://www.luminousfilms.net/disappearance/maude_c_article1.htmlhttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/maud-robinson-crawford-2405/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two men, Carter Elliot and Timmy Robertson are murdered in their home in Conway, Arkansas. Police have few leads and seemingly no suspects. That is until Elliot's ex-wife, Lark is kidnapped by her most recent ex-husband, Richard Conte. Lark is safely let go after a standoff with police, and what they find in Conte's cabin raises more questions.Afterwards, we talk Dune, Blade Runner 2049, The Song of Achilles, Scenes From A Marriage, and more.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return to Ft. Smith, Arkansas this week. We open with a man breaking into the home of an elderly woman, and then beating and raping her, but would survive. Several months later, another elderly woman is raped and murdered. The crimes are virtually identical, meaning that police have a serial rapist on their hands. We conclude this week's show with our spoiler-filled thoughts on Midnight Mass. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time ever, it's the second part of a two-part episode! It's also the finale. Last week we concluded with James Waybern "Red" Hall agreeing to confess to being the Arkansas Hitchhike Killer, along with the murder of his wife, Fay. We continue from there, going through Red's accounts on every murder, perhaps with some surprises along the way, and then go through his trial. In the post-show, Andrew finishes Adventure Time, is watching the What We Do in the Shadows TV series, and playing Metroid. Caitlin is listening to Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, and recounts her recent trip to the Arkansas Scottish Festival where she makes a dubious purchase for her nephew.The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer: James Waybern "Red" Hall: https://www.amazon.com/Arkansas-Hitchhike-Killer-James-Waybern/dp/1467148172Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time ever, we're doing a two-parter! Don't tell Caitlin, she doesn't know. We're following the life and times and crimes of James Waybern "Red" Hall. Red suffered a traumatic head injury as a youngster and started to exhibit odd behavior. Eventually, Red outgrew his surroundings and started traveling America by hitchhiking. He even got married and had a child, but would still disappear at months at a time. What was he up to?The post-show is shorter than normal because we just talk about so much and so many. Andrew tries to stop being such a coward and starts the Resident Evil 2 remake. Caitlin ended Halloween because she already watched Hocus Pocus. Did she also summon real demons via D&D?No. Obviously not. Don't be stupid.The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer: James Waybern "Red" Hall: https://www.amazon.com/Arkansas-Hitchhike-Killer-James-Waybern/dp/1467148172Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In March of 2013, 14-year-old Sidney Nicole Randall went missing from her home in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Also missing was her stepfather, John. Except then John returned with Sidney still missing, and so the search for the young girl began.Afterwards, Andrew talks about how wrestlers are the worst, Shin Godzilla rules, and the Forgotten City. Caitlin hates anime, almost liked the Nevers, and more!Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In November of 2014, two-year-old, Malik Drummond wandered away from his home in Searcy, Arkansas. A massive search ensued, involving over 400 volunteers. The search yielded no results and eventually the FBI offered a $20,000 reward. Just over a year after Malik's disappearance, the truth made itself known. Suggested reading after the show: They never stopped searching: Arkansas cops driven to find lost little boy they never met but came to love: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2016/aug/14/they-never-stopped-searching-a-story-of/Caitlin talks about the impact that former A-State professor, Joe Bonner had on her life, and who sadly passed away recently. Andrew talks about watching Super Sentai shows, which is what would eventually become Power Rangers in the US. These things are very different.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ebby Jane Steppach had dreams of going to cosmetology school. In 2015 she went missing, kicking off a sad story of that calls into question the investigative qualifications of police in Arkansas' One True City.There is a $10,000 reward for information. Call 501-404-3128 if you know something.We talk VERY briefly about COVID. Please get vaccinated. Andrew is the laziest person ever and got vaccinated. It's that easy.In the nonsense part, we talk a bit about THE Suicide Squad, Andrew forces us into talking about wrestling (the truest form of art) because CM Punk is BACK baybay! Caitlin loves Coke + Coffee while Andrew thinks it's vile. She also loves a new kit-kat and has news about glasses. Andrew can't relate as a person with eyes that natural selection shed its blessings upon.We talk more about volcanoes than you would think. Geology is NOT biology. Geology is also not paleontology. We talk more about that Rasputina song than anybody has ever talked.Splitgate = Halo + Portal and that seems neat.We freak out about noises. As far as Andrew can tell they didn't translate to the actual recording.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcel Wayne Williams grew up in a broken home, leading to a broken life. He went to adult prison when he was only 15 years old where he would suffer physical and sexual violence. In 1994, he would be released and then kidnap, rape, and murder Stacy Rae Errickson. Williams would become one of the four people that the state of Arkansas hastily executed when their supply of the drug midazolam was expiring. Caitlin then tells us her stories from Florida and Andrew goes back to his childhood.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk about one of the most interesting people we've covered, Bass Reeves. Born a slave, he eventually got his freedom by escaping to Indian Territory before the end of the American Civil War. Eventually he would move to Ft. Smith, Arkansas where he would become the first black deputy west of the Mississippi. During his time rounding up outlaws, he would go on to have a legendary career. Caitlin got engaged! She also tells us about some medical stuff and that time she got a sound bath and all of the great sleep she got. Andrew stopped depressing himself with dark films by playing a very hard video game which seem counterintuitive. He also tries to convince Caitlin to watch Garth Marenghi's Darkplace with poor results, but does get her interested in fantasy series Earthsea. We also discuss the Loki finale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ted Throneberry left his job to head home and was never heard from again. When police investigated, they found that his wife, Anne, was also nowhere to be found. The last two people known to have been at the Throneberry home were two men who had recently moved into the mountains, Mark Holsombach and Billy Frazier, who lived without running water and electricity in a small shack. How Many Star Warses continues, Andrew finishes Breath of the Wild, Caitlin's back on Adventure Time, and we talk more in-depth about Bo Burnham's Inside.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Caitlin tells us the story of Christi. Spoilers: She lives! There is still death, sadly, but that's kind of what we all agreed on when we came up with the podcast's name. Things get weird and sad in the post show because Caitlin watched the new Bo Burnham special and Andrew's been thinking about weird anime stuff like Evangelion and V Gundam.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we cover the story of Dominic Whitaker, who went missing on July 4, 2010, but wasn't reported until five days later. Clues as to his whereabouts were few and far between. Whitaker didn't seem to be the type to go and run off, but he also wasn't involved in criminal activity or known for making enemies.Andrew mocks anti-vaxxers and Caitlin becomes a bigger nerd by playing complicated board games. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back and late again! Was it Caitlin's fault yet again? No, but let's pretend it was because Andrew is the one writing this. Regardless, we've got a heck of a story for you this week. Larry Porter Chism threw away a shot at a nice career in law by also being into the illegal drug trade. Chism would be arrested and sentenced to 40 years in prison, but his story didn't end there. He and other prisoners were taken out for a bowling field trip for good behavior only to use this as an opportunity to escape! It only gets crazier from there. If you have any information, you can call in tips to 1-877-926-8332, and can also submit tips online to www.usmarshals.gov/tips.We talk about John Williams, Caitlin thinks she hates sitcoms, and Andrew accuses her of being an agent of the Sith. There's some talk about ear licking ASMR (no worries, no actual ASMR occurs in this show) and the weirdness of Twitch. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

June 1, 1979, Mary Lou York was murdered in her grocery store. The culprit was never in question, as York was able to identify her killer as Charles Laverne Singleton before she died. Singleton would be sentenced to death, but his time on death row would make headlines around the world. Afterwards, Caitlin tries to stump Andrew with THE HARDEST STAR WARS QUIZ EVER! Or at least that's what the quiz claimed, so we'll see if we can prove it to be a dirty, disgusting liar. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're a little late this week, but we're back. Caitlin tells us the tragic story of Jersey Bridgeman, who was abused by her father and stepmother, being chained to a dresser. The two of them would be caught and sent off to prison, and Jersey would go to live with her mother. Unfortunately, that's not how this story ends, as Jersey would go missing late one night.Later, Andrew yells at Caitlin about bananas.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nannette Krenzel went missing on May 12, 1995. She was last seen leaving a Chicago bar after an altercation with her boyfriend. The next morning she would be found dead. Was it the obvious answer that it was her boyfriend who had acted strangely afterwards, his brother who didn't like the two as a couple, or maybe a totally different out of left field culprit? The only way to find out is to listen to this week's episode of Paint the Town Dead. Or just use google, I guess. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leslie Ballard came from a loving family and had a nice, cushy job. Then she met Mike MacKool, a former Marine with a checkered past. Leslie was enamored with Mike, but her family did not approve of their marriage. The MacKools loved adventure and more importantly, spending money whether it was their own or their family's. Post-show Caitlin talks about a couple of movies she saw and continues her journey through the Throne of Glass series. Andrew watched Mortal Kombat: Conquest, the best/worst show possibly ever made.Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1993, Debra Reese was found murdered in her Jacksonville, Arkansas home. Police quickly zeroed in on Ledell Lee as her killer. As time has marched on, Lee's guilt has come under intense scrutiny. Was Lee truly guilty, or has Debra Reese's killer gone free this entire time?Afterwards Andrew talks about the new Star Wars series, The Bad Batch, and is then annoyed by the characters of Psych. Caitlin is still listening to the Throne of Glass series and watched Things Heard and Seen. We also get called out on Twitter because of our wretched math abilities. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1995 fear gripped the state of Arkansas. A man driving a white car and utilizing a blue light to impersonate a police officer began pulling over women in remote areas, taking them hostage, and then raping them. A massive task force was assembled to bring the man known as the Blue Light Rapist to justice.Afterwards, we talk about some of the typical nonsense. Caitlin is still reading Throne of Glass, Andrew reads some Witcher and football stuff and then becomes way too proud of his stupid new catchphrase. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A woman is found murdered in Blytheville, Arkansas and is unrecognizable. Police work quickly to determine the woman's identity and find her killer. On her body are several puzzle pieces which will be key in solving the crime. Afterwards Caitlin shares an update on the Morgan Nick case, and some interactions with listeners. We also talk about her cat Jaxson who sadly passed away recently, including Andrew's account of when Jaxson stole his tuna. We also talk about Falcon and Winter Soldier and whatever else happened to come into our brains. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-482-5964Late at night, six-year-old Isaiah Torres stopped breathing and was rushed to the hospital. His adopted parents said that they had no idea why this had happened. Isaiah would die later that night and it became clear that his parents knew far more than they were letting on. Afterwards we talk about Tony Alamo (and pronounce his name right!), along with wrasslin, Throne of Glass, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1995, Jack Harold Jones Jr. robbed, raped, and murdered Mary Phillips and attempted to murder her 11-year-old daughter, Lacy. Lacy would somehow survive and be able to identify Jones as the killer. 1995 wasn't the first time Jones had done something like this though. Afterwards, Andrew watched all of those newer Godzilla and Kong movies like a lunatic, and Caitlin is bad at gardening. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have a pair of stories. To kick things off, we go to southern Arkansas to talk about Nena Bolton, who was the granddaughter of a prominent figure in McNeil, Arkansas named Ralph Ward. He supported Nena financially throughout her life, but the risk of being cut off from the money train threatened to change their relationship. Then Caitlin tells us about the unsolved murder of Leslie Haag. If you have any information on this case, call the Ft. Smith Police at (479) 709-5100.In the aftershow, Andrew talks about why Mortal Kombat is the ultimate video game, Caitlin is reading a book series called Throne of Glass, and then we get into our thoughts on the first two episodes of Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wayne Eugene DuMond spent years just barely avoiding jail. From participating in a murder, being charged with sexual assault and rape, and still getting away with it. He was finally caught and charged with kidnapping and rape. And that's just the prelude to this truly bizarre and controversial tale.Caitlin has begun her transition into an old lady by planting a garden. How cute! Andrew has way too many thoughts on the new Justice League, which is appropriate since that movie is FOUR HOURS LONG! There's also more cult and Scientology talk. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We travel back to 1976 in this week's episode of Paint the Town Dead! A single mother of three, Linda Edwards found work with the Garland County Sheriff's Department. Around this time she had also began affair with a Hot Springs police officer named Timothy Abernathy. The two had many heated arguments and he was the last person to see Edwards before she disappeared. Abernathy was the prime suspect, but did he make her vanish? Yeah, probably. There's not a Marvel show for us to yak about this week but we found something even better: Cults! Mostly, it's about Scientology. Andrew has continued down the rabbit hole from last week and he and Caitlin have just so much and so many words to share on the subject. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maurice Clemmons began his run-ins with the law from a young age, bringing a gun to school. He was sentenced to 108 years for his many crimes. He would have his sentence reduced and be let out on parole, hoping to turn his life around, but old habits die hard. Andrew demands that chili be considered a soup, Caitlin is listening to a book that is definitely not sexy, and the amount of Star Wars talk is shockingly light this week. The crew discusses the WandaVision finale. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/A path to murder: The story of Maurice Clemmonshttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/a-path-to-murder-the-story-of-maurice-clemmons/Maurice Clemmons, Alleged Cop Killer, Deadhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/maurice-clemmons-alleged-cop-killer-dead/Maurice Clemmons’ associates sentencedhttps://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article25278712.htmlPolice fatally shoot suspect in officer deathshttps://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2009/dec/01/police-fatally-shoot-ex-arkansan-suspected-killing/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode marks one full year's worth of Paint the Town Dead, so we decided to do something weird. We take a look at some cases from Turkey, Japan, and South Korea as well as sampling some of their snacks. The 1980s Crime Ring That Poisoned Japan’s Candy And Never Got Caught: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-1980s-crime-ring-that-poisoned-japans-candy-and-never-got-caught See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawna Natzke was going through a divorce and looking for a new start. Things were looking up as she had just started a new job and began dating again. After a Christmas party, Dawna disappeared and a frantic search began with all eyes on her new man.How many Star Warses is Andrew watching? How did Caitlin and company deal with the insane snow we got? How cool is that Mortal Kombat movie going to be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a special Black History Month episode, in which Caitlin recounts one of the darkest moments in race relations to take place in Little Rock. https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/john-carter-2289/https://www.abhmuseum.org/the-lynching-of-john-carter/https://honors.uca.edu/wiki/index.php/John_Carterhttps://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/lynching-john-carterhttps://blackthen.com/john-carter-lynching-that-rocked-the-heart-of-little-rock-arkansas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the rural Arkansas Delta, Helen Ruth Spence grew up living in a houseboat on the White River during the Great Depression. Helen’s father was murdered right before her eyes, and her mother taken and beaten. Helen Ruth Spence then decided to take matters into her own hands.It’s a lengthy, wild story, so there’s not a whole lot of discussion after the fact. We do get clarification on the difference between Awana and Kiwanis, and then discuss the fifth episode of WandaVision.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodDaughter of the White River: Depression-Era Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta by Denise Parkinson https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XR9NYRC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Heath Stocks grew up a troubled child, and was sent to the leader of the local Boy Scouts troop, Charles "Jack" Walls. Walls was a pillar of the Lonoke, Arkansas community and had a reputation for being able to help out young boys with behavioral problems. The truth of what kind of man Walls was would be very different. The gang talks about the events of WandaVision through episode 4 to close things out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a second straight week of double features. A double double feature! First we talk about the little known Enon Massacre. Eb Badley returned from the First World War and quickly made enemies of two different families in pursuit of young women. Then we cover the story of John Arthur Tillman, who was accused of murder and became the last man in Arkansas to be executed by hanging. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Washington County Sheriff’s Department: 479-444-5700Caitlin hits us with a double header! Two cases involving missing persons at state parks, and both equally mysterious.Andrew has more Star Wars to talk about because what else would he talk about? Caitlin has so many movies and documentaries that she watched over the past week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a very Andrew episode! We go back to the late 19th and early 20th century for a tale of old-timey bank robbing.Frank "Jelly" Nash would go on to become one of the most notorious bank robbers ever seen. He would be involved in an incident known as the Kansas City Massacre, which would go on to change the FBI.There's a shocking amount of book talk in the post show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode, Caitlin tells the story of Patty Guardado, who disappeared on her way to class at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her case remains unsolved to this day, with very little information released to the public. If you have nay information that can help in the case, call the Little Rock Police Department at 501-371-4660.Andrew and Caitlin recap their experiences through 2020 and things get a tad bit emotional. https://katv.com/news/local/what-happened-to-patty-the-unsolved-case-of-patricia-guardadohttps://katv.com/news/local/i-wont-stop-a-mothers-plea-to-her-daughters-killerhttps://ualr.edu/news-archive/2011/10/20/remembering-patricia-guardado-1991-2011/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode covers the various draft wars that took place in Arkansas, in which citizens revolted against conscription for World War I. Andrew briefly talks about the death of pro wrestler Brodie Lee, Caitlin talks about some recent murders in the state, and then the gang talks about the Mandalorian for way too long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The signs of Mark Alan Smith's violent future were apparent from a young age, strangling a young girl, and stabbing a boy before he was even 10 years old. Smith's crimes would span from West Germany to Illinois, and Arkansas. Caitlin still hasn't watched Mandalorian. Boo and hiss to her. Andrew's phone conspires against him when trying to get groceries. Caitlin watched an orchestra while Andrew just fell further into Star Wars and Gravity Falls. Y'know, his usual. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kenneth Williams fell into a life of crime when he was only nine years old. In 1998 he went beyond the looking glass, by committing murder. He killed Dominique Hurd, a beloved cheerleader at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Sadly, that was only the beginning of his vile crimes. Caitlin tells the story of why this episode was late, which includes her early thoughts on Jojo Rabbit.Andrew watched that there Mandalorian as he typically does. Then the team talks about the new Star Wars announcements while Andrew tries to convince Caitlin to watch the newest season as soon as possible. Andrew also becomes one of those weird people that's in to Gravity Falls. Caitlin talks about the serial killer in Japan that lured suicidal people in to their trap. https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/families-victims-killed-inmate-conflicted-about-carrying-out-execution#stream/0https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/27/us/in-area-near-arkansas-prison-an-execution-is-the-one-were-waiting-on.htmlhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/gangster-by-9-murderer-by-19-minister-by-26-executed-by-39https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-10-05-9910050178-story.htmlhttps://www.pbcommercial.com/news/20170331/condemned-uapb-cheerleader-killer-asks-for-clemencyhttps://www.pbcommercial.com/news/20170422/frozen-in-time-family-friends-recall-nicky-hurds-lifehttps://law.justia.com/cases/arkansas/supreme-court/2001/cr00-520.htmlhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2017/04/27/death-watch-includes-a-family-reunion-arranged-by-a-victims-familyhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2017/04/28/the-kenneth-williams-execution-threadhttps://searktoday.com/execution-date-murder-lincoln-county-farmer/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the summer of 2000, Amanda Tusing went missing in Northeast Arkansas. The mystery of her disappearance continues to this very day. If you have any information, please call the Craighead County Sheriff’s office at 870-933-4551. There is a $10,000 reward. Guess what!? Andrew is watching Star Wars stuff. Shock of all shocks. Caitlin and Andrew discuss the immaculate conception of Anakin Skywalker while clearly having no idea what they're talking about, and video games they've been dork-ass enough to buy multiple times. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Amanda_Tusinghttps://www.kait8.com/story/19881165/region-8-cold-case-amanda-tusing/https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3288735&page=1https://www.kait8.com/story/1374330/new-details-in-tusing-murder-case/https://www.aymag.com/why-mandy-the-case-of-a-murder-without-motive-part-2/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Faulkner County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit: 501-450-4917In 1990, Pamela Felkins went missing in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Sadly she was soon found having been raped and murdered. The case went cold until DNA evidence shed light on this tragedy nearly 30 years later. Andrew loves the latest episode of Mandalorian and then Caitlin sets him off about COVID stuff. Wear a mask and be safe, folks! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Email: PTTDPod@gmail.comhttps://www.aymag.com/murder-mystery-pamela-felkins/https://katv.com/news/local/dna-evidence-leads-to-primary-suspect-in-1990-murder-of-pam-felkinshttps://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/oct/30/officials-identify-suspect-in-1990-rape/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-tech-brings-new-light-to-28-year-old-arkansas-murder/https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspect-identified-in-cold-case-kidnapping-rape-murder-of-arkansas-woman-officials-say See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Young Kristin Laurite is found dead at a rest stop in Morrilton, Arkansas. She had stopped at a rest stop while road tripping from New Jersey to her new home in California. The clues are few, but DNA may hold the answers to her murder, and those of others. Andrew is still watching Mandalorian stuff, including a behind-the-scenes show about it because he's a big old nerd. Caitlin watches a new Christmas movie (and loves it) along with a podcast about the murders of Gratfeul Dead fans. Then, we discuss our favorite Thanksgiving foods, which suspiciously seems like a way for Caitlin to dunk on her mother's cooking. https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/ronald-ward-jr-and-the-murder-of-kristin-laurite-1e77b24E42ahttp://www.stanislaus-da.org/pdf/news/2008/press-release-ward-09-23-2008.pdf https://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/california-builds-murder-case-against-montana-killer-ronald-james-ward/article_0da6ccd5-fb9f-58d9-9016-11ce45ded8eb.htmlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pttdpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintthetowndead/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTTDpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.