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In May 1985, 17-year-old Shari Smith vanished just steps from her home in Lexington, South Carolina. Days later, her family received a gut-wrenching letter—her “Last Will and Testament.”Then, less than two weeks later, nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from her front yard, sending shockwaves through the community.As investigators raced against time, the killer taunted Shari's family with phone calls, revealing haunting details. But a crucial mistake would lead law enforcement straight to his door.Skip ahead to episode: 9.55Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ33ptQ7wyA&t=388s⁠⁠www.cluelesscrime.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/cluelesscrime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instragram.com/clueclesscrimepodcast ⁠

On May 31, 1985, two days before her high school graduation, Shari Smith was abducted from the driveway of her family home in South Carolina. Based on the crime scene and the abductor's repeated and taunting calls to the family, law enforcement quickly realized they were dealing with a sophisticated and highly dangerous criminal. A letter arrived the next day entitled “Last Will & Testament,” in which Shari, knowing she was to be murdered, wrote bravely and achingly of her love for her parents, siblings, and boyfriend, saying that while they would miss her, she knew they would persevere through their faith. The abduction rocked her quiet town, triggering a massive manhunt and bringing in the FBI, which enlisted profiler John Douglas. A few days later, a phone call told the family where they could find Shari's body.Then nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was kidnapped from her yard, confirming the harsh realization that Smith's murder was no random act. A serial killer was evolving, and the only way to stop him would be to use the study of criminal behavior to anticipate his next move before he could kill again. Douglas devised a risky and emotionally fraught strategy to use Shari's lookalike older sister Dawn as bait to draw out the unknown subject. Dawn and her parents courageously agreed.One of the most haunting investigations of Douglas's storied career, this case details how the eerily accurate profile he created—alongside his carefully crafted and stage-managed manipulation of the killer's psychology—combined with dedicated police work and cutting-edge forensic science to end a reign of criminal terror. As Shari's family took incredible personal risks to lure her killer from the shadows, Douglas and the FBI pushed criminal profiling to its limits, culminating in one of his most dramatic and effective confrontations with a sadistic and remorseless killer. WHEN A KILLER CALLS: A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town-John Douglas Follow and comment on Facebook-TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064697978510Check out TRUE MURDER PODCAST @ truemurderpodcast.com

On May 31,1985, two days before her high school graduation, Shari Faye Smith was abducted from the driveway of her family home in South Carolina. For several days after the abduction, the kidnapper called and sent letters to the family, taunting them with details of abduction and murder of Shari. Ultimately, he revealed the location of Shari's body on a phone call to Shari's older sister, Dawn. But he wasn't finished. Two weeks to the day of Shari's abduction, the murderer snatched another victim, 9-year-old Debra May Helmick, who came to a similar fate. The authorities realized they were dealing with a sadistic, narcissistic serial killer of young women.   WHEN A KILLER CALLS is the haunting story of Murder, Criminal Profiling and Justice in a small town, written by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker. John and Mark have written 7 previous books, including Mindhunter, the number one New York Times bestseller that was the basis for the hit Netflix series of the same name. Mark drew the short straw, and he joins me today on Murder Most Foul.

The "God Chose Us" case, as it's known, refers to a series of tragic events involving Shari Smith and Debra Helmick, orchestrated by a criminal who took pleasure in tormenting the victims' families with disturbing phone calls and letters. The case is marked by the kidnappings and murders of Shari Smith and nine-year-old Debra May Helmick in South Carolina.Shari Smith, abducted outside her home, was forced to write a "Last Will and Testament" letter, which the kidnapper mailed to her family. The letter, examined for forensic evidence, was one of the key pieces in the investigation. The kidnapper, enjoying the control and fear he instigated, made several phone calls to the Smith family, in one of which he chillingly stated, "Shari is now part of me... our souls are now one," and later, "We're waiting. God chose us." These calls displayed his delusion of being in a position of god-like power and control.Find True Crime Stories For No) Sleep on:Apple PodcastsSpotify

The "God Chose Us" case, as it's known, refers to a series of tragic events involving Shari Smith and Debra Helmick, orchestrated by a criminal who took pleasure in tormenting the victims' families with disturbing phone calls and letters. The case is marked by the kidnappings and murders of Shari Smith and nine-year-old Debra May Helmick in South Carolina.Shari Smith, abducted outside her home, was forced to write a "Last Will and Testament" letter, which the kidnapper mailed to her family. The letter, examined for forensic evidence, was one of the key pieces in the investigation. The kidnapper, enjoying the control and fear he instigated, made several phone calls to the Smith family, in one of which he chillingly stated, "Shari is now part of me... our souls are now one," and later, "We're waiting. God chose us." These calls displayed his delusion of being in a position of god-like power and control.Find True Crime Stories For No) Sleep on:Apple PodcastsSpotify

*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** [Part 2 of 2] When nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from the front of her family's trailer in Richland County, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns that her kidnapping could be linked to the recent murder of Lexington teenager, Shari Smith. Those fears were confirmed when Shari's sister Dawn received a chilling phone call directing authorities to Debra May's body.  The news that a serial killer was on the loose had South Carolina residents gripped by fear. As the investigation ramped up, a breakthrough clue finally emerged. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-2

*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** [Part 1 of 2] When 17-year-old Shari Smith disappeared from the end of her family's driveway in Lexington, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns for her wellbeing. Shari had a rare medical condition that could turn fatal without her medication.  But any concerns that Shari's illness could have caused her disappearance were quickly quashed after the Smith family received an odd phone call, prompting the largest manhunt in South Carolina's history. As the taunting calls continued, the question remained - where was Shari? And was she still alive? --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill  Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-1

We get into the disturbing cases about Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick. Larry Gene Bell (a disgusting non-human) abducts Shari at her mailbox then proceeds to taunt her family with phone calls giving them hope that she is still alive. His harassment of the Smith family is absolutely shocking and Bell goes down in our books as one of the worst predators ever! Sources: Book, When A Killer Calls - John Douglas and Mark Olshaker Southern Fried True Crime Podcast - Episode 48 Serial Killer Larry Gene Bell Part 1 On the Case with Paula Zahn - Episode "One Month of Terror" Wikipedia Murderpedia Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/truecrimefamilypod Email us: shannoninreality@gmail.com

Tonight I'm bringing you the story of the kidnappings and muders of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick and the man responsible for those crimes, Larry Gene Bell. Facebook: @3MPodcast Instagram: @andrea.triplem My Obvi: https://bit.ly/3vKvlfm Obvi Promo Code: MysteryM Patreon: bit.ly/3WWmbbj Twitter: @3MPodcast3 TikTok: @3MPodcast YouTube: bit.ly/3s3Q4IL Intro Music: Phoenix Tail / The Scenery / courtesy of epidemicsound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysterymurdermayhem/message

Larry Gene Bell: Even John Douglas The Famed FBI Profiler Was Disturbed By This Guy!Bell was a double murderer in Lexington County, South Carolina, who was electrocuted on October 4, 1996 for the murders of Sheri Fay Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell was especially infamous because he forced his victims to write a "Last Will and Testament" before they were murdered, and taunted their parents by telephone.Larry Gene Bell: Even John Douglas The Famed FBI Profiler Was Disturbed By This Guy!KURIOUS - FOR ALL THINGS STRANGE

Larry Gene Bell: Even John Douglas The Famed FBI Profiler Was Disturbed By This Guy!Bell was a double murderer in Lexington County, South Carolina, who was electrocuted on October 4, 1996 for the murders of Sheri Fay Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell was especially infamous because he forced his victims to write a "Last Will and Testament" before they were murdered, and taunted their parents by telephone.Larry Gene Bell John Douglas FBI Profiler True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Larry Gene Bell: Even John Douglas The Famed FBI Profiler Was Disturbed By This Guy!Bell was a double murderer in Lexington County, South Carolina, who was electrocuted on October 4, 1996 for the murders of Sheri Fay Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell was especially infamous because he forced his victims to write a "Last Will and Testament" before they were murdered, and taunted their parents by telephone.Larry Gene Bell John Douglas FBI Profiler True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

Larry Gene Bell: Even John Douglas The Famed FBI Profiler Was Disturbed By This Guy!Bell was a double murderer in Lexington County, South Carolina, who was electrocuted on October 4, 1996 for the murders of Sheri Fay Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell was especially infamous because he forced his victims to write a "Last Will and Testament" before they were murdered, and taunted their parents by telephone.Larry Gene Bell John Douglas FBI Profiler True Crime Podcast 2023 Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

We return to the dark and disturbing world of true crime with a look into the abduction and murder cases of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick in South Carolina in 1985.   Additional vocal talents by Ruth Snodgrass. 

When 9-year-old Debra May Helmick was snatched from her own front yard in broad daylight, investigators immediately suspected a connection to the Shari Smith case from two weeks before. Using behavioral profiling they narrowed their search. But even though the suspect continued making calls from payphones to the Smith household, forensics from Shari's final letter gave them a lead on the culprit–one whose many warning signs and second chances would prove to be one of the most tragically preventable cases in memory. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Let yourself feel your feelings, good and bad! Prepare: Take the time to appreciate the loved ones you have in your life Sources: When a Killer Calls: A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker https://youtu.be/hhMCb6Tp3C4 Cat and Mouse: FBI files Forensic Files Season 7 Episode 42 Last Will https://youtu.be/nZ33ptQ7wyA https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-douglas-shari-smith Special thanks to: Matthew Lee Schipper, for editing and music production Come hang out with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter To get exclusive content and merch, become a Soaker, a Super Soaker, or a Bath Bomber at our Patreon! Remember to self-care & prepare! We'll catch you next time! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodypartspod/support

In May 1985, 17-year-old Shari Smith went missing from her driveway. Her family and their community held out hope that she would be found safe. Shortly after, the family started receiving phone calls from a man who had details of Shari's abduction. What happened next would not only affect her family, but also the family of a nine-year-old girl–Debra May Helmick. Sources: When a Killer Calls: A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker https://youtu.be/hhMCb6Tp3C4 Cat and Mouse: FBI files Forensic Files Season 7 Episode 42 Last Will https://youtu.be/nZ33ptQ7wyA https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-douglas-shari-smith Special thanks to: Matthew Lee Schipper, for editing and music production Come hang out with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter To get exclusive content and merch, become a Soaker, a Super Soaker, or a Bath Bomber at our Patreon! Remember to self-care & prepare! We'll catch you next time! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodypartspod/support

En el episodio de esta semana, Mariana le cuenta a Sara sobre el asesinato de Susan Hamilton, también conocido como el asesinato del día de San Valentín, y Sara le cuenta a Mariana sobre Shari Smith y Debra May Helmick. Las imágenes referentes al caso están disponibles  en nuestro instagram: @nosalgasdecasapodcastSupport the show

En este episodio hablaremos del increíble caso de la desaparición de dos jóvenes que conmovió una comunidad en los años 80's. Ambas Shari Smith y Debra May Helmick fueron secuestrada por un vil depredador sexual el cual disfrutó torturar a la familia con unas extrañas y siniestras llamadas telefónicas. Libros:Mindhunter en Español: https://amzn.to/3OEEOM8Con el asesino al frente: https://amzn.to/3S7Nc9UMindhunter en Inglés: https://amzn.to/3vjFeREWhen a Killer Calls: https://amzn.to/3cySdbVPueden enviarnos tu historia o  sugerencias a nuestro email: archivosiniestropodcast@gmail.comSiguenos en las redes sociales: Facebook: Archivo Siniestro Podcast. IG: archivosiniestro.Youtube: Archivo Siniestro PodcastReferencia: The FBI Files.Musica: A Sinister Power Rising - Epic Dark Gothic Soundtrack/Music Town - Tense Detective Looped Drone/Fat Man - Yung logos.

MARK OLSHAKER returns to discuss his latest book (co-authored with profiling pioneer John Douglas) "When a Killer Calls."  We will be looking at the kidnapping and murder of Shari Smith and Debra May Helmick in 1985.  We will look at the utilzation of the ESDA machine and John's high stakes staged memorial service and use of the media to lure the UNSUB out from hiding.   We'll delve into the UNSUB's taunting calls to the Smiths' home and examine the long history of UNSUBs taunting the media in their sick quest for publicity.  We will delve into other captivating cases as well and conclude with how familiess can thrive despite tragedies.  

MARK OLSHAKER returns to discuss his latest book (co-authored with profiling pioneer John Douglas) "When a Killer Calls."  We will be looking at the kidnapping and murder of Shari Smith and Debra May Helmick in 1985.  We will look at the utilzation of the ESDA machine and John's high stakes staged memorial service and use of the media to lure the UNSUB out from hiding.   We'll delve into the UNSUB's taunting calls to the Smiths' home and examine the long history of UNSUBs taunting the media in their sick quest for publicity.  We will delve into other captivating cases as well and conclude with how familiess can thrive despite tragedies.  

MARK OLSHAKER returns to discuss his latest book (co-authored with profiling pioneer John Douglas) "When a Killer Calls."  We will be looking at the kidnapping and murder of Shari Smith and Debra May Helmick in 1985.  We will look at the utilzation of the ESDA machine and John's high stakes staged memorial service and use of the media to lure the UNSUB out from hiding.   We'll delve into the UNSUB's taunting calls to the Smiths' home and examine the long history of UNSUBs taunting the media in their sick quest for publicity.  We will delve into other captivating cases as well and conclude with how familiess can thrive despite tragedies.  

When a Killer Calls /// Part 3 /// 555Part 3 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. In Part 3 Nic is joined in the Garage by  best selling author and Legendary F.B.I. Profiler John Douglas. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the case of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick, F.B.I strategies, Serial Killers and the sadistic criminal mind. Gather 'round, grab a chair, grab a beer and join us for this special three part series. Recommended Reading: When a Killer Calls; A Hunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small TownThis is the latest book from Legendary F.B.I. Profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the best selling authors of Mindhunter. Our show - True Crime Garage “Off the Record” is available only on Stitcher Premium. For a FREE month of listening go to http://stitcherpremium.com/truecrimegarage and use promo code GARAGE

When a Killer Calls /// Part 2 /// 554Part 2 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. In Part 2 we pick up where we left off with a review of our “Last Will and Testament” case. It's a case that rocked and terrified the great state of South Carolina. It's the rare occurrence when a community is aware that a serial killers is at work, right under their noses. Who is next and how many lives will he claim before they finally catch the killer. We have gone back and added the actual phone calls that the victims family received from the killer. Additional commentary has been added as well so the listeners can hear the calls from the killer and analysis of the calls. There is even a special surprise at the end of part 2. This is the case of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick. Gather 'round, grab a chair, grab a beer and join us for this special three part series. Recommended Reading: When a Killer Calls; A Hunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small TownThis is the latest book from Legendary F.B.I. Profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the best selling authors of Mindhunter. Our show - True Crime Garage “Off the Record” is available only on Stitcher Premium. For a FREE month of listening go to http://stitcherpremium.com/truecrimegarage and use promo code GARAGE

When a Killer Calls /// Part 1 /// 553Part 1 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. Part 1 starts off with a review of our “Last Will and Testament” case. It's a case that rocked and terrified the great state of South Carolina. It's the rare occurrence when a community is aware that a serial killers is at work, right under their noses. Who is next and how many lives will he claim before they finally catch the killer. We have gone back and added the actual phone calls that the victims family received from the killer. Additional commentary has been added as well so the listeners can hear for the first time the calls from the killer and analysis of the calls. This is the case of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick. Gather 'round, grab a chair, grab a beer and join us for this special three part series. Recommended Reading: When a Killer Calls; A Hunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small TownThis is the latest book from Legendary F.B.I. Profiler John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the best selling authors of Mindhunter. Our show - True Crime Garage “Off the Record” is available only on Stitcher Premium. For a FREE month of listening go to http://stitcherpremium.com/truecrimegarage and use promo code GARAGE

On May 31, 1985, two days before her high school graduation, Shari Smith was abducted from the driveway of her family home in South Carolina. Based on the crime scene and the abductor's repeated and taunting calls to the family, law enforcement quickly realized they were dealing with a sophisticated and highly dangerous criminal. A letter arrived the next day entitled “Last Will & Testament,” in which Shari, knowing she was to be murdered, wrote bravely and achingly of her love for her parents, siblings, and boyfriend, saying that while they would miss her, she knew they would persevere through their faith. The abduction rocked her quiet town, triggering a massive manhunt and bringing in the FBI, which enlisted profiler John Douglas. A few days later, a phone call told the family where they could find Shari's body.Then nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was kidnapped from her yard, confirming the harsh realization that Smith's murder was no random act. A serial killer was evolving, and the only way to stop him would be to use the study of criminal behavior to anticipate his next move before he could kill again. Douglas devised a risky and emotionally fraught strategy to use Shari's lookalike older sister Dawn as bait to draw out the unknown subject. Dawn and her parents courageously agreed.One of the most haunting investigations of Douglas's storied career, this case details how the eerily accurate profile he created—alongside his carefully crafted and stage-managed manipulation of the killer's psychology—combined with dedicated police work and cutting-edge forensic science to end a reign of criminal terror. As Shari's family took incredible personal risks to lure her killer from the shadows, Douglas and the FBI pushed criminal profiling to its limits, culminating in one of his most dramatic and effective confrontations with a sadistic and remorseless killer. WHEN A KILLER CALLS: A Haunting Story of Murder, Criminal Profiling, and Justice in a Small Town-John Douglas

After the abduction and murder of Shari Faye Smith, the midlands were on high alert. Unfortunately, for good reason. The same monster struck again, this time abducting 10 year old Debra May Helmick while she played in her family's yard. This time, the perpetrator had been seen and investigators were already busy unlocking the key to catching the man that terrorized the midlands for 28 days.Get your Carolina Crimes apparel at www.carolinacrimesstore.comVisit us on Social Media:Facebook: Carolina Crimes PodcastInstagram: Carolina CrimesTwitter:@SCcrimespodSources:WIS-TVMurder in The Midlands by Lt. Rita ShulerSmall Town Slayings by Rita Shuler

Lexington, South Carolina. May 31, 1985. 17-year-old Shari Smith was excited for the future. In just a few days, she would set off on a cruise with her friends to celebrate the end of their high school years. After that, she had her entire life ahead of her. Everything came to a tragic end, however, when Shari was snatched from outside her home in broad daylight by a sadistic predator, Larry Gene Bell. For 28 days, the Midlands region of South Carolina was terrorized by Bell, who callously taunted Shari's family on the phone. Then, as the FBI expected he would if he wasn't apprehended, he snatched another girl. His second victim was 9-year-old Debra May Helmick. By the time Bell was apprehended, he had taken two young lives and shattered a community, leaving scars that would never fully heal.Instagram: @talkmurderwithmeFacebook: @talkmurrderwithmeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkmurderSources for this episode:Larry Gene Bell - WikipediaLarry Gene Bell - MurderpediaForensic Files - Last WillMindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit - John Douglas and Mark OlshakerPalmetto Predators - Mark R. JonesMurder in the Midlands: Larry Gene Bell and the 28 Days of Terror that Shook South CarolinaSouth Carolina serial killer forced girl to write a farewell note and tormented his victims' families after sick spree in mid-80sIn first interview since indictment, James Metts expresses regretMidlands killer taunted victim's family in phone calls. This TV show tells the storyKeep on believing: Dawn Smith Jordan on hope after tragedyDenise Newsom PorchPolice: We may never find missing womanNewspaper articles about Sandee Cornett - here and hereMusic from Purple Planet MusicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talk-murder-with-me/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When two young girls, Shari Smith and Debra May Helmick, missing in rural South Carolina the police launched the largest man hunt the state has ever seen. The kidnapper continuously called the family of Shari Smith, taunting them, and eventually leading them to both of the girl's bodies. When Larry Gene Bell was finally arrested, police unsuccessfully attempted to link him to 3 other murders of young women. Is he a serial killer? Join us in the closet this week for When Murder Calls. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Gene_Bell https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29343014/sharon-faye-smith https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/kidnapper-forces-victim-to-write-last-will-and-testament-before-killing-her-da39bff5cc0b https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185320554/debra-may-helmick https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/10/04/Man-who-killed-two-executed/1199844401600/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/sick-notes-victims-kin-evil-electrician-zapped-article-1.2012209 Investigation Discovery's Murder Calls, "The Devil's Voice"; Season 3, Episode 6, May 24, 2018 TruTV's Forensic Files, "Last Will", season 7, episode 42, July 26, 2003 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84245118/sandra-elaine-cornett https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83996054/denise-porch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimesandclosets/message

17 year old Shari Faye Smith and 9 year old Debra May Helmick were kidnapped and murdered in neighboring South Carolina counties in the summer of 1985. Their killer taunted the Smith family and police until a piece of evidence Shari Smith left behind led police to her killer. Connect with Southern Mysteries Website: southernmysteries.com Facebook: Southern Mysteries Podcast Twitter: @southernpod_ Instagram: @explorethesouth Email: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com    Episode Music Organic Meditations, Despair and Triumph, Almost in F Tranquility, Reawakening, Ambient, March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: http://incompetech.com; Spirit of Fire by Jesse Gallagher and God Be With You Til We Meet Again by Chris Zabriske Licensed under Creative Commons. Theme Song “Dark & Troubled” by Pantherburn. Special thanks to Phillip St Ours for permission for use.   Episode Sources State v. Bell. South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions. February 26, 1990 We May Never Find Missing Woman. UPI. October 7, 1996. Larry Gene Bell. Murderpedia The Genesis of a Murderer. The Herald. October 20, 2007 Keep on believing: Dawn Smith Jordan on hope after tragedy. South Carolina United Methodist Advocate. March 26, 2019 The Summer of Shari. The Chrysalis Chapters. May 21, 2019 Kidnapper Forces Victim to Write Last Will and Testament Before Killing Her. The True Crime Edition. November 11, 2020 Larry Gene Bell: The Murders of Shari Smith and Debra Helmick. Talk Murder With Me. December 27, 2020 Denise Newsom Porch. The Charley Project.

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the case of Larry Gene Bell who was an American double murderer in Lexington County, South Carolina. He was electrocuted for the murders of Sharon (Shari) Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell forced Smith to write a "Last Will and Testament" before he murdered her and taunted her family by telephone. https://crackhousechronicles.com/ Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles Sponsors: https://betterhelp.com/chc If you use this link or or Promo Code CHC, BetterHELP will give you 10% off your first months bill. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Gene_Bell https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bell-larry-gene.htm https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2020/12/26/larry-gene-bell  

Sarah beats the spurs off Melissa in one throw. She tells Melissa a nightmare of a story from Phoenix where Scott Falater sleep kills?? Melissa shares the story from South Carolina of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick who were both abducted from their own front yards.

Megan covers the tragic murders of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick in 1980s South Carolina by Larry Gene Bell.

Morgan and Taylar are back with Ep. 4, their favorite wines, and a very temporary Intro-song! Listen as Morgan shares her personal stories and the cultural beliefs about Sleep Paralysis. While Taylar tells the story of the murders of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick of South Carolina. Remember to send In your Creepy Accounts to creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com !! If you've got some sage, light It up for this one! It's a CREEPY one!!!!!

In May of, 1985, 17 year old, Shari Faye Smith, was abducted in broad daylight from her mailbox. What follows is a bizarre chain of events that leaves law enforcement stumped and the Smith family tormented by the insane phone calls from Shari's abductor, Larry Gene Bell. Shannon and Chloe discuss the case and the sometimes forgotten victim, 9 year old, Debra May Helmick.  Sources: https://www.murderpedia.com Book; Grace So Amazing, written by Shari's sister, Dawn Smith Jordan; ID Show - Murder Calls: The Devil's Voice; Movie, Nightmare in Columbia County/Victim of Beauty. Contribute to Black Lives Matter:  https://www.blacklivesmatter.com To contribute financially if you do not have the money to do so:  YouTube Channel - Views For A Vision! Make sure to watch all videos including the ADS!! Please Leave Us a 5 Star Review!  And follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/murderandanxietypod https://www.twitter.com/murderandanxiety

In episode 13, Teresa and the Crew cover A Parent's Nightmare - Larry Gene Bell the last man to die in South Carolina's electric chair. Convicted of murdering two young girls Sharon Faye "Shari" Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell proceeded to torment the family of his first victim "Shari" with calls to the house even after she was buried. Bell made Shari write a "Last Will and Testament" before he murdered her and then mailed the letter to Shari's parents.

In episode 13, Teresa and the Crew cover A Parent’s Nightmare - Larry Gene Bell the last man to die in South Carolina's electric chair. Convicted of murdering two young girls Sharon Faye "Shari" Smith and Debra May Helmick. Bell proceeded to torment the family of his first victim "Shari" with calls to the house even after she was buried. Bell made Shari write a "Last Will and Testament" before he murdered her and then mailed the letter to Shari's parents. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teresa-gabelman/support

It's flap o' clock somewhere in the universe! Join us for Flappy Hour this week as Em and Christine chat Braxy the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia (not to be mistaken for the western part of Virginia). Then we take a hard left turn into the extremely traumatizing case of the murders of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick in South Carolina.  We've also got some tips for how to be bougie on a budget if you just have to have that 10 foot alien cryptid statue in your town square... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us!  Get $65 off your first month of Talkspace when you use the code DRINK at Talkspace.com Get 15% off your Modcloth order of $100 or more! Go to modcloth.com and enter code WHY For a limited time, get your first month of medication from Cove FREE. Go to WITHCOVE.com/DRINK Get 2 months of Skillshare classes for free when you go to skillshare.com/drink2

In June of 1985, residents of the Midland area of South Carolina were frozen in fear. Two girls were kidnapped and murdered and the sadistic man responsible relished in making phone calls to one of the families. This is part two of the case of serial killer Larry Gene Bell, covering the abduction and murder of nine year old Debra May Helmick and the investigation into both murders. I also discuss the trials for both murders, and the execution of Larry Gene Bell. Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/48-49-larry-gene-bell-part-1-2Special thanks to author and former SLED Lieutenant, Rita Shuler, who gave me permission to use her book as a major source for this episode: Murder in the Midlands: Larry Gene Bill and the 28 Days of Terror that Shook South Carolina.Shari Faye’s sister, Dawn Smith Jordan, also wrote book: Grace So Amazing.And Shari Faye Smith’s mother, Hilda Smith also wrote a book: The Rose of ShariWritten, hosted, produced by Erica KelleyResearched by Erica KelleyOriginal Graphic Art by Coley Horner Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma RadioMerch | Donate | In the Media:https://southernfriedtruecrime.com @southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrimehttps://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime

Lexington County, SC. 1985. 17 year old Sharon Faye Smith is kidnapped days before her high school graduation. Days later, 9 year old Debra May Helmick meets the same fate. All the while, phone calls are coming in, taunting the families.Today, we take a look at the crimes of Larry Gene Bell.Sources:“Midlands killer taunted victim's family in phone calls. This TV show tells the story” - May 24, 2018 - https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article211827999.htmlUnited States Court of Appeals,Fourth Circuit - Bell v. Evatt No. 94-4016. Decided December 18, 1995 - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1307072.html“THE GENESIS OF A MURDERER” - by Andrew Dys - October 20, 2007 - https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/andrew-dys/article12194075.html“Aiken Standard article appearing in ID channel show about local murders” - by Lindsey Hodges - May 23, 2018 - https://www.aikenstandard.com/news/aiken-standard-article-appearing-in-id-channel-show-about-local/article_c765b3b2-5ec4-11e8-9586-17f6ec2835d7.htmlID’s Murder Calls (Season 3, Episode 6) - “The Devil’s Voice”Forensic Files (Season 7, Episode 42) - “Last Will”Cleanser:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_Man_of_Scape_Ore_Swamphttp://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Lizard_Man_of_Scape_Ore_SwampIntro Music:She-Wolf In My Heart (bonus) by Sergey Cheremisinov is licensed under a Attribution License.Outro Music:Trio for Piano Violin and Viola by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

It is June 1985 in Columbia, South Carolina, Shari Faye Smith has been murdered and now a 9 year old girl named Debra May Helmick has been abducted.  Police and FBI fear that the two cases are connected and Debra may face the same fate as Shari.  Join us while we discuss the FBI techniques used to stop a budding Serial Killer in his tracks. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @BTMASTCP Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!

In the early summer of 1986, two young blonde girls went missing in the state of South Carolina without a trace. Until a series of cryptic phone calls led investigators to their bodies. A serial killer was on the loose and a letter written by one of the victims to her own family held the key to his capture. This is the story of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick, and the crimes of Larry Gene Bell. *BONUS EPISODES* patreon.com/goingwestpodcast *CASE SOURCES* https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bell-larry-gene.htm https://apnews.com/article/04ff253e076acd1275b48da94d6bb418 https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/andrew-dys/article12194075.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1307072.html Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy