Podcasts about Texas Killing Fields

From the Texas Killing Fields and Gilgo Beach to a corpse left decomposing in a hotel water tank and three infants found frozen in a family freezer, these are the notorious dump sites where killers hide their victims — and the strangest places human remains have ever turned up.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyDumpSitesREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2tkwFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We'll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse's mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:02:23.979 = Show Open00:04:03.422 = Strange Dumping Grounds00:24:34.042 = Oddest Places Bodies Found ***00:35:56.964 = Hauntings On Highway I-400:49:22.317 = The Ruttinger Mystery ***00:59:26.329 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Strange Dumping Grounds” by Jessika M. Thomas (http://bit.ly/2XwwVyc), Mariel Loveland (http://bit.ly/2XzEog1), and Rachel Stewart “The Ruttinger Mystery” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2IAzhJh“Hauntings On Highway I-4” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XB62JG(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: December 06, 2021Weird Darkness maps the ground where the dead are hidden, traveling from America's most notorious body-dumping fields to a cursed quarter-mile of Florida interstate and a strangled German lace salesman pulled from the Staten Island mud in 1891.It opens with the dump sites scattered across the United States, where unidentified victims are still pulled from soil and water decades after they were left. In the New York Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, as many as eleven bodies have surfaced, four of them between 2000 and 2003 and two decapitated, in killings attributed to the Butcher of Manorville. Lake Tahoe keeps its secrets through physics rather than concealment, its thousand-foot depths holding a near-constant 39 degrees that stops bodies—rumored to date to Mafia disposals in the 1950s—from decomposing enough to float. Sugar planter Edgar Watson terrorized the Florida Everglades in the early 1900s, allegedly killing laborers each harvest to dodge their wages, and in 2016 two alligators were found feeding on a corpse in the same swamp. Leakin Park in Baltimore has given up roughly 70 bodies since 1946, while the Texas Killing Fields along I-45 between Houston and Galveston have yielded 30 since 13-year-old Colette Wilson vanished in 1971—among them Krystal Jean Baker, whose 1986 murder was tied to Kevin Edison Smith by DNA in 2012. Over 100 bodies have come out of the Mojave Desert, sending photographer William Bradford and William Floyd Zamastil to prison, and the still-unidentified Gilgo Beach killer dumped as many as 17 victims along Ocean Parkway, three of them strangled, bagged in burlap, and linked to the Long Island Serial Killer. Pelham Bay Park concealed at least 65 bodies between 1986 and 1995, the East River surrendered 26 in the spring of 2010 alone, and Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, confessed to ending at least 49 women's lives.From there the episode turns to bodies found where no one thinks to look. Canadian student Elisa Lam decomposed for as long as 19 days inside a rooftop water cistern at Downtown Los Angeles's Cecil Hotel while guests drank and bathed from the same supply and complained the water tasted off. In Xi'an, China, a woman starved to death trapped in an elevator over the Chinese New Year, her hands mangled from a month of clawing at the doors after workers skipped a required inspection. Elmer McCurdy, killed by police in 1911 after robbing a train of $46 and two jugs of whiskey, was embalmed with arsenic and toured carnivals as a sideshow attraction until a film crew for The Six Million Dollar Man snapped his arm off at a Long Beach amusement park in 1976 and found bone beneath the wax; he was finally buried in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in 1977. A Disneyland Paris worker was electrocuted behind the scenes of the Phantom Manor ride in 2016, a German mother kept three of her infants in freezer wrapping for some 30 years until her grown children uncovered them while digging for frozen pizza, and Joshua Maddox, missing since 2008, was discovered seven years later wedged in the chimney of his parents' Colorado cabin with no sign of injury.Next comes a quarter-mile of Interstate 4 near Lake Monroe, Florida, that locals call the Dead Zone. The asphalt covers four unmarked graves of Dutch immigrants who died in the Yellow Fever epidemic that erased the 1870s settlement of St. Joseph's, graves that landowner Albert Hawkins fenced and protected after stumbling on them in 1905, and which earned a reputation for lightning strikes, house fires, and a fatal hit-and-run befalling anyone who disturbed them. The state promised to relocate the remains before construction but paved over them, and as work began in 1960 Hurricane Donna changed course to follow the road's path; the highway opened in 1963 with a deadly truck crash at that exact spot. Somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000 accidents have clustered along the short stretch since, Hurricane Charley retraced Donna's route over it in 2004, and drivers report their radios filling with growls, children's laughter, and disembodied voices in a place with no nearby transmitters.The episode closes with the 1891 murder of Karl Emanuel Ruttinger, a German lace salesman from Dresden whose body watchman Samuel Mortin found half-floating in the mud below Tottenville, Staten Island, his arms bound behind his back and a linen handkerchief monogrammed "W.W." rammed down his throat with a stick. Suspicion fell on his brother-in-law, William Wright, who had sailed with him from Liverpool and shared his boarding-house room, yet Wright stood only five-foot-four at 120 pounds, far too slight to overpower a six-foot, 200-pound man alone. The trail twisted through a throat-cutting suicide at the Astor House by a man calling himself Fred Evans, a string of conflicting witness identifications, and the discovery that Ruttinger's life had been insured for more than $20,000 just a month before the voyage—raising the possibility that the corpse was not Ruttinger at all. A Tottenville inquest ruled that it was indeed Ruttinger, suffocated by persons unknown, and in 1892 the Equitable Life Assurance Society paid his mother Therese roughly $22,000, conceding privately that settling was cheaper than proving the fraud they suspected.

Grab a beer and join us tonight for another installment of Necro Overtime! First, after 51 years, Utah County authorities have officially closed the book on the 1974 Halloween night murder of 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime, with DNA technology finally confirming what Ted Bundy confessed to before his execution but never got charged for. Then, a massive update in the Texas Killing Fields: prime suspect Clyde Hedrick died by suicide in a Houston hospital on March 21st by removing his own breathing tube, just days before prosecutors were set to seek four murder indictments against him, and his longtime friend James Elmore has since been indicted for his alleged role in the deaths of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook. And finally, we lost Nick Pope on April 6th, the former UK Ministry of Defence official who ran Britain's government UFO desk from 1991 to 1994 and spent the decades after that pushing UAP disclosure into the mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's recrap of crime news featuring rants, raves, nude sunbathing, suitcases, Ted "Eww gross" Bundy, Texas Killing Fields, and more.www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

On Friday's show: We get the latest on the Artemis II mission as it continues into its second full day.Also this hour: From the recent death of a man law enforcement believed was connected to the murders of several Houston-area women, to the indictment this week of his longtime friend for his alleged involvement, we make sense of a flood of new developments in some murder cases that have sat unsolved for decades and are considered part of the so-called "Texas Killing Fields."Then, from a hoax involving the death of a 193-year-old tortoise, to the case of 400,000 stolen KitKat bars, we consider The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we pay a visit to the sprawling complex of commerce that is the Traders Village flea market.Watch

Katie and Kristi update some of the cases they are following. Watch for Texas Killing Fields arrest, Idaho firing squad facility, Ted Bundy, Courtney Clenney, Joseph Duggar, Andrew McGann, Ghislaine Maxwell, and April Fool's shenanigans. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day:  While the headline plays to the bad and regular soap opera style of reporting, the story and the financial facts reported show that I, and others, have been right in our opinion all along: Lubbock County's auditor, with support from Judge Curtis “Bowtie Bully” Parrish, has been misleading officials as well as has been pushing policy decisions she has no business chiming in upon. The question becomes: Is it form ignorance and incompetence or, is it to push the Parrish dream of substantially larger county government.Make no mistake, this misdirection from the auditor effected GOP runoff races in both commissioner precinct one and four races.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.More developments in Texas Killing Fields murders: Texas Killing Fields: Man indicted in Laura Miller, Audrey Cook deaths Tim Miller says man charged in Texas Killing Fields reached out to him TDCJ's estimated cost to fully cool Texas prisons rises to $1.5 billion – coverage of the bench trial.Watching the launch of the Artemis-2 mission.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

In today's  episode KJ and Jim bring you the week's trending crime related headlines. Check out the below for all the topics of the headlines we are covering today!This is a preview for the full episode follow the link below or search Crime Wire Weekly wherever you listen to your podcasts.Timestamps03:00 Justin Timberlake DUI Video Release.09:00 19 Kids & Counting Duggar Arrests.16:00 Nebraska Man Lures Step-Father to Kill Him.20:00 Louisiana Attorneys Arrested In Accident Fraud Scheme.25:00 Kentucky Woman Eviction Leads to Arson.29:00 Prime Suspect In Texas Killing Fields Dies at 72.35:00 Pensacola Woman's Urine for Onlyfans Causes AirBNB Damage.41:00 Quadruple Amputee Corn-hole Champion Arrested For Murder.45:00 Tobacco Burritos Lead to Arrest in Texas 47:00 Teacher Convicted of Disgusting Acts.Links to Follow Crime Wire Weekly https://linktr.ee/crimewireweeklyOvertime can be found via either link below:Exposed PatreonUnspeakable Patreon #justintimberlake #truecrime  #breakingnews #crime #news #podcast  #duggararrest 

In today's  episode KJ and Jim bring you the week's trending crime related headlines. Check out the below for all the topics of the headlines we are covering today!This is a preview for the full episode follow the link below or search Crime Wire Weekly wherever you listen to your podcasts.Timestamps03:00 Justin Timberlake DUI Video Release.09:00 19 Kids & Counting Duggar Arrests.16:00 Nebraska Man Lures Step-Father to Kill Him.20:00 Louisiana Attorneys Arrested In Accident Fraud Scheme.25:00 Kentucky Woman Eviction Leads to Arson.29:00 Prime Suspect In Texas Killing Fields Dies at 72.35:00 Pensacola Woman's Urine for Onlyfans Causes AirBNB Damage.41:00 Quadruple Amputee Corn-hole Champion Arrested For Murder.45:00 Tobacco Burritos Lead to Arrest in Texas 47:00 Teacher Convicted of Disgusting Acts.Links to Follow Crime Wire Weekly https://linktr.ee/crimewireweeklyOvertime can be found via either link below:Exposed PatreonUnspeakable Patreon #justintimberlake #truecrime  #breakingnews #crime #news #podcast  #duggararrest Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

As a police task force revisits evidence from one of the murders in the 1980s, the next series of crimes begins in the same area of Texas that has been haunted for twenty years. In 1997, a young mother stages a daring escape from a kidnapper. Her case leads police to a killer who targets young women. After the passage of time and the advancement of technology, the police learn the identities of the final two victims in the Calder Road field. They refocus on an early suspect, but the old frustrations continue. Go to Surfshark.com/infamousdeal or use code INFAMOUSDEAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Rocket Money! Use this link to start saving today: RocketMoney.com/InfamousA Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join   Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial.   On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage.   For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com or @blackbarrelmedia on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a pause, the disappearances begin again in 1983 when Heide Fye vanishes after using a payphone in League City, Texas. A year later, Laura Miller vanishes after using the same payphone. They are two of four female victims whose remains are found in a field along Calder Road in League City between 1984 and 1991. While the police try to identity the other two victims, they hone in on two potential suspects. Go to Incogni.com/infamous or use code INFAMOUS at checkout to get 60% off an annual plan with Incogni! Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Rocket Money! Use this link to start saving today: RocketMoney.com/InfamousA Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join   Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial.   On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage.   For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com or @blackbarrelmedia on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 1971, outside of Houston, Texas, Claire Wilson is six minutes late to pick up her 13-year-old daughter, Colette, after band practice. In those six minutes, Colette Wilson disappears. Weeks of frantic searching reveal nothing. For the next six years, girls vanish from the area between Houston and Galveston with frightening regularity. As their dead bodies begin to appear, they become known as the Galveston 11. Go to Incogni.com/infamous or use code INFAMOUS at checkout to get 60% off an annual plan with Incogni! Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/infamousamerica Thanks to our sponsor, Rocket Money! Use this link to start saving today: RocketMoney.com/InfamousA Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join   Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial.   On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage.   For more details, please visit www.blackbarrelmedia.com or @blackbarrelmedia on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick update episode about changes to the release schedule for Infamous America in 2026. Next year will begin with an encore presentation of the story of the North Hollywood Robbery, followed by a 3-episode miniseries about the Texas Killing Fields and then the regular full-length series. In addition to a slightly reduced schedule, Infamous America and Legends of the Old West will now have staggered release schedules. All episodes will continue to release on Wednesdays, but new episodes of each podcast will not be perfectly in sync with each other.  Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We're @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. On YouTube, subscribe to INFAMOUS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Dimmock is an award-winning director with 2 Emmy nominations, 1 Emmy award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Cinema Eye Honors and IDA nominations. She directed documentary series and films Flint Town, Captive Audience, The Texas Killing Fields, The Weekly, and Home… and the feature documentary The Pearl. And she's with us today to discuss her new documentary THOUGHTS & PRAYERS: HOW TO SURVIVE AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IN AMERICA, which can be seen on HBO MAX Jessica and I discuss her terrific new film, co-directed with her husband Zackary Canepari, which focuses on the gun-violence epidemic in America and how it's led to lockdown and active-shooter drills in schools; whether these realistic and terrifying drills cause more harm than good with our children; and the $3-billion preparedness products industry. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

We're back for Part 2 of our deep dive into the Texas Killing Fields—a case so messy and heartbreaking, it's no wonder it keeps true crime fans up at night. In this episode, we continue to uncover the haunting details surrounding the 1990s victims, possible suspects, and why Calder Field remained such a tragically perfect place to dump bodies for decades.As therapists who love true crime, we bring a psychological lens to the discussion—this time focusing more on the victim profiles, the unnervingly consistent law enforcement failures, and just how many red flags went ignored. We touch on early profiling attempts, forensic missteps, and the frustrating legacy of bias and victim-blaming that clouded real progress in solving these murders.We also reference The Lights Out Podcast, and articles including “The Grisly True Story of Netflix's Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields” by Paul Schrodt and “Texas Killing Fields: Who Murdered Dozens Of Young Girls And Women Near Houston?” by Aaron Rasmussen.Grab your snacks and let's get uncomfortable.Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: TerrorTalk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year LongTikTok: @dark.psychology.girlsAll music in this episode is composed by Mannequin Uprising. Check them out for moody, eerie, and immersive horror-inspired sounds.#TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeDocumentary #UnsolvedCases #SerialKillerPodcast #PsychologyPodcast #TherapistsWhoTalkCrime #TerrorTalkPodcast#TexasKillingFields #CalderField #MissingWomenTexas #1990sTrueCrime #TrueCrimeTexas #TexasColdCases #VictimBlaming #ForensicFails #PoliceCorruption #TrueCrimePsychology

In Part 1 of our two-part series on the Texas Killing Fields, we dive into the disturbing stretch of land off I-45 near Calder Road—a place that became a dumping ground for dozens of young women and girls from the 1970s through the 1980s. We chronicle the murders and disappearances that shocked the nation, analyze the crime scene at Calder Field, and reflect on the horrifying reasons it was "perfect" for hiding bodies.As therapists and horror lovers, we bring a unique lens to the case: unpacking the early victim profiling missteps, the rampant victim blaming, and the unbelievable level of police incompetence in preserving evidence and handling crime scenes. While we save most of the psychology and corruption for Part 2, this episode is full of sharp insights and (yes) some incredulous reactions.We also reference The Lights Out Podcast and key articles that helped frame our conversation:The Grisly True Story of Netflix's ‘Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields' by Paul SchrodtTexas Killing Fields: Who Murdered Dozens Of Young Girls And Women Near Houston? by Aaron RasmussenListen now if you're interested in:Texas Killing Fields victims and casesVictimology and profilingCalder Field crime scene breakdownTrue crime police failuresBias in criminal investigationsTrue crime from therapists' perspectiveWhat are your thoughts on how these early investigations were handled? Had you heard of the Texas Killing Fields before Netflix spotlighted it?This episode contains discussion of real-life murders, missing persons, and victim-blaming in law enforcement investigations. Listener discretion is advised.Follow us Instagram – @terrortalkpodcastYouTube – TerrorTalk PodcastFacebook – Halloween All Year LongTikTok – @dark.psychology.girlsAll original music by Mannequin Uprising – thank you for keeping it eerie and epic.#TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologyPodcast #HorrorPodcast #TerrorTalkPodcast #WomenInPodcasting #TrueCrimeCommunity #MentalHealthAndCrime#TexasKillingFields #CalderFieldMurders #I45Murders #UnsolvedCases #Victimology #PoliceIncompetence #CrimeSceneAnalysis #RealCrimeStories #TrueCrimePsychology

She's an actress who commands the screen with her intelligence, intensity, and undeniable presence, bringing complex characters to life with remarkable depth. Please welcome the incredibly talented Natalie Dormer! Known for her unforgettable roles as the cunning Anne Boleyn in "The Tudors," the politically astute Margaery Tyrell in "Game of Thrones," the rebellious Cressida in "The Hunger Games" franchise, and her captivating performances in films like "Picnic at Hanging Rock," "The Professor and the Madman," and her recent work in "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels," Natalie has consistently delivered powerful and nuanced performances across film, television, and even video games. We'll be discussing her diverse career, her meticulous approach to character development, her work as a screenwriter and producer, and her latest projects, delving into the nuances of her craft and exploring the stories that resonate with her. Ami Mann is an award-winning TV and film writer/director and fiction writer. Her most recent film, Audrey's Children, was released theatrically on March 28, 2025.  Set in 1969 Philadelphia, the film stars Natalie Dormer as Dr. Audrey Evans, the revolutionary pediatric oncologist who gained worldwide recognition for her groundbreaking work in treating children with neuroblastoma.     Mann's passion for filmmaking comes through her body work across both the big and small screen. Her debut feature film Morning won several festival awards, and her follow-up Texas Killing Fields, starring Jessica Chastain, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Chloe Grace Moretz, was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Additionally, her film Jackie and Ryan, starring Ben Barnes and Katherine Heigl was nominated for the Orizzonti at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. Her feature film     In television/streaming, Mann's pilot episode block of the Netflix series In From the Cold reached Netflix's Top 10 in the US and internationally. Other series directing work includes House of Cards, Shots Fired and Sneaky Pete. Her episode of Friday Night Lights, “I Can't”, received a Television Academy Honors Award for Television with a Conscience. And we're lucky to chat with her today about how she brought her latest indie film, Audrey's Children, to life. AUDREY'S CHILDREN is out NOW | Trailer 1969. Dr. Audrey Evans joins a world-renowned children's hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments and purchase the first Ronald McDonald House, impacting millions. FOOD FOR THOUGHT is finally out NOW | Watch it HERE A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world.   And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film's important message with more people. Your support truly makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on BEHIND THE LENS, we're talking about a very special film about a very special woman that was made by another special woman. The film is AUDREY'S CHILDREN and that special woman is pioneering pediatric oncologist Dr. Audrey Evans and her groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP as it is more commonly known. And that special filmmaker is director AMI CANAAN MANN. AUDREY'S CHILDREN tells the untold true story of visionary British physician Dr. Audrey Evans, who burst onto the scene in 1969 as the first female Chief of Oncology at the world-renowned Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Battling sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers, Evans developed the first Neuroblastoma Staging System, co-founded the first Ronald McDonald House with the Philadelphia Eagles for families of CHOP cancer patients, and, ultimately, impacted the lives of millions of children and families around the world. It was wonderful to reconnect with AMI CANAAN MANN after more than a decade since we last spoke about her work with "Texas Killing Fields". And as you'll hear in this exclusive conversation, we cover everything from Mice to Ronald McDonald as Ami emphasizes the importance of capturing Audrey Evans's story, particularly her groundbreaking research in pediatric oncology. Mann praises the cast, particularly Natalie Dormer and Jimmi Simpson, for portraying Audrey and Dan. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

In this episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive deep into the chilling and still-unsolved case of Rhonda Johnson and Sharon Shaw, two teenage girls who vanished from Galveston, Texas, in 1971. Their tragic murders remain a haunting mystery, tied to a dark history of disappearances in the region.We break down the case details, the investigation's missteps, and the eerie connections to other crimes—including potential links to the infamous Texas Killing Fields. Were the right suspects ever identified, or did the real killer slip through the cracks? Join us as we unravel the mystery and discuss the chilling reality of unsolved crimes. Share your theories with us on social media!Instagram: @terrortalkpodcastYouTube: TerrorTalk PodcastFacebook: Halloween All Year LongTikTok: dark.psychology.girlsMusic Credit: Mannequin UprisingWhat do you think happened to Rhonda Johnson and Sharon Shaw? Let us know your theories in the comments or on social media!

Send us a textWelcome to another Nerd and Murd Week!!! In today's episode Zig goes into another music scene and discusses the Independent Music charts. Then sit back and buckle up as Geoffrey deep dives into The Texas Killing FieldsFor your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show

February 2nd: Audrey Lee Cook's Body Found (1986) When a loved one vanishes, families are left with more questions than answers. On February 2nd 1986 a Jane Doe was found that soon became part of a larger case. Meanwhile, the young woman's family continued to search for her, having no clue she was already deceased. https://people.com/crime/texas-killing-fields-2-women-bodies-identified/, https://abc13.com/killing-fields-texas-league-city-cold-case/5695172/, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Audrey_Cook, https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/3279/Audrey-Cook---Cold-Case-86-216, https://abc13.com/calder-road-league-city-killing-fields-victims-identified-women/5243389/, https://www.click2houston.com/news/2019/04/15/who-was-audrey-lee-cook/, https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/breaking/2019/04/19/texas-police-need-help-slain-memphis-womans-cold-case-audrey-lee-cook-donna-prudhomme/3487105002/, https://fox17.com/news/local/texas-killing-fields-cold-case-cracked-identified-as-tennessee-woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textAfter spending years telling family and friends of these missing girls and women, the League City PD went on to bungle evidence, ignore tips and calls, refuse the help of other counties and the FBI, and keep in their employ a criminally negligent medical examiner. Join us as we discuss this frustrating case. https://linktr.ee/cruelteaHelp Lillian if you can: Venmo: Lillian-Asterios. Cash app $LillianAsterios Paypal: lilliansterios@icloud.comSupport the show

The 1990s saw a return of violence to the Texas killing field with a new wave of disappearances and murders along the desolate stretch of Interstate 45. As more bodies were found, the pattern of violence became impossible to overlook, yet the identity of those responsible remained as murky as the surrounding marshlands. What tied these victims together and why did this unremarkable area keep drawing such darkness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWillow covers the cases from the 90's and we talk about suspects and how the police in various counties dropped the ball on this investigation. Merch, Patreon, Discord, Kofi and more: linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

In part two of our series on the Texas killing fields, we enter the 1980s, a decade that marked a grim evolution for this haunting stretch of land. The isolated area between Houston and Galveston saw an alarming number of young women vanish, their lives seemingly claimed by a predator, or predators, who eluded capture. What patterns began to emerge, and why did answers remain so painfully out of reach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textFrom the early 70's all the way to the late 90's a 25 acre stretch of land between Houtson and Galveston Texas has been the dumping ground for a killer...or several killers. The bodies of at least 33 young girls and women have been discovered and most of those cases have never been solved. Who were these girls and women? Who killed them? And why did the League City PD mess this case up SO bad? Join us for the first of four parts on the deep dive of the Texas Killing Fields.Donate to the Texas Equusearch https://texasequusearch.org/make-a-donation/Merch, Kofi, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

 The Texas Killing Fields, a desolate stretch of land near Interstate 45, became the backdrop for one of the most chilling mysteries in American history. Throughout the 1970s, the area was marked by a series of unsolved murders and disappearances, leaving families searching for answers. Leaving families searching for answers and investigators struggling to connect the threads. In the first part of our series, we'll delve into the haunting cases of that decade, examining the victims, the landscape, and the questions that remain unanswered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to the final episode of Talk Horror to Me! Kim and I are back to conclude the gripping story of the Texas Killing Fields. Please tune in as we dive into the final details of this unsettling tale!

Welcome to a new episode of Talk Horror to Me! Kim Byler and I are back, diving deep into the gripping story of the Texas Killing Fields. This intense case has so much to uncover that we're bringing it to you in a special two-part episode. There's a lot of information to share, so hang tight as we unravel this unsettling story!

THIS WEEKS EPISODE CONTAINS A VERY SPECIAL GUEST AND ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Our sweet BABY girl has arrived and we are just over the moon with her. That being said Ashley is taking a few weeks off from the podcast and we have some special guests lined up. We are releasing a Patreon episode this week so y'all can get your Ashley fix before she leaves us to bond with her little family. William Reece was a serial killer who contributed to the Texas Killing Fields. He was found guilty for 4 murders and here are their stories. Support the show As always we want to thank each and every one of you for the continued support! If you haven't done so already please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We would also LOVE if you would write us a review on apple podcasts! XOXO, Ashley & Sierra CLICK HERE⤵️⤵️⤵️ https://linktr.ee/weeklydoseofwicked?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6148575e-7853-4821-ae73-dc352c3340ab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE (Costume Designer) drew inspiration for his design career while putting together looks for he and his dance partner on the beloved “American Bandstand.” He then started working at the trendy boutique Camp Beverly Hills where he began cultivating a clientele of actors, directors and, most importantly, Costume Designers. Christopher caught his first break in the wardrobe department on two iconic television series, “Moonlighting” and “Pee Wee's Playhouse.” He then decided that designing feature films was his true passion, and he quickly developed relationships with some of the world's most celebrated Designers such as Ellen Mirojnick and Albert Wolsky. Before he knew it, Christopher had created his path in features, working on such films as “City Slickers,” “Beaches” and “Bugsy,” the latter of which garnered the Academy Award® for Best Costume Design. Christopher came up through the ranks in the wardrobe department and quickly became one of the industry's top Costume Supervisors. In 1999, Michael Mann recognized Christopher's talent and promoted him to Associate Costume Designer on “The Insider” (Al Pacino, Russell Crowe), and Christopher has been designing films ever since. Some of the credits that followed were “The Anniversary Party” (Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Kline), “Showtime” (Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy) and “S.W.A.T.” (Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson). Christopher has become a favorite of Jason Statham, having designed “The Mechanic,” “Cellular” and “Crank” and is a longtime collaborator with film director Simon West, most notably on the Capital One “What's In Your Wallet?” Viking campaign, which won the Costume Designers Guild Award - Best Commercial Costume Design. Christopher teamed up yet again with Michael Mann on two additional projects, including the feature film “Texas Killing Fields” (starring Sam Worthington, Jessica Chastain and Chloe Grace Moretz). Christopher served as costume designer on the Jennifer Aniston film, “Management,” and from sketch to fabric he designed all of Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana costumes for “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” from which dolls, Halloween costumes and sportswear were created for the tween market. “The Space Between Us” reunites Christopher with director Peter Chelsom who directed the Hannah Montana movie. Christopher was the costume designer for the first three seasons of the popular Showtime series “Ray Donovan,” for which he was twice nominated for a Costume Designers Guild award. It was his fifth nomination, having won twice for his commercial work. Recently, he was the Costume Designer for Bill Burr's OLD DADS.

From our Exclusive Episodes vault! MsMs Exclusive #30... Go back and check out Part 1 first... Here we go, the second and final part of the I-45 Murders story. Take care. We love you. www.patreon.com/murielsmurders for all the updates on our trip to England www.instagram.com/murielsmurders for pics www.murielsmurders.com for info, support, contact xoxo

From our Exclusive Episode vaults! MsMs Exclusive #29... Thirty years of killings, kidnappings, and all the horrible things that happened on the I-45 between Houston and Galveston, Texas. Part 2 up now! www.patreon.com/murielsmurders for all the updates on our trip to England www.instagram.com/murielsmurders for pics www.murielsmurders.com for info, support, contact xoxo

En el episodio esta semana nuestro tema es el documental Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields disponible en Netflix (Los Campos de Muerte Tejanos).  Esta nueva serie de podcasts parte de nuestro network radial del Mystico y Escéptico llamada “Indignados” abordará este fenomeno en la zona metropolitana de Houston-Galveston. Nuestro enfoque es humanitario al explorar la respuesta de las autoridades, la cantidad de personas desaparecidas en nuestra sociedad y los problemas existenciales que vienen a la superficie en este tipo de casos. La difícil situación de las niñas y mujeres nativas americanas y fundadoras de Alaska se mostró a relucir en la película Wind River. The Texas Killing Fields se convirtió en un corto metraje en 2011 que no abordó el sexismo y el desprecio por las mujeres y los niños en nuestra cultura. También discutimos conceptos de diminicion de peligro y como uno se expone a los miles de depredadores y los problemas que existen cuando solo nos enfocamos en condenar a estos individuos. Debatimos formas mas cientificas y objetivas para afrontar este desafío que afecta al mundo enteroMystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show our topic is the documentary "Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields" available on Netflix. This new podcast series called "Outrage" will address this area in the Houston-Galveston metro are. Our approach is a humanitarian one where we explore the response from the authorities, the amount of people missing in our society and the existential issues that come to the forefront with these types of cases. The plight of Native American and Alaskan founders girls and women was showcased in the film Wind River. The Texas Killing Fields was made into a film on 2011 which did not address the sexism and disregard for women and children in our culture. We also discuss spiritual concepts of grace and forgiveness for perpetrators and the issues with this approach. We debate the scientific, spiritual and objective ways to take on this challenge that affects the whole world. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In the conclusion of our series on “The Texas Killing Fields” we covered some of the murders that were solved in recent years. We also introduce a major suspect and ex NASA engineer Robert Abel.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Become a Parajunkie today to catch the exclusive mini-livestream this Friday and get a first look at the uncut episode we create when exploring/investigating The Texas Killing Fields. www.patreon.com/savannahunderground Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Paranormal Podcast, where we dive deep into the chilling mysteries and unexplained phenomena that leave even skeptics second-guessing. On today's episode, we set our sights on the infamous Texas Killing Fields. Join us as we unravel the dark history and eerie whispers surrounding this notorious location. With our expedition planned for this Friday, we share our expectations, fears, and the equipment we believe will help us connect with the other side. Our discussion doesn't just stop at communicating with the victims; we delve into the possibilities of encountering other entities that may be lurking in the shadows of the fields. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-taylor-timmons/support

This episode we're covering the murders that William Reece committed in the Texas Killing Fields during the late 90's.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this series we're going deep in the heart of Texas! Since 1971 this fifty mile stretch along Interstate 45 has become a dumping ground for multiple serial killers. Some refer to this stretch of the Gulf Freeway as a “Highway to Hell” well over thirty women have been discovered here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Since the 1970s, over 30 dead girls and young women have been found in a single area off a Texas highway. Why is this place a magnet for such evil? (The Texas Killing Fields) *** While modern scientists are busy finding proof of a fourth dimension, ancient people recorded curious events that indicate the existence of another dimension that we are unaware of. (Ancient Accounts of a Fourth Dimension) *** A brother and sister are frightened by what they thought was their father – until they looked up at him… or it. (The Shadow Man) *** Just a few hours outside of Melbourne is a former lunatic asylum – now used as a conference center. But the lunatics remain in ghostly form. (The Beechwood Lunatic Asylum) *** In 1943 the U.S. Navy purportedly teleported a ship from Philadelphia to Norfolk, and also made it invisible at the same time. Many believe The Philadelphia Experiment was a hoax, others believe it did happen and is being covered up. What is the real story? (The Real Story Behind The Philadelphia Experiment) *** AND MORE!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ancient Accounts of a Fourth Dimension” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2NtcfWg“The Beechwood Lunatic Asylum”: http://bit.ly/2Zo7pjs“The Shadow Man”: (link no longer exists)“The Gruesome Mysteries of the Texas Killing Fields” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/31Yt8vW“The Real Story Behind The Philadelphia Experiment” by Les Hewitt: http://bit.ly/340kqPx“A Strange ,Grey Demon in Houston, Texas” submitted by Alex Glenrose: http://bit.ly/2ZtfOSG“The Demon Who Wouldn't Let Go” submitted by Paul P. Harris: http://bit.ly/2U0MFZM“The Hanging Man of Amarillo” submitted by Mary-Lou K.: http://bit.ly/2L8GDSR“Black Shadowy Apparitions Plague Our House” submitted by George R.: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kafy3d9f“Men in Black Trouble a Psychic” submitted by Louise: http://bit.ly/2NuhO6T“A Sinister Meeting With a Black Eyed Man” submitted by Patti: http://bit.ly/33WaDKrAlso, thanks to the 2016 Milwaukee Paranormal Conference and Cult of Weird for providing the following stories for this episode: * “Beware the Bindlestiff” written by Carolyn Toms-Neary* “Stopping Sirens” written by Cassie O'Rourke* “Thinning the Herd” written by Eric Montag* “The Fortune Teller of Rhinelander” written by Marlin Bressi* “The Devil in the Cornfield” written by Zelia Edgar= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: August 24, 2019CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/texas-killing-fields/

The Texas Killing Fields refers to an area in Southeast Texas, specifically the Calder Oil Field, where the bodies of numerous murder victims have been discovered. The term was first coined in the 1970s and gained notoriety due to the high number of unsolved cases. The victims, mostly young women and girls, were abducted, murdered, and then dumped in the remote fields. Despite extensive investigations and efforts by law enforcement, the majority of these cases remain unsolved, leaving families and communities devastated and seeking justice for their loved ones.Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Follow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodysseyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5309458/advertisement

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we wrap up our series on the Texas Killing Fields! In part three we will finish up the Calder Rd murders, continue the I-45 timeline into the 2000s, and cover a little bit of justice for some of the victims. https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/necro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we continue our series on the Texas Killing Fields! In part two we'll focus on the 1980s, and the specific field on Calder Road that coined the name Texas Killing Fields. We'll get into the victims, the investigation, and some suspects.  https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/necro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we start our series on the Texas Killing Fields! In part one we'll focus on the victims from the 1970s, the investigations, and the potential suspects.  https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the early 1970s, dozens of bodies of murder victims have been found along the Interstate Highway 45 area.  While there have been arrests made for some of the murders that have taken place in the area, the vast majority remain unsolved.  Some theorize that the area served as a dumping ground for multiple serial killers that were operating in the area, but that has never been proven.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Abduction / Kidnapping / Rape / Strangulation / Murder  All of these are of both adults and teenage girls. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueens16 and use code killerqueens16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Simplisafe: Right now, get 20% off your new system when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. GhostBed: So, my fellow crime enthusiasts, it's time to step up your sleep game with GhostBed. Head to GhostBed.com now and use code QUEENS for 40% off sitewide.  © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva

Since the early 1970s, dozens of bodies of murder victims have been found along the Interstate Highway 45 area.  While there have been arrests made for some of the murders that have taken place in the area, the vast majority remain unsolved.  Some theorize that the area served as a dumping ground for multiple serial killers that were operating in the area, but that has never been proven.   Part 1 of 2 ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Abduction / Kidnapping / Rape / Strangulation / Murder  All of these are of both adults and teenage girls. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva

This week we take a GraveYard Tales approach to looking into the Texas Killing Fields in League Texas! We'll take a look at some of the suspects and have a brief discussion about the area as well.  Sponsor Lomi – Lomi.com/grave (code: GRAVE) Thank you, Jeff Wampler, for helping with the research!! Check out our sources below for more info and to continue learning! Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts!  Mail us something:  GYT Podcast PO Box 542762 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 Leave us a Voicemail or shoot us a text! 430-558-1304 Our Website WWW.GraveYardPodcast.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GraveYardTales Youtube: Youtube.com/c/GraveYardTales Rumble – GraveYard Tales Podcast Do you want GraveYard Merch?!?! Go to https://www.teepublic.com/stores/graveyard-tales?ref_id=22286 to get you some!  Visit Podbelly.comto find more shows like us and to get information you might need if you're starting your own podcast. Thank You Darron for our Logo!! You can get in touch with Darron for artwork by searching Darron DuBose on Facebook or Emailing him at art_injector@yahoo.com Thank you to Brandon Adams for our music tracks!! If you want to hear more from Brandon check him out at: Soundcloud.com/brandonadamsj Youtube.com/brandonadams93 Or to get in touch with him for compositions email him at Brandon_adams@earthlink.net Our Contacts WWW.GraveYardPodcast.com Email us at: GraveYardTalesPodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: Twitter: @GrveYrdPodcast Facebook: @GraveYardTalesPodcast Instagram: @GraveYardTalesPodcast Sources https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-are-texas-killing-fields-the-case-explained https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Killing_Fields https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/12/09/439055/why-a-stretch-of-highway-near-houston-was-ripe-to-become-the-texas-killing-fields/ https://www.newsweek.com/clyde-hedrick-today-now-laura-miller-crime-scene-texas-killing-fields-1763845 https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-killing-fields-clyde-hedrick-friend-shares-new-details-equusearch-founders-daughters-cold-case https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/texas/texas-killing-fields-murderer-may-be-released-from-supervision-and-gps-monitoring/#:~:text=According%20to%20Texas%20EquuSearch%2C%20Hedrick,as%20the%20%E2%80%9CKilling%20Fields.%E2%80%9D https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/10/06/clyde-hedrick-man-convicted-in-decades-old-murder-case-in-galveston-county-released-from-prison/ https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/12/02/who-is-clyde-hedrick-in-the-texas-killing-fields-where-now/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/texas-killing-fields-who-murdered-dozens-of-young-girls-and-women-near-houston https://www.houstoniamag.com/arts-and-culture/netflix-crime-scene-texas-killing-fields https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-killer-dies-leaving-open-questions-about-11-slayings/217856/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Harold_Bell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Killing_Fields#:~:text=The%20Texas%20Killing%20Fields%20is,of%20girls%20or%20young%20women. https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/crime-scene-texas-killing-fields-true-story/

November 15, 1971. Galveston, Texas. 15-year old Debbie Ackerman and 15-year old Maria Johnson are seen climbing into a white van outside an ice cream shop, but they never return home. Days later, the girls' bodies are found in a bayou and they are bound, nude from the waist down and have been shot to death. After several decades, a convicted murderer named Edward Harold Bell sends out letters in which he confesses to having killed Debbie and Maria. Bell also claims to be responsible for eleven murders which occurred in Texas during the 1970s and refers to the victims as “The Eleven Who Went to Heaven”, but no conclusive evidence ever links him to these crimes. This week, “The Trail Went Cold” releases the conclusion of our extensive two-part anniversary episode on the murders of eleven female victims known as “The Eleven Who Went to Heaven”: 15-year old Debbie Ackerman, 15-year old Maria Johnson, 14-year old Rhonda Renee Johnson, 13-year old Sharon Shaw, 13-year old Colette Wilson, 19-year old Gloria Gonzales, 12-year old Brooks Bracewell, 14-year old Georgia Geer, 14-year old Brenda Jones, 16-year old Kimberley Pitchford and 12-year old Suzanne Bowers. If you have information about any of these cases, please contact the tip line of the Galveston County District Attorney's Office at 1-800-566-2209. Additional Reading: “The Eleven” Series on the A&E Network https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Harold_Bell https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Edward_Bell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Rhonda_Johnson_and_Sharon_Shaw https://abc13.com/archive/8269239/ http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Some-suspect-serial-killer-in-1971-Galveston-2078025.php http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Confessions-of-a-cold-blooded-killer-2187501.php “Deliver Us: Three Decades of Murder and Redemption of the Infamous I-45/Texas Killing Fields” by Kathryn Casey https://nypost.com/2017/10/18/killer-who-claims-he-murdered-11-girls-may-have-lied-documentary/ https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Texas-killer-s-death-leaves-unanswered-13783107.php#photo-17259855 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2019/04/22/330217/possible-serial-killer-dies-in-texas-prison/ Join us on Saturday, February 25 at 8:00pm ET for an online streaming marathon where we will be watching classic segments from “Unsolved Mysteries”. You can enter our screening room by clicking on this link. “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is doing a weekly livestream show on Vokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True  Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon UK” at the Tower Bridge, Leonardo Royal Hotel & Spa in London on June 10-11, 2023, as well as “Crimecon” at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on September 22-24, 2023. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to either event, please use our specialized promo  code, “COLD23”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.co.uk or https://www.crimecon.com. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

August 4, 1971. Galveston, Texas. After spending the day at the beach, 14-year old Rhonda Renee Johnson and 13-year old Sharon Shaw fail to return home and their skeletal remains are found in a bayou months later. A suspect named Michael Lloyd Self is eventually taken into custody and confesses to the murders, but even though he maintains his confession was coerced and that he is innocent, Self is still convicted of the crime. Decades later, another convicted murderer named Edward Harold Bell becomes an alternate suspect after he sends confession letters to the authorities. Bell claims he was responsible for the murders of eleven female victims which took place in Texas during the 1970s and refers to them as “The Eleven Who Went to Heaven”. His confessions also hint that two of these victims may have been Rhonda Renee Johnson and Sharon Shaw. To commemorate the seven-year anniversary of “The Trail Went Cold”, we are releasing a special two-part episode on “The Eleven Who Went to Heaven” and exploring a number of unsolved murders which may have been committed by the same perpetrator. This week, Part 1 will cover the murders of Rhonda Renee Johnson and Sharon Shaw and the controversial conviction of Michael Lloyd Self. Special thanks to listener Amy Harber for narrating the opening of this episode. If you have information about any of these cases, please contact the tip line of the Galveston County District Attorney's Office at 1-800-566-2209. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Rhonda_Johnson_and_Sharon_Shaw https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Rhonda_Johnson_and_Sharon_Shaw https://www.leagle.com/decision/19741345513sw2d83211258 http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/973/1198/386343/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/465038454/ https://abc13.com/archive/8269239/ http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Some-suspect-serial-killer-in-1971-Galveston-2078025.php http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Confessions-of-a-cold-blooded-killer-2187501.php “Deliver Us: Three Decades of Murder and Redemption of the Infamous I-45/Texas Killing Fields” by Kathryn Casey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Harold_Bell https://unsolved.com/gallery/edward-harold-bell/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is doing a weekly livestream show on Vokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True  Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon UK” at the Tower Bridge, Leonardo Royal Hotel & Spa in London on June 10-11, 2023, as well as “Crimecon” at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on September 22-24, 2023. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to either event, please use our specialized promo  code, “COLD23”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.co.uk or https://www.crimecon.com. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Jessica Dimmock and director of Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields, discusses a region with a dark pattern of girls who have disappeared and turned up dead. Amidst the marshes and oil refineries alongside the interstate corridor connecting Houston and the beach town of Galveston, lies Calder Road - the patch of land that earned its name after the bodies of three young women were discovered there in the 1980s and a fourth in 1991. Their murders remain unsolved, but one grieving father refuses to give up on the hunt for his daughter's killer, while the search and recovery organization he founded supports other local families facing similar tragedies. His determined pursuit of justice for the victims drives the series as it delves into five decades of the area's unsettling history, uncovering a pattern of eerie connections and missed opportunities surrounding the Calder Road cold cases that may, at long last, lead investigators to the truth. Jonathan Mark discusses Texas Killing Fields and Casey Anthony regarding the 2008 death of her daughter Caylee Marie. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KATECASEY and get on your way to being your best self.” Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyClubhouse: @katecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.