On the morning following a Fat Tuesday celebration in Austin, a young woman’s body was found on fire with the flames shooting several feet up into the air. 21-year-old Christy Lynn Espinosa was found to have been killed before she was burned. A married couple quickly became accused of murdering and setting fire to the body and both told investigators a variety of stories about her death, and each blamed the other. Who was to blame and what really happened in this grisly Mardi Gras murder?
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Whistles In The Darkness: Alaska’s Historic Anchorage Hotel
The Historical Anchorage Hotel is a rare gem in the wild wilderness of Alaska that embraces their paranormal guests that never check out. Ghost hunters both independent and professional have created videos that point to evidence of ghostly visitors – all possibly stemming from the mysterious murder of the city’s first Chief of Police, John …
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The Riddle Of The Jeff Davis 8
The riddle of the Jeff Davis 8 baffles as it continues to remain unsolved. Eight murders of eight different women around 2005 to 2008. All of these murders took place in the bayous of Louisiana around Jennings and they’re all unsolved to this day. Interestingly enough, they’re all believed to be together in really random ways. Listen in and let us know who you think is responsible for the death of these 8 women.
Alabama’s Witch of Hinds Road
In Gadsden, Hinds Road is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who appears from the woods. The story tells of a witch who lived in the woods that surrounds the road. It says that if you’re brave enough to walk along the road at night, the ghost witch will rush up to you screaming she sold her soul to the devil.
The Unsolved Holiday Murder of Latricia White
In December of 1993, a time which is supposed to be full of Holiday Cheer, the body of Latricia White was discovered in her bed. She had been shot six times. In the pools of blood was a child-sized shoe print, believed to belong to Latrica’s long-time boyfriend’s son.
Latricia and Lee “Dub” Wackerhagen had been living together for six months. They had all been seen together for Christmas and the day after – being described as a picture-perfect example of a happy family.
With the chilling discovery of Latricia’s body, however, came more mysteries when Dub and Chance were nowhere to be found. This case is still unsolved. What happened on December 27th, 1993?
Zodiac 340 Cypher Cracked!
This week some unexpected news broke in the true crime world that will not only change a lot of things from the past but could also change things moving forward. Who was the Zodiac killer? One of his most infamous ciphers has finally been cracked! What do you think this means moving forward? Credits and …
Washington’s Lady Of The Lake
Continuing our State Legends Series, this week we focus on Lake Crescent’s Lady Of The Lake.
On July 6, 1940, the body of Hallie Illingworth was recovered by two fishermen on Lake Crescent. Her body had become the consistency of soap, preserving much of the evidence that showed she was murdered. The real mystery still remains: Was it accidental? A Crime of passion? Or had it been premeditated? Listen to the story and decide.
Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid: the Jonestown Massacre
On November 18, 1978, followers of the People’s Temple in Jonestown, Guyana took part in an act of “Revolutionary Suicide” at the urging of their leader, Jim Jones.
This week we tell the story of the rise of Jim Jones and the People’s Temple that ultimately lead to over 900 deaths – 300 of which were children.
The Infamous Black Dahlia Murder
On January 15th, 1947 a body was found in Leimert Park, California. The body was later identified as aspiring actress Elizabeth Short. The events leading up to her discovery and the reason why she was killed remains a mystery and is still one of the most prolific killings in history. She always said she wanted to be famous….now she’s infamous.
The West Memphis 3 – Part 2
On May 6th, 1993 three boys were found dead in the Devils Den area of Robin Hood Hills in West Memphis, Arkansas. Immediately the town cried cult activity and looked at three teenagers that stood out. However, new evidence that came to light exonerated the teens and have people now asking. If Damien Echols, Jessie …