Bobby Fuller was a rising star in the rock n roll world in the 1960s. His band, The Bobby Fuller Four, had already charted on the Billboard Top 40 several times. When he was found dead in his car, the police ruled it suicide. No one believed this conclusion.
Sources:
I Fought the Law: The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller by Miriam Linna
Unsolved Mysteries: Episode 3
The Mysterious Death Of Bobby Fuller
Was The Death Of Rising Rock Legend Bobby Fuller Really An Accident?
50 Years Ago: 'I Fought the Law' Singer Bobby Fuller Dies Mysteriously
Dena Schlosser was a stay at home mom who was very involved in her church. After the birth her third daughter, Dena suffered from severe postpartum psychosis. She decided that she wanted to give her new baby to God and it ended in tragedy.
Sources:
Dena Schlosser, The Mom Who Cut Off Her Baby's Arms
Dena Schlosser | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Insanity Plea In Texas Baby Killing - CBS News
Plano Woman Who Cut Off Baby's Arms To Be Released From Mental Hospital | News | ktbs.com
Husband Testifies in Case of Woman Who Cut Off Baby's Arms | Fox News
Family: Church Influenced Woman Charged With Murder - The Washington Post
Pastor of woman accused of killing baby criticized
Pastor blames demons, not mental illness in Plano mom's trial
The Word According to Doyle Davidson - D Magazine
Feb 15, 2006, page 3 - The Taylorville Daily Breeze Courier at Newspapers.com
Mar 26, 2006, page C1 - The Park City Daily News at Newspapers.com
The Devil and Doyle Davidson - - News - Dallas - Dallas Observer
Michael Chambers was a retired firefighter from Quinlan, Texas. He was a family man that doted on his wife and grandkids. He loved restoring classic cars and spending time in his workshop. Michael disappeared one afternoon and it's still not clear if he planned his disappearance or if he was a victim of foul play.
Sources:
Remains Found in East Tawakoni Confirmed as Michael Chambers - Disappeared
Remains found in Rains County confirmed to be that of missing firefighter
Jamie Faith was a kind, fun loving, generous man that was loved dearly by his friends and family. Why would someone gun him down in the street outside his house?
Sources:
20/20 Happily Never After
How investigators unraveled the mystery behind the shocking murder of Jamie Faith - ABC News
Jamie Faith Murder: How Did He Die? Who Killed Him?
Jennifer Lynne Faith Sentenced For Murder Of Husband Jamie Faith | Crime News
Texas Woman Convinced Boyfriend to Kill Husband by Pretending She Was Abused
Darrin Lopez found guilty in 2020 love triangle murder, sentenced to 62 years - CBS Texas
Darrin Reuben Lopez guilty of murder-for-hire killing
Jennifer Faith: Cops Say Woman Tricked Boyfriend into Killing Husband
Tx. Wife Who Pleaded for Info About Husband's Killing Charged in Case
Texans take their football seriously. Throw in the fact that high school football coaches are dealing with people's children and things can get really heated. Coach Gary Kinne was intense and expected his players to bring the same energy to the field that he did. That intensity almost cost Coach Gary Kinne his life.
Sources:
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights:
Aug 05, 2009, page 24 - Tulsa World at Newspapers.com
Nov 25, 2005, page 20 - The Daily Sentinel at Newspapers.com
Gary Joe Kinne’s Attempted Murder: Where is Jeffrey Doyle Robertson Today?
Robertson Gets Maximum Sentence
Father who shot coach gets 20 years in prison
Texas High School Coach Shot - CBS NewsCoach who was shot takes stand in Canton trialJeff Doyle Robertson v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 294th District Court of Van Zandt County :: 2007 :: Texas Court of Appeals, Twelfth District Decisions :: Texas Case Law :: Texas Law :: US Law :: Justia
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying.
Sources:
The Meaning of Malice by John Leake
Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine
Bridewell went from socialite to pariah
‘The Black Widow of Highland Park’ - People Newspapers
Sandra Bridewell | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying.
Sources:
The Meaning of Malice by John Leake
Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine
Bridewell went from socialite to pariah
Back Story: Dallas’ ‘black widow’ Sandra Powers Rehrig served time for identity theft - Oak Cliff
Fatal Web | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas
‘The Black Widow of Highland Park’ - People Newspapers
Sandra Bridewell | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
In June I got the chance to sit in with Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer to talk about Fayrion Wardrip a serial killer who terrorized women in North Texas in the 1980s. Bryce Wardrip, Fayrion's brother sat with us over the weekend to talk to us about what it is like to have a brother who is a serial killer.
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful, charismatic socialite in the upper echelons of Dallas society. People were drawn to Sandra when they first met her, but they eventually began to feel uneasy around her. Especially when people started dying.
Sources:
The Meaning of Malice by John Leake
Sandra Bridewell is The Black Widow | D Magazine
Bridewell went from socialite to pariah
Back Story: Dallas’ ‘black widow’ Sandra Powers Rehrig served time for identity theft - Oak Cliff
Fatal Web | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas
‘The Black Widow of Highland Park’ - People Newspapers
Sandra Bridewell | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Loy and Louise Stone were practicing Wiccans that just wanted to live on their land peacefully, the kids in their small town were obsessed with seeing "real" witches. Unfortunately, the sighting ended in death.
Sources:
Local courtroom was site of 1980 witch trial 12-02-2007 (myplainview.com)
A Texas Witch On Trial on JSTOR
Some of the parishioners at two Amarillo churches and... - UPI Archives
Dec 07, 1977, page 45 - The Amarillo Globe-Times at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 1977, page 20 - The Amarillo Globe-Times at Newspapers.com
Nov 04, 1977, page 116 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Nov 04, 1977, page 20 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com
Nov 04, 1977, page 29 - Wichita Falls Times at Newspapers.com
Tristan Dilley was two days away from her 15th birthday when someone she thought was a friend shot her dead in her bed.
Sources:
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: A Homecoming Murder Season 3 Episode 2
Tristan Dilley: Murdered by her Boyfriend YouTube
PEOPLE Explains: Slain Teen Was Secretly Dating Older Man
Texas Cheerleader Shot by Boyfriend Who Later Killed Himself (people.com)
Oct 04, 2017, page A7 - Valley Morning Star at Newspapers.com
New documentary features SETX cheerleader Tristan Dilley's murder (beaumontenterprise.com)
Obituary information for Tristan Hope Dilley (adamseestringerfuneralhome.com)
Tristan Dilley: What Happened to the Silsbee Cheerleader? (yahoo.com)
Police release note left by Silsbee teen’s suspected shooter (beaumontenterprise.com)
Texas Cheerleader's Suspected Killer Left 8-Page Note (people.com)
Tristan Dilley Murder: What Happened to Paul Audrey Adams? (thecinemaholic.com)
Lisa Holden was held prisoner by her husband in their home for seven years. He tortured her regularly and even had a special room in their house that he locked her inside. After years of abuse, Lisa had the courage to escape and take her daughters with her.
Sources:
Investigation Discovery: Dead Silent, The Torture Chamber
ttps://www.dailycrime.com/imprisoned-and-tortured-wife-lisa-holden-for-7-years-dead-silent-investigates/
Lisa Holden Now: Where Are Her Daughters Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com)
Josh Holden Now: Where is Lisa Holden's Husband Today? Is He in Jail? (thecinemaholic.com)
Texas mother hides in woods with daughters to escape husband's alleged abuse - CBS News
Lisa Holden Now: Where Are Her Daughters Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com)
East Texas man sentenced for torturing his wife (kltv.com)
Canton woman fled abuse, hid in woods with toddler daughters (dallasnews.com)
A new model aims to catch domestic violence that is likely to turn fatal - CBS News
Lisa Holden Hid In Woods With Children For Two Days To Escape Abusive Husband | HuffPost Latest News
Lance Butterfield was the all American high school student. He was good looking, polite, an honor student and a gifted athlete. He and his father seemed like they were the perfect team, but things were not what they seemed.
SOURCES
Honor Thy Father – Texas Monthly
The father who pushed too far | DIS Disney Discussion Forums - DISboards.com
Mark Harmon options rights to Texas Monthly true-crime story (statesman.com)
Jan 15, 1998, page 20 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Aug 24, 1997, page 38 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Aug 17, 1997, page 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Nov 09, 1997, page 25 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Aug 21, 1997, page 17 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Sep 16, 1997, page 18 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Nov 13, 1997, page 1 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
David Glenn Lewis disappeared from his home near Amarillo, TX Super Bowl weekend in 1993. No one knew what happened to him for 11 years until a John Doe was identified in Yakima Washington, his loved ones were left with more questions than answers.
Sources:
The Strange Case of Missing Amarillo Lawyer David Glenn Lewis (987thebomb.com)
David Glenn Lewis (1953-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial
Death of David Glenn Lewis - Wikipedia
David Glenn Lewis: Cross Country Conundrum (lostnfoundblogs.com)
Jun 27, 1993, page 37 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram at Newspapers.com
Google used to identify long-lost victim (nbcnews.com)
The Strange Disappearance and Death of David Glenn Lewis - HubPages
Nicholas Barclay disappeared in San Antonio, TX. Three years later he was found in Spain, but was this the real Nicholas?
Sources:
The Imposter
60 Minutes Australia: Mystery of Missing Boy Nicholas Barclay and his Imposter Frederic Bourdin
The Nicholas Barclay Disappearance And Ensuing Deception | Missing | Investigation Discovery
Frédéric Bourdin - Wikipedia
Nicholas Patrick Barclay – The Charley Project
Interview: The private detective who uncovered The Imposter (scotsman.com)
The Mystery Of Nicholas Barclay And His Imposter, Frédéric Bourdin (allthatsinteresting.com)
Justice for Nicholas Barclay - The CrimeWire
The Chameleon | The New Yorker
Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor (grunge.com)
Nicholas Barclay disappeared in San Antonio, TX. Three years later he was found in Spain, but was this the real Nicholas?
Sources:
The Imposter
60 Minutes Australia: Mystery of Missing Boy Nicholas Barclay and his Imposter Frederic Bourdin
The Nicholas Barclay Disappearance And Ensuing Deception | Missing | Investigation Discovery
Nicholas Patrick Barclay – The Charley Project
Interview: The private detective who uncovered The Imposter (scotsman.com)
The Mystery Of Nicholas Barclay And His Imposter, Frédéric Bourdin (allthatsinteresting.com)
Justice for Nicholas Barclay - The CrimeWire
The Chameleon | The New Yorker
Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor (grunge.com)
Bernie Tiede was considered the nicest person in Carthage, TX. He loved to help people, especially the widows in town that had lost their husbands. Bernie befriended the most disliked woman in town after her husband passed away, which led to one of the most bizarre murder cases people had ever seen.
Sources:
Sins and Secrets Season 3: Carthage
Deadly Sins: Season 3: Millionairess and the Mortician
Midnight in the Garden of East Texas - Texas Monthly
Bernie in Hell – Texas Monthly
Jury Sentences Bernie Tiede to 99 Years or Life in Prison | The Texas Tribune
Bernie Tiede case: The Mortician, The Murder The Movie - CBS News
How My Aunt Marge Ended Up in the Deep Freeze . . . - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
What You Didn't Know About Murderer Bernie Tiede (grunge.com)Bernie Tiede,
The Mortician Who Murdered Marjorie Nugent (allthatsinteresting.com)
Bernie Tiede Re-Sentenced To Life, Family of Murder Victim Vindicated (people.com)
I got a chance to sit in with Bill from Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer and Matthew from Murder Coaster to discuss Texas serial killer Fayrion Wardrip.
Brenda Delgado was in love with Dr. Ricky Paniagua and she thought they were headed for marriage. Ricky didn't feel the same way, though. He broke up with her and started dating Dr. Kendra Hatcher. Brenda decided the only way to get him back was to get rid of Kendra.
Brandon Lawson left his house heading to his father's house in Crowley, TX. On the way, he ran out of gas and called his brother and 911 for help. Before help could arrive, he disappeared, and no one has seen him since.
Sources:
Crawlspace Podcast
The Prosecutors Podcast
Brandon Lawson's Disappearance And The Chilling Story Behind It (allthatsinteresting.com)
The mystery around the disappearance of Brandon Lawson in West Texas (gosanangelo.com)
Disappearance of Brandon Lawson - Wikipedia
Remains of Brandon Lawson, missing since 2013, possibly found (gosanangelo.com)
Brandon Lawson, Who Vanished In 2013 After 911 Call, Found | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Brandon Mason Lawson – The Charley Project Inside The Mysterious 2013 Disappearance Of Brandon Lawson (grunge.com)