The Targeted Killing of Liz Barraza

In 1977, a crime took place in Denton, Texas that shook the community to its core; though you’d hardly call Denton “uneventful,” it was a place where residents and college students felt safe and free. Suzanne Marie Mages was a twelve-year-old girl who was adored by all who met her and due to the proximity of her mother’s restaurant to lively Fry Street, many were touched by the continuously happy and smiling early adolescent. In September of that year, however, Suzie vanished, leaving little clues to her whereabouts or the identity of the man she was last seen talking to. Suzie wouldn’t be seen alive again. This is the story of who Suzie was, what happened the day she disappeared, and how it affected Denton. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find an exclusive series available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcast  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

24 Sep 201831min

Ali Lowitzer stepped off her school bus yards from her home in 2010 never to be seen again. Theories as to what happened to her range from homicide to sex trafficking, the latter seemingly a distinct possibility considering the proximity of where she vanished from to Houston. Houston is one of the country’s largest sex trafficking hubs and is by far the largest in Texas. This is part 2 of Ali’s story. Please visit AlexandriaLowitzer.com to learn more about Ali and donate to the efforts to find her, and head over to Facebook and look for the page “Hope For Ali; Alexandria Joy Lowitzer” to keep up to date on events and explore Ali’s life through photos and memories from Jo Ann. Please help Jo Ann get the word out by sharing Ali’s fliers on the FB page. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find an exclusive series available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

12 Sep 201824min

No matter how watchful an eye we keep on our children, it is difficult to completely shield them from the bad in the world; this is especially true when a malevolent individual, or individuals, target them for harm. Even in quiet, seemingly safe suburban areas, we take this for granted. Everyone does because we feel like these things don’t happen to us…but they can. Ali Lowitzer stepped off her school bus yards from her home in 2010 and has never been reported to be seen again. This is Ali’s story and family’s story. Please visit AlexandriaLowitzer.com to learn more about Ali and donate to the efforts to find her, and head over to Facebook and look for the page “Hope For Ali; Alexandria Joy Lowitzer” to keep up to date on events and explore Ali’s life through photos and memories from Jo Ann. Please help Jo Ann get the word out by sharing Ali’s fliers on the FB page. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find an exclusive series available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

10 Sep 201836min

After discussing nearly every detail of the evidence of, and investigation into, the abduction and murder of Carla Walker, we offer our closing thoughts into why we believe the perpetrator has, thus far, eluded the police’s radar, as well as some startling crime statistics around the time. We also hear from Carla’s closest friend, Konnie, who gives some chilling memories from Carla’s last days and also, more importantly, her recollections of Carla Walker as a person and friend. Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friends and fellow Texans’ podcast, Secret Transmission. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

6 Aug 201825min

Are there other individuals besides the persons of interest that triggered the Fort Worth Police Department’s attention during the investigation into Carla Walker’s homicide? We found a few that may have flown beneath their radar, not only from our own research but also from friends of the Walker family as well as classmates of Carla’s. This episode explores two stories that can be at least partially corroborated with both circumstantial events or evidence.  Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend’s podcast, Pretend Radio. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

30 Jul 201821min

Few individuals outside of the Walker family dedicated their lives to finding Carla Walker’s murderer; to be certain, no police officer worked as diligently and relentlessly as Fort Worth Police Department Burglary Detective, John Terrell. His work on Carla’s case largely drove the narrative that the local public came to know and trust. But was his motive rooted in seeking Justice for Carla or was Terrell’s deepest, most subconscious desires to see the case through a result of his hellbent obsession with a known burglar and rapist?  Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend and fellow Texan’s podcast, Swindled. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

23 Jul 201827min

A few persons of interest emerged during the investigation into Carla Walker’s homicide. Unfortunately, none panned out, even a few that seemed particularly capable of the crime. Tommy Ray Kneeland and Jimmy Dean Sasser, however interesting they seemed at the time, turned out to be discounted by police.  Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend’s podcast, True Crime Story Time. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

16 Jul 201827min

Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist, Grace Dukes, Criminal Investigator and Host of Coroner Talk Podcast, Darren Dake, and Dr. Doyce Cartrett join us this episode to discuss the findings of Carla Walker’s autopsy report.Please listen to the end of the episode for a promo from our friend’s podcast, All Crime No Cattle. You can support gone cold podcast – texas true crime by visiting https//:www.patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast. There you’ll also find exclusive monthly episodes available only to donors.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter by using @gonecoldpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

9 Jul 201831min