The Texas Killing Fields: Victims, Profiling & Police Failures | Part 1
Terror Talk - True Crime and Dark Cinema9 Apr

The Texas Killing Fields: Victims, Profiling & Police Failures | Part 1

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 Schrodt

  • Texas Killing Fields: Who Murdered Dozens Of Young Girls And Women Near Houston? by Aaron Rasmussen

Listen now if you’re interested in:

  • Texas Killing Fields victims and cases

  • Victimology and profiling

  • Calder Field crime scene breakdown

  • True crime police failures

  • Bias in criminal investigations

  • True crime from therapists’ perspective

What 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

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