Texas True Crime

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 Return of the Black Widow | News | Dallas | Dallas Observer | The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas 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

14 Nov 202444min

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 [Article]: "What's Happening: Dimmit, Texas", 1978 | Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Dimmitt, Texas - Wikipedia

31 Okt 202438min

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 Texas Authorities Believe Man Who Killed High School Cheerleader Was Planning Serial Murders | Shows | Investigation Discovery 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) Evidence at murder scene of Silsbee teen led to 19-year-old Vidor man who shot self to death | 12newsnow.com Texas Cheerleader's Suspected Killer Left 8-Page Note (people.com) Tristan Dilley Murder: What Happened to Paul Audrey Adams? (thecinemaholic.com)

3 Okt 202428min

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

19 Sep 202435min

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

5 Sep 202448min

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 The Mo(u)rning Commute: The disappearance and death of David Glenn Lewis : r/UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com) 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 1993 hit-run victim is finally identified (doenetwork.org)

30 Aug 202444min

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)⁠

2 Aug 202426min

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)

25 Jul 202440min