Ep. 109-Jim And Tammy Faye Bakker and the PTL Scandal

In Ep. 130, Renee shared the details of the 1972 triple homicide of the Durham family in Boone, North Carolina. This week features an interview with Terry Harmon, author of the book "Convoluted," which details the details of the crime and the investigation that spanned more than 50 years. Show Notes:Check out Terry Harmon's book.Want to try out Riverside FM for all your podcasting and videoconferencing needs? Use my affiliate link.

14 Mars 1h 5min

On a snowy night in February of 1972, three members of the Durham family were murdered in their Boone home. The scene of the crime left many to wonder if the Durhams, who owned a local car dealership in town, were the targets of a professional hit. In 2022 authorities announced the crime had finally been solved, but questions remain. Check out "Convoluted" by Terry HarmonShow Sponsors:Skincare by SkinxErinUse code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your orderRenee's Digital Course on Podcasting

7 Mars 32min

Renee shares a reading of her award-winning short story, "The Polaroid," which was inspired by the Tara Calico disappearance from New Mexico in 1988.Show Sponsor:Skincare by SkinxErinUse code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order.

28 Feb 20min

Renee pulls information from previous episodes to discuss four serial killers from North Carolina--Terry Alvin Hyatt, John Wayne Boyer, Lesley Eugene Warren, and Henry Louis Wallace.

23 Feb 51min

In 1971 Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane attended a Valentine's Day dance in Durham, heading out afterwards to spend some time alone at a nearby spot popular with locals. When they didn't return, their friends grew worried and searches ensued. When they were found deceased a few weeks later, it was evident they had been victims of a senseless double homicide. Fifty-four years later, the case has not officially been solved, but investigators have narrowed in on a suspect. We also have an update on where the Asha Degree disappearance from 2000 stands. Show Sponsors: https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order. Renee's Digital Course on Podcasting: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php Check out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-dance-podcast/id1401500880

14 Feb 26min

In 1991, 84-year-old Mabel Seymour walked away from a nursing home in Chatham County. A year later, two workers discovered the deceased body of an elderly woman by the side of a road in Petersburg, Virginia. A note found with her body said her name was "Wilma." But as news about the undentified woman in Virginia began to spread across the South, some wondered if the two women were one in the same. Show Notes: Skincare by SkinxErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Use code MISSINGCAROLINAS10 for 10 percent off your order Renee's Digital Podcasting Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php

7 Feb 21min

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and while most victims know their stalkers, in rare cases a person may be targeted without even knowing it. In the spring of 2002, 23-year-old Stephanie Bennett was found murdered in her apartment. After her body was discovered, neighbors at her apartment complex came forward to report they had seen a mysterious man looking into Stephanie's window in the weeks before her death. Two years later, police were able to apprehend the suspect, learning it was not the first time he had murdered a complete stranger. Show Notes: Cover art by Mackintosh Multimedia Sound Editing by Daniel Roberson Show Sponsors: Skincare by SHOPxErin https://shopxerin.com/collections/fit-rocker-chick-skin Renee's Digital Podcasting Course: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/classroom/ReneeRoberson_Podcasting.php

29 Jan 27min

In 1973, 19-year-old UNC-Asheville student Virginia Marie Olson was murdered in the botanical gardens near campus. Despite many leads and suspects, the case was never solved. Brian and Cameron Santana never forgot about this case, and their new book uncovers details that have never been released to the public and a look into the prime suspect. Find "A Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case: https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-Professor-Carolinas-Notorious-ebook/dp/B0DR68T6BR

24 Jan 1h 14min