7 episodes
The Devil of Pope County: America's Worst Family Massacre Tony Holt
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- True Crime
In December 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons murdered 16 people – including his entire family – and wounded four more in Russellville, Ark.
In this six-part series that includes interviews with those who survived the violent rampage, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Tony Holt looks back on Arkansas' largest mass murder and its aftermath.
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Episode 6: Always On My Mind
The state of Arkansas executes its most notorious serial killer, but how notorious is he really? Nightmares linger for those familiar with the case.
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Episode 5: A Neutralizing Maneuver
Ronald Gene Simmons stands trial twice, gets convicted twice. He beckons the state to execute him as quickly as possible.
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Episode 4: Fleeing to Arkansas
Ronald Gene Simmons retires after a decorated military career. He and his family abandon New Mexico before authorities can move in to arrest him for sex crimes.
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Episode 3: No Sign of Life
One day after Christmas, the rest of the Simmons family visits Mockingbird Hill and are executed. Detectives find all the carnage. Simmons invites a local news anchor to visit him in jail.
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Episode 2: I'll See You in Hell
Ronald Gene Simmons methodically murders his wife and younger children. A large hole on the property becomes a massive grave.
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Episode 1: The Russellville Rampage
Two people are killed and four are injured during a shooting spree the morning of Dec. 28, 1987 across Russellville. Law enforcement becomes fearful of a gruesome discovery at a house near Dover.
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