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Texas True Crime is a podcast all about crime in the Lone Star State with a little bit of weird from the Lone Star State thrown in here and there.
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Episode 60: Ethan Couch
According to his defense attorney, Ethan Couch suffered from Affluenza, therefore he shouldn't be punished because he didn't understand that he did anything wrong.
Sources:
True Crime Story: Smugshot: Affluenza
Ethan Couch - Wikipedia
What Happened to Affluenza Teen Ethan Couch? DUI Case Timeline (expresslegalfunding.com)
Tarrant crash victim: 'Momma, I love you. Please hurry!' | wfaa.comBurleson pastor's son speaks out about accident that killed four | khou.com
Tonya Couch appeals charges again in 'affluenza' teen case | wfaa.com
'Affluenza' Dad, Fred Couch, Arrested for Family Violence - D MagazineEthan Couch “Affluenza” Judge Jean Boyd No Longer A Judge (2paragraphs.com)Ethan Couch 'affluenza': 10 years since drunk-driving crash | wfaa.com
'Affluenza' DUI Case: What Happened Night of the Accident That Left 4 People Dead - ABC News (go.com)Ethan Couch, The 'Affluenza Teen' Who Killed 4 People While Driving Drunk (allthatsinteresting.com) -
Episode 59: Todd Becker
Todd Becker was the last person you would expect to be a professional burglar. He was clean cut, handsome and the perfect family man. He had good intentions to quit his life of crime and go straight but he was just too good at it to walk away.
Sources:
True Crime – Texas Monthly
Family Man – Texas Monthly
Dec 20, 2002, page 2 - Press Journal at Newspapers.com
Dec 20, 2002, page 1 - Press Journal at Newspapers.com
BURGLARY RING IS FAMILY BUSINESS, POLICE SAY – Orlando Sentinel -
Episode 58: Irene Garza
Irene Garza was a beloved teacher and beauty queen in her hometown of McAllen, TX. The whole community rallied to find her after she did not come home the night before Easter. When her body was found five days later, the whole community was in shock. Why would anyone want to kill Irene Garza?
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John Feit, former priest convicted of murdering Irene Garza, dies in prison - CBS News
Unholy Act – Texas Monthly
Irene Garza murder case evidence photos (cbsnews.com)
Details - Unsolved Homicide (texas.gov)
Former Priest Convicted in Cold-Case Murder Dies in Prison | Courthouse News Service
Author Leon J. Podles :: The Murder of Irene Garza Case StudyTimeline: The killing of Irene Garza | CNN
Ex-Priest Arrested In The 1960 Murder of Irene Garza – Texas Monthly
Ex-Priest John Feit Arrested in 1960 Murder of Irene Garza (nbcnews.com)
Read priest's letter on the investigation of Father John Feit - CBS News
Sins of the Father: 48 Hours -
Robert Durst Part 3
Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID complications.
Sources:
A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck
Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com
Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)
Robert Durst - Wikipedia
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)
Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR
Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)
Ex-NYPD detective admits having sex with witness during inquiry into Robert Durst's missing wife - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) -
Episode 56: Robert Durst Part 2
Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID.
Sources:
A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck
Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com
Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)
Robert Durst - Wikipedia
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)
Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR
Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)
Ex-NYPD detective admits having sex with witness during inquiry into Robert Durst's missing wife - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) -
Episode 55: Robert Durst
Robert Durst was a diabolical killer with no remorse. He almost got away with all of it, but was finally convicted right before he died of COVID.
Sources:
A Deadly Secret: The Bizarre and Chilling Story of Robert Durst by Matt Birkbeck
Prosecuting Evil Examines Robert Durst Trial for Morris Black Death | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of Kathie McCormack Durst | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Nov 12, 2003, page 1 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Jan 30, 2002, page 54 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Oct 23, 2021, page A8 - Tyler Morning Telegraph at Newspapers.com
Jan 14, 2001, page 2 - The Journal News at Newspapers.com
Nov 03, 2021, page A8 - The Daily Advertiser at Newspapers.com
Robert Durst’s Life and Alleged Crimes: A Timeline (vulture.com)
Robert Durst - Wikipedia
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering Best Friend Susan Berman (people.com)
Robert Durst, real estate heir and convicted killer, dies at 78 : NPR
Kathleen McCormack, The Missing Wife Of Murderer Robert Durst (allthatsinteresting.com)