Death X Southwest: True Crime

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☠️Death X Southwest is your one-stop shop for true crime, served with a side of real-life mayhem. We cover the gritty, the gory, and the downright bizarre cases that have haunted the Southwest, but it doesn't stop there. Beyond the murders and mysteries, you'll also get an unfiltered look into my life—where I share the highs, the lows, and all the absurdities in between. Whether I’m solo or joined by guest co-hosts, expect a raw, real, and refreshingly personal take on both crime and the craziness of everyday life. 🌵Come for the crime, stay for the connection, and—of course—enjoy the chaos. Death X Southwest is more than just a true crime podcast; it’s a family, a journey, and a little bit of everything else life throws at us.

  1. Episode 115 - The Story of Addie Hall + Zack Bowen: Love and Death in the French Quarter

    10/02/2025

    Episode 115 - The Story of Addie Hall + Zack Bowen: Love and Death in the French Quarter

    I’m BAAAACK after a too-long hiatus — and what better time to return than October, my favorite time of year. Though while it may be October, it’s 99 degrees in Tucson. BUT - I don’t care. I’ve got the air conditioning cranked down to “haunted mansion,” and I’m pretending there’s a chill in the air—because spooky season is officially here.  And we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite stories ever… one that’s as eerie as it is tragic. In the heart of New Orleans—where ghosts, jazz, and bad decisions all share a drink—two lovers tried to rebuild their lives after Hurricane Katrina. But inside a tiny apartment above a Voodoo temple, their story took a dark, unforgettable turn. This is the story of Addie Hall and Zack Bowen—a couple whose love burned bright, then imploded spectacularly, leaving behind one of the most chilling true crime tales in New Orleans history. Stick around ‘til the end for some exciting updates, too—it’s been a minute, and we’ve got things to catch up on. Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, this true crime episode dives into the haunting murder-suicide that still lingers like a ghost above the Voodoo Spiritual Temple. LOVE YOU ALL! Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos🌵🩷 😘 THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🫶 Help Me Pay for Life 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 10m
  2. BONUS: When Life Rewrites the Episode

    08/20/2025

    BONUS: When Life Rewrites the Episode

    Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned… and tonight’s episode is proof of that. Instead of a true crime case, you’re getting me, Henry, a pair of owls, and some real talk under the desert night sky. From navigating a looming two–week deadline to find 3K, to the wild ride of job hunting, to celebrating the announcement of the brand-new podcast I’m producing—this walk turned into an honest little heart-to-heart. Along the way, I stumble upon a creepy dirt road house, share a few personal tidbits, and remind myself (and maybe you) that sometimes just showing up is enough -  I hope🙏 LOVE YOU ALL! Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos🌵🩷 😘 THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🫶 Help Me Pay for Life 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  3. BONUS EPISODE: $3K in 3 Weeks?!

    08/13/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE: $3K in 3 Weeks?!

    In this bonus episode, I share my very real, very urgent plan to come up with $3,000 in the next three weeks—because rent doesn’t care about good intentions, and desperate times call for desperate measures. I talk about where this idea came from, how I’m going to try to pull it off, and why failure isn’t really an option. I also open up about a heartbreaking perfume mishap that left me feeling gutted, and share a few unfiltered thoughts on the weird mix of joys, pitfalls, and “how did I get here?” moments that come with midlife. No true crime today, but tomorrow we’re back to the murder and mayhem. For now, it’s just me, trying to keep the lights on—one slightly unhinged idea at a time. LOVE YOU ALL! Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos🌵🩷 😘 THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🫶 Support + Keep DXSW Alive 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min
  4. Episode 114: The Murder of Mackenzie Lueck

    08/07/2025

    Episode 114: The Murder of Mackenzie Lueck

    When 23-year-old University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck vanished after a late-night Lyft ride in Salt Lake City, Utah, it sparked a chilling investigation that exposed the darkest corners of the internet—and of one man’s disturbing past. In this episode, we follow Mackenzie’s final hours, the digital breadcrumbs that led police to a shocking discovery, and the twisted truths hiding in plain sight. Featuring a suspenseful, story-driven breakdown of this true crime case, we explore the red flags, the chilling premeditation, and the questions that still haunt those closest to her. If you're into murder cases, missing persons, true crime podcast storytelling, or cases involving online dating dangers, premeditated murder, and the hidden lives of digital predators, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos🌵🩷 😘 THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🫶 Support + Keep DXSW Alive 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 19m
  5. EVIO PRESENTS: The Ides of April

    07/31/2025

    EVIO PRESENTS: The Ides of April

    Hey DXSW Listeners! Check out this new podcast, The Ides of April, written by my good friend, Branden Morgan, and hosted by Alec Baldwin!! Thanks for listening! The Ides of April , Show Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth’s life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the largest manhunt in American history. Narrated by Alec Baldwin, this immersive series blends dramatic storytelling, historical detail, and expert insight to trace the deadly plot that changed the nation forever. 🎧 The Ides of April is produced by EVIO Creative and available wherever you get your podcasts. 📩 Have questions or feedback? Email us at info@eviocreative.com ✅ Follow us on Instagram: @idesofaprilpod ✅ Don’t forget to rate and review the show. #TheIdesOfApril #LincolnAssassination #JohnWilkesBooth #AmericanHistoryPodcast #PresidentialAssassination #TrueHistory #CivilWarHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min
  6. Episode 113: The Vanishing of Brandi Wells

    07/30/2025

    Episode 113: The Vanishing of Brandi Wells

    📍 Set in Tyler, Longview, and Brownsboro, Texas She was smart, sweet, and full of big dreams. On a warm summer night in 2006, 23-year-old Brandi Wells left her mom’s house in Tyler, Texas, dressed for a night out—and disappeared without a trace. Her car was found days later, abandoned on the side of the highway. The driver’s seat pushed all the way back. Her purse left behind. And her cell phone? It wouldn’t start ringing again until eight days later… in someone else’s hands. This week on Death X Southwest, we unravel the strange and unsettling disappearance of Brandy Wells—a case full of false starts, surveillance gaps, mysterious phone calls, and the haunting possibility that someone always meant for her to vanish. Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos🌵🩷 😘 THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🫶 Support + Keep DXSW Alive 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m
  7. Episode 112: The Murder of Dr. Joseph Sonnier

    07/23/2025

    Episode 112: The Murder of Dr. Joseph Sonnier

    Gather ’round, lock your doors, and maybe pour yourself something strong—because this week, we’re headed deep into West Texas, where the skies are wide, the secrets run deep, and one murder case spirals into a tangled web of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal. The victim? A beloved doctor with a successful career and a new lease on life. The setting? Lubbock, Texas—home of Buddy Holly, barbecue, and (apparently) cold-blooded crime. The story? Involves ballroom dancing, plastic surgery, a mysterious stalker, and a suspiciously placed Gatorade bottle. What begins as a shocking murder quickly unravels into something far more twisted… and the truth? It’s stranger—and darker—than fiction. Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos🌵🩷 😘 THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🫶 Support + Keep DXSW Alive 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 27m
  8. Episode 111: The Murder of Ira Pomerantz

    07/16/2025

    Episode 111: The Murder of Ira Pomerantz

    Dive into the chilling true crime story of Ira Pomerantz, a wealthy Phoenix playboy whose disappearance sparks a twisted investigation. His glamorous French wife, Valerie Pape, claims he vanished to Las Vegas, but a delivery driver's unsettling discovery in a dark alley exposes a horrific truth. Unravel the gruesome details, one black trash bag at a time, in this episode about salon owner Valerie Pape, her hidden secrets, a lover in the guest wing, and the desperate measures taken to dispose of a body. Featuring themes of betrayal, deception, and murder in the American Southwest. 😘THANK YOU for listening and joining me on this podcast (and life!) journey!! 🌵Come for the true crime, stick around for the life updates, and—of course—enjoy the chaos! 🫶 Support + Keep DXSW Alive 📲 Stay connected: Instagram TikTok Twitter Facebook YouTube Patreon Website Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: deathxsouthwest@gmail.com  Shop My Amazon Faves 👂 Listen here: 🍎 Apple Podcasts  🎵 Spotify 🔗 All Links Click Here! If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 🚨 Disclaimer: This video contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
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☠️Death X Southwest is your one-stop shop for true crime, served with a side of real-life mayhem. We cover the gritty, the gory, and the downright bizarre cases that have haunted the Southwest, but it doesn't stop there. Beyond the murders and mysteries, you'll also get an unfiltered look into my life—where I share the highs, the lows, and all the absurdities in between. Whether I’m solo or joined by guest co-hosts, expect a raw, real, and refreshingly personal take on both crime and the craziness of everyday life. 🌵Come for the crime, stay for the connection, and—of course—enjoy the chaos. Death X Southwest is more than just a true crime podcast; it’s a family, a journey, and a little bit of everything else life throws at us.

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