Welcome to West Texas. Where the sky stretches on forever, and the stories are as vast and rugged as the landscape itself. On this podcast we will explore the characters who have etched their names into the sun bleached history of this region. From outlaws and lawmen, to everyday folks who dared to dance with destiny, host Jody Slaughter explores the legends, the truths, and the tall tales that define this undefinable region.
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Just two blonde besties who love the paranormal, true crime, and all things weird, creepy and strange!
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The Tale of Jodi Hildebrandt - The Demon Possessed, Child Abusing Cult Leader
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1:03:37You've all heard the story of Little Miss Ruby Franke and her 8 Passengers train wreck of a YouTube channel, but do you know the story of her counterpart, Jodi Hildebrandt? Join us today as we find out who this monster really is and what led her to take part in the heinous crimes that she is now in prison for. Today's Sources Include: You tube ring…
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Ian Brady & Myra Hindley: Part 3 - A Proper Mess
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45:01Welp, we've finally hit the conclusion of the Ian Brady & Myra Hindley saga (thank you, Jesus!) Today, we discuss the vicious murder of Edward Evans, and the aftermath including the arrest, trial and convictions of child murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. It's a proper mess, and we are so happy to be done with these two skid marks on the underpa…
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Ian Brady & Myra Hindley: Part 2 - Like a Lamb to the Slaughter
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48:19Who's ready for Part II of the worst human beings to ever exist? Today we discuss the horrific murders of Pauline Reade, John Kilbride, Keith Bennett, and Lesley Anne Downey - all at the hands of trash (or should we say, "rubbish") child killer couple, Ian Brady & Myra Hindley. Buckle up fam, because this one is ROUGH. Today's Sources Include: http…
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Ian Brady & Myra Hindley: Part 1 - Petty Criminal Meets Peroxide Blonde With Heat Marks On Her Calves
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1:08:32Today we are diving into yet another infamous killer couple - Ian Brady & Myra Hindley. A couple truly from the depths of hell who together, in the 1960's, tortured and murdered five children, burying some of them in the desolate, peaceful and beautiful Saddleworth Moors. But what led a peroxide blonde with "heat marks on her calves" to team up wit…
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The Amityville Horror House - High Hopes or High Hoax?
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45:01On a cold November night in 1974, Ronald "Butch" DeFeo, Jr. brutally murdered his entire family as they slept in their Long Island home at 112 Ocean Avenue that was lovingly nicknamed, "High Hopes". A year later, the Lutz family moved in - only to flee just 28 days later, claiming the house was haunted by demons. In this episode, we discuss the DeF…
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1 Lunatic 1 Icepick - The Horrific and Deranged Crimes of Luka Magnotta
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1:05:19In this episode, we deep dive into the dark and seedy corner of the internet where one of the most disturbing and twisted true crimes of the internet age took place: The case of the Luka Magnotta - A narcissist that was so obsessed with both himself and with fame, that he would do anything, even commit cold blooded murder, to achieve it. Join us as…
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Lil Devil - The Story Of Christa Pike: The Youngest Woman on Death Row
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1:00:04On the night of January 12, 1995, a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman who had her entire life ahead of her was brutally attacked and murdered by a group of fellow students at the Tennessee Job Corps that can only be described as pure evil. Today, we dive into the cruel and senseless killing of Colleen Slemmer, and the ringleader who organized …
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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka - The Barbie & Ken Killers: Part 4 - The Deal With The Devil
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1:02:44Ya'll, hold onto your butts because we have FINALLY made it to the fourth and FINAL part of The Barbie & Ken Killers series! In the last installment, we will discuss the downfall and apprehension of Paul Bernardo, his trial, Karla's "Deal With The Devil", as well as the fallout, aftermath, and where all of these assholes are today. You don't want t…
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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka - The Barbie & Ken Killers: Part 3 - The Death of Innocence
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47:01Happy April Fools Day, fam! What better way to celebrate than with the third installment of our favorite fools, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. In this part, we discuss the disgusting and horrific kidnapping, torture and murder of Kristen French, some raunchy Atlantic City shenanigans, and the beginning of Karla's flip which ultimately turns into …
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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka - The Barbie & Ken Killers: Part 2 - He's a Deadly Innocent Guy
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50:45Who's ready for Part 2 of your favorite (or should I say LEAST favorite) killer couple in modern day history? Today we dive into the abduction, murder and dismemberment of 14 year old Leslie Mahaffy, the untimely fate of Spike the Iguana, and the totally 80's wedding of the two biggest douchebags to ever disgrace the country of Canada. This is part…
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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka - The Barbie & Ken Killers: Part 1 - A Match Made In Hell
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1:29:53You know how everyone has their most hated serial killer? Well, for Christina, it is Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka - a couple so vile it will make you want to vomit. In Part 1 of this 4 part series, we discuss the origins of this infamous Canadian schoolgirl murder duo, and the horrifically disturbing story of their first victim - Karla's own sis…
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The Taco Bell Strangler - Henry Louis Wallace
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38:18Grab your Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Nachos Bell Grande, and your large Baja Blast, because today we are talking about the vicious and senseless murders committed by Henry Louis Wallace aka "The Taco Bell Strangler". We promise that you will never look at a chalupa the same way again! Today's Sources Include: Hunting Humans: An Encyclopedia of Modern S…
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Collin Griffith: Murderer, or Innocent Teenager?
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52:21Is it possible to kill not once, but twice in self defense? Today we discuss the fascinating and unbelievable case of a teenage boy named Collin Griffith, who was accused of killing both his father and mother just one year apart. Was it a tragic set of freak circumstance, or something much sinister? Today's Sources Include: https://www.insideeditio…
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In today's episode, we dive into one of the most controversial and unsettling chapters in the history of medicine: the lobotomy. This procedure, which involved the surgical severing of brain connections via drilled holes in the head or an icepick to the eye socket, was once hailed as the ultimate cure for any mental illness you could ever imagine -…
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The Horrific and Disturbing Crimes of Madman, Albert Fish
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40:41He was a man of many names: "The Gray Man", "The Boogey Man", "The Brooklyn Vampire", "The Moon Maniac". But no matter what you call him, we can all agree that Albert Fish is a straight up gross, deviant dude. Join us today as we discuss one of the most heinous serial killers in American history. Today's Sources Include: Biography of Albert Fish, N…
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Wade Wilson & Jamie Osuna: The Tattoo Faced Killers for TATUESDAY
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51:35Today is a special episode of The Ghosty Girls, as we recorded this one live at Self Care Tattoo in Middletown, Delaware! Join us as we get tattoos done by the lovely Jay to commemorate the success of the podcast while we also talk about, you guessed it: MURDER! Tatted up murderers, to be exact! Enjoy, and don't forget to see Jay at Self Care Tatto…
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Today we are going to talk about a property that is allegedly VERY haunted. So haunted, in fact, that it was called “the next Amytiville” by none other than the king of ghost bro culture himself, Zak Bagans, who actually purchased the property in 2014 in order to figure out what was going on at this so-called "portal to hell". What happened at the …
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The Millionaire Murderer and the Horrific Death of Jasmine Fiore
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41:01On the morning of August 15, 2019, a suitcase was discovered in a Buena Park dumpster in California. In the suitcase was the body of a nude, strangled and dismembered female. Upon further investigation, the fingers of the corpse had been cut off and the teeth were all pulled out of the mouth, in an apparent attempt to cover up the identity of the b…
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On January 23, 1959, a group of ten set off on their hike through the Ural Mountains of Russia, lead by Igor Dyatlov. A month later, they would all be found dead, some viciously crushed and even missing eyes and tongues. What happened to this group of hikers? Was it a freak accident, or something much more sinister? Todays Sources Include: https://…
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On March 26, 1997, 39 people, all wearing matching dark clothing and Nike sneakers, were found dead in a large mansion in San Diego, California. What caused these people to take their own lives, and what do aliens and the Hale-Bopp comet have to do with it? Find out today as we deep dive into the cult created by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettl…
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Let's start off the New Year by handling a little "schabusiness", shall we? Today we talk about the woman nicknamed "Lady Dahmer" and the horrific murder and dismemberment of her friend, Shad Thyrion. This one is pretty gnarly, so make sure you have a strong stomach for this one! Today's Sources Include: Taylor Schabusiness decapitated Shad Thyrion…
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Life With Grandpa and The Family International
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51:59Well, we have finally made it to our very first cult episode! Join us today as we dive into the crazy and disgusting mind of David "Grandpa" Berg, and his infamous sex cult: The Family International. We will also break down his sick and twisted television production, "Life With Grandpa", a demented puppet show created specifically for the grooming …
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On the evening of December 24, 2008, Christmas Eve, in Los Angeles, California, members of the Ortega family were enjoying their annual Christmas Eve party. As the party was winding down for the night, there was a knock on the door from a man dressed in a Santa Claus outfit, who viciously gunned down partygoers before burning down the home with a m…
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We are in The Christmas "spirit" today, ghouls! In our first of two Christmas podcast specials, Alicia presents the creepy tales of The Yule Cat, The Thirteen Yule Lads of Iceland, the bizarre origins of the Christmas tree, and everyone's favorite: KRAMPUS! You don't want to miss this fun holiday spooky extravaganza! Today's Sources Include: "A Ver…
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On the morning of Monday April 18, 2016 at 5:00 am, a member of Camp Gladiator showed up for the scheduled fitness class at The Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. They were expecting to participate in an intense workout provided by their instructor, Terry Leann (Missy) Bevers. Instead of finding their instructor, ready and pumped up w…
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Guys, things have been SUPER heavy lately so we wanted to lighten the mood today and talk about something fun as opposed to the usual violent murder. From The Berenstain Bears, to the Fruit of the Loom Cornucopia, to that nonexistent 90's movie where Sinbad apparently did NOT play a genie, join us to talk about the fascinating phenomenon known as "…
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Paul Michael Merhige and The Thanksgiving Day Massacre
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42:21On Thanksgiving Day in 2009, Paul Michael Merhige opened fire on his family after their joyful Thanksgiving celebration and dinner, killing 4 people - including his pregnant sister and the six year old daughter of his cousin. What brought him to this heinous act? Let's deep dive into the horrific murders that occurred in Jupiter, Florida on Novembe…
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Family Holiday Special: The Legend of Pecos Bill
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37:26Just in time for your holiday road trips, this is a special episode that the whole family can enjoy! Kick off your boots and settle in for the legend of Pecos Bill, the Texas folk hero who was raised by coyotes, rode a tornado, tamed the wildest horse on the plains, and invented everything from the branding iron to the lasso! Send us a text Visit o…
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Love alien stories? So do we! Join The Ghosty Girls as we chat about some alien abduction stories, and share some creepy tales from our own experiences. You do NOT want to miss this fun episode, Earthlings! Today's Sources Include: The Manhattan Alien Abduction - Netflix Linda Napolitano: The Alien Abduction Case of the Century - YouTube How Betty …
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On Sunday, May 1st, 2005 around 2:45 am, Aetna Hose and Ladder firefighters responded to calls reporting smoke at 81 Thorn Lane, located at The Towne Court Apartments in Newark, Delaware. There, they found the bound and strangled body of University of Delaware college student, Lindsey Bonistall in a bathtub. Join us to discuss Lindsey's tragic and …
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On the night of Sunday, August 20, 1989, Jose Menendez, a powerful music executive and his wife Kitty were found shot to death in their Beverly Hills mansion. Their two sons, Lyle and Erik, were ultimately convicted of their murders and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. But was this an act of cold blooded murder, or wer…
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#7 - Tascosa: Ghosts and Outlaws, pt. 2
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1:05:46Last time, we experienced the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. Now, in part two, we see Tascosa at its peak, and the random violence that helped to fill Boothill Cemetery, concluding in a dramatic shootout that took more lives than even the O.K. Corral. Finally, the drastic collapse …
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BONUS EPISODE - The Story of John Carpenter's Halloween
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31:55Happy Halloween, ghouls! Today we wanted to bring you a special bonus episode in honor of our most favorite day of the year - HALLOWEEN! What better way to celebrate than discussing one of (if not the most) TOTALLY iconic horror movie of all time - John Carpenter's Halloween! Today's sources include: Rogerebert.com - Halloween The Story Behind the …
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Ever wonder how Spirit Halloween came to be? Join us today in a special Halloween Week bonus episode to find out the history and cultural impact of the most popular Halloween costume store. Today's sources include: Spirit Halloween Wiki https://spirit-halloween.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit_Halloween Spooky Icon: How Spirit Halloween went from a costume s…
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The Urban Legend of Poisoned Halloween Candy
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25:39Happy Halloween week, ghouls! Today, the girls are deep diving into the urban legend of poisoned Halloween candy to find out why our parents had to check our candy back in the 90s, and also chatting about mischief night shenanigans. You don't want to miss this fun episode! Today's sources include: Do Strangers Really Tamper with Halloween Candy? - …
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Today we discuss one of the douchiest couples in American murder history, Erika and Benjamin "BJ" Sifrit. These guys are pretty much insufferable and the story is disturbing to say the least. Join us as we discuss their vile and senseless murders of Joshua Ford and Martha "Geney" Crutchley in Ocean City, Maryland in 2002. Today's sources include: M…
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Ever wonder if anyone has ever murdered by mail? Join us today to talk about the cunning and devious Cordelia Botkin, who murdered the wife of her lover in 1898 by sending her a beautiful box of poisoned chocolates. Today's sources include: Dover's infamous "Chocolate Candy Murders" brought back to life on anniversary - Jerry Smith for The News Jou…
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Halloween Special - Ghost Riders in the Sky: The Legend of Stampede Mesa
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31:34Ghost Riders in the Sky is one of the most popular Country songs of all time. But did you know it was inspired by events right here in West Texas? Join us as we take a spooky look at the Legend of Stampede Mesa. Just don't listen before bedtime... Send us a text Visit our website at wtxpodcast.com for companion articles, show notes, and photos for …
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Guys, this case is going to confuse and anger you...it's a doozy. On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, a beautiful and charismatic teacher named Susan Ledyard left her home around 3 am for reasons unknown. Just four hours later, her body would be discovered floating in the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware. Her killer has never been caught. For years,…
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It's October first, and you know what that means, boo-tiful ghouls - Spooky Season is officially upon us! Let's celebrate by discussing the intriguing and heartbreaking story of Jennie Wade, the unfortunate civilian who met her demise during the infamous Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Join us for Episode 2 and let's have a hauntingly good time explo…
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Join us as we uncover the wild rise of Tascosa, the frontier town that became the hub of lawlessness in the Texas Panhandle. In this first of two episodes, we focus on the town's early days, from violent sheep wars to its transformation into a trading hub. Along the way, we’ll meet figures like Charles Goodnight and Casimero Romero, and set the sta…
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Welcome, ghouls! In our first ever episode of The Ghosty Girls, we take on Delaware's first (and only known) serial killer, Steven Pennell. This guy is a real piece of....something who tortured and murdered women in his creepy blue van. We hope you enjoy our project that we put our blood, sweat and tears into (but mostly our blood, mwahahaha!), and…
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#5 - Grapes on the Caprock: The Texas Wine Revolution
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51:13In this episode we explore how Texas, once considered an unlikely place for wine production, has risen to become a significant player on the global wine stage. Through the stories of pioneers, scientists, and modern-day winemakers, we trace the history of Texas wine back over 350 years and uncover the pivotal moments that shaped the state and regio…
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Join us as we explore the mysterious legend of Sublett's Lost Gold. Hidden deep within the rugged Guadalupe Mountains, this elusive treasure has captivated the imaginations of treasure hunters and adventurers for over a century. Discover the intriguing story of Will Sublett, a Texas Pacific Railroad scout who veered off his path in search of untold…
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#3 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 2
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46:27In this episode, part 2 of a series, host Jody Slaughter investigates the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times. From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom ta…
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#2 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 1
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39:05In this episode, host Jody Slaughter investigates the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times. From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pi…
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#1 - Judge Roy Bean: The West's Most Notorious Judge
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44:21In this premiere episode of WTX, host Jody Slaughter dives into the wild life of Judge Roy Bean, the self-proclaimed "Law West of the Pecos." Step into the blistering heat of the 1890s in the remote town of Langtry, Texas. Here, amidst the dust and desert, Judge Bean held court in the Jersey Lilly Saloon with a pet bear by his side and a fearless g…
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