Sam shares the haunting story of the Texas Killing Fields, a stretch of land between Houston and Galveston tied to decades of disappearances and murders of young women.

Sam also dives into the lingering fear, failures in investigations, and the devastating human toll left behind by these crimes. This is a story about victims too often forgotten—and the relentless pursuit of justice decades later.

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• Crime + Investigation – The Murder of Krystal Jean Baker
  https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/murder-krystal-jean-baker
• Galveston Daily News – Smith Guilty in Murder of Krystal Jean Baker
  https://www.galvnews.com/news/smith-guilty-in-murder-of-krystal-jean-baker/article_5275f6ce-7305-56d1-9191-ccc83cd42de3.html
• Rosewood, Jack. The True Crime Books Collection
• FBI – Seeking Information in Unsolved Killing Fields Murders
  https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/seeking-information-in-unsolved-killing-fields-murders-091819
• The Guardian – Laura Miller and the Texas Killing Fields
  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/laura-miller-texas-killing-fields
• FOX 26 Houston – Texas Killing Fields Suspect Facing New Charges
  https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texas-killing-fields-suspect-facing-new-charges
• Criminology Podcast – The Texas Killing Fields Part 1
• ABC13 – Laura Smither’s Disappearance
  https://abc13.com/post/23-years-ago-today-laura-smithers-disappearance/1272189/
• ABC13 – William Reece Court Appearance
  https://abc13.com/post/william-reece-guilty-plea-court-appearance-texas-serial-killer/12003895/

Jeff tells the unbelievable true story of Colton Harris-Moore, better known as the “Barefoot Bandit.”

As a teenager, Harris-Moore became one of the most infamous fugitives in modern American history after a string of burglaries, thefts, and daring escapes across multiple states. Known for committing crimes barefoot and leaving footprints behind, he captured national attention with his ability to evade authorities while stealing cars, boats, and even airplanes—despite having little to no formal training.

What began as local break-ins spiraled into an international manhunt that ended in the Bahamas after years on the run. His story became a strange mix of true crime, media fascination, and internet folklore.

Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for the Netflix documentary Should I Marry a Murderer.

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• Wikipedia – Colton Harris-Moore
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colton_Harris_Moore
• Tuko – What Happened to Colton Harris-Moore After Release?
  https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/618703-what-happened-colton-harris-moore-release/
• HistoryLink – True Crime: The Barefoot Bandit
  https://historylink.org/File/10397

Sam shares the chilling story of H. H. Holmes, one of America’s earliest and most infamous serial killers.

Operating during the late 1800s in Chicago, Holmes became notorious during the time of the 1893 World’s Fair. Behind his charming demeanor and successful business ventures was a dark and calculated killer whose crimes would become the stuff of legend.

Holmes is most remembered for his so-called “Murder Castle,” a building allegedly designed with hidden rooms, secret passages, and deadly traps. While some details surrounding the case have become exaggerated over time, the horrifying reality of his fraud, manipulation, and murders remains deeply disturbing.

This episode explores the myth, the man, and the terrifying legacy Holmes left behind in turn-of-the-century America.

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• Encyclopaedia Britannica – H.H. Holmes
  https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes
• Library of Congress – Chronicling America: H.H. Holmes
  https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes
• EBSCO Research Starter – H.H. Holmes
  https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/h-h-holmes
• Forensic Scholars Today – Academic article on H.H. Holmes
  https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol1/iss2/4/
• Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City
• Schechter, Harold. Depraved – The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-of-the-Century Chicago