Texla True Crime

Texla True Crime

True crime stories from the great states of Texas and Louisiana. This podcast covers homicides, missing persons, and the bizarre. Twitter: @texlatruecrime Instagram: @texlatruecrimepod Facebook: Lisa Texla Email: texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com. To support my one-woman show, please donate at paypal.me/texlatruecrime

Episodes

March 12, 2021 22 mins
Today's episode is the heart-wrenching murder of 2 1/2 year old Jakaren Harrison at the hands of someone who should have protected her. Many thanks to Kyle for the recommendation and insightful comments on child death cases and the death penalty.

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UVqIMcTjIb-3r5NXU2HKir3P7JgYAerpJWE9ZDdaOQU/edit?usp=sharing

Contact:

texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com

@texlatruecrime Twitter

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On this episode I discuss the disappearance of 21-year-old Clint Nelson from Bossier City, Louisiana.

Sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VWEvc4Z9Yoy_FsTLBbwxa4iKnMmE3yV7QFfF7aZfAA4/edit?usp=sharing

Contact:

Instagram @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter @texlatruecrime
Facebook Lisa Texla
Email texlatruecrime@gmail.com

Support: paypal.me/texlatruecrime
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January 30, 2021 27 mins
Today we're in North Carolina for a story that has a grisly end in Texas. What do you think really happened?

Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hfn15AhSjE_EzqgfW7VFZek-P6pNuhjgF7icM1wyT_o/edit?usp=sharing

Check out Pitney and Amelia's Bitchen Boutique and be sure to subscribe to Criminality when it premieres on February 12th!
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December 26, 2020 98 mins
A recap of the Hallmark movie The Christmas Doctor with my dear friend Kim at People Are Wild podcast! This is just a fun episode and there are definitely swears. Check out Kim's show as soon as you finish this episode. Or pause, check it out, and come back. I'm okay with that too.
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December 18, 2020 22 mins
Today we conclude the Brian Davis episode. Do you think the jury called it right?

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xcOyCn7HVjReelroYtyNBu9g3Oo_Yj3aBFVguGofLqg/edit?usp=sharing

Email: texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Twitter: @texlatruecrime
Instagram: @texlatruecrimepod
Facebook: Lisa Texla
Support: paypal.me/texlatruecrime
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December 11, 2020 21 mins
Brian Davis was murdered on a desolate road in Lake Charles. Were the right people charged with his death?

email: texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
instagram: texlatruecrimepod
twitter: texlatruecrime
tips: paypal.me/texlatruecrime

sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xcOyCn7HVjReelroYtyNBu9g3Oo_Yj3aBFVguGofLqg/edit?usp=sharing
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December 2, 2020 26 mins
Today, C.J. from Beyond the Rainbow (beyondtherainbowpod@gmail.com; @rainbowcrimes12 and @beyondtherainbowpodcast on Instagram) joins me to tell the heartbreaking story of Kris Chapa and Mollie Olgin, two young lovers who were brutally attacked in a Corpus Christi park. CORRECTION: I gave the wrong Instagram handle in my introduction. Sorry C.J.! You know us over 40s and technology.

Sources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l...
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June 13, 2020 22 mins
Today's episode covers the death of Lisa Wilber of Hamshire, Texas.  Thanks to my sister-in-law Wendy for helping me learn about what an incredible young woman she was.  
Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13BxqUgW0lU48Be6ciehA70JoDlB9iRs1mVnLQN-zGYA/edit?usp=sharing
Contact:
Email:  texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter:  @texlatruecrime
Support:  paypal.me/texlatruecrime
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June 2, 2020 18 mins
Today we cover the story of Marasi Varner, a young woman whose life ended far too soon at the hands of someone she once trusted.  
 
Sources:
 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVZmteAQOqtDkrr3zOJt5lK2V9vvqiWyPxu65fBJ9tg/edit?usp=sharing
 
Contact:
Twitter:  @texlatruecrime
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Facebook:  Lisa Texla
E-mail:  texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Support:  paypal.me/texlatruecrime
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May 23, 2020 18 mins
Today's episode covers the tragic death of Dr. Charles "Chuck" Latourette.  My favorite cohost joins me at around the 12:30 mark.  
Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rO4-hPJmNH2OD1xnYQOegILLQSiVj1dM03qD1gqqfdI/edit?usp=sharing
 
Contact:
 
Email texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Instagram @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter @texlatruecrime
Support paypal.me/texlatruecrime
 
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Today we go over the horrific mass shooting of a Baton Rouge church and the strength of the surviving victim in spite of the unspeakable tragedy the community suffered that day.  
Sources:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RWBFURa5Fhwa4GiLQGm9py226MXAdtnaaTqc6hqRFj4
Contact:
texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter: @texlatruecrime
Facebook:  Lisa Texla
Support:  paypal.me/texlatruecrime
 
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May 9, 2020 20 mins
Today we're in Beaumont talking about a woman who's been missing for nearly 21 years.  If you have any information whatsoever, please reach out to the Beaumont Police Department.  409-832-1234. 
 
Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week
Happy Nurse's Appreciation Week
Happy Mother's Day!!
 
Sources:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1qQCwPF97WxfJjPsCPMIhH4xmpHZfdTp8_Jv4wW4o7sc
 
Contact:
texlatruecrime@gmail.com
Instagram:  texlatruecrimepod
Twitter:...
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May 1, 2020 17 mins
Today we go over the sad death of Eddie Wells, a young man who may have been killed by the man claiming to help him out of a bad situation. 
Sources:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=16Jss-fk-Muny_W3-BU6Xi_ZlggQAz4YfQ3RB5bw3VQg
Contact:
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter:  @texlatruecrime
Facebook: Lisa Texla
Email:  texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Support:  paypal.me/texlatruecrime
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April 3, 2020 26 mins
Today we're talking about the armed hostage situation involving an innocent Fort Davis couple back in the '90s. 
Sources:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1E036sYcm_jeUS18IT60pdOvlq2fmnJuYmR4dmPtpDR4
Twitter:  @texlatruecrime
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Facebook:  Lisa Texla
Email:  texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Support:  http://paypal.me/texlatruecrime 
 
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March 27, 2020 26 mins
This week episode covers the mysterious disappearance of a young mother on a road trip from Pennsylvania to Louisiana and her family's search for the truth.  
Sources:
 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uAHSQDWKh-j_ACdNFhQLQwYZbK43D-zwhOEkSWd4uMc
 
Contact:
 
texlatruecrimepod@gmail.com
Facebook:  Lisa Texla
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter:  @texlatruecrime
Support:  paypal.me/texlatruecrime
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March 20, 2020 29 mins
Today I go over the sad story of Nathan and Krystal Maddox, soulmates who were taken from this world far too soon for reasons almost incomprehensible.   Since we're all distancing, I thought why not release this one a day early.  
 
To reach me you can email me at texlatruecrime@gmail.com
Instagram:  @texlatruecrimepod
Twitter:  @texlatruecrime
Support:  paypal.me/texlatruecrime
 
Sources: 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=17h_x6rIB-9HWUmF...
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March 14, 2020 28 mins
Today I go over the murder and aftermath of Samuel George from Westwego, LA. 
There's also talk of chasing chickens and single dudes in costume.  
Sources:
 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J6StLinzSZSNPXcKq5A9R-x2MElsj3GI44xOV5kzk2I/edit?usp=sharing
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February 14, 2020 29 mins
Today we're covering a truly tragic story out of Beaumont.  I'd love to hear your thoughts.  
 
Breaking post-recording news!:
https://setexasrecord.com/stories/525443438-beaumont-man-who-murdered-his-mother-committed-to-rusk-state-hospital
Sources:
 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1M3nCvPua2W3WTBvvLzsJNPZMdFNuWig2kjEhPl8xD3I
 
 
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February 2, 2020 30 mins
This came to me as a listener suggestion.  The few sources I was able to dig up are below.  This is a sad case and if you have any information that might help the investigation, contact the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office at (225) 625-2365.  
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SdzydAzRkwcGRxg-r1ZYSIv9Bpasaup3uX_u1_EzGfk/edit?usp=sharing
 
Thanks so much for listening!!!!
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January 24, 2020 25 mins
Today we're talking about four missing people from Rusk County up in East Texas.  If you have any information on any of the people please contact the Rusk County Crime Stoppers at 903-655-TIPS
 
Sources:
 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTIN7o_5gqH3v5ijJwXDlOtw9sP6c8Qq-ORaeTQckg0/edit?usp=sharing
 
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