Sins of a Priest: The murder of Irene Garza

In this week’s episode, we dive into the tragic case of Irene Garza, a beautiful 25-year-old schoolteacher from McAllen, Texas, whose life was brutally taken in 1960.  Irene had gone to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for confession before Easter, but she never returned home. Her disappearance led to one of the most chilling investigations in South Texas history. Dayss later, her body was found in a canal, and a prime suspect soon emerged—a local priest.  Decades passed without justice for Irene’s family, but her story remained a haunting mystery. What happened 57 years later will absolutely shock you! Join us as we explore the heartbreaking details of Irene Garza’s life, the twists and turns of the investigation, and the long road to holding her killer accountable. Social media: -Tiktok: @te.y.terror.of.tx -Instagram: @teyterror -Facebook: @teyterroroftexaspodcast E-mail: [e-mail] Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/unholy-act/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/evidence-photos-in-the-irene-garza-murder-case/50/ https://www.cnn.com/2013/05/31/justice/garza-cold-case-timeline/index.html https://www.courthousenews.com/former-priest-convicted-of-1960-murder-dies-in-prison/ Music credits: Southern Gothic