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In this special episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast | True Crime & Cold Cases, host Dustin Terry shares his personal story and the roots that shaped his perspective on crime, corruption, and justice. Growing up in the shadows of the Little Dixie Mafia, Dustin reveals family stories of his grandfather’s uncles who were bank robbers, and how he witnessed people in government positions entangled with organized crime.

Raised in a world where people didn’t just follow laws but bent laws to their will, Dustin explains how this unique upbringing gave him a sharper lens for uncovering cold cases, unsolved crimes, and hidden corruption. This episode offers listeners an inside look into why Dustin approaches true crime with such relentless determination and why exposing the truth matters.

Dustin also thanks his growing international audience, celebrating the podcast’s rise on the Apple Podcasts Top Chartsin Malta, Pakistan, Kuwait, and Australia. This episode is a raw, candid look into the personal history behind TheColdCases.com—and a chance to better understand the mission driving its investigations.

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