Ep 96: The Disappearance of the Murray-O'Hair Family, Part I

Ep 96: The Disappearance of the Murray-O'Hair Family, Part I

From the 1960s and into the 1990s, Madalyn Murray O’Hair was the voice and face of atheism in the United States. Madalyn’s closest partners in her business dealings, legal battles, and life were her youngest son Jon Garth Murray and her granddaughter Robin Murray. When the three went missing in September of 1995 under suspicious circumstances, local law enforcement, family, even friends were slow to respond. This is part one of a two-part story describing what happened when “the most hated woman in America” and her family disappeared.

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Bryce, R. (1999, June 4). Preying on atheists. Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/1999-06-04/522124/

Bryce, R. (2000, June 9). Picking up the pieces. Austin Chronicle. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2000-06-09/77537/

Dracos, T. (2003). Ungodly: The Passions, Torments, and Murder of Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair. Free Press.

Duggan, P. (1999, August 16). The atheists’ cold case gets warmer. The Washington Post.

Fairbank, K. (1997, March 9). Oh god, O’Hair is still missing. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-03-09-mn-36392-story.html

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MacCormack, J. (1996, August 11). Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair’s disappearance a mystery one year later. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-Atheist-Madalyn-Murray-O-Hair-s-11017379.php

MacCormack, J. (1996, December 8). Funds missing along with atheist O’Hair. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-Funds-missing-along-with-atheist-O-Hair-11017393.php

MacCormack, J. (1998, February 1). IRS probes O’Hair trio; atheists left nearly $100,000 in gold coins in S.A. before vanishing. San Antonio Express-News. https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Archive-IRS-probes-O-Hair-trio-atheists-left-11017369.php

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Good News Sources:

Janik-Faires, Darlene. “Dog Swims for Several Miles, Finds Way Home after Falling off Shrimp Boat in Galveston Bay.” FOX 26 Houston. June 2, 2022. https://www.fox26houston.com/news/dog-swims-for-several-miles-finds-way-home-after-falling-off-shrimp-boat-in-galveston-bay.

Wenger, Stephanie. “Texas Dog Swims for Several Miles to Safety After Falling Off Boat and Reunites with Owner.” PEOPLE.Com. Accessed July 10, 2022. https://people.com/pets/dog-swims-for-several-miles-to-safety-after-falling-off-boat/.

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Ep 47: Murdered and Missing in Lockhart

Ep 47: Murdered and Missing in Lockhart

On December 27th, 1993, Latricia White was found murdered in her home. The main suspect, her boyfriend Lee "Dub" Wackerhagen, and his son Chance have not been seen since. Did Lee commit murder, kidnap his son, and go into hiding? Or is it possible that Lee and Chance were also victims of foul play?Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

12 Mars 201946min

Ep 46: The Flatline Murder

Ep 46: The Flatline Murder

On February 20, 2015, Jose Mendoza was shot and killed at his favorite fishing spot. Mendoza was a husband, father, and popular hip-hop artist from Corpus Christi who went by the name Flatline. The killer admitted to shooting Flatline but claimed the act was in self-defense. It has been 4 years since Flatline's death and his friends and family are still left wondering what actually happened that fateful night.Watch the music video for "When The Children Cry": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTRf5d_TyGIWatch the Flatline Conspiracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGNs_X-3PtkSign Flatline's Petition: https://www.change.org/p/nueces-county-reopening-of-flatline-murder-case-corpus-christiVisit Swap.com/cattle to get free shipping on your first purchase of high quality thrift items.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

4 Mars 20191h 10min

Ep 45: Disappearance In The Desert

Ep 45: Disappearance In The Desert

Thinking he was about to land his dream job, Gary Patterson traveled from his hometown of Waco to El Paso for a job interview...and then disappeared. Shea takes us from the west Texas desert to the coast of Honduras on this wild ride to find out what happened to Gary. In Good News, a tiger found abandoned in a Houston home finds his forever home in an east Texas sanctuary.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

21 Feb 20191h 12min

Ep 44: The Texas Eyeball Killer, Part III

Ep 44: The Texas Eyeball Killer, Part III

Blankets! Squirrel tails! Pickled snakes! Hair analysis galore! All this and more is presented in the third and final episode of our series on the Eyeball Killer. And Shea covers a Good News story out of Midland of a lost little girl and her search to find the man who saved her.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

15 Feb 20191h 14min

Ep 43: The Texas Eyeball Killer, Part II

Ep 43: The Texas Eyeball Killer, Part II

Erin describes the life of Charles Albright, the man suspected of murdering Mary Pratt, Susan Peterson, and Shirley Williams and of attacking multiple other Oak Cliff women. And- surprise!- this is not the end of the series after all. The 3rd and final installment will be available this weekend. In Good News, Shea has an outrageously sweet story about a little girl's special birthday party.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

7 Feb 201959min

Ep 42: The Texas Eyeball Killer, Part I

Ep 42: The Texas Eyeball Killer, Part I

ACNC finally returns with part one of the highly anticipated case of the Eyeball Killer. Also known as the Dallas Ripper and the Dallas Slasher, this killer targeted women in the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff during the years 1990-1991. Then in Good News Shea brings us a rescue story about a miniature horse. And finally we wrap things up with shout-outs for our Patrons.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

25 Jan 20191h 7min

First Anniversary Spectacular!

First Anniversary Spectacular!

Our First Anniversary Spectacular has arrived! Tune in to this special episode for two of the most bizarre Texas true crime stories of 2018. Next, we read some listener mail and answer some questions from listeners and fellow podcaster friends. Finally, we present to you our blooper reel comprised of flubs, weird comments, and strange noises from our first year in business. Thank you all for helping us celebrate ACNC's anniversary!Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

22 Dec 20181h 29min

Ep 41: The Day Santa Stole Christmas

Ep 41: The Day Santa Stole Christmas

Episode 41: This year for our holiday episode we cover one of the bloodiest Christmases in Texas history as we discuss the Santa Claus Bank Robbery of 1927. Join us on the time-traveling trip back to a horrifying holiday. Afterwards Erin has good news that relates to a pivotal scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.Visit our Patreon page to support the show and earn some awesome rewards: https://patreon.com/allcrimenocattle. Check out our merch shop: https://allcrimenocattle.threadless.com. Find us on Twitter: @ACNCpodcast and on Instagram: @allcrimenocattle. Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/allcrimenocattle.And always remember: crime is bigger in Texas, y'all!

20 Dec 20181h 21min

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