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Crime Behind the Pine Curtain

Crime Behind the Pine Curtain

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Crime Behind the Pine Curtain

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Opinions expressed on Crime Behind the Pine Curtain are those of the individuals appearing in this episode. No statement in this broadcast represents the official opinion of the United States Air Force. Written by Valerie Reddell Music by Billy
March 10, 1978, a pair of bank robbers kidnapped John A. Gaylord, above left, hostage at his home and forced him to go to the bank and take money from the vault. FBI agents eventually arrested Mickey Clark at a Houston motel. He was charged wit
The S.S. Eastland, known as the “Speed Queen of the Great Lakes,” was part of a fleet of five excursion boats assigned to take Western Electric employees, families and friends across Lake Michigan to Michigan City, Indiana, for a day of fun and
15-year-old disappears during outing with sister, friends in 1975 Join Valerie as she introduces Patricia Humphreys. The 15-year-old Northbrook High School student disappeared from the Thunderbird Drive In Theater in 1975. In today’s mini-side
Opinions expressed on Crime Behind the Pine Curtain are those of the individuals appearing in this episode. No statement in this broadcast represents the official opinion of the United States Air Force. Written by Valerie Reddell Music by Billy
On September 2, 2004, Floyd Thompson walked into the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and told the dispatcher he needed to report a fire. Deputies accompanied Thompson back to his home at the Escapees Park about five miles south of Livingston. When
A battle between prohibitionists and imbibers led to the fiery destruction of downtown Livingston in 1902. Residents rallied to keep commerce going and rebuild the small railroad town.
A battle between prohibitionists and imbibers led to the fiery destruction of downtown Livingston in 1902. Residents rallied to keep commerce going and rebuild the small railroad town.
The S.S. Eastland, known as the “Speed Queen of the Great Lakes,” was part of a fleet of five excursion boats assigned to take Western Electric employees, families and friends across Lake Michigan to Michigan City, Indiana, for a day of fun and
A volunteer tour guide stands before the reconstructed gallows inside the Gonzales Jail Museum. The death penalty was administered by hanging until 1923, but in Texas that’s a small percentage of the people who actually died at the end of a r
Kade Johnson, 6, was also murdered in the tragedy.Tom Kamp and Heather Johnson loved the outdoors and planned to make their new property a weekend retreat.Heather’s father Carl Johnson was the first to arrive for the weekend celebration with hi
Kade Johnson, 6, was also murdered in the tragedy.Tom Kamp and Heather Johnson loved the outdoors and planned to make their new property a weekend retreat.Heather’s father Carl Johnson was the first to arrive for the weekend celebration with hi
Marion Price Daniel III followed his father’s footsteps into politics … appearing on ballots in Liberty County as Price Daniel Jr. Price Daniel Sr. won election as Governor and U.S. Senator. Price Daniel Jr. insisted on order in every detail of
Marion Price Daniel III followed his father’s footsteps into politics … appearing on ballots in Liberty County as Price Daniel Jr. Price Daniel Sr. won election as Governor and U.S. Senator. Price Daniel Jr. insisted on order in every detail of
Murder made the headlines of the Austin Daily Statesman many times during 1885. Many times the victims were African-American women who worked as domestic help. The husbands and boyfriends of those women were arrested even though severa
A volunteer tour guide stands before the reconstructed gallows inside the Gonzales Jail Museum. The death penalty was administered by hanging until 1923, but in Texas that’s a small percentage of the people who actually died at the end of a rop
The Trinity County Courthouse in 1914.Dr. J. M. Gary was shot to death July 17, 1902 in Trinity County.  He was a practicing physician in Groveton and he was called to come to the aid of a gunshot victim at the Sylvan hotel. Howard Magee, O
The Trinity County Courthouse in 1914.Dr. J. M. Gary was shot to death July 17, 1902 in Trinity County.  He was a practicing physician in Groveton and he was called to come to the aid of a gunshot victim at the Sylvan hotel. Howard Magee, O
One of the longest criminal trials in Texas history pitted Zemmie Foreman and Douglas Bergman against District Attorney J.W. Simpson. Simpson drafted two Lufkin lawyers to serve as special prosecutors. The trial was held in Livingst
GROVETON — Back in 1960, two sisters in their 60s lived quietly on a 1,100-acre ranch about nine miles north of Groveton. The sisters, Lily and Hattie Bauer, seemed to treasure the big spread, mostly for the quiet and privacy. They ran 70 head
Jackie Welch (in front) and Kevin Wright are led out of the Polk County courthouse in July 2007 after being convicted of the murder of Clayton Junior Jones.ENTERPRISE ARCHIVE PHOTO / VALERIE REDDELLValerie’s trial coverageAppeal upheld
Jackie Welch (in front) and Kevin Wright are led out of the Polk County courthouse in July 2007 after being convicted of the murder of Clayton Junior Jones.ENTERPRISE ARCHIVE PHOTO / VALERIE REDDELLOn Saturday, May 13, 2006, Kevin Rashawn W
Charles Victor ThompsonDarren Cain and Dennise HayslipAfter a double murder in Tomball, two Harris County juries sentenced Charles Victor Thompson to death by lethal injection. That sentence triggers a series of automatic appeals, and
Sheriff Joe Nettles examines the body found wrapped in duct tape in this photo from the archives of the Polk County Enterprise.Monroe Boyd Jr. shortly before his death in 2018. He remained in an Oklahoma state prison after he was convicted of
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