Betty Williams

May 2, 2023

A teenage girl's murder rocks a Texas town, but it's the assailant who wins over the court in a shocking trial. The story dives into Betty Williams' troubled life amid strict societal norms and her struggle for identity. Investigating the unsettling truths behind her disappearance raises critical questions about mental health support. The emotional landscape of her murder case reveals the community's disbelief and controversial legal outcomes. Finally, the legacy of Betty highlights the conversations around bullying, mental health, and the importance of awareness in crime.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Betty Williams: A Struggle for Identity

01:38 • 12min

The Disappearance of Betty

13:41 • 7min

The Kiss and Kill Case

20:57 • 21min

The Legacy of Betty Williams: A Tragic Tale of Bullying and Remembrance

41:31 • 3min

Complex Motives and Tragic Outcomes

44:06 • 4min

Reflecting on Betty Williams' Story and Financial Empowerment

48:31 • 3min

Ep 125: A teenage girls’ murder rocks a small Texas town, but during the trial, it’s her assailant who finds favor with the court.

This is the Betty Williams story

Sources for Today's Episode:

Medium
Texas Monthly (most info from here)
NY Daily News
San Antonio Express
State v Olsen

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Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor,Seiler Burr
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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Keywords: suicide, insanity plea, juvenile, "Kiss and Kill Murder", 1961, Odessa, Texas, John Mack Herring,

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