The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories Episode 299 - Fire & Fury – The Murders of Jerome and Dora Faulkner
Jan 5, 2026
48:44
An elderly couple known for their quiet lives and deep roots in North Carolina are found dead, setting off an investigation that stretches far beyond a single crime scene. What begins with an early-morning fire along a rural highway soon collides with a second act of violence nearly two hundred miles away.
As authorities follow the trail, familiar assumptions fall apart. An arrest brings answers, but also raises unsettling questions about what was planned, what was hidden, and how much more lay beneath the surface.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Sources:
Law and Crime Trial Playlist
2020 Appeal
Jury chooses life not death for CDPL client Campbell
Texas man gets life sentence for robbing, killing Granville couple
Campbell found guilty of murder; Victims' family speaks
Judge won't allow statements of dead father to be part of son's murder trial
Multistate crime spree leaves 2 dead, 3 wounded
New details emerge in gruesome murders of Granville County couple
Son of murdered Granville couple recounts unsettling phone call
A To Z of True Crime Stories Volume 1
Man accused of murdering Granville County couple seeks to avoid death penalty
Eric Campbell found guilty of all charges following shootout on I-64 in 2015
"Crazy" father and son charged in crime spree; couple dead, cops shot
Bodies of Granville County couple found after police shootout on West Virginia highway
Relatives of accused killer round out defense case in Granville murder trial
Prosecution wraps up case against man accused of killing Granville couple
Gun, fuel found in burned home of slain Granville couple
Granville community mourns couple killed in apparent random attack
Father, son charged in New Year's Day slaying of Granville couple
Aunt: Texas man took fall for Granville couple's murders because dad wasn't there
As authorities follow the trail, familiar assumptions fall apart. An arrest brings answers, but also raises unsettling questions about what was planned, what was hidden, and how much more lay beneath the surface.
How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon
How to connect:
Website
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS
Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madness
Grow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS
CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Sources:
Law and Crime Trial Playlist
2020 Appeal
Jury chooses life not death for CDPL client Campbell
Texas man gets life sentence for robbing, killing Granville couple
Campbell found guilty of murder; Victims' family speaks
Judge won't allow statements of dead father to be part of son's murder trial
Multistate crime spree leaves 2 dead, 3 wounded
New details emerge in gruesome murders of Granville County couple
Son of murdered Granville couple recounts unsettling phone call
A To Z of True Crime Stories Volume 1
Man accused of murdering Granville County couple seeks to avoid death penalty
Eric Campbell found guilty of all charges following shootout on I-64 in 2015
"Crazy" father and son charged in crime spree; couple dead, cops shot
Bodies of Granville County couple found after police shootout on West Virginia highway
Relatives of accused killer round out defense case in Granville murder trial
Prosecution wraps up case against man accused of killing Granville couple
Gun, fuel found in burned home of slain Granville couple
Granville community mourns couple killed in apparent random attack
Father, son charged in New Year's Day slaying of Granville couple
Aunt: Texas man took fall for Granville couple's murders because dad wasn't there