Small Town Murder

Murder Is Life - Lancaster, Texas

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Jul 3, 2025
In Lancaster, Texas, a chilling triple murder leads to the apprehension of a man with a violent past. The suspect shockingly confesses, labeling himself as a "monster" while revealing more unsolved murders that aid in exonerating an innocent man. The hosts hilariously juxtapose dark themes with humorous anecdotes about local oddities, like drunken misadventures and dubious tire repair charges, while dissecting the complex issues surrounding addiction, courtroom dynamics, and the moral dilemmas of the justice system.
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Murder Over $16 Tire Repair

  • David Long killed a gas station attendant over a $16 tire repair charge. - He beat him with a tire iron and stuffed a broom handle down his throat to ensure death.
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Wrongful Arson Conviction in Trailer Fire

  • Ernest Willis and Bill Willis survived a trailer fire that killed two women. - The fire raised suspicions and led to wrongful conviction of Ernest Willis for arson and murder.
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Donna Sue's Good Samaritan Story

  • Donna Sue Jester picked up down-and-outs and homeless people. - David Long was taken in by her, lived there, and began a relationship with Laura Lee Owens.
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