Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Wicked Words - Jax Miller: Hell in the Heartland
Aug 14, 2023
Author Jax Miller discusses her book Hell in the Heartland, which tells the story of a terrible crime in rural Oklahoma: two parents murdered and two teen girls missing. The podcast explores themes of grief, trauma, police corruption, and the search for justice. It also discusses potential suspects, lack of media attention, new leads, and the emotional impact of crime journalism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Grief, Trauma, and Police Corruption
01:48 • 16min
The Prolific Serial Killer and a Potential Suspect
17:56 • 4min
Lack of media attention and new leads
21:47 • 6min
Connections and New Leads
27:31 • 10min
The Freeman Family's Perspective and Suspicion of Police Corruption
37:10 • 2min
Connections, Death, and Small Town Struggles
39:35 • 2min
The Emotional Impact and Personal Connection in Crime Journalism
41:40 • 3min