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Episode 208: The Life and Murder of Selena Quintanilla Selena Quintanilla, named the “Queen of Tijano music,” was an American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon who topped the charts in the 80s and 90s. Her career skyrocketed to global fame, but it was cut short when her path crossed with Yolanda Salvidar. Yolanda claimed to be Selena’s biggest fan, and formed a relationship with the star. Yolan...

Episode 207: The Murder of Carlene Conley In March 2015, Paige Conley called 9-1-1 to report she had found her mother dead. When officers arrived, they found Paige covered in her mother’s blood. Paige’s statements as to what happened were ever changing, and soon the history of Paige’s violence toward her mother was revealed. It wasn’t until a trial in 2017 that the truth came out. US National Dome...

Episode 206: The Death of Ashley Fallis On New Year's Eve 2011, a party turns deadly in the home of Tom and Ashley Fallis. After Ashley is pronounced dead, her death is quickly ruled a suicide, despite Ashley's Family and many others suspecting that not to be true. After a few years, 48 hours put out an episode that reopened the entire investigation, which led her husband Tom to stand trial... But...

Episode 205: The Lawson Family Murders Charles “Charlie” Lawson and his wife Fannie married in 1911 and went on to start a large family. In 1929, the Lawsons had a successful tobacco farm and a little cabin that housed their family of 9. For unknown (but debated) reasons, Charlie Lawson murdered 7 of his 8 children on Christmas Day before taking his own life, leaving his eldest teenage son the lon...

Episode 204: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 4) In our fourth and final part covering this case, we conclude our deep dive about the murders of Shanann, Bella and Cece Watts by husband and father Chris Watts. We discuss Chris’ experience in prison, love interests, and recent interviews as well as discuss some of the possible related psychology as it pertains to him. We also discuss his family, Sha...

Episode 203: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 3) In part 3 of this series, we unpack what was believed in 2018 to have really happened the day Shanann, Bella, and Cece disappeared up to and including the discovery of their remains. (TW: murder of children, miscarriage, etc.) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Lin...

Episode 202: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 2) In part 2 of this series, we take a deeper dive into the final months prior to Shanann’s disappearance. Her six week trip to North Carolina to visit family, and what Chris was up to for the five weeks before he joined them. After his family’s disappearance, Chris’ strange behavior set alarm bells off to investigators, and his bizarre statements to th...

Episode 201: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 1) Happy Thanksgiving! For Part 1 of a multipart Deep Dive, Abby covers the background and surface information known between Chris, Shanann, Bella and Celeste (“Cece”) Watts. In 2010, Shanann Rzucek met Chris Watts and the couple instantly hit it off. After marrying in the fall of 2012, they soon welcomed daughters Bella and Celeste. While the lens thro...

Episode 200: The Murder of Terry Dolowy In 1985, Terry Dolowy was only 24 years old when her decapitated remains were found set ablaze. Investigators combed over the scene and the very little evidence available to them, but her case quickly grew cold. DNA technology was minimal at best, and much of the evidence in her case had to wait decades before proper testing was available. It wasn’t until 20...

Episode 199: Roundtable: The Perfect Neighbor In this episode, we have a chatty roundtable and debrief about the hit Netflix documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” in which Ajike “AJ” Owens is shot and killed by her neighbor Susan Lorincz through a closed door. After more than a year of tension between the two, and several calls made by Susan to 9-1-1 over AJ’s and other children playing near her home...

Episode 198: Omaima Nelson and the murder of Bill Nelson Omaima was born in the late 1960s and was raised in Cairo, Egypt as one of 16 children. After her parents divorce, she went with her mother to live in an impoverished part of the country. She moved to America at 18 when she married an American man, but she was divorced and working as a model and sex worker when she met 56 year old Bill Nelso...

Episode 197: Teresita Basa: The Voice from Beyond In February 1977, the 15th floor of an apartment building on the north side of Chicago filled with smoke. Neighbors called for help and firefighters arrived to the scene, where they found the smoke coming from a single apartment. Once inside, they found a mattress in flames. Once the flames were extinguished, they learned it wasn’t the scene of jus...

Episode 196: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 4) Welcome to the fourth and final part of our Dean Corll series! With Dean dead, the investigators turned to David and Wayne to fill in the blanks. Wayne led investigators to the boat shed and other dump sites, revealing the mass graves and levels of depravity they inflicted on their victims. We discuss their trials, the aftermath, potential Gacy links...

Episode 195: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 3) In part 3, we continue discussing the series of horrific crimes Dean committed with the help of David Brooks, and now Wayne Henley. We cover Wayne’s introduction, early life, his role in the crimes, and how he ultimately ended Dean’s life. We compare and contrast David Brooks and Wayne Henley, and how integral they were to Dean’s plan. Tune in to thi...

Episode 194: Dean Corll: the Candy Man (Part 2) In part 2 of this series, we discuss the development of Dean’s relationship with David Brooks, the psychological impacts of this, and the first several murders committed after David became his accomplice. Dean’s hold over David proved itself useful as David would lure victims to Dean, for Dean. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abou...

Episode 193: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 1) Dean Corll was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and monster. He preyed on young boys and men and used a friendly demeanor to gain access to and build trust with those he abused. In this episode, we discuss Dean’s early life, young adulthood, and the ways in which he was able to connect with his desired victim type-- primarily through his family’s ca...

Episode 192: The Murders of George and Catherine Peacock On September 17, 1989, George and Catherine Peacock were found brutally murdered in their Vermont home. The attacks on this elderly couple shook their community and left many wondering why someone would want to hurt the sweet couple, and who could possibly have done it. Their case remained unsolved for more than 30 years until 2020 when the...

Episode 191: The Murder of Jacque Rawson Waller On the outside, Jacque and Clay’s marriage might have seemed idyllic; beautiful couple, precious triplets, support around them. But behind closed doors, their relationship was marked with abuse and violence. Jacque did all the right things-- documented the abuse, told loved ones, and made her plans to safely exit that relationship while keeping herse...

Episode 190: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2) When DNA tests confirmed that not-so-Nicholas was, in fact, not Nicholas at all, they also confirmed his identity- Frederic Bourdin; a 23 year old French conman. Frederic, also known as The Chameleon, was a serial impostor who created more than 500 identities before he made his way to Texas to live as 16 year old Nicholas. With Frederic’s...

Episode 189: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1) In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from San Antonio, TX. His mother and older siblings kept up the search, but it yielded nothing. Nicky was a troubled kid and was quickly believed to be a runaway. The family lost hope of finding him alive and hoped to one day find his body and bring him home. Then, 3 years later, Nicholas...

Episode 188: Attack at the Mansion In Hillsboro, California on February 2, 1985, teenagers Laurie McKenna and Jeanine Grinsell were curious about the local, vacant mansion nearby. They had heard from other classmates that they could go for a secret tour; a security guard offered them if you showed up at the front gates. On that Saturday, Laurie and Jeanine went to the Carolands Chateau, and were l...

Episode 187: CJ Short: Tactics of Surveillance Welcome to another CJ short! In this episode, we talk about different law enforcement and independent agencies’ tactics and approaches to surveillance. We discuss how they work, who can be surveilled, and the ethical considerations for all included. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time....

Episode 186: The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela Hammond Angela Hammond was only 20 years old when she disappeared. Angie and her fiance Rob were excited for the next chapter in their lives; they were having a baby. On the night of April 4, 1991, Angie made a phone call from a payphone in Clinton, MO to Rob while she was less than 10 blocks from his house. Angie described a strange man in t...

Episode 185: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3) In the third part of this series, we focus on the conclusion of the trial, and all of the aftermath. With Karen acquitted, we talk about what might be next for her, and what, hopefully, is next for the investigation into John’s death. We talk about the press, the spectacle that has surrounded this case, and commentary from members of K...

Episode 184: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2) In this episode, we focus on the trials. We discuss the investigation further, the evidence presented, and the theories put forth by both the prosecution and defense. We look at many of the players involved the night before and the day that John died, their movements, statements and the evidence that supports, or refutes, those claims....