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Freeze Frame

Society EN ↓ 11 episodes

Former reality TV executive and Washington Parish native Tucker Simmons returns to his South Louisiana hometown to dig into long-standing rumors of corruption, intimidation, and drug trafficking. Not only are politicians and religious leaders implicated—his own family is rumored to be involved. But when a tip uncovers the truth about the 2017 death of Donna Smith Arceneaux, everything changes. Freeze Frame is a documentary-style series exposing a tangled web of betrayal, blackmail, and murder buried for years in a small town where nothing is as it seems. The saga begins 10.1.24. Follow to be n...

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www.freezeframepodcast.com

Latest episode

Apr 15, 2026

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Status of Freeze Frame Part 2 Update 15.04.2026

What's ​ up, ​ y'all?  ​ It's ​ been ​ a ​ while ​ and ​ I've ​ missed ​ you. ​ ​ Since ​ the ​ release ​ of ​ Freeze ​ Frame ​ in ​ October ​ 2024, ​ the ​ love, ​ support, ​ and ​ advocacy ​ from ​ you - all ​ the ​ listeners - ​ has ​ been ​ overwhelming. ​ I'm ​ forever ​ grateful. ​ But ​ more ​ importantly, ​ Donna's ​ family ​ is ​ too and ​ they're ​ so ​ close ​ to ​ justice. ​ ​ In ​ thi...

UPDATE: Major Arceneuax Case Update from Sheriff Jason Smith 24.12.2024

Following years in the hands of the Louisiana State Police with no actionable progress, new Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith announced he has regained control of Donna Arceneuax's case. In this bonus episode, Sheriff Smith elaborates on his plans for the case in an exclusive interview with Tucker. 

8 | The Story Keeps Changing 19.11.2024

A suspect's story keeps changing, and the truth remains elusive. Tucker makes another attempt to speak with Scott, driven by details from sources and a need to understand the discrepancies that have surfaced. As the podcast inches closer to the truth, each conversation adds another layer of complexity to an already tangled case.

7 | New Eyes on the Case 12.11.2024

As public interest in Donna's case grew, it became a frequent topic in the ongoing campaign for sheriff. It caught the attention of the Louisiana State Police, and they took action—but we quickly discovered that they weren't the only ones attempting to work the case. 

6 | All Hell Broke Loose 05.11.2024

As Tucker's investigation goes public, he approaches several key players for their take on Donna's case before his anonymity is erased. 

5 | Institutions Failed Her 29.10.2024

Donna's brother TJ takes Tucker door-knocking to track down evidence Donna told him about years earlier, and they get a massive lead. After failed attempts to reach Captain Anderson, Tucker's meeting with Sheriff Randy Seal takes an interesting turn. 

4 | Dirty Little Secrets 22.10.2024

Evidence of overwhelming control over Donna has been found, startling details suggesting a motive are revealed, and elusive individuals finally come forward as Tucker's investigation continues.

3 | The Puzzle Don't Fit 15.10.2024

Donna had a history of regular visits to the local hospital - those records uncover a completely new theory in her death. While trying to make contact with Clay, Tucker finally reaches Donna's spiritual counselor, and she doesn't hold back. 

2 | First Sign of Trouble 08.10.2024

Donna was a mother, a sister, a daughter. Her upbringing was anything but ordinary and those experinces influenced every decision she made. But does any of that matter, and is it relevant to her murder? 

1 | Family Ties 01.10.2024

A hometown investigation into corruption, drug trafficking, and money laundering in Washington Parish, Louisiana takes a dark turn into a years-long murder investigation. This is where the story begins.

Season 1: The Murder of Donna Arceneaux 07.09.2024

I've spent years investigating a lifetime of disturbing allegations in my hometown, and now I'm inviting you to join me as this chillingly personal story descends into a murder investigation of 40-year-old single mom Donna Arceneaux. I knew her—very well—and the journey to finding her killer has left me with one burning question: Is Washington Parish ready for the truth? After a decade-long career...

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