Texas Wine and True Crime

Send us Fan Mail This week we are introducing the story and murder of Susan Bailey. Susan was a hardworking mom that only wanted the best for her kids. Something went terribly wrong along the way.  The wine for this week comes from our friends at Salado Winery. We are enjoying a 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon grown by '3 Texans Vineyard' in Temple, TX. This is a wonderfully oaky Cabernet. Salad...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of Tan Do, and the roller rink massacre. Tan was growing increasingly hateful and jealous of his estranged wife, Trini. Trini was a victim of domestic violence for years. She thought she could change him, but instead, he changed her family forever. This is the story of Trini Do.  The wine for this week comes from our friends at Major Crush podc...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of David Graham and Diane Zamora. These two brutally murdered 16-year old Adrianne Jones. What made such promising young adults, do the most horrific act and carry on with their lives as if nothing had happened.  This week's wine comes from our friends at 10 Mile Productions. We are sipping on a white wine today, Blanc Du Bois which is a h...

Send us Fan Mail This week the fabulous ladies of Ivy League Murders joined me on the mic to discuss the case of Ana Trujillo, better known as The Stiletto Murderer. Ana took the life of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Stefan Andersson. The case made national headlines within days because of the fact Ana was a woman, and murdered a man,  and the weapon was a 5.5 inch stiletto heel.  The wine fo...

Send us Fan Mail We are closing Season 2 out with an updated cold case from 1974. Carla Walker's killer has been found after 46 years! Carla was abducted, tortured, raped, and killed in February 1974. Who killed Carla Walker? The wine for this week comes from our friends at McPherson Cellars. ‘Les Copains’ is a best friend to those looking for juicy red! A traditional blend of Rhône varieties...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Easter from us to you! Here is a bonus track from our Live event. Facts you may, or may  not know about the infamous outlaws Bonnie & Clyde. Have a wonderful Easter with you and yours! Want to support the show, just click our Ko-Fi link and help keep the decanter full! We appreciate you! https://texaswineandtruecrime.com www.texaswineandtruecrime.com

Send us Fan Mail This week we covered Texas serial killer Kenneth Allen McDuff to our live audience in Salado. McDuff was in and out of prison his entire life and given way too many chances for freedom. Every time he got out of prison, he returned to his life of crime. How did Kenneth Allen McDuff fool authorities over and over again? We were tasting all kinds of great wines from the Salado event....

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the unsolved murder of Fred Edwina Rogers. Their bodies were found in the icebox in pieces. Their live in son was nowhere to be found. He has never been located. What happened to Fred & Edwina Rogers? The wine for this week comes from our friends at McPherson Cellars. A 2017 Chenin Blanc. We are tasting and smelling for notes of yellow pear, sun-kis...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the bizarre case of Kwaneta Harris. Kwaneta is spending 50 years in prison for killing Michael Giles. This woman went to great lengths to try and cover up her crime. Come with us on this bizarre journey of lies and deceit. RIP Michael Giles. The wine for this week comes from our friends at Salado Winery. We are sipping on Big Bully. It is a 2016 blend o...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the brutal, senseless murder of Zoe Hastings. Zoe was found in a creek bed after being sexually assaulted and murdered. You are now a beautiful soul looking over those that love you Zoe, RIP.  The wine for this week comes from our friends at Becker Vineyards. We are sipping on a 2018 blend of Cabernet & Syrah. We give this one 5 corks! We wanted to...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about the case of Jeremy Harris out of Dallas, TX. He is currently sitting in prison on a $3 million dollar bond for killing 3 people in Dallas, and one in Celina. He was arrested in November, 2020. We will keep you updated as this case progresses through the Courts. The wine we chose for this week is a Red Texas Blend. It comes from a collaboration betwee...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are traveling out of Texas to California to discuss the largest wine crime in history! Mark Anderson was a mysterious man from Sausalito, and obsessed with WINE! Some would even say it was his first and only love. Come travel to Cali with us to find out why someone that loved wine so much would destroy so much of its history in a matter of moments.  Joining us this we...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about the murder of Susan Woods. Susan was found deceased in her bathroom by her own father. This was a cold case for 20 years before they get a hit due to the advances in DNA technology. Joseph Scott Hatley was responsible for the death of Susan Woods. How did this seemingly shy young man become a murderer? We are doubling our pleasure with two red blends...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus Episode: It's Monday so we are releasing a bonus episode for our friends! Today on Missing You, we are shedding light on the case of Rachel Cooke. Rachel has been missing for almost 20 years from Georgetown, TX. She was seen less than 200 yards from her home. Where is Rachel Cooke? www.texaswineandtruecrime.com www.texaswineandtruecrime.com

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about the unsolved murder of Marilu Geri.  This case happened 35 years ago. Marilu was shot dead in her home, and later found by her own mother on her mother's birthday. The family thinks the husband did it. What do you think? This week we are sipping on a Sparkling Rose from One Hope. This is one of the best Rose's I have ever tasted. Thank you...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the gruesome death of Mary Ann Murphy at the hands of her daughter and her daughter's lover. What drove these teenage lovers to commit this unthinkable crime? This week's wine comes from our friends at Landon Winery. We are sipping on their 2018 pinot noir. Go visit our friends at Landon Winery and tell them your friends at Texas Wine & Tr...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about the Luby's Massacre that occurred in Killeen, TX in 1991. The killer, George Hennard, assassinated 23 people before turning the gun on himself. What would make a total stranger run his truck through the front window of a busy restaurant and shoot at will? The wine for this week comes from our friends at Salado Winery. This yummy 2018 Tempranillo...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the case of Brittany Holberg. While high on crack cocaine, she attacked and brutally murdered A.B. Towery Sr. in his Amarillo apartment. She fled Texas, headed to Tennessee, and was arrested after 3 month on the run. What happened in that  apartment on November 13, 1996? This week we are featuring a 2019 Voignier from our friends at Becker Vineyards. Th...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are discussing the murder of Andreen McDonald out of San Antonio, TX. She was young, beautiful, and living her best life! Why would the person she was supposed to trust the most take her life? The wine for this week is named Texican by our friends at Los Pinos Winery. It’s labeled as a dry red wine blend with hints of cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and oak. Find out more a...

Send us Fan Mail We are starting season 2 by bringing Amy Robinson's case to light. Amy was abducted and murdered while riding her bike to work. RIP Amy, never forgotten.  The wine for this week comes from our friends at Lost Oak Winery in Burleson, TX. We are drinking a 2012 Willow White. Now the cover of this bottle is cool. It has a pair of boots on them named The Willow Boot by Lane Boots...

Send us Fan Mail This week for our final episode of Season 1 we are going across the pond and discussing the gruesome death of Joanna Clare Yeates. Her body, sadly, was found on Christmas Day. RIP Joanna. You will never be forgotten.  This week's wine is Ed's Smooth Red from our friends at Fall Creek Vineyards. We are tasting for red fruit and oaky notes, with maybe a hint of blackberry...

Send us Fan Mail The crime we chose for this week is the case of Stephanie Catherine Barron. What made a seemingly normal 17-year old girl murder her parents in cold blood.  The wine for this week is a Malbec that comes from our friends at Becker Vineyards. We are tasting for hints of oak, chocolate, coffee, a few earthy notes of leather, and red fruit. This is one of our favorites so make sure to...

Send us Fan Mail This is the case of Aziz Yazdanpanah and the terrible tale of his murderous rampage on Christmas Day. Aziz killed six family members, and then turned the gun on himself. Nobody is alive to tell us what really happened that day, so join us as we discuss why we think he snapped.  The wine of the week comes from Becker Vineyards. This yummy red is named Les Trois Dames. The name refe...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are diving into the case out of Wylie, TX where Candy Montgomery hacks Betty Gore to death in her own laundry room. The only person alive to tell us what happened that day is Candy. What do you really think happened on this murderous visit? The wine for this week is named Rousanne (roo-saun) this wine comes from our friends at McPherson Cellars. This is our second bot...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are diving into the mind and case of Colette Reyes. Find out what happens when a woman feels abandoned and betrayed by her own family. Also, we release some exciting news you don't want to miss! The wine for this week comes from our friends at Red Caboose Winery & Vineyards. This beautiful red blend of Syrah and Malbec comes from Meridian, TX. With hints of c...