Dark Thirty

Are you fascinated by true crime stories? Join Catherine Crowe and her mom as they explore cases set in the Deep South. Each episode will examine a case in a storytelling format-cases that were infamous or unknown-but affected their community in a powerful way.

Justice for Granny 04/21/2024

Justice for Granny Catherine and Jessica discuss the unsolved murder of 80 year old Emmaline Croft, from Alcoa, TN. In December of 1990 Croft was found raped and murdered, but the motive was unclear and the case was never solved. Listen to the new episode for an update! /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/30919958

Woolfolk's Ax 04/06/2024

Woolfolk's Ax August 6, 1887 was the date of the most infamous crime in 19th century Georgia. In the early hours of the morning, Tom Woolfolk murdered nine members of his family with an ax. It was an open and shut case, but is there more to the story? Listen to Jessica and Catherine to find out. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/30710408

The Kingdom 03/04/2024

The Kingdom A wealthy landowner in Meriwether County, GA, John Wallace, ruled his "Kingdom" with an iron fist. When he murdered one of his sharecroppers in 1948, he made the mistake of doing it just across the county line, in Coweta County. Sheriff Lamar Potts was one of the few not intimidated by Wallace, and made sure justice was served. Join Catherine and Jessica as they discuss the case, which was also a made for tv movie in 1983 starring Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/30223243

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 02/10/2024

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Retired school teacher and church pianist Margaret Jack Slinger was brutally murdered on her farm in Mooresburg, TN in 2015. Who would want Margaret Jack dead? Catherine and Jessica discuss the case in the newest episode. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/29884943

You Got a Warrant? 01/16/2024

You Got a Warrant? Tiny Juliette, GA is famous for one thing: the Whistle Stop Cafe from the classic book and movie "Fried Green Tomatoes". One cold January night in 1995, a real-life murder took place in this idyllic location. Catherine and Jessica examine the case in the latest episode of Dark Thirty. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/29513253

Murder in the Holler 01/16/2024

Murder in the Holler This case was up for about 72 hours a few months ago and then disappeared. Don't ask how I got it up again, I don't know. If you missed it the first time: In 1992 in Townsend, TN, siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branam disappear. The peaceful side of the Smokies just got scary. Listen to find out what happened! Aunt Rachael joins Jessica and Catherine to discuss the case. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/29512083

Something Fishy at Alligator Point 12/30/2023

Something Fishy at Alligator Point 16-year-old best friends Megan Carr and Cherish DeSantis are brutally murdered on a desolate beach in Alligator Point, Fl. Catherine and Jessica discuss the case and Jessica's trip to Alligator Point the day of the murder! /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/29276863

Avoid the Astro Van 12/18/2023

Avoid the Astro Van A missing girl on Blood Mountain is just the beginning as we examine this case out of North Georgia in 2008. Catherine and Jessica will tell you the whole story! /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/29133163

Alabama Roid Rage 12/08/2023

Alabama Roid Rage Catherine and Jessica discuss the tragic 2012 murder of 20-year-old Anna Catherine Cardwell in Wetumpka, Alabama. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/28989513

Murder at the Alamo 11/15/2023

Murder at the Alamo In December of 2001, a man comes home from work to find his wife murdered. In the sleepy, southern town of Alma, GA, murder is not the norm. The GBI is called in to help solve this heinous crime. Catherine and Jessica discuss the case in the newest episode. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/28652513

Witchy Woman 10/23/2023

Witchy Woman During the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693, 150 people were accused of witchcraft and 19 were executed by hanging. Historically, witch trials have been seen as notorious cases of mass hysteria. In this episode, Jessica and Catherine will discuss if there is perhaps a scientific explanation for some of these occurrences. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/28394630

The Mary Turner Project 10/15/2023

The Mary Turner Project On May 19, 1918, a white mob from Brooks County, Georgia, lynched Mary Turner, a Black woman who was eight months pregnant, at Folsom’s Bridge 16 miles north of Valdosta for speaking publicly against the lynching of her husband the day before. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/28317563

Case of the Tramautized Chihuahua 09/18/2023

Case of the Tramautized Chihuahua Bill Ross was murdered in his sleep. Could it be that opening his home to troubled teens led to his demise? The other innocent victim in this crime was his sweet little chihuahua. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/28064463

Salty River Bottoms 09/10/2023

Salty River Bottoms Jessica Dishon's murder was unsolved for 14 years. When the truth is revealed, it's more shocking than you can imagine! /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27987909

Cumberland Gap Lockdown 08/31/2023

Cumberland Gap Lockdown In this episode, Catherine and Jessica discuss the only murder ever committed in Cumberland Gap, TN. Harvey "Wolfman" Fuson was a beloved store owner and member of the community. Who would want Harvey dead? /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27901326

Updates about Season Two 08/30/2023

Updates about Season Two Catherine and Jessica give a quick update about Season Two and the upcoming episode. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27887781

Delta Delta Delta 07/18/2023

Delta Delta Delta Katie Autry was a freshman at WKU in 2003 when she was viciously attacked in her dorm room. Catherine and Jessica discuss this case from Bowling Green, KY. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27497502

Beware of Gypsies 07/07/2023

Beware of Gypsies In 2002 Lee Ann Mangrum was found dead in Turnbull Creek. Catherine and Jessica examine this case that is full of twists and turns-and also Gypsy, Elvis, and crazy Bob. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27396630

West Memphis Three 06/08/2023

West Memphis Three Catherine and Jessica revisit the case of the West Memphis Three. In 1993, three 8 year old boys were murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Three teenagers were convicted of the crime. The prosecution asserted the teens killed the boys as part of a Satanic ritual. That is just the beginning of a very long and twisted story. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27077679

Avoid the Orchard 05/31/2023

Avoid the Orchard Catherine and Jessica discuss the 2005 disappearance of Ocilla, Ga teacher Tara Grinstead. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/27006111

Stop Saying Southern Gothic 05/16/2023

Stop Saying Southern Gothic Catherine and Jessica discuss the 1981 murder of Danny Hansford by Jim Williams in Savannah, GA. This case was the inspiration for the book and movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26850174

James Earl Ray AKA John Wilkes Booth 05/03/2023

James Earl Ray AKA John Wilkes Booth Brush Mountain State Penitentiary has a rich history. Hear about a famous escape in 1977 and the status of the prison today. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26734359

Atlanta Child Murders Part 2 04/23/2023

Atlanta Child Murders Part 2 Jessica and Catherine discuss why there may be other suspects in this case. They close out the episode with "Meet the Hosts". /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26625921

Atlanta Child Murders Part 1 04/23/2023

Atlanta Child Murders Part 1 Jessica and Catherine examine the evidence against Wayne Williams and his conviction of two of the Atlanta Child Murders. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26625771

Alday Family Murders Part 2 04/13/2023

Alday Family Murders Part 2 Hear the conclusion of the Alday Family murder case. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26526618

Alday Family Murders Part 1 04/13/2023

Alday Family Murders Part 1 Catherine and Jessica discuss one of the most horrific mass murders in the history of Georgia, the Alday Family Murders. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26526606

Not Another Cold Case 04/04/2023

Not Another Cold Case VPD officer Maurice Cassotta liked the ladies. This episode examines the unfortunate case of what happened to his son and girlfriend. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26435439

RIP Bobby Lee 03/26/2023

RIP Bobby Lee In this episode we conclude the Helen Hanks case by reviewing the details of the Wilcox trial. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26346477

Put Bobby Lee on Speed Dial 03/23/2023

Put Bobby Lee on Speed Dial In 1972 Hellen Hanks disappeared from her job at Wilcox Sign Company. It wasn't until a freak discovery eight year later that the whole story was revealed. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26323218

Dark Thirty Introduction 03/21/2023

Dark Thirty Introduction An brief overview of the podcast content. /episode/index/show/5009f215-8270-472f-bcc0-a6b0f222c5af/id/26293977

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