Texas Crime Stories

By: Robert Riggs
  • Summary

  • Tales of true crime defy the imagination in the sprawling expanse of Texas, where the mythical shadows of oil, cowboys, and cattle loom as large as the state itself. The Texas Crime Stories podcast unfurls the grim tapestry of the most confounding and chilling crimes that have scarred the Lone Star State and the Southwestern United States. What is it about Texas that makes it the epicenter of some of the world’s most bizarre and perplexing criminal acts? What festers in the underbelly of Texas' vibrant facade? Peabody Award-winning Investigative reporter Robert Riggs takes listeners across the state’s diverse landscape, into the hearts and minds of those who pursue justice, and into the psyche of evil. Riggs peels back the layers of the criminal mind with chilling precision and delves deep into the grim realities of criminal cases that have left suffering and emotional scars across communities. “Texas Crime Stories” reveals the full scope of human depravity through face-to-face encounters with serial killers, inside looks at maximum-security prisons, and firsthand reports of the aftermath of homicides and mass shootings. Riggs and a cadre of veteran police beat reporters open their notebooks to tell real-life stories based on the facts from case files and investigators. Listeners hear from Riggs’ network of law enforcement sources established during three decades of Television and online reporting. Each story is a deep dive into the maze of criminal psychology, seeking answers to the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of crimes that are often stranger than fiction. “Texas Crime Stories" is your front-row ticket to the unfolding drama of real-life cases. It explores the sinister journey from crime scene to courtroom to cellblock through the eyes of those most intimately involved: investigators, offenders, and victims. It’s a passage into the heart of darkness, where the most perplexing criminal cases are brought to light. Follow "Texas Crime Stories" to embark on this compelling odyssey. Recommend it to friends who dare to confront the darkness within us.
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Episodes
  • Blood, Witchcraft, and Methamphetamine: The Dark Secrets of the Waco Cult
    Aug 1 2024

    In the shadow of Texas' heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production.

    Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell.

    Their twisted journey from occult gatherings to running the state's largest illicit meth lab in the late 1980s unfolded a tale stranger than fiction.

    Join investigative reporter Robert Riggs as he delves into the spine-chilling case of meth, murder, and malevolence that shocked a community and exposed the terrifying underbelly of human nature.

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    28 mins
  • Dallas Ripper: The Hell Unleashed by a Sadistic Drug Dealer
    Jul 30 2024

    In the heart of Texas, amid the sprawling landscape and stark beauty, lurked a chilling tale of depravity and violence. This is the story of Mexican Drug Kingpin Geno Camacho, a man whose crimes spanned across state lines, leaving a trail of fear and bloodshed. His story, marked by cold-blooded kidnappings, and the brutal murder of a three-year-old boy, unfolded against the backdrop of a life steeped in crime and corruption.

    As a fugitive, Camacho was not just a criminal on the run; he was a living embodiment of menace, evading capture through cunning and cruelty. His violent escapades drew the attention of the FBI and DEA, leading to a relentless hunt that would expose the depths of his depravity. From the sinister confines of a crack house in Dallas to the remote woods of Oklahoma, where he ran a woman’s body through a tree shredder, his path was paved with horror.

    This story delves into the harrowing details of his crimes, the tireless pursuit by FBI Agents, and the eventual reckoning that brought justice to the victims. It is a narrative of darkness and determination, where every clue uncovered, every witness interviewed, and every piece of evidence gathered chipped away at the facade of his terror. This is the tale of how evil, in its most grotesque form, was confronted and dismantled, leaving behind a legacy of horror.

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    39 mins

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