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Southern Fried True Crime

By: Erica Kelley
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  • Erica Kelley is a native Tennessean exploring historical and contemporary true crime in the South. Southern charm is attempted but southern sass is bountiful. Join her as she shows you just how southern fried the justice system can be in the Deep South.
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  • Introducing Gone Cold – Texas True Crime

    Introducing Gone Cold – Texas True Crime
    Jul 4 2024
    Texas is known for being tough on crime and those who commit it. Or at least the ones who get caught. There are tens of thousands of unsolved homicides in Texas and nearly as many open missing persons cases. Every week, Gone Cold Podcast—Texas true crime—presents in-depth accounts of unsolved murders and missing persons cases throughout the lone star state, concentrating on lesser-known cases that the media has long left behind.

    Cases like the recently solved 1974 abduction and murder of Fort Worth High School student Carla Walker, the brazen 2019 murder of Liz Barraza, and the mysterious 1989 disappearance of 13-year-old Elisa Roberson, who seemingly vanished into thin air while she was walking a few blocks from home to meet a friend. On Gone Cold, you’ll also occasionally hear high-profile cases, such as an 8-episode series on the 1996 abduction and murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, the little girl behind the Amber Alert.

    This is a preview of Gone Cold’s coverage of the 2007 case of 19-year-old Brittany Danielle McGlone,
    who was viciously attacked and savagely slain in her boyfriend’s bed while the rest of the home’s
    inhabitants were away.

    As you’re listening, join Gone Cold’s mission to bring these forgotten cases back into the public’s
    awareness by subscribing to Gone Cold Podcast—Texas true crime wherever you listen to podcasts.

    https://www.GoneCold.com
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  • 220: The Murder of Rhonda Oakley

    220: The Murder of Rhonda Oakley
    Jul 3 2024
    On September 1, 2016, 52-year-old Rhonda Oakley was due home from a business trip. Only gone one night, she and her husband of less than three years had missed each other. The empty nester and single dad had been inseparable since they met. Rhonda had recently become a full time stepmom to Phillip’s teenaged kids, who had moved from Indiana to the Oakley’s home on the outskirts of Danville, Kentucky. That afternoon, her stepson came home and found Rhonda in a pool of blood, viciously murdered. His father was devastated and his sister was missing. A national manhunt ensued as investigators realized tried to unravel what happened in this peaceful little town where folks had always felt safe.

    Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
    Researched and written by Erica Kelley & Gemma Harris
    Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
    Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
    Edited & Mixed by Brandon Schexnayder & Erica Kelley

    Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/rhonda-oakley

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  • 219: The Kidnapping of Carrie Lawson, Part 2

    219: The Kidnapping of Carrie Lawson, Part 2
    Jun 17 2024
    In the dark morning hours of September 11th 1991, in the small town of Jasper Alabama, a couple named Earl and Carrie Lawson were awoken by a fake emergency phone call that lured them out of the house. A masked man was waiting in their carport. Earl was bound with duct tape and the assailant forced Carrie their SUV and sped off into the darkness. Carrie had been kidnapped for ransom. It seemed like something you only saw in movies. In the last episode, I told you all about the parade of mistakes the FBI made in this case. Now we’re getting into the repercussions of those mistakes, and even more bad decisions…as Carrie Lawson’s life hung in the balance.

    Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
    Researched and written by Erica Kelley & Andrea Marshbank
    Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
    Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
    Edited & Mixed by Brandon Schexnayder & Erica Kelley
    Suggested by: Nocturnal Druid, Reagan Williams and Amanda

    Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/carrie-lawson-2

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    53 mins
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Well researched

The crimes discussed in this podcast are well researched and the narrator is wonderfully sassy at proper moments as the details of the criminals are outlined.

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Favorite true crime podcast

Erica tells a gripping story that includes other perspectives and leaves it up to you to decide. I have listened to many true crime podcasts and Erica is the queen.

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Well written, heartfelt and contemplative

Erica shares background and scope to her presentations that help frame the tragedies she shares. It creates awareness of the crimes along with deep felt empathy for the people affected in these crimes. I personally love (and relate to) her frank southern insights and opinions that she respectfully interjects in her episodes too. Keep it up, girl!

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Excellent!

I love listening to Erica Kelley speak. She holds your attention and the cases are fascinating.

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Please, edit better.

This needs to edited better. On most of the episodes, it replays parts that have already been played.
Also. One does not retire from the military after only serving one tour of duty. They either got out of the military or choose not to reenlist, or was honorably or dishonorably discharged. One retires after serving 20 or more years. Even injured servicemen or called medically discharged. As she says words matter.

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My first true crime podcast made me an addict ❤️

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! My first true crime podcast ever and will always be one of my favorites. I’m an addict now and love it. Advocate for those who can no longer speak and giving us a look at southern history. Super interesting episode - they usually all are. Thanks again for making this possible for us to enjoy. 😊

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I’m addicted

I’m addicted to this podcast! I’ve always loved crime dramas and true crime stories so I decided to listen to Southern Fried True Crime while I wait for the audio version of a book to be released and it’s amazing. It goes in-depth and focuses on all the details no matter how small and tells compelling stories. If you’re looking for an amazing true crime podcast give this one a try and you’ll be hooked.

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super great podcast

I could listen to her voice for hours. and I do while I am at work. she's a great writer and tells a good tale of murder. I like how she questions things.

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Interesting and thought provoking

I have listened to a few of Southern Fried True Crime pod casts, they are well written and thought provoking!!! Thank for showing different view points without being pushy.

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Not going to continue listening

I was appalled by this lady’s leniency of criminals, not going to listen to fake excuses.

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