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
  • Love, Lies, and Larceny in the Black Widow’s Web Part 3
    Oct 3 2024

    After leaving behind a trail of scandal and suspicion in Dallas, Sandra Bridewell fled to the West Coast, hoping to escape her notorious reputation as the "Black Widow."

    But wherever she went, her past followed. In California’s affluent circles, stories of her connection to multiple mysterious deaths began to surface, and wealthy men soon found themselves entangled in her web of deceit.

    Sandra, once a glamorous socialite, was now borrowing money, spinning lies, and fleeing from the shadow of her dark past.

    In Part 3 of our series “Love, Lies, and Larceny in the Black Widow’s Web,” we uncover Sandra Bridewell’s desperate attempts to reinvent herself—first as a missionary, then under a new name, “Camille.”

    But even as she adopted new identities and wandered across the country, her schemes grew bolder. From defrauding elderly victims to manipulating men into financial ruin, Sandra’s ability to seduce, deceive, and evade justice remained eerily intact.

    Join us as we unravel the final chapter of Sandra Bridewell’s sordid tale. From romance scams to identity theft, her crimes spanned decades and left countless lives shattered.

    But as the Black Widow’s web began to unravel, her reckoning with the law was inevitable.

    In this final episode, Sandra Bridewell's fall is revealed, but her legacy of manipulation and mystery endures.

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    22 mins
  • Love, Lies, and Larceny in the Black Widow’s Web Part 2
    Sep 19 2024

    In the wake of her first husband's mysterious death, Sandra Bridewell wasted no time in climbing the social ladder.

    In Part 2 of our series “Love, Lies, and Larceny in the Black Widow’s Web,” we delve deeper into Sandra Bridewell's shadowy world, uncovering the tragic demise of her second husband and the shocking death of Betsy Bagwell, wife of the oncologist who cared for Bobby.

    Was this yet another "suicide" in the Black Widow's ever-growing web of deceit? Or was there something far more sinister at play? As Sandra moved from one high-profile relationship to the next, the bodies continued to pile up, and whispers of her true nature grew louder.

    Join us as we explore the chilling evidence and unravel the layers of manipulation, murder, and betrayal that define Sandra Bridewell's deadly game of seduction.

    In this episode, the Black Widow’s web tightens, and her pattern of luring men to their demise becomes ever more apparent. But just how far will she go to get what she wants?

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    33 mins
  • Love, Lies, and Larceny in the Black Widow’s Web Part 1
    Sep 17 2024

    In the glittering world of Dallas high society, where wealth, beauty, and charm are the ultimate currency, one woman stood out. Sandra Bridewell, a striking socialite with a captivating presence, seemed to have it all.

    But behind her alluring smile and polished exterior lurked a far darker reality—a web of deceit, scandal, and tragedy.

    Known infamously as "The Black Widow," Bridewell left a trail of devastation, suspicion, and unanswered questions as her romantic entanglements led to mysterious deaths, lavish schemes, and shattered lives.

    In this first episode of our series, we explore how love, lies, and larceny intertwined in the story of a woman who used her beauty as a weapon and her charm as a shield.

    From her early days of rising through Dallas society to the sudden, suspicious deaths that followed her like a shadow, we peel back the layers of the Black Widow’s web, where the only constant was danger.

    As we begin this journey, ask yourself: was Sandra Bridewell a victim of circumstance or a cold-blooded mastermind capable of anything to maintain her glamorous facade? The truth, as always, is far more chilling than fiction.

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    29 mins

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