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On March 24, 1944, in the small town of Alcolu, South Carolina, two young girls, Betty June Binnicker and Mary Emma Thames, were found murdered. This episode delves into their murder as well as the tragic and unjust story of George Stinney Jr. George-a 14-year-old African American boy-was accused of killing the girls and became the youngest person executed in the United States during the 20th century.

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Join us as we delve into one of the most horrific crimes in Memphis history - the Lester Street Massacre. On March 2, 2008, a shocking act of violence shook the city to its core when six people, including two children, were brutally murdered in a house on Lester Street. This episode explores the chilling details of the case, focusing on the perpetrator, Jessie Dotson Jr., who committed the unthinkable by taking the lives of his own family members. We'll examine the events leading up to the massacre, the aftermath, and the impact it had on the Memphis community.

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In December 1974, the remains of a woman were discovered near a tramway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Despite efforts to identify her at the time, including an autopsy and outreach to various law enforcement agencies, her identity remained unknown for decades. Almost 50 years later, thanks to genetic genealogy, she was identified as Charlotte Roberta Henry. Join us as we discuss what could have happened to Charlotte and learn more about her life.