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 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
  • The Double Life of Juan David Ortiz: From Border Patrol Agent to Serial Killer
    Sep 12 2024

    Picture a man you’d trust with your life—a devoted father, a military veteran, a respected supervisor in the U.S. Border Patrol.

    Now imagine that same man prowling the streets at night, hunting the most vulnerable, driven by a twisted urge to kill. This is the true story of Juan David Ortiz, a man who wore the badge by day and became a predator by night.

    Over the course of twelve terrifying days, Ortiz transformed from a lawman to a serial killer, claiming the lives of four women and leaving a community in shock.

    How did a trusted enforcer of the law become the very monster he was sworn to protect us from? In this episode, we dive into the dark duality of a man who hid his evil in plain sight.

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    20 mins
  • Son of Sam: The Satanic Voices Behind New York’s Most Infamous Serial Killer
    Aug 22 2024

    In the mid-1970s, New York City was already accustomed to a backdrop of violence.

    But the summer of 1976 introduced a new level of fear with the emergence of the "Son of Sam." Over the course of a year, this .44-caliber killer terrorized the city, targeting young women with long dark hair and couples in parked cars.

    His murderous spree, driven by what he claimed were Satanic voices, left six people dead and seven severely wounded.

    Dive into the chilling story of David Berkowitz and discover the sinister reasons he called himself the Son of Sam.

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    31 mins

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