The Murder of James Byrd, Jr

Originally released June 26, 2019. The harrowing story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the emotional and physical abuse she endured at the hands of her munchausen by proxy syndrome afflicted mother have gripped the nation. Today's episode examines her narrative from the perspective of more than just a murder case. But first, true crime headlines. Follow us on TikTok @murderminutepod and on Instagram @murderminute and @truecrimeheadlines for even more true crime headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26th, 2022 In true crime headlines: A Connecticut man has been arrested and fired from his job after an outburst at a smoothie shop. The federal trial is underway for three former police officers facing charges for the death of George Floyd. Formal charges were brought against the man accused of killing UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer on January 13 at a Los Angeles furniture store. Today in true crime: The story of Jerome Brudos, the Shoe Fetish Killer. Thank you to Notion for sponsoring this episode! For companies of all sizes, Notion provides one central and customizable workspace that can be tailored to fit any team, and bring all teams together to get more done and move faster. Learn more and get started for free at notion.so. This episode of Murder Minute is sponsored by Proven Skincare! Proven Skincare creates personalized skincare based on over forty-seven factors about a person’s skin, genetic background, lifestyle, and environment. Visit provenskincare.com to take the free Skin Genome Quiz and use code murderminute at checkout for twenty dollars off your first order – plus free shipping! Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring Murder Minute! With ONE, delicious scoop of Athletic Greens, you’re absorbing 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. Visit athleticgreens.com/MURDERMINUTE for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase! Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In true crime headlines: Convicted murderer Robert Durst dies in prison at the age of 78. The three men convicted of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison. A good Samaritan died on New Year's Day while trying to help a man who fell onto subway tracks during a gang assault in the Bronx. Today in true crime: The story of United Airlines flight 629, which crashed over Colorado in 1955, killing all 44 souls on board. Thank you to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode! Go to catperson.com/murderminute and use code murderminute to save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping! This episode of Murder Minute is sponsored by June’s Journey! Do you love a good whodunnit? Then you’ll love June’s Journey! You play as June Parker, an amateur detective investigating a series of mysteries, full of twists and turns around every corner. You’ll put your powers of observation to the test, sharpen your sleuthing skills, and relish the thrill of solving the case. Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 5th, 2022 In true crime headlines: A fatal car crash claims the life of a North Carolina State Trooper A Louisiana judge resigns after she’s caught on video using a racial slur An investigation is underway in California after a 14-year-old girl is shot and killed by an LAPD officer. Today in true crime: The story of Westley Allan Dodd, a child rapist and murderer who preyed on innocent children for decades before finally facing justice. Thank you to Warby Parker for sponsoring this episode! Warby Parker is committed to offering boutique quality eyewear at a revolutionary price point. You can order your own home try-on kit for free at Warbyparker.com/murderminute. This episode of Murder Minute is sponsored by Harper Wilde. Harper Wilde makes bras that put comfort first. Special offer for Murder Minute listeners: get 20% off your first order at harperwilde.com/murderminute Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 16, 2021 In true crime headlines: The parents of accused school shooter Ethan Crumbley make their first appearance in court. Former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in federal court to violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Convicted sex offender and disgraced reality tv star Josh Duggar is found guilty on child pornography charges.. Today in true crime: The story of Dimebag Darrell, a heavy metal icon who was murdered on stage by a deranged fan. Thank you to Thrive Market for sponsoring this episode! Thrive Market is an online membership-based market on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. Join today to get 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift at thrivemarket.com/murderminute Listen to KILLER PSYCHE on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-psyche Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 30, 2021 In true crime headlines: Three men are convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through their neighborhood. The sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is underway in New York. A monetary donation by a local resident funded DNA testing that cracked a 42-year-old cold case in Las Vegas. Today in true crime: Susan Smith tells police that she was carjacked at a rural intersection in South Carolina, and police search frantically for her two young sons, who were strapped in the backseat of her car at the time. Thank you to Warby Parker for sponsoring this episode!  Order your FREE home try-on kit at https://www.warbyparker.com/murderminute Thank you to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode! Save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping at https://catperson.com/murderminute Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 3, 2021 In true crime headlines: ● A school safety officer is facing murder charges for the shooting death of an 18-year-old mother in Long Beach. ● The jury has been selected in the trial of accused teenage vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse. ● A young woman in Florida is murdered by a maintenance worker at her apartment complex. Today in true crime: A special episode! The story of the Westfield Watcher, as requested by my Stereo co-host, Scotty. Thank you to Warby Parker for sponsoring this episode! Order your FREE home try-on kit at https://www.warbyparker.com/murderminute Thank you to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode! Save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping at https://catperson.com/murderminute Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en I’ve joined the brand new Wisdom app! Join me there for live shows, discussions, and more! https://join.wisdom.audio/ifA1 For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 19th, 2021 In true crime headlines: A woman is sexually assaulted on a SEPTA train while other passengers look on A shooting at a Pennsylvania shopping mall leaves four people injured Jury selection is underway in the trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. Today in true crime: I’m bringing you the story of the murder of the Ohta family, which took place on this day in 1970. Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en I’ve joined the brand new Wisdom app!  Join me there for live shows, discussions, and more! https://join.wisdom.audio/ifA1 For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 4th, 2021 In true crime headlines: A Colorado City agrees to a 3 million dollar settlement after police injure an elderly woman during an arrest A Kentucky man is sentenced to life in prison for child rape An escort is facing charges for shooting another escort at their client’s apartment Today in true crime: I’m bringing you the story of the beltway sniper attacks, which terrorized the DC metro area in October of 2002. Thanks to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.catperson.com/murderminute and use the code MURDERMINUTE for an amazing deal on your Starter Box today! Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 27th, 2021 In true crime headlines: A haunted house actor in Ohio accidentally stabs a child Four Pennsylvania teenagers are arrested for allegedly planning an attack at their school A Florida police department receives backlash for publicly shaming a man suspected of shoplifting diapers Today in true crime: I’m bringing you the story of the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, who was brutally murdered by two of her classmates in 2006. Thanks to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.catperson.com/murderminute and use the code MURDERMINUTE for an amazing deal on your Starter Box today! Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices