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Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 42-Sean Vincent Gillis: Baton Rouge's Other Serial KillerSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy me a coffee Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweettea?The quiet neighborhoods of Baton Rouge, Louisiana became hunting grounds for a man whose ordinary appearance masked unimaginable darkness. Sean Vincent Gillis, often overshadowed by his contemporary Derek Todd Lee, committed a series of eight murders between 1994 and 2004 that left permanent scars on the community.What makes Gillis's case so chilling is how thoroughly he defied the stereotypical serial killer profile. Raised by a loving mother, described by friends as...2025-06-3045 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 41-Revolutionary Justice: The Haunting Tale of Bathsheba SpoonerSend us a textLong before modern true crime captivated audiences, there was the haunting tale of Bathsheba Spooner – a fascinating study in how revolution, politics, and gender collided in early American justice. As the Revolutionary War drew to a close, this Massachusetts woman orchestrated one of the new nation's most shocking murders, becoming the first female executed after America gained independence.Born to privilege as the daughter of prominent loyalist Timothy Ruggles – Harvard graduate, Brigadier General, and former Speaker of the Massachusetts House – Bathsheba found herself trapped in an arranged marriage to Joshua Spooner, a man...2025-06-2636 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 40:When Murder Fades from Memory: The Forgotten Serial Killer Gary Gene GrantSend us a textLink to book by Cloyd Steiger: Seattle’s Forgotten Serial Killer: Gary Gene Granthttps://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467143622Merch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy me a coffee Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweettea?You've heard of Ted Bundy and the Green River Killer, but Seattle hides darker secrets in its rainy past. Meet Gary Gene Grant, a serial killer who terrorized the quiet suburb of Renton, Washington before the term "serial killer" even existed, yet somehow faded from public memory.Growing up in...2025-06-2348 min
Hold My Sweet TeaMissing Since 2012: Update in Brittany Robinson's CaseSend us a textThe heartbreaking update on Brittany Robinson's case leaves us with more questions than closure.Twelve years after 14-year-old Brittany vanished during a visit with her father, Demetric Hooper, we deliver the devastating update her family never wanted to hear. After a surprisingly brief five-day trial in June 2024, Hooper was found not guilty of murder despite a mountain of suspicious circumstances – his hasty departure under a false name after her disappearance, possession of her belongings alongside knives and rope, and his disturbing lack of concern when informed police were searching fo...2025-06-1931 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEP. 38-Unlocking Justice: The Tara Baker Murder CaseSend us a textOne day before her 24th birthday, promising law student Tara Baker's bright future was violently stolen from her. A deadbolted door, a deliberately set fire, and an apartment in flames created a perfect storm that nearly erased all evidence of what really happened that night in January 2001.Tara was the embodiment of what makes an exceptional lawyer - brilliant, compassionate, and committed to fighting for the underdogs of society. Her fellow UGA law students remember her as the person who brought people together, ensuring no one felt excluded. She had just...2025-06-1626 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 37-The Unsolved Murder of Ashley BrownSend us a textA night out with friends turns deadly when Ashley Brown, a 27-year-old surgical technician, steps outside for a cigarette and vanishes without a trace. Days later, her body is discovered at a Nashville trash disposal site, leaving investigators puzzled and her family devastated.Ashley had built her career helping others during their most vulnerable moments. As a travel surgical tech who had worked across multiple states, she had a gift for calming patients and anticipating surgeons' needs in high-pressure situations. Just six months after relocating to Nashville, her promising life was...2025-06-1230 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 36-Tate Rowland: Death and Rumors in Childress, TexasSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy me a coffee Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweettea?A popular teenager found hanging from a tree. A sister who dies mysteriously three years later while investigating her brother's death. A small Texas town torn apart by rumors of devil worship and human sacrifice.Welcome to Childress, Texas, 1988, where the death of 17-year-old Tate Rowland sparked a community-wide descent into fear and paranoia. Tate was known around town as a wild child with a mile-long streak of rebellion – tearing up the ma...2025-06-0946 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEP. 35-When Big City Dreams Turn Big City Nightmare: Morgan's StorySend us a textWhen 19-year-old Morgan Bauer packed her bags and left Aberdeen, South Dakota for Atlanta, Georgia in February 2016, she was chasing big city dreams and independence. With the confidence of youth, she arranged temporary housing through Craigslist and planned to find her footing in a new city far from home. Within days of her arrival, Morgan had vanished without a trace.The search for Morgan would span years, with her family and friends desperately seeking answers while authorities followed leads that repeatedly went cold. Morgan's last known movements paint a picture of...2025-06-0536 min
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Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 34-The Unsolved Disappearance of Angela FreemanSend us a textThe disappearance of Angela Freeman stops you cold—a pregnant teenager vanishes after a late-night argument, leaving behind nothing but her abandoned car, an uncashed paycheck, and a trail of blood near Monet Bridge. Most disturbing wasn't just her disappearance, but how thoroughly local law enforcement botched the investigation from the start.When Angela's uncle discovered her prized Honda Accord with doors ajar near the bridge she always feared, Perry County officers dismissed what was clearly blood beside the car as "transmission fluid." They refused search dogs, declined help from neighboring ag...2025-06-0254 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp.33-Vampires Among Us: The Modern Communities Living in Plain SightSend us a textEver wondered what happened to all those vampires that supposedly haunted New Orleans? They're still here—but they're not what you think.Journey with us as we pull back the curtain on modern vampire communities thriving right under our noses. Maven Lore, the reluctant king of New Orleans' Vampire Court, and Merticus of the Atlanta Vampire Alliance reveal a world where garlic is welcome on pizza, coffins are replaced by comfortable beds, and acceptance is the highest value.We explore the three fascinating types of modern vampires: sanguinarians who co...2025-05-2934 min
The Scuttlebutt Club PodcastRedefining Rules with Guest JRNY CounselingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and we knew it was the perfect time to have Holly Homan on, Therapist and Owner of JRNY Counseling. We really enjoyed learning more about the process of therapy and talking with her about the stigma around it, divorce, anxiety, and so much more! She also has created a “Parents Summer Survival Guide” because as a full-time or part-time working parent, or stay-at-home parent, we know summer can be a lot and needs a new strategy. https://jrnycounseling.com https://heyzine.com/flip-book/73e4a1d5f6.html#page/16?fbcli...2025-05-2750 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 32-New Orleans Vampire Jacques Saint-GermainSend us a textStep into the shadows of New Orleans' French Quarter, where legend and reality blur in the haunting tale of Jacques Saint-Germain. When this mysterious aristocrat arrived in early 1900s New Orleans, he quickly captivated high society with his charm, wealth, and extravagant dinner parties at his Royal Street residence. But something wasn't quite right - he never ate with his guests, preferring instead to sip from an ornate chalice while regaling them with vivid stories of centuries past.What made Jacques truly fascinating was his claimed connection to the Count of...2025-05-2637 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp.31-A Child Silenced: The Murder of Bella FontenelleSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.mehttps://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweettea"Miss Hannah is mean to me." These words, spoken by six-year-old Bella Fontenelle, now haunt everyone who knew the vibrant little girl from Harahan, Louisiana. What happens when a child's complaint about an adult caregiver goes beyond typical childhood protest and becomes a desperate cry for help? And what dark impulses drive someone to silence that voice forever?We dive deep into one of the most disturbing child murder cases from recent Louisiana history. Hannah Landon, a...2025-05-2235 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 30-Midnight at the Crossroads: Robert Johnson's Deal with the DevilSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy me a coffee Link: https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweettea?Have you ever wondered about the true cost of extraordinary talent? The story of Robert Johnson takes us deep into the heart of Mississippi Delta Blues, where legend and reality collide at a dusty crossroads under moonlight.Robert Johnson was born in Mississippi in 1911, just one generation removed from slavery. What's captivating about his story isn't just his revolutionary blues playing but the mysterious transformation that made it possible. As a young...2025-05-1926 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 29-The Yazoo Witch and the Curse That Burned Yazoo City to the GroundSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy Me a Coffee Link:https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweetteaCurses, revenge, and a town in flames—the legend of the Yazoo Witch stands as one of Mississippi's most spine-chilling local tales.We dive deep into this haunting Southern story made famous by renowned Mississippi author Willie Morris, exploring how a mysterious woman living along the banks of the Yazoo River became the subject of fear and suspicion in the 1880s. Accused of luring fishermen to their deaths during storms and practicing da...2025-05-1536 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 28-Was the Devil in the Details?: The Corpsewood Manor MurdersSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy Me a Coffee Link:https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweetteaDeep in the Georgia mountains stands the haunting ruins of Corpsewood Manor, a handcrafted brick sanctuary built by two men seeking escape from modern society. Their dream of peaceful isolation ended in bloodshed on a cold December night in 1982.Dr. Charles Scudder wasn't running from anything specific when he left his prestigious position as a pharmacology professor at Loyola University. At 50, with his marriages behind him and children grown, he simply craved...2025-05-1247 min
Hold My Sweet TeaEp. 27-The Disappearance of Brittany RobinsonSend us a textMerch Link: https://hold-my-sweet-tea.printify.meBuy Me a Coffee Link:https://buymeacoffee.com/holdmysweetteaThe story of missing teenager Brittany Robinson begins with pure excitement – a 14-year-old girl bouncing with joy at the rare opportunity to spend a weekend with her estranged father in Mobile, Alabama. So enthusiastic was Brittany that she had to run back into the house to give her mother one last kiss and "I love you" before heading off on what should have been a simple two-day visit. That June weekend in 2012 marked the be...2025-05-0829 min