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Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast

Bless This Mess

Hey y’all! We are a husband and wife team from Louisiana that discuss murder, mystery, and mayhem with a southern twist!We cover true crime throughout the South, so pull up a rocking chair, grab your mason jar full of sweet tea, and sit for a spell while we chit chat, and laugh some about this crazy world we live in. If you are ok with some banter and a few well placed f-bombs, you are in the right place and we are glad you are here!Now if banter and cussing are not for you and you just want us to

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73. The Murder of Sheila Bellush Part 2

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/01/26

In November of 1997, Sheila Bellush was starting a new life in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and six children which included quadruplets. The community, and country, were shocked and horrified when a strange man murdered Sheila in front of her quadruplet toddlers. Police would have to follow a trail of evidence across State lines to find the real person responsible. Join us while we discuss the story of Sheila Bellush. Sources: Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule, Crime and Punishment Find

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72. The Murder of Sheila Bellush Part 1

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/01/19

In November of 1997, Sheila Bellush was starting a new life in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and six children which included quadruplets. The community, and country, were shocked and horrified when a strange man murdered Sheila in front of her quadruplet toddlers. Police would have to follow a trail of evidence across State lines to find the real person responsible. Join us while we discuss the sad story of Sheila Bellush. Sources: Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule, Crime and Punishment

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71. The Murder of Susan Hamilton

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/01/12

On Valentine's Day 2001, Dr. John Hamilton arrived to his home in Oklahoma City to discover his wife, Susan, murdered. The community was shocked as the couple seemed to have it all, join us while we discuss how this picture perfect marriage ended in murder. Find us on the webs! Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche

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70. The Murder of Hellen Hanks

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2022/12/15

In 1972, Hellen Hanks was working as a bookkeeper for an advertising company in Valdosta, Georgia. When Helen goes missing, her family knows she would never just run off. It would take eights years before her body was found and the mystery around her disappearance would be unraveled. Join us while we discuss! Find us on the webs! Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche

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69. The Murder of Michael Reese

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2022/12/01

In Morris, Alabama, Michael Reese found love again with Cindy after a divorce. But when Michael is found dead in their home, a secret life is discovered and a murderous duo is revealed. Join us while we discuss! Find us on the webs! Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche

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68. The Murder of Russ Stager

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2022/11/17

In Durham, North Carolina, Russ Stager was a well liked coach at the local high school. His wife, Barbara, was an avid church goer and active in the community. When Russ dies from an accidental gunshot wound, suspicions arise around Barbara’s past and things may not be as they seem. Join us while we discuss! Find us on the webs! Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche

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67. The Murder of Heather Strube

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2022/11/03

On April 26, 2009, Heather Strube arrived at the Target in Snellville, Georgia to pick up her son from her ex-husband. Shortly after the exchange, Heather was confronted by a man and shot in broad daylight. Join us while we discuss the strange case with the most unlikely suspect. Join us on the webs!Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on Patreon

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66. The Disappearance of Crystal McDowell

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2020/05/21

Crystal McDowell was in the process of starting a new chapter in her life. She was recently divorced and starting to date again. She was excelling at her new career in real estate and was very happy with her two children. Everything was going well, even her divorce seemed amicable. But all this would come to an end when Crystal went missing the day before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. With the area flooded and law enforcement stretched thin, the search for Crystal would have its

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65. The Murder of Nikia Gilbreath

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2020/05/05

In 1989, Joe and Nikia Gilbreath were just starting their lives together in Georgia. They had one child and another on the way, living their dream life on a large piece of property in the country. But August of that year would bring tragedy. Nikia, 5 months pregnant, would go missing from their home leaving their toddler home alone. Immediately, the police were notified, there was no way Nikia would leave her daughter by herself. Join us while we discuss the search for Nikia and her

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64. The Murder of Stephanie Bennett

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2020/04/22

In May of 2002, Stephanie Bennett was getting ready to move out of her Raleigh, North Carolina apartment to live with her long term boyfriend in Greenville, South Carolina. She was ready for the move, a peeping tom that had been seen around her window was causing her sleepless nights. One morning, Stephanie did not show up to work which caused her coworkers to immediately worry. It would take years to find her killer and when they did, they would find he was hiding even more secrets.Sources:

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62. The Murder of Janet Siclari

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2020/03/25

In August of 1993, 35 year-old Janet Siclari was vacationing in North Carolina with her brother and friends. After having such a good time, they decided to stay just one more night. This last night would prove fatal for Janet, her brother woke to find his sisters body surrounded by police on the beach in front of their hotel. After years of no leads, the CODIS system would finally find Janets killer through DNA.Sources: "Forensic Files: Surfside Homicide" and State of North Carolina vs

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61. Arkansas Triple Murders

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2020/03/11

In 1997, Dominique “Nicki” Hurd was starting school at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She was smart, beautiful, and earned a scholarship as a cheerleader for the University. All this would come to a crashing end when she was murdered in the fall of 1998. Her murderer was captured and convicted but this would not be the end of the devastation he would cause. Sources: The Pine Bluff Commercial, KATV Channel 7, Kennth vs. Arkansas, Arkansas Democrat GazetteMusic courtesy of Blanche,

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60. The Murder of Julie Griffith

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2020/02/25

In January of 2014, 911 operators were called to the residence of Keith and Julie Griffith in Kentucky. The house that they had raised their two sons in was completely in flames. After putting out the fire, investigators found 55 year old Julie inside, next to her bed along with their two dogs, Cleo and Daisy. At first it seemed to be an accident, they thought Julie had died from smoke inhalation. But while doing a routine autopsy, they found three bullet wounds in Julies torso. Julie had no

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59. The Murder of Kay Parsons

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2020/02/11

Kay Parsons was living in Grovetown, Georgia with her husband David and their twelve year old son, Derek. They seem to have everything going for them, a nice home, great neighbors, and busy with their sons baseball activities. But in March of 2009, the neighborhood would be shocked when Kay was found in her home, beaten within an inch of her life. Her home was ransacked as well as her best friends home which was just across the street. Join us while we discuss this bizarre case and how the

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58. The Murder of Chiquita Tate

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2020/01/25

In 2009, Chiquita Tate had it all working as a defense attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But one night in February, she was brutally murdered. Police work through the people in her life wondering if it could be a client of hers. She had everything going for her, who would want to hurt Chiquita? Join us while we discuss the tragic case of Chiquita and how a promising life was cut short. Sources: Essence magazine, the Advocate, Dateline: Shining Star, State v Harris Music courtesy of Blanche,

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57. The Murder of Hope Hall

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2019/12/17

In 1994, Hope Hall was busy making her dreams come true. Through hard work and focus, she landed a job as a Production Assistant at the local Richmond, Virginia TV station. Soon, though, Hope would not be the one producing the news, she would be the news. After being brutally murdered in her apartment, the case goes cold. It would take developing a DNA database to finally catch the killer. Sources: "Johnson vs. Commonwealth" WWBT, and "Forensic Files: Breaking News" Music courtesy of Blanche,

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56. The Murder of Diane Holik

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2019/12/01

In 2001, Diane Holik was living a great life in Austin, Texas. She had a great career, beautiful home, and tons of friends that loved her. The only thing Diane felt she was missing was a partner to spend her life with so when she meets a successful business man from Houston online, she thinks she has found the one. They quickly become engaged and she makes plans to sell her home in Austin and move to Houston. But one stormy night in November, Diane's plans would be halted when someone comes into

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55. The Murder of Quincy Brown

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2019/11/12

In May of 1996, Eddie and Elise Makdessi were enjoying a nice night out in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The evening would quickly turn into a nightmare when they entered their apartment and were attacked. The night would end with only Eddie surviving, Elise and their attacker both dead. As police investigate the murder, they soon realize all is not as it seems with Eddie and Elise. Join us while we discuss the strange case of the Makdessi’s and how an innocent man was caught in their lies. Sources:

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54. The Murder of Gary Larson

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2019/10/29

In 1986, in Edmond, Oklahoma, Gary Larson is in bed with his girlfriend. They hear a noise so he gets up to check it out. He is confronted by a man wearing nothing but underwear and gloves. By the end of the night, Gary will be dead and his girlfriend will have endured hours of torture. It will take 18 years but police finally track down this peeping-tom turned murderer. Sources: The Daily Oklahoman, "Solved", and "Forensic Files" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact

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53. The Abduction of Martha "Doe" Roberts

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2019/10/17

In 1992, 64 year old Martha "Doe" Roberts was at home having breakfast with her husband of 44 years before he headed off to work. It was a typical day for the couple, but later that today, her husband would come home to find Doe missing. Soon after, ransom phone calls began coming in but the kidnapper never followed through with the plans. Follow us while we discuss the strange case of Doe Roberts and the cat and mouse game her husband and the police had to play to find Doe. Sources: Forensic

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