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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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98. [South Carolina] Melvin Roberts

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/08/03

At 79 years old, business man Melvin Roberts was murdered in his driveway. His girlfriend of over 10 years was bound and dragged away from Melvin while the murder was carried out. Melvin was not short on enemies, but as police looked further into the crime scene, they feared the murderer might have been closer to Melvin than they thought.Fun Fact: Long before South Carolina was known as "The Palmetto State," it was called, "The Iodine State." This resulted from a 1920s agricultural marketing

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A Little Less Mess [Mississippi] Stacie Pannell

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/08/02

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes).College student Stacie Pannell was found bludgeoned to death in her college dorm in the small town of Booneville, Mississippi. Police were at a loss

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97. [South Carolina] Charles and Diane Parker

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/07/27

Charles and Diane Parker were pillars of their community in small town South Carolina. One day, they are found murdered in their farmhouse. It would take years to find someone guilty of the crime, but did police get the right person?Fun Fact: Although Georgia is known as "The Peach State," South Carolina actually produces more peaches than any other state east of the Mississippi. Nationally, it is second to California...maybe Stew was right, don't tell him!Find us on the webs!Follow us on

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96. [Georgia] Terry Rouse

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/07/14

This week we are going to the swamps of Georgia to cover the disappearance, and suspected murder, of Terry Rouse. This case ends with a conviction but did the jury make the right decision?Fun Fact: In Georgia, it is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays. In the early 1900s, it was common for horse thieves to lure horses away from their owners by placing a sweet treat, like an ice cream cone, in their back pocket. When the horse leaned down to eat the treat, the thief

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95. [Alabama] Lisa Nichols

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/06/29

In 2004, Lisa Nichols was found murdered in her home in near Mobile, Alabama just after Hurricane Ivan had passed through. Dealing with the damage and chaos from the hurricane, police must track down Lisa's killer. Once they do identify the man, he is not who they think he is...Fun Fact: Mobile, Alabama used to be the capital of Louisiana. Mobile was first founded as the capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702 as part of New France. The city has passed from the French, to the British, then the

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94. [Oklahoma] The Douglass Family

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/06/22

In 1979, two men entered the Douglass Family home in Oklahoma, when they left, two people would be dead and two would be fighting for their lives. The killers would continue on robbing multiple people and killing two more. Once they were finally caught, the surviving Douglass Family members would have to fight to keep them behind bars, inspiring a movie to be made about the horrific events.Fun Fact: Girl Scout cookies were first sold in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1917. The Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee,

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93. [Texas] Linda Donahew

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/06/15

In June of 1987, Linda was found murdered in her home in Arlington, Texas. Although neighbors saw the man that killed Linda, it would take almost 20 years to finally find out his name. To the families surprise, Linda was not the killers only victim...Fun Fact: In Texas, it is illegal to milk another person's cow. The Texas Penal Code states that doing so results in a fine of no more than $10. The current Texas law makes the act a theft of personal property.Find us on the webs!Follow us on

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92. [North Carolina] Nancy Cooper

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/06/08

We are headed to North Carolina this week. Nancy and Brad Cooper moved from Canada to Cary, North Carolina and were living in idealistic life in the affluent suburb outside of Raleigh. In 2008, Nancy went for a run but never returned, just two days after going missing, Nancy's body was found. As police investigate, they uncover a contentious divorce, affairs, and a heated child custody battle, all signs were pointing to Brad but with little evidence, it would take years to get justice for Nancy. Fun

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A Little Less Mess [Texas] Shelley Sikes

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/06/04

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes).We are headed to Galveston, Texas this week to discuss the disappearance of Shelley Sikes on Memorial Day Weekend in 1986. Her body was never recovered

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91. [Mississippi] Stacie Pannell

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/06/01

College student Stacie Pannell was found bludgeoned to death in her college dorm in the small town of Booneville, Mississippi. Police were at a loss until a very unlikely suspect was identified.Fun Fact: Root beer was created in Biloxi by Edward Adolf Barq. Though the first examples of root beer date back to the 1870s as a drink for miners, it wasn't until later that it gained popularity. The modern version of the drink was invented in Biloxi, Mississippi. Barq created the now-famous Barq's root

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90. [Texas] Shelley Sikes

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/25

We are headed to Galveston, Texas this week to discuss the disappearance of Shelley Sikes on Memorial Day Weekend in 1986. Her body was never recovered but two men were charged with her kidnapping. For our Y'all Need Jesus this week, Cara has a rant on the Vanerpump Rules crew who definitely need Jesus.Fun Fact: Galveston Had the Only North American Hotel Over Water. The Flagship Hotel in Galveston was built in 1965 on the Galveston pier. It was seven stories and had 225 rooms. Hurricane Ike in 2008

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89. [Arkansas] The Crescent Hotel

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/18

This weeks episode is a little different than our regular episodes, we are going to cover the history of The Crescent Hotel and the owner who made it famous, Norman Baker. The Crescent Hotel, located in Eureka Springs, has the moniker of being the most haunted hotel in America due in large part to Norman Baker who ran a "hospital" back in the 1930's where dozens of people died. Join us for a little history lesson and unlike most episodes, you might actually learn something.Fun Fact: Did you know

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A Little Less Mess [Texas] Sandra Martin

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes).We're headed to the Lone Star State this week with a case out of Fort Worth. Sandra Martin, a young mother of two, was found murdered in her home, the

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88. [Texas] Sandra Martin

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/11

We're headed to the Lone Star State this week with a case out of Fort Worth. Sandra Martin, a young mother of two, was found murdered in her home, the only witness was her 5-year old son. After reaching several dead ends, the case went cold. It would take 23 years and a dedicated detective to solve this case.Fun Fact: DISH, Texas, located in North Texas, is named after DISH Network. Originally named Clark, Texas, the town changed its name to DISH in 2005 in agreement with DISH Network. In return for

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A Little Less Mess [Florida] Saleha Huuda

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes).We are headed to the Sunshine State this week to discuss the tragic murder of Saleha Huuda. When firefighters are called to put out a brush fire on the

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A Little Less Mess [Louisiana] Corey Kitts

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/08

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes).We are headed back to Louisiana this week to discuss a murder-for-hire plot out of Addis. Corey and his wife seemed to be doing alright, however,

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87. [Florida] Saleha Huuda

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/05/04

We are headed to the Sunshine State this week to discuss the tragic murder of Saleha Huuda. When firefighters are called to put out a brush fire on the side of the road in Gainesville, they are shocked to find a body. When they learn the identity of that body, a beautiful cheerleader from the University of Florida, they are even more shocked. A pattern of abuse emerges leading police to the usual suspect and an unlikely accomplice.Fun Fact: Coppertone Sunscreen was invented in Miami by pharmacist

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86. [Louisiana] Corey Kitts

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/04/27

We are headed back to Louisiana this week to discuss a murder-for-hire plot out of Addis. Corey and his wife seemed to be doing alright, however, infidelity and lies were an ongoing theme in their marriage. It all came to an end when Corey is murdered and police start looking into their extramarital activities.Fun Fact: Louisiana has the longest-running prison rodeo! The Angola Prison Rodeo first began in 1965 as a joint endeavor between offenders, prison employees, and civilians who live in

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85. [South Carolina] Murdaugh Murders - Paul and Maggie

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/04/20

In our final installment of the Murdaugh Family Saga, we cover the murders of Paul and Maggie and the trial of Alex. Fun Fact: The Carolina Reaper, grown in South Carolina, is the hottest pepper in the world! It first got the title in 2013 measuring at 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units. Scoville Heat Units, also known as SHU is simply a measurement of the number of times capsaicin needs to be diluted by sugar-water. The number of Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in a pepper or even hot sauce indicates the

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A Little Less Mess [South Carolina] Murdaugh Murders...

Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast ·

2023/04/17

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes).We are back with another installment of the Murdaugh Murders. We cover the boat crash that took the life of Mallory Beach and set the downfall of the

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