501 - Live at Bass Concert Hall (Austin Night 1)
- Oct 9, 2025
- 1:28:01
- Full Episode
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Brief Summary
Hosts Karen and Georgia discuss the tragic story of Betty Williams, a high school senior murdered in Odessa, Texas, and share audience anecdotes.
Key points
- Podcasting Journey. After six years, the hosts reflect on their journey and the excitement of live shows.
- The Kiss and Kill Murder. A forgotten high-profile case in Texas is revived by a journalist's article.
- A Cry for Help. Betty expresses her desire to end her life, but her cries go unheard.
- The Kiss-and-Kill Murder. The story of Betty and Mac unfolds with shocking twists and a tragic end.
- Betty's Ghost. Betty's spirit lingers at Odessa High School, becoming a part of local lore.
- Tom's Investigation Begins. Tom Taylor starts to question the authenticity of Texana artifacts he has sold.
Episode highlights
- Podcasting JourneyAfter six years, the hosts reflect on their journey and the excitement of live shows.“It's been six years.”6:34Oct 9, 2025
- The Kiss and Kill MurderA forgotten high-profile case in Texas is revived by a journalist's article.“You're not going to fucking believe that.”9:52Oct 9, 2025
- A Cry for HelpBetty expresses her desire to end her life, but her cries go unheard.“It's like, yeah, not even.”21:17Oct 9, 2025
- The Kiss-and-Kill MurderThe story of Betty and Mac unfolds with shocking twists and a tragic end.“It was always abundantly clear that Betty truly didn't want to die.”29:21Oct 9, 2025
- Betty's GhostBetty's spirit lingers at Odessa High School, becoming a part of local lore.“Betty is now beloved at Odessa High School.”35:01Oct 9, 2025
- Tom's Investigation BeginsTom Taylor starts to question the authenticity of Texana artifacts he has sold.“But this is when Tom starts to question his luck.”46:22Oct 9, 2025
- The Rise of Texana CollectingAs Texas's economy booms, interest in Texana artifacts skyrockets.“People get more interested in finding and collecting Texana.”51:28Oct 9, 2025
- David's DownfallDavid's life unravels as he becomes embroiled in drug addiction and forgery.“He ultimately sells the entirety of his rare Texana goods.”1:08:43Oct 9, 2025
