Episode 304
- Jul 6, 2025
- 1:02:19
- Full Episode
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In March of 2014 Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson were found murdered and dumped behind a convenience store in the desolate Texas peninsula of Port Bolivar. Detectives at the Galveston Sheriff’s Office followed a series of haphazard clues to piece together this mysterious and heinous double homicide, only to lead them to the most surprising killer.
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Brief Summary
Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson were murdered by Brittany's father, James Cosby, amid family tensions and societal prejudices.
Key points
- A Shocking Discovery. Two bodies are found behind a dumpster in Port Bolivar, Texas, shocking the community.
- The Victims Identified. Detective Kitchens identifies the victims as Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson, a young couple.
- A Father's Shock. James Cosby learns about his daughter's murder and is devastated.
- Detective Kitchens Finds Blood Evidence. Detective Kitchens discovers blood drops under bricks at the crime scene, indicating foul play.
- Brittany and Crystal Found. The bodies of Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson are discovered, leading to a major breakthrough.
- James Cosby Interrogated. James is interrogated for over five hours but maintains his innocence despite overwhelming evidence.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking DiscoveryTwo bodies are found behind a dumpster in Port Bolivar, Texas, shocking the community.“That's when he sees them. Two bodies were sprawled by the dumpster.”5:21Jul 6, 2025
- The Victims IdentifiedDetective Kitchens identifies the victims as Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson, a young couple.“Annie Lee identified Brittany as the victim in the men's clothing.”12:23Jul 6, 2025
- A Father's ShockJames Cosby learns about his daughter's murder and is devastated.“James sat down at the kitchen table next to Annie Lee, put his head in his hands, and cried.”24:40Jul 6, 2025
- Detective Kitchens Finds Blood EvidenceDetective Kitchens discovers blood drops under bricks at the crime scene, indicating foul play.“Another bloody piece of the puzzle was staring Detective Kitchens right in the face.”26:28Jul 6, 2025
- Brittany and Crystal FoundThe bodies of Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson are discovered, leading to a major breakthrough.“Brittany Cosby and Crystal Jackson were found brutally murdered.”42:25Jul 6, 2025
- James Cosby InterrogatedJames is interrogated for over five hours but maintains his innocence despite overwhelming evidence.“The guy was a machine.”42:55Jul 6, 2025
- The 911 CallJames Cosby calls 911 after a crime, raising questions about his mindset.“What are you doing? You just got back from dumping two bodies!”49:21Jul 6, 2025
- Guilty VerdictThe jury returns a guilty verdict after intense deliberation, bringing relief to the prosecution.“Did they say guilty? They said guilty. They did say guilty.”53:32Jul 6, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
