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Weird True CrimeGina & Amber The Darkcast Network Author: Gina Nichols and Amber Paul
Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative.Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you wont believe are real. Need a lighter take? Tune in biweekly for WTF Wednesday, where Gina and Amber share hilarious stories of dumb criminals, true crime history, and other oddball crime tales guaranteed to make you laugh.As part of the Weird True Crime family, youll join a growing community of "little skeletons" led by our quirky mascot, Billy the Skelly, who guides you through these wild and fascinating tales.Whether searching for podcasts about true crime, strange cases, ethical storytelling, or even light-hearted crime stories, Weird True Crime offers a unique blend of heart, humor, and spine-tingling content.Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and let Gina, Amber, and Billy take you on an unforgettable journey into the weirdest corners of crime.Weird True Crime is a Fire Eyes Media LLC production.Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdTrueCrimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weirdtruecrimeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support. Language: en Genres: True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
Wednesday, 1 October, 2025
To kick off Wicked Wednesday Urban Legends series, we're throwing it back to our coverage of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. This horrific, unsolved case is the inspiration for the infamous legend of The Hookman. Come back next week to hear all about it!Between February and May 1946, three people were brutally attacked and five were murdered in Texarkana by a man dubbed the Phantom Killer. Texarkana straddles Texas and Arkansas and had a population of about 27,000 at the time of the murders. The murders have never been solved, though many believe to know who’s responsible for the crimes. James “Jimmy” Hollis and Mary Jeanne Larey were attacked in February 1946 but luckily survived. Richard Griffin and Polly Ann Moore were not so lucky when they were killed just three weeks later in March. Paul Martin and Betty Jo Booker were the second double murder three weeks later in April. Virgil Starks was killed and his wife Katie was shot twice at the beginning of May 1946. Then the attacks ended as quickly as they began. Join Gina and Amber in the discussion about the Texarkana Moonlight Murders on social media or email us your thoughts on the case.Website: www.weirdtruecrime.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrimeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmAEmail: weirdtruecrime@gmail.comPodcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.comResources:https://vault.fbi.gov/texarkana-phantom-moonlight-murdershttps://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2020/feb/07/fbi-releases-archive-texarkanas-phantom-killer-ove/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHcR5n6ER_chttps://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/texarkana-moonlight-murders-4478/“Slaying of Two Stuns Texarkana” Fort Worth Star Telegram, 16, Apr 1946https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2016/apr/14/phantom-killer-attacks-part-ii/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85687186/betty-jo-booker“Texarkana Suspect May be Released” Fort Worth Star - Telegram https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85687273/paul-james-martin“Texarkana Killer Leaves Clue…” Fort Worth Star Telegram - https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2016/mar/24/its-been-70-years-terror-stalked-texarkana-form-ph/ “Student, in Suicide Note…” - Fort Worth Star Telegram“Officers “Advertise” for Phantom Slayer - Lubbock Morning Avalanche, 1946Peggy’s Confession - https://kfmx.com/unsolved-texas-moonlight-murders-still-inspire-horror-over-75-years-later/Richard Griffin Find a Grave - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65477100/richard-lanier-griffin“Texarkana Area Has New Death Mystery” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 07, 1946Crime Library - https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/unsolved/texarkana/book_7.html“3 Clues Found..” Virgil Starkes Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89534227/walter-virgil-starks“Phantom Killer’s last alleged victim…”“Aerial Gunnar Out…” - Ralph Barney BaumannOklahoma Attack Suspect not connected to Texarkana murdersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.
