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Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders

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Dana Stidham
Parker County
Ozarks
Homicide Investigation
True Crime
Shauna Garber
Bryan Herrera
Justice
BTK
Jack Linney
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Cold Cases
M. William Phelps
Jim Melgar
Weatherford
Shelly Cauliflower
Mike Mcmillan
Miami
Cold Case
Daphne Jones

Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders takes you back to 1983, when two teenagers were found murdered, execution-style, on a quiet Texas hill. What followed was decades of rumors, false leads, and a case that law enforcement could never seem to close.

Now, veteran investigative journalist M. William Phelps reopens the file — uncovering new witnesses, hidden evidence, and a shocking web of deaths th... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony De Pippo
Person involved in the case; mentioned in interviews
Episode: Introducing: Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry
Ernest 'Frosty' Colliflower
Former meth cook and dealer with insight into local drug culture.
Episode: The Bodies Were Shaking
Raymond T. Jarena
Relative of one of the victims with firsthand accounts of the crime scene
Episode: Bump Monkeys
Troy Nicholas
Cousin of Shelly, advocate for answers in the murder case
Episode: Bump Monkeys
Mel Mitchell
Private investigator with deep motivations for solving the case of the murdered teenagers.
Episode: Until My Last Dying Breath
Debbie Billingsley
Neighbor and friend of the Cauliflower family
Episode: The Preacher's Daughter
Johnetta Smith
Mother of Shelly Cauliflower
Episode: The Preacher's Daughter
Lori Cates
Local resident involved in investigating the murders
Episode: The Preacher's Daughter
Dr. Catherine Ramsland
Professor of forensic psychology and author with expertise on serial killers
Episode: Episode 6: “Spawn of Hell”

Hosts

M. William Phelps
Investigative journalist and author known for deep-dive true crime storytelling and interviewing.
Becky Milligan
Host and investigative journalist contributing to in-depth crime narratives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 7.9k ratings
  • There are a lotttttt of darlings in the narration.

    You should kill some of them. At least half.

    It’s already a very sad story. The melodrama is so excessive that it elicits disgust, and that distracts from and breaks my emotional ties to the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    The Bob Loblaw Law Blog
    United Statesa month ago
  • For listeners who understand the difference

    This podcast is far more than a retelling of cold cases. The host approaches every story with empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to finding the truth. His interviews are thoughtful and thorough, asking the difficult questions without ever losing sight of the humanity behind the case. He treats victims and their families with dignity and respect, and somehow manages to leave listeners both deeply moved and motivated to care.

    What stands out most is that he doesn’t simply report on trage... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kikiwilso
    United Statesa month ago
  • hey,

    hey. you can actually pick a different noise to censor out names. you don’t have to use the high pitched noise that you played 10 times in 2 minutes. you could actually pick any noise. or even silence.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    darlingdae
    United States2 months ago
  • Great series, great story teller.

    Heard an ad about this show on another podcast. Knew he was an author and gave it a listen. Proceeded to binge all the episodes in a couple weeks time. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ltallgirl
    United States2 months ago
  • Audio Issues

    I have really loved every season, but season 5 was a challenge for me. The audio of recorded interviews was almost impossible to understand, and it really ruined the experience for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    krbutler
    United States2 months ago

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Phelps's thorough interviewing and investigation stand out for responsible journalism and humanity.
Insightful and empathetic storytelling that honors victims and families.
The show earns praise for tackling complex, long-running cases with credibility.
Pacing and cadence can be polarizing; some listeners want tighter, more concise narration.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#140
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#194
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#240
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#47
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#138
Ukraine/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#140
Brazil/True Crime

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Bump Monkeys
Q: What did you feel after reading it?
Numb, to a point, confused about who delivered the autopsy report to him.
Piss Hill
Q: What was the response of the law enforcement after the bodies were found?
There was minimal response, with only one officer present at the scene early on, which raised many concerns among the community.
Episode 5: “Grace Doe: Shauna Garber”
Q: What new forensic methods helped in identifying Jane Doe?
Lori mentioned the use of forensic genealogy after extracting DNA from the remains and submitting it to genealogical databases.
Episode 5: “Grace Doe: Shauna Garber”
Q: What challenges did Lori Howard face in identifying the remains?
The main challenge was that Grace Doe had been in the elements for about two months with no missing person reports linked to her, making the identification difficult.

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A hard-hitting true crime series hosted by an investigative journalist revisiting a decades-old Texas teen murder case, weaving new witnesses, archival material, and a web of related deaths. Across episodes, the narrative centers on ongoing pursuit of answers, the impact on families, and discussions of potential corruption and cover-ups in local law enforcement, all while maintaining a humanitarian lens toward victims and their loved ones. Noteworthy is the rigorous archival digging, the emphasis on accountability, and the host's persistent pursuit of truth even when new evidence surfaces or opinions diverge.

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2. Ernest 'Frosty' Colliflower
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