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Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders

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

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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In this final episode of the season, Phelps tracks down someone who claims to know what happened to Shelly and Vincent: where and how they were murdered, who killed them, and why. And this source ain’t no stranger … he’s kin to Shelly Colliflower.

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As Phelps keeps digging, new sources come forward. Has all of this been some sort of witch hunt to pin the murders on two innocent men, so the real killers walk free?

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Small-town rumor and speculation seem to dominate discourse in Weatherford. Phelps has to ask: is Wendy Robinson’s murder connected to Vincent and Shelly’s? When Wendy’s case is finally solved, serial killers are in the mix, Phelps realizes the cases... more

As Phelps seems to be getting somewhere with Shelly and Vincent’s case, another teenager is found murdered and sexually assaulted, changing the dynamic and path of his investigation considerably.

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Recent Guests

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”
Georgia Stidham
Mother of Dana Stidham, emotionally recounting her loss
Episode: Episode 3: “The Skull in the Creek Bed”

Host

M. William Phelps
Investigative journalist and host, known for his work on true crime narratives and uncovering hidden truths behind unresolved cases. He has a detailed focus on victim advocacy and responsible journalism.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Great podcasts, but sound is hard to hear sometimes

    Hello! I appreciate all the work that goes into these investigative cases. My only complaint is that often times the interviews or the sound of the person being interviewed sounds very muffled and I can’t make out what is being said.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoooiie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointing

    Season 5 was repetitive and did not uncover anything new despite the host consistently promising new information. The host talks about himself entirely too much but all he did was report on a story and regurgitate old facts and information. Very disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CME8922
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love All His Podcasts

    I’ve listen to all of his podcasts for quite some. Always look forward to his new episode as for me, they never disappoint. Highly recommend…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dackjob
    United Statesa month ago
  • Responsible reporting

    M. William Phelps once again tells a story that entertained me and withheld zero facts. He is the epitome of what responsible journalism stands for. I’m specifically referring to what he says about the female victims father. Well done sir.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karilove1980
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just okay

    Reporting is fine but the cadence of his narrating is terrible. You talk naturally in interviews. Just do the same to narrate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jsleaman99
    United Statesa month ago

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The emotional depth and personal accounts shared by guests resonate well, enhancing the storytelling of tragic events.
Some feel that the narrative can be repetitive or overly focused on the host, detracting from the case material.
Overall, the podcast maintains a dedicated listener base that looks forward to new revelations and insights into true crime cases.
Listeners appreciate the thorough investigative work and factual reporting throughout the episodes.
There are concerns about audio quality and excessive advertising disrupting the listening experience.

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Apple Podcasts
#101
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#124
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#204
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#157
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#239
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#92
Ukraine/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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Focuses on the unresolved murders of two teenagers, Shelly Cauliflower and Vincent Tijerina, in Texas during 1983. Each episode covers various angles of their story, unraveling connections to local drug trade, law enforcement corruption, and a culture of silence. The series highlights the emotional toll on the victims' families, combining investigative journalism with personal testimonies, revealing shocking revelations about unresolved cases and community trauma that persist over decades. The narrative often incorporates significant community voices and examines systemic failures surrounding these incidents, making it a compelling listen for true crime aficionados.

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1. Ernest 'Frosty' Colliflower
2. Raymond T. Jarena
3. Troy Nicholas
4. Mel Mitchell
5. Debbie Billingsley
6. Johnetta Smith
7. Lori Cates
8. Dr. Catherine Ramsland

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