
Death in the Fast Lane
In the quiet world of southern small town life, Cliff Carden was known as a devoted NASCAR fan with a valuable collection of racing memorabilia and a trusting nature. Behind closed doors, greed and deception were brewing


Hosted by Jessica Crowe · EN · 60 episodes
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True crime from the deep south. Join Catherine and Jessica as they examine cases and give their commentary.
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In the quiet world of southern small town life, Cliff Carden was known as a devoted NASCAR fan with a valuable collection of racing memorabilia and a trusting nature. Behind closed doors, greed and deception were brewing

A burned out car. A body beyond recognition. And a daughter accused of setting the fire. Sheila Bryan's case shocked the community, but is everything as it seems? Enter Converse Bright, a defense attorney known for turni

In this episode we examine the chilling case of the Gilgo Four. In 2010 the bodies of four women were found along a remote stretch of beach in Long Island, NY. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing questions come to l

In this episode of Dark Thirty, Catherine and Jessica discuss the 1998 murder of Donna Brown in Adel, Georgia. The subsequent arrest of Devonia Inman and three other murders in this sleepy small town reveals a disturbing

A teenage girl vanished from her bedroom in the middle of the night. A nationwide search commenced. The Elizabeth Smart case is a story of captivity, resilience, and justice. Join Catherine and Jessica as they discuss.

In 2011, 25-year-old Brittany Eldridge was found brutally murdered-eight months pregnant and full of plans she's never get to see through. What happened inside her apartment that cold December night in Knoxville? Catheri

In this episode Catherine and Jessica unravel the haunting case of Bitter Blood, a twisted family fued in Kentucky and North Carolina. This is one of the most chilling true crimes story in Appalachia with strong southern

On this episode of Dark Thirty, Catherine and Jessica discuss the case that gave them the idea of a mother-daughter true crime podcast: The rise and fall of Alec Murdaugh. Murdaugh's world unravels after his son's deadly

Catherine and Jessica discuss how Tennessee prepares for a grim milestone as new execution dates are set for 2026, including the only woman on death row in Tennessee, Christa Pike. In this episode we examine the state's

In 2006, the quiet town of Selmer, TN, was shaken when Pastor Matthew Winkler was found dead in his home. What unfolded next pulled back the curtain on a seemingly perfect family and left a community reeling.

On a quiet stretch of Solway Road in Tennessee lived Raynella Leath-a nurse, a widow, and a woman linked to not one, but two mysterious deaths. Was she cursed by tragedy, or a calculating Black Widow? Listen as Catherine

When Mike Williams vanished on a Florida lake, it looked like a tragic hunting accident-until the truth revealed a chilling story of greed and murder. Tune in as Catherine and Jessica discuss this case.

In 1880s Austin, Texas, a brutal serial killer known as the Servant Girl Annihilator murdered at least eight people—mostly servant women—dragging victims from their beds and mutilating them. Despite over 400 arrests, the

In this episode of Dark Thirty , we explore the chilling theory that renowned British painter Walter Sickert may have been the man behind the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. We dig into the circumstantial evidence, his

In the summer of 1992, fear gripped the streets of Knoxville, TN, as the bodies of young women began turning up. The city would come to know one man as the "Zoo Man", a shadowy figure who preyed on some of the community'

In 2015 Irish businessman Jason Corbett was killed by his wife Molly and her father, former FBI agent Tom Martens. They claimed it was self defense. Catherine and Jessica will examine the complexities of this case as the

In 2012, nursing student Megan Sharpton told relatives she was on her way to a family dinner. Hours later, her body was discovered on fire on the side of a road in rural Tennessee. Megan had big dreams until her life was

In this episode Catherine and Jessica will dive into some of the most chilling true crime updates making headlines. They discuss new developments surrounding Gary Hilton, the notorious serial killer and death row inmate.

It's hard to believe this little true crime podcast is two year old! Catherine and Jessica reminisce about all their cases and bring a new one from Yorktown, VA while they're on a grand historical tour of the south.

On a hot afternoon in August of 2014, James Chambers got a ride from a co-worker and was never seen again. This case takes some twists and turns. Tune in as Catherine and Jessica discuss.
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