Case 006: The Jeff Davis 8 - Part 1

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09/08/22 • 83 min

May 20, 2005. A fisherman spots the body of Loretta Chaisson floating in the Grand Marais Canal not far from Jennings, Louisiana. Soon, another body is found. Then another, and another. Eight women in total were murdered in half as many years. Was a serial killer stalking the swamps of Jefferson Davis Parish, or was a greater conspiracy afoot?

Art
"Brown Wooden House" by Johannes Plenio
Music
"Tumbleweed Texas" by Chris Haugen

Sources

“Hot Cases.” Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office.
“The Jeff Davis 8: Exploring the Unsolved Murders of Sex Workers in a Small Town” by Adam Janos, A&E.
“Letter to Eric S. Dreiband, Esq” by Mercedes Montagnes, Executive Director, The Promise of Justice Initiative.
Murder in the Bayou by Showtime Documentary Films (2019)
Death in the Bayou: The Jennings 8 by Investigation Discovery (2019)
“Dark Truth Behind 8 Sex Workers Murdered in the Bayou” by Cady Drell, Rolling Stone.
Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? by Ethan Brown (2016)
“Who Killed the Jeff Davis 8?” by Ethan Brown, Medium.
“8 Deaths in a Small Town, and Much Unease” by Campbell Robertson, The New York Times.

Art
"Brown Wooden House" by Johannes Plenio
Music
"Tumbleweed Texas" by Chris Haugen

Sources

“Hot Cases.” Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office.
“The Jeff Davis 8: Exploring the Unsolved Murders of Sex Workers in a Small Town” by Adam Janos, A&E.
“Letter to Eric S. Dreiband, Esq” by Mercedes Montagnes, Executive Director, The Promise of Justice Initiative.
Murder in the Bayou by Showtime Documentary Films (2019)
Death in the Bayou: The Jennings 8 by Investigation Discovery (2019)
“Dark Truth Behind 8 Sex Workers Murdered in the Bayou” by Cady Drell, Rolling Stone.
Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? by Ethan Brown (2016)
“Who Killed the Jeff Davis 8?” by Ethan Brown, Medium.
“8 Deaths in a Small Town, and Much Unease” by Campbell Robertson, The New York Times.

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Case 005: Bakari Henderson

July 7, 2017. Twenty-two-year-old Bakari Henderson was enjoying a night out with friends on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Bakari's life would tragically end when a mob chased him into the street and murdered him.

What led to this violent episode? Why did these men attack Bakari, and will his killers face justice for their crimes?
Art
"Brown Wooden House" by Johannes Plenio
Music
"Tumbleweed Texas" by Chris Haugen
Sources

NAACP (https://naacp.org/donate)
The Bakari Foundation (www.thebakarifoundation.org)
Bakari Luxury Sportswear (www.bakariluxurysportswear.com)
“Greek Court Rejects Effort to Toughen Punishment After Killing of an American” by Niki Kitsantonis, The New York Times.
“Men Who Fatally Beat American Tourist Bakari Henderson in Greece Acquitted of Homicide in Long-Awaited Retrial” by Kyler Alvord, People.
“Father of Murdered American Bakari Henderson testifies in Patra court” by Kosta Papadopoulos, Greek City Times.
“We Need to Talk About Greece: Why Acknowledging Racism Is The First Step to Fixing It” by Omaira Gill, Greek Studies Now.
“Beautillion History” by Jack and Jill of America, Inc, Missouri Chapter.
“Loved ones mark 23rd birthday of Bakari Henderson, slain in Greece” by Mary Huber, The Austin American-Statesman.

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Case 006: The Jeff Davis 8 - Part 2

Loretta Chaisson. Ernestine Daniels Patterson. Kristen Gary Lopez. Whitnei Dubois. Muggy Brown. Crystal Benoit Zeno. Brittney Gary. Necole Guillory.

It's been seventeen years since this string of murders began in Jefferson Davis Parish. The families and friends of these women still wait for justice. Who killed the Jeff Davis 8?
Tune in for Cabin 13's deep dive into the mystery.
Art
"Brown Wooden House" by Johannes Plenio
Music
"Tumbleweed Texas" by Chris Haugen
Sources

“Hot Cases.” Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office.
“The Jeff Davis 8: Exploring the Unsolved Murders of Sex Workers in a Small Town” by Adam Janos, A&E.
“Letter to Eric S. Dreiband, Esq” by Mercedes Montagnes, Executive Director, The Promise of Justice Initiative.
Murder in the Bayou by Showtime Documentary Films (2019)
Death in the Bayou: The Jennings 8 by Investigation Discovery (2019)
“Dark Truth Behind 8 Sex Workers Murdered in the Bayou” by Cady Drell, Rolling Stone.
Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? by Ethan Brown (2016)
“Who Killed the Jeff Davis 8?” by Ethan Brown, Medium.
“8 Deaths in a Small Town, and Much Unease” by Campbell Robertson, The New York Times.