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Case Files with Kat and Ashley - S. 7 Episode 16: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 1

S. 7 Episode 16: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 1

01/17/25 • 78 min

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Case Files with Kat and Ashley

Part 1: In this gripping episode of Case Files with Kat and Ashley, we unravel the scandalous and shocking story of T. Cullen Davis, the Texas oil heir whose life of luxury, controversy, and crime captured national headlines. Known as the "Richest Man Ever Tried for Murder," Davis's dramatic fall from grace is a tale of wealth, power, and alleged deadly intent.

Join us as we dig into the evidence, the colorful characters involved, and the legacy of a case that continues to fascinate and divide. It’s a story of greed, betrayal, and a billionaire accused of murder—true crime doesn’t get any bigger than this!
References:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Cullen_Davis
  2. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2024/04/d-magazines-50-greatest-stories-cullen-davis-finds-god-as-the-evangelical-new-right-rises/
  3. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/how-cullen-davis-beat-the-rap-2/
  4. https://www.genealogymagazine.com/cullen-davis/
  5. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1977/march/priscilla-davis-cullen-davis-murder-story/
  6. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/rich-man-dead-man/
  7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_Against_Women_Act
  8. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1995/may/people-they-say-time-heals-but-it-doesnt/
  9. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2016/08/victims-son-forgives-cullen-davis-for-fathers-murder/
  10. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/blood-will-sell/
  11. https://www.facebook.com/texastragedy/
  12. https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-kennedy/article252709013.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHwt-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRrJyMFc1roWqgpS_pHcT7OrJiOnfXKCCvjMH5ja5jovlusKKC54JiH_9w_aem_KxdjuUgJxODKtI_QFCELSw

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FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:

  • https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking

FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

  • https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
  • IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/

FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:

  • https://rainn.org/resources
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Part 1: In this gripping episode of Case Files with Kat and Ashley, we unravel the scandalous and shocking story of T. Cullen Davis, the Texas oil heir whose life of luxury, controversy, and crime captured national headlines. Known as the "Richest Man Ever Tried for Murder," Davis's dramatic fall from grace is a tale of wealth, power, and alleged deadly intent.

Join us as we dig into the evidence, the colorful characters involved, and the legacy of a case that continues to fascinate and divide. It’s a story of greed, betrayal, and a billionaire accused of murder—true crime doesn’t get any bigger than this!
References:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Cullen_Davis
  2. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2024/04/d-magazines-50-greatest-stories-cullen-davis-finds-god-as-the-evangelical-new-right-rises/
  3. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/how-cullen-davis-beat-the-rap-2/
  4. https://www.genealogymagazine.com/cullen-davis/
  5. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1977/march/priscilla-davis-cullen-davis-murder-story/
  6. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/rich-man-dead-man/
  7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_Against_Women_Act
  8. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1995/may/people-they-say-time-heals-but-it-doesnt/
  9. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2016/08/victims-son-forgives-cullen-davis-for-fathers-murder/
  10. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/blood-will-sell/
  11. https://www.facebook.com/texastragedy/
  12. https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-kennedy/article252709013.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHwt-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRrJyMFc1roWqgpS_pHcT7OrJiOnfXKCCvjMH5ja5jovlusKKC54JiH_9w_aem_KxdjuUgJxODKtI_QFCELSw

Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
Instagram

FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:

  • https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking

FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

  • https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
  • IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/

FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:

  • https://rainn.org/resources

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undefined - S. 7 Episode 15- The Disappearance of Suzanne Lyall

S. 7 Episode 15- The Disappearance of Suzanne Lyall

This week we discuss the disappearance of Suzanne Lyall, a 19 year old college student who went missing from the SUNY Albany campus. She went missing on March 2, 1998 and has never been heard from again. Who used her ID? Who used her ATM card? Where did she go? We also discuss all the wonderful, amazing advocacy her parents did to create laws to support other families of missing people. Welcome to 2025!
Resources:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Suzanne_Lyall

2. https://icestationpoetry.medium.com/who-is-responsible-for-the-disappearance-of-suzanne-lyall-5d32f47db4f

3. https://saratogaliving.com/capital-region-cold-case-the-disappearance-of-suzanne-lyall-still-haunts-the-albany-area/

4. https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/suzanne-suzy-lyall-vanished-from-a-bus-stop

5. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suzanne-lyall-missing-since-1998-after-leaving-her-job/

6. https://www.darklight.com/suzy/Important_Info/A_Letter/a_letter.html

Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
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FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:

  • https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking

FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

  • https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
  • IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/

FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:

  • https://rainn.org/resources

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undefined - S. 7 Episode 17: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 2

S. 7 Episode 17: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 2

Part 2: In Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of T. Cullen Davis, we pick up where the drama left off—unpacking the shocking courtroom battles, surprising twists, and ultimate verdict that stunned the nation. With accusations of murder, betrayal, and greed swirling, Cullen Davis's trial became one of the most sensational legal sagas in Texas history.

We examine the explosive testimony, the high-profile legal maneuvers, and the shadow of Cullen’s immense wealth that loomed over the proceedings. But the story doesn’t end in the courtroom. From new allegations to his controversial post-trial life, we explore how the Davis legacy continued to make headlines long after the gavel fell.

References:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Cullen_Davis
  2. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2024/04/d-magazines-50-greatest-stories-cullen-davis-finds-god-as-the-evangelical-new-right-rises/
  3. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/how-cullen-davis-beat-the-rap-2/
  4. https://www.genealogymagazine.com/cullen-davis/
  5. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1977/march/priscilla-davis-cullen-davis-murder-story/
  6. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/rich-man-dead-man/
  7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_Against_Women_Act
  8. https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1995/may/people-they-say-time-heals-but-it-doesnt/
  9. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2016/08/victims-son-forgives-cullen-davis-for-fathers-murder/
  10. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/blood-will-sell/
  11. https://www.facebook.com/texastragedy/
  12. https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-kennedy/article252709013.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHwt-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRrJyMFc1roWqgpS_pHcT7OrJiOnfXKCCvjMH5ja5jovlusKKC54JiH_9w_aem_KxdjuUgJxODKtI_QFCELSw

Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
Instagram

FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:

  • https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking

FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:

  • https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
  • IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/

FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:

  • https://rainn.org/resources

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