Ep 15 - The Santa Claus Murders (Pt. 1)
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12/23/23 • 53 min
When 3 little girls are found wandering in the cold 50 miles from their home of Santa Claus, no one could have imagined the horrors that they survived and the horrors that would be found in their home on Dasher Street.
In Part 1, we discuss the life of Kim (Lampp/Driggers) Daniels, who went from foster care to drug addict to losing her children to turning her life around and becoming a foster parent. She felt that God had called her to provide a loving home to children who needed help. She never could've known what one of those kids was capable of.
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Sources
- Crandell, D. (2009). Fear came to town: The Santa Claus, Georgia, murders. Berkley Books.
- Davis, J., & Bixler, M. (1997, December 6). Mama, I killed Kim. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Bryant Edward Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63181361/bryant-edward-daniels
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Danny Lewis Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62696688/danny-lewis-daniels
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Jessica Noel Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62696724/jessica-noel-daniels
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Kimberly Denise "Kim" Lampp Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63181330/kimberly-denise-daniels
- Frick, P.J. (2012). Developmental pathways to conduct disorder: Implications for future directions in research, assessment, and treatment. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 41(3), 378-389.
- Heidler v. State. 273 Ga. 54 (2000). https://casetext.com/case/heidler-v-state
- Locker, M. (2023, November 3). 8 things to do in the tiny town of Santa Claus, Georgia. Southern Living. https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/christmas/santa-claus-ga
- Schrade, B. (1997, December 9). Suspect in court; family laid to rest. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
- Shalhoup, M. (1999, August 29). Heartaches revisited: Santa Claus murder trial set to begin this week. The Macon Telegraph.
- Shattered - Welcome to Santa Claus (Season 2, Episode 7)
- Vaughn, M.G., Ollie, M.T., McMillen, J.C., Scott, L. Jr., & Munson, M. (2007). Substance use and abuse among older youth in foster care. Addictive Behaviors, 32(2007), 1929-1935.
- Warner, J. (1998, December 3). Holiday Horror. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Warner, J. (1999, August 31). Officer: Horror filled foster home. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Warner, J. (1999, September 2). Santa Claus killings case goes to jury. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Yamat, A.M. (2020). The foster-care-to-prison pipeline. Justice Policy Journal.
When 3 little girls are found wandering in the cold 50 miles from their home of Santa Claus, no one could have imagined the horrors that they survived and the horrors that would be found in their home on Dasher Street.
In Part 1, we discuss the life of Kim (Lampp/Driggers) Daniels, who went from foster care to drug addict to losing her children to turning her life around and becoming a foster parent. She felt that God had called her to provide a loving home to children who needed help. She never could've known what one of those kids was capable of.
Come follow us on Instagram: @itsmurderyall
Sources
- Crandell, D. (2009). Fear came to town: The Santa Claus, Georgia, murders. Berkley Books.
- Davis, J., & Bixler, M. (1997, December 6). Mama, I killed Kim. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Bryant Edward Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63181361/bryant-edward-daniels
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Danny Lewis Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62696688/danny-lewis-daniels
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Jessica Noel Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62696724/jessica-noel-daniels
- Findagrave.com. (n.d.). Kimberly Denise "Kim" Lampp Daniels. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63181330/kimberly-denise-daniels
- Frick, P.J. (2012). Developmental pathways to conduct disorder: Implications for future directions in research, assessment, and treatment. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 41(3), 378-389.
- Heidler v. State. 273 Ga. 54 (2000). https://casetext.com/case/heidler-v-state
- Locker, M. (2023, November 3). 8 things to do in the tiny town of Santa Claus, Georgia. Southern Living. https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/christmas/santa-claus-ga
- Schrade, B. (1997, December 9). Suspect in court; family laid to rest. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
- Shalhoup, M. (1999, August 29). Heartaches revisited: Santa Claus murder trial set to begin this week. The Macon Telegraph.
- Shattered - Welcome to Santa Claus (Season 2, Episode 7)
- Vaughn, M.G., Ollie, M.T., McMillen, J.C., Scott, L. Jr., & Munson, M. (2007). Substance use and abuse among older youth in foster care. Addictive Behaviors, 32(2007), 1929-1935.
- Warner, J. (1998, December 3). Holiday Horror. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Warner, J. (1999, August 31). Officer: Horror filled foster home. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Warner, J. (1999, September 2). Santa Claus killings case goes to jury. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Yamat, A.M. (2020). The foster-care-to-prison pipeline. Justice Policy Journal.
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Ep 14 - Mercer Student Murders
When two college students decide to spend a quiet evening by the lake, they have no idea of the horror waiting for them in the shadows.
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Sources
- Lameiras, M.M. (1995, January 5). Woman, boyfriend murdered at lake. Ledger-Enquirer.
- Velasco, E. (1998, March 8). For 26 months, victims’ parents have lived a nightmare. The Macon Telegraph.
- Findagrave.com - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14000272/patrick-grant-hendrickson
- Findagrave.com - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14000315/michele-lee-cartagena
- Murder Comes to Town – Lookin’ for a soul to steal (Season 3, Episode 8)
- https://www.officer.com/home/news/10883216/state-of-georgia-executes-andrew-allen-cook-for-killing-college-students
- Murderpedia.org – Andrew Allen Cook - https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c1/cook-andrew-allen.htm
Next Episode
Ep 16 - The Santa Claus Murders (Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of The Santa Claus Murders, we learn about the fate of the Daniels family.
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A complete list of sources can be found in the show notes of Episode 15 (Part 1 of The Santa Claus Murders).
Resources for Donating Backpacks to Foster Children:
- comfortcases.org
- fosterlove.com
- kidstolove.org [Alabama/Tennessee Valley]
- totstotots.org [Georgia]
- mybagmystory.com [Tennessee]
- humankind.org [Tennessee]
- TNallianceforkids.org [Tennessee]
Another organization to consider donating to: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). You can find your local organization at https://nationalcasagal.org/our-work/programs/
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