Introducing Of Hell: Texas True Crime

Introducing Of Hell: Texas True Crime

Author: TTC Productions December 13, 2025 Duration: 7:37
This is a preview of Of Hell: Texas True Crime, a narrative investigation into the darkest crimes committed on Texas soil.

From the creators of Gone Cold, each episode dives deep into cases where violence leaves a permanent scar on the land and the people who call it home.

This clip features the haunting case of Nancy, a beloved mother taken from her home and brutally tortured and murdered.

What begins as a tragic disappearance in a quiet Texas neighborhood unravels into a story of fear, grief, and a killer who believed he could erase a life without consequence.

Hear the clip right here, and if it leaves you wanting answers — and needing justice — subscribe to Of Hell: Texas True Crime wherever you listen to podcasts.

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The stories that haunt a community often linger long after the headlines fade, waiting for someone to listen. Gone Cold-Texas True Crime is a podcast dedicated to those unresolved narratives, focusing specifically on the vast and complex landscape of Texas. Each episode delves into a different mystery, from long-unsolved homicides and disappearances that have left families searching for decades to other enigmatic cases that have stubbornly resisted explanation. The sheer size and diverse history of Texas provide a unique backdrop for these investigations, where details can be as sprawling as the state itself. Produced by TTC Productions, this series approaches each case with a focus on the facts and the human stories at their core, avoiding sensationalism in favor of thoughtful examination. When you listen, you’ll hear a detailed recounting of events, often including what is known about the individuals involved and the investigative paths that were followed, all while considering the questions that remain unanswered. This podcast serves as an audio record for cases that deserve renewed attention, exploring the lingering impact on communities and the hope that new information might still emerge. It’s for those drawn to the intricacies of real-life mysteries and the understanding that some of the most compelling stories are those without an ending.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Gone Cold - Texas True Crime
Podcast Episodes
Shaunte Coleman, Terri Reyes, and the Bad Cop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:03
Between May and July of 2006, two women went missing from Jacksonville, Texas: Shaunte Coleman and Terri Reyes. According to an area newspaper, the women knew each other, but that wasn’t the connection that made foul pla…
Felicia Johnson and the Fugitive Sought for Her Murder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:51
In April of 2022, Felicia Johnson flew to Houston, Texas from San Diego, California to celebrate her 24th birthday and look for work in the area. Upon booking a client late one night, Felicia disappeared. Law enforcement…
“Put a Bullet in (Him)” The Killing of Christopher Tiensch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
On September 19th, 2008, an email was sent from one executive of Plus SMS to another, relaying the message, “put a bullet in…Chris,” referring to the company’s then-CEO, Christopher Robert Tiensch. The company was under…
Taken for Ransom: The Kidnapping of Kim Leggett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:42
On October 9th, 1984, a mystery began in Mercedes, Texas, adding to the many others in the Rio Grande Valley. Twenty-one-year-old Kim Sue Leggett was kidnapped from her place of employment, Ross Cotton Gin. A phone call…
The Two Lives and Slaying of Ruth "Liz" Bettis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
On Thanksgiving Day in 1982, the body of Ruth Elizabeth Bettis was found in a field in rural Travis County. She was last seen leaving her place of employment, Sugar’s adult entertainment, the evening before with a myster…
The Murder of Leon Laureles in Brown County, Texas Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:20
Part 2 of 2. Juan Leon Laureles was only 30 years old when he was shot execution style on the side of a small gravel road just east of Brownwood, Texas in May of 1996 – his 1988 Ford Thunderbird ablaze. Few theories have…
The Murder of Leon Laureles in Brown County, Texas Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:38
Part 1 of 2. 30-year-old Juan Leon Laureles was well-loved and respected by his family and friends. So, when he was murdered execution style and his vehicle set afire, those who knew and loved him were shocked; Leon didn…
The Slaying of Ruth Helene Case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:27
In early 1986, Austin, Texas was grappling with rising crime, particularly around the condemned Booker T. Washington housing project on the east side, which had become a haven for drugs and violence due to bureaucratic n…
The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:07
As Patty’s family searched for her, a trial was taking place far away in Lubbock. It was a murder case with no body, but because their was blood evidence and other circumstantial evidence, it resulted in convictions. Pat…
The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
Part 2 of 3. After the disappearance of Patty Vaughan in the fall of 1996 under suspicious circumstances, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was reluctant to name her husband JR a suspect, although they admitted the inves…