The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders Episode 1

The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders Episode 1

Author: Holly October 2, 2023 Duration: 45:26
The evening of December 8th, 1991, started off innocently enough 2 teenage girls were working the closing shift at the local yogurt shop in Austin, Texas on a Friday night. Also in the shop with the 2 older girls that were working that night were the younger sister of one of the workers and her even younger friend.  The younger girls were just hanging out and helping with the closing of the shop and afterwards they planned to hitch a ride home with the older sister for a highly anticipated sleepover.    What started as an evening of work and friendship would end in murder. By 11:48 p.m. all 4 girls would be dead, but not before they were forced to strip naked, sexually assaulted, and then shot in the head. Before the killers fled they set the yogurt shop on fire, leaving the 4 girls lying on the floor of the backroom to be discovered by firefighters. It’s 28 years later and we still don’t know “Who Killed These Girls?,” but with the advancement of DNA technology science is closing in on the killers. Who murdered Eliza Thomas, Sarah Harbison, Jennifer Harbison, and Amy Ayers? At this point we are waiting for science to give us the answer.  Sources: "Who Killed These Girls?: The Unsolved Murders that Rocked a Texas Town," Beverly Lowry "Murdered Innocents," Corey Mitchell https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-yogurt-shop-murders-austin-texas-families-investigators-haunted-by-unsolved-case/ 48 Hours, CBS News Are Two Never-Identified Customers Key to Solving Austin's Yogurt Shop Murders?, Stephanie Slifer https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yogurt-shop-murders-are-two-never-identified-customers-key-to-solving-austin-texas-case/   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yogurt-shop-murders-are-two-never-identified-customers-key-to-solving-austin-texas-case/

There's a certain kind of person who needs to know more, who feels that the official story is often just the first layer. For that person, there's The 2nd Location. Hosted by Holly, this isn't a simple retelling of cases you've already heard. Instead, it's built for those with a slightly obsessive need to understand every angle and contradiction. Holly digs past the headlines and press conferences, offering the depth of analysis that true crime enthusiasts crave. You won't find a recitation of Wikipedia articles here. The perspective is critical and human-centered, questioning narratives and examining the full impact of violence. Episodes delve into horrific murders with a dedicated focus on two groups often overlooked: the direct victims of the crime and those who become victims of the state. It’s for anyone who doesn't take institutional accounts at face value and wants to sit with a thoughtful, questioning companion while unpacking complex cases. If you're looking for a true crime podcast that treats dark subjects with both rigor and a clear point of view, you’ve found it. This is a space for deep dives, for skepticism, and for remembering the names beyond the evidence tags. Tune in when you're ready to look closer.
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