Residue: A True Crime Podcast
Chrissy Champagne explores the dark corners of the human experience, emphasizing the importance of trust, instincts and caution. Her dedication and sensitivity toward victims shines through. Residue is not just another true crime podcast, but a necessary tool for those who want to understand the dangers lurking in the real world. Stay Paranoid!
Residue: A True Crime Podcast
Made For TV Movie Series: Love's Deadly Triangle - The Texas Cadet Murder of Adrianne Jones
In 1995, a tragic crime in Grand Prairie, Texas, shocked the nation and became known as the Texas Cadet Murder. The case involved two promising high school students—Diane Zamora and David Graham—both of whom were aspiring military cadets with bright futures ahead of them. Their intense romantic relationship took a dark turn when jealousy and obsession spiraled into violence.
According to court records, Graham confessed to Zamora that he had a brief encounter with fellow student Adrianne Jones, a 16-year-old track star. Enraged by the revelation, Zamora reportedly demanded he "make things right." What followed was a carefully planned and ultimately fatal ambush. In December 1995, Adrianne was lured out under false pretenses and murdered.
The shocking nature of the crime and the young age of those involved drew widespread media attention. In 1997, the story was adapted into a made-for-TV movie titled Love's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder, starring Holly Marie Combs and David Lipper. The film dramatizes the events leading up to the murder and offered viewers a glimpse into the psychological unraveling that led to such a tragic outcome.
More than two decades later, the case remains a haunting example of how unchecked emotions and toxic loyalty can have irreversible consequences.
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*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update.
Blind Love: The True Story of the Texas Cadet Murder by Peter Meyer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITCDhYg6JM&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna17965475
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7205r5
*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update.
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