
Southern Shadows: A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast
A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast started by a mama who wanted to protect her teenage son and evolved into a unique way to share stories and teach him lessons in staying safe.
Each week, we’ll take a dive into some of the most captivating mysteries rooted South of the Mason-Dixon. We’ll venture into the shadows cast by Spanish moss and angel oak trees, exploring the true crime stories that have left a mark on the Southern landscape. Whether it’s the untamed swamps or the quiet porches where secrets are whispered, each episode peels back the layers of intriguing cases, mysteries, and criminal tales.
See you in the shadows!
Podcasting since 2023 • 18 episodes
Southern Shadows: A Mother-Son True Crime Podcast
Latest Episodes
15. Salisbury, NC: Reesa Trexler
In the summer of 1984, in Salisbury, NC, Reesa and Jodie Trexler were typical teens enjoying their time with friends. After a day of TV with pals Paul and Jim, Reesa visits their grandparents next door while Jodie opts for a quiet afternoon at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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25:47

14. Hampton County, SC: The Murdaughs Part 2
"All eyes were on Hampton County and the Lowcountry. If the Murdaughs had skeletons in their closet... it's out now"- Michael DeWitt, Hampton County Guardian. While awaiting trial for the boating accident that killed his friend Mal...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:55

13. Hampton County, SC: The Murdaughs (Part 1)
“In Hampton County, South Carolina, everybody knows everybody… and everybody knows who the Murdaughs are.” -Michael DeWitt, Hampton County Guardian.Paul Murdaugh was the carefree, party-loving youngest son of Alex and Maggie Mur...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:55

12. Knoxville, TN: Christa Pike
In the United States, there are only 27 states where the death penalty is an allowable conviction for especially heinous crimes of murder or terrorism. Tennessee, being one of those states, currently holds the youngest woman of her time who was...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:10

11. Baldwin, LA: Quawan Charles
When Roxanne Charles Nelson planned to pick up her son Quawan from his dad Kenneth's house to get a haircut, she became increasingly concerned when she couldn't reach him. Frantically calling Kenneth, they soon realize that Quawan is nowhere to...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:41
