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Box in the Basement
"Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.
Box in the Basement
Gone Without a Trace: How a Mother’s Disappearance Exposed the Dark Side of Texas Justice
In this episode of Box in the Basement, Arlene and Leah uncover the chilling case of Vicki Lynn Nisbett, a Texas mother who vanished in 1991—without a body ever found. Her husband was convicted, released, and reconvicted in a legal saga that still divides Williamson County. Was justice truly served, or is the real story still buried in the evidence?
🔗 Show Notes – The Disappearance of Vicki Lynn Nisbett
- Missing Mother: The Disappearance of Vicki Nisbett in Williamson County
- No Body, No Murder? Not Necessarily – Texas Case Study
- The Charley Project: Case File for Vicki Lynn Nisbett
- Appeal Filed After Reversal of Williamson County Murder Conviction
- Court Overturns Flawed Murder Conviction in Williamson County
- 2014 Murder Conviction for Vicki Nisbett’s Husband Reinstated
- Central Texas Man Convicted of Killing His Wife Will Go Free
- Attorney Claims State Delayed Release After Murder Conviction Reversal
- Free to Kill: A Texas Murder Case Without a Body
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