Murder, She Crocheted.
Welcome to Murder She Crocheted, the podcast where true crime meets crochet—because every twisted tale deserves an equally twisted thread. Join your host, Alissa Bright, as we dive deep into lesser-known murders, chilling mysteries, and bizarre disappearances. Each week brings you meticulous research, respectful storytelling, and a sprinkle of humor, alongside a free crochet pattern designed to keep your hands busy while your mind unravels the story.
Grab your yarn, settle in, and prepare yourself to untangle dark truths, one thread at a time.
Murder, She Crocheted.
BONUS: The Tote, The Lake, and the Lies: The Murder of Traci Leigh Jones
This week’s regular episode was a little shorter than usual—so I’m bringing you a bonus case. But this one? It’s heavy.
Traci Leigh Jones was a young woman from Dublin, Texas, just trying to make her way in the world. Instead, she became the victim of a calculated and horrific crime. Her body was found stuffed in a tote, floating in a Tennessee lake. What followed was a shocking unraveling of the truth—one that revealed twisted motives, an exploitative scheme, and a justice system struggling to keep up.
In this episode, we honor Traci's life, examine the manipulation that led to her death, and hold space for the very real dangers faced by women like her. This story matters—and it's not one you’ll forget.
🧶 Crime Skein
This week’s project is something personal: a Crochet Dish Towel Holder, passed down and lovingly adapted from my grandma’s original pattern.
🧵 It’s simple, practical, and stitched with meaning—just like the best family heirlooms. Get the Pattern Here
📚 Sources & References
- Beneath the Surface News. (2021). Jeffrey Rogers pleads guilty to murdering Dublin woman, then dumping her body in Tennessee lake. Retrieved from Link
- NBC DFW. (2020). Before Murder, Texas Woman Was Hired for Porn by Her Killer and His Wife, Authorities Say. Retrieved from Link
- Dublin Citizen. (2021). 30 Years Sentenced: Murder Plea. Retrieved from Link
- Beneath the Surface News. (2020). Man Accused of Strangling Dublin Woman is Indicted for Murder. Retrieved from Link
- WFAA. (2020). Texas Man Strangled Woman, Dumped Her Body in Tennessee Lake, Affidavit Says. Retrieved from Link
- RadioNWTN. (2020). Details of Motive, Death of Woman Found in Container in Kentucky Lake Released. Retrieved from Link
👻 Next week, we’ll dive into another case—and, as always, I’ll have a free crochet pattern to go with it. Don’t forget to follow Murder She Crocheted on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @MurderSheCrocheted. On Twitter, we’re @MSCPod. Check out our Pinterest boards to find the free patterns featured in each episode—and other fun, inspiring crochet projects. Got a case suggestion? A listener story? Pattern ideas? Send them to me at murdershecrocheted@gmail.com. And don’t forget to tag me in your crochet projects. I can’t wait to see what you create! Until the next twisted tale—stay crafty, stay creepy. 🖤
