In this powerful episode of True Crime with the Sarge: The Audio Files, we go inside one of Texas’ most haunting cold cases: the murder of Carla Walker and the stunning guilty plea that finally brought long-awaited answers.

Host Joseph Giacalone is joined by Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Kim D’Avignon, who played a pivotal role in securing the conviction of Glen McCurley decades after the crime. This in-depth conversation unpacks how modern forensic science helped crack a case once thought unsolvable.

We explore the evolution of DNA technology, the impact of forensic genetic genealogy on cold case investigations, and the relentless work of Fort Worth Police Department detectives who never gave up. ADA D’Avignon also shares insight into the unexpected guilty plea, what it means for victims’ families, and how justice can still be achieved years later.

Plus, we discuss the launch of the Tarrant County Cold Case Task Force and the significance of the Carla Walker Act which is legislation aimed at advancing cold case investigations and ensuring no victim is forgotten.

If you’re interested in cold cases, forensic breakthroughs, and the pursuit of justice, this is a must-listen episode.

Topics Covered:

• The Carla Walker cold case and investigation timeline
• How Glen McCurley was identified and charged
• The role of DNA evidence and forensic genetic genealogy
• Inside the unexpected guilty plea
• Fort Worth PD’s cold case efforts
• The Tarrant County Cold Case Task Force
• The impact of the Carla Walker Act

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