Today, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of Lynn Marie Messer. On July 8, 2014, she vanished from her family farm under suspicious circumstances. Her husband claimed she left without a trace, but evidence suggested something more sinister at play.

As we peel back the layers, the story reveals inconsistencies and unsettling truths: a suicide note that raises eyebrows, a family fighting to find answers, and a shocking discovery nearly two years later.

What does this say about the lives we portray? Sometimes, the truth is buried beneath the surface.

Takeaways

• Skeletal remains discovered two years after disappearance
• Suspicions surrounding the husband's involvement

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Listener Suggestion
• 06:59 Disappearance and Initial Search Efforts
• 19:53 Allegations and Theories

It all started on January 24th, 2006, when Dale Butler returned home after work to find his wife Teresa missing, leaving their young sons unattended. Panic set in as the clues unfolded: no signs of forced entry, yet valuables were gone.

What happened next is a tangled web of deceit, drugs, and a chilling confession that will leave you questioning everything. 🕵️‍♂️

Join us as we unravel the mystery that haunted a small town for years.

Takeaways

• Unsolved Disappearance
• Methamphetamine Involvement

Chapters

• 00:00 Impact on Teresa's Family and Conclusion

Hunter and Jacob this week dive into a tragedy that happened just floors below where they’re sitting right now.

Inside the Las Vegas Hilton, now known as the Westgate, a fire broke out on February 10, 1981, and quickly turned into a disaster that killed eight people and injured hundreds more.

At first, a young busboy was seen as a hero. He reported the fire, tried to stop it, and warned guests. But as investigators began digging deeper, his story started to change.

And what they uncovered raised a much bigger question. Was this an accident… or something far more deliberate?

This is the story of the Hilton fire, the investigation that followed, and the man at the center of it all.

Takeaways

• Las Vegas Hilton Fire
• Philip Bruce Klein Hotel fire in Las Vegas
• Philip Bruce Klein's case

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Las Vegas and the Westgate Hotel
• 06:05 Elvis Presley's Residency at the Hotel
• 12:09 Fire Safety Concerns and Legislation
• 17:54 Klein's Employment at the Westgate Hotel
• 22:14 Response and Aftermath of the Fire
• 36:47 The Tragic Hotel Fire
• 42:01 Arrest and Trial
• 53:42 Legal Fallout and Aftermath

The episode delves into the life and crimes of Tommy Lynn Sales, a nomadic serial killer with a troubled childhood. It explores his criminal activities, arrests, and imprisonment, as well as the murders he was connected to and convicted of. The episode also provides insights into the psychology and behavior of serial killers, shedding light on the disturbing nature of their crimes. The conversation delves into the chilling details of Tommy Lynn Sells, a prolific serial killer known for his geographical transience and a trail of gruesome murders across the United States. The chapters cover his crimes, the impact on victims and families, the legal process, and the aftermath of his execution.

Takeaways

• Tommy Lynn Sales: A Nomadic Serial Killer
• The Troubled Childhood of Tommy Lynn Sales Prolific Serial Killer
• Geographical Transience

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Serial Killers
• 07:40 Troubled Youth and Criminal Beginnings
• 14:21 Arrests, Imprisonment, and Mental Health
• 25:13 Connected Murders and Convictions
• 30:13 The Ultimate Douche
• 35:16 Family Massacre
• 41:08 Wrongful Conviction
• 46:30 Final Murders

Hunter and Jacob take you back to 1961 Odessa, Texas, where a case unfolds that still leaves more questions than answers.

In this episode, you can expect a deep dive into the life of 17-year-old Betty Williams, from her home life and emotional struggles to the way she was perceived in a small, tightly wound community that didn’t quite know what to do with her. We walk through her relationship with John “Mack” Herring, the breakup that changed everything, and the warning signs that, looking back, feel impossible to ignore.

From there, we break down the night Betty was last seen alive, Mack’s shifting story and eventual confession, and the disturbing discovery that followed.

But this case doesn’t stop at what happened.

Hunter and Jacob unpack the trial, the use of the temporary insanity defense, and how a small town’s perception may have influenced the outcome long before the verdict was ever read.

This is one of those cases where the facts are there… but the truth still feels just out of reach.

🎙️ Chapters:
00:00 Podcast Updates + Listener Feedback
08:11 Betty’s Life, Struggles, and Social World
22:01 Mack’s Involvement and Confession
27:46 Discovery of the Body
35:28 Trial, Defense, and Verdict

Two women were found brutally murdered in a quiet Missouri town… and the man responsible thought he could outsmart everyone.

In this episode of Crime Daddies, Jacob and Hunter dive into the chilling case out of Tallapoosa, Missouri, where a broken relationship, drugs, and a carefully planned escape turned into something far more sinister.

We break down the full timeline from the tension between Shirley and Cecil, to the night everything changed, and the horrifying discovery that followed. From there, we walk through Cecil Barriner’s actions after the murders, his shifting story, his denial, and the moments that ultimately led to his confession.

This case isn’t just about what happened… it’s about how it happened. The level of planning, the lies, and the aftermath reveal a disturbing picture of control, desperation, and violence hiding in plain sight.

We also take you inside the courtroom, covering the trial, verdict, appeal, and retrial, and how the justice system handled a case that was anything but simple.

This is a story about a small town, a broken relationship, and the kind of crime that reminds you… not everything is as quiet as it seems.

🎙️ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:03 Shirley and Cecil’s Troubled Relationship
23:09 The Plan and Lead-Up to the Murders
32:18 Discovery of the Crime Scene
40:14 The Night Before Everything Changed
50:01 Confession and Testimony
01:04:19 Trial and Verdict
01:12:34 Appeal and Retrial

Crime Daddies is a true crime podcast hosted by Jacob and Hunter, where real cases are told raw, real, and unfiltered.

The Crime Daddies podcast hosts, Hunter and Jacob, introduce themselves and share their background, including their shared passion for true crime. The conversation covers their childhood experiences with true crime, their similar backgrounds, and their motivation for starting the podcast.

Takeaways

• True crime passion
• Background and introduction

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background

Hunter & Jacob introduce themselves as the "Crime Daddies," two dads from Missouri with a fascination for true crime. In this trailer episode, they talk about what inspired them to start the podcast, the types of cases they plan to cover, and the perspective they bring to these stories.

While the cases are often dark and disturbing, the Crime Daddies approach them with honest reactions, real conversation, and a little dark humor along the way.

This is the beginning of Crime Daddies.

Topics in this episode

• True crime stories
• Why we started the podcast
• The kind of cases we will cover
• How dark humor fits into true crime discussions

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crime Daddies