How a Pastor Killed Marla Tabb

This episode reveals the shocking case of the murder of Marla Tabb, the wife of a pastor, in the small town of Troop, Texas, in the summer of 2002. Marla and her husband, Pastor Michael Tabb, appeared to be the ideal couple, but their facade of perfection was shattered when Michael found Marla beaten to death in their bedroom. The initial investigation focused on robbery, but a unique fact was revealed: Marla's jewelry box was not missing, suggesting a much more personal motive for the murder. In addition, Marla was known to have a bad temper and was confrontational towards the church congregation, widening the circle of suspects.However, as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered the pastor's hidden sins. Michael Tabb was an alcoholic who enjoyed binge drinking, suffered from depression, and frequently visited strip clubs and escort services. Marla's threat to expose this double life is believed to have triggered an uncontrollable rage that led Pastor Michael Tabb to beat his wife to death with a table leg. In this episode, you will learn how Marla's bloodstains found in the truck bed and Michael's shoes exposed his initially strong alibi and ended the priest's disguise.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.