Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice Season 7 Part 12: Ghosts Beneath the Orange Groves

Beneath the sunlit rows of Florida’s orange groves, the ground still keeps its secrets. Some were dug up long ago. Others are ghosts—still waiting to be found, still whispering their stories.In this episode, we’re pulling one of those lost voices into the light: the story of Rose Two Trees. A daughter who vanished. A mother who refused to give up searching. And a confession that came not from rumor or suspicion—but from the killer’s own hand.But before we bring Rose’s tragic tale out of the shadows, we turn the spotlight on Fred Waterfield—the so-called “good cousin.” The family man. The one his relatives still defend as innocent, clinging to a fairy tale while the truth screams in their faces. Angela Hommell—the survivor who lived to tell the story—saw through his mask. David Gore—Fred’s own partner in crime—shredded it completely. Together, their words burn away every excuse, every lie, every scrap of the illusion that Fred Waterfield was anything other than what he really was: a predator, a sadist, and the leader of one of the most dangerous duos in American crime.This is a story of mothers and daughters. Of survival and silence. Of family loyalty twisted into denial. And of a confession so cold it leaves scars decades later.The ghosts beneath the orange groves are still waiting to be counted. And tonight, one of them finally speaks.Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone:“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”