The Texarkana Moonlight Murders: The Phantom Killer of 1946 (E183)

In the spring of 1946, the quiet border town of Texarkana straddling Texas and Arkansas was shaken by a series of brutal nighttime attacks that would become known as the Texarkana Moonlight Murders.Couples parked in secluded “lover’s lanes” were ambushed by an unidentified attacker wearing a white mask. Survivors described a tall figure emerging from the darkness before disappearing just as quickly, leaving behind panic, fear, and a city that refused to sleep.Despite a massive investigation, public curfews, armed patrols, and national attention, the identity of the so-called “Phantom Killer” was never confirmed.In this episode, we examine the attacks, the investigation, and the enduring mystery of one of America’s earliest true crime legends.