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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 59 MIN

Wanstrath Murders

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of the Wanstrath murders, one of the most shocking family tragedies in Texas history. Initially ruled as a murder-suicide, the case took a dramatic turn when new evidence pointed to a sinister murder-for-hire plot. Join us as we unravel the twisted web of deception, greed, and betrayal that led to the downfall of an unsuspecting family and the shocking truth behind the crime. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave us a review and subscribe so you never miss an episode! WANNA SHOW SUPPORT? Instagram : crimebpodcast                              X Account: crimebitchespodcast Email: [email protected]                               TIK TOK: crimebitches2 References Allen Janecka Executed FOr 3 Texas Murders. (2023, June 26). Retrieved from Murder Data Base: https://murderdb.com/allen-janecka-executed-for-3-texas-murders/ Bernstein, A. (2003, July 25). Hitman who killed Houston toddler executed. Retrieved from Chron.com: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Hitman-who-killed-Houston-toddler-executed-2125364.php Brown, J. (2023, December 16). Markham Duff-Smith ordered the murders of the Wanstrath family: Prosecuting evil with Kelly SIeglar investigates. Retrieved from Daily Crime: https://www.dailycrime.com/markham-duff-smith-ordered-the-murders-of-the-wanstrath-family-prosecuting-evil-with-kelly-siegler-investigates/ Canetti, B. (1981, August 4). An investor who arranged to have his mother killed. Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/08/04/An-investor-who-arranged-to-have-his-mother-killed/2653365745600/ Eyewitness News. (2023, March 3). Texas True Crime: The Cop Who WOuldn't Quit. Retrieved from Eye Witness News: https://abc13.com/wanstrath-the-cop-who-wouldnt-quit-walter-waldhauser-johnny-bonds/12907070/ Graczyk, M. (2003, July 24). Hitman executed for plot that killed toddler and parents. Retrieved from My Plainview: https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Hit-man-executed-for-plot-that-killed-toddler-and-9100471.php Jujjavarapu, A. (2023, December 18). Wanstrath Family Murders: How Johnny Bonds solved the 1979 triple homicide. Retrieved from Coming soon.net: https://www.comingsoon.net/true-crime/news/1446786-wanstrath-family-murders-how-johnny-bonds-solved-the-1979-triple-homicide Markham Duff-Smith, the socialite investor convicted of hiring. (1981, August 4). Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/08/04/Markham-Duff-Smith-the-socialite-investor-convicted-of-hiring-the/6015365745600/ Miller, J. (2023, December 16). How one tenacious Houston detective untangled the 1979 murders of couple, 14 month old son. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/prosecuting-evil-with-kelly-siegler/crime-news/houston-wanstrath-family-murders-johnny-bonds-markham-duff-smith Nath, D. (2023, December 15). Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Sieglar, Why did Markham Duff- Smith Have the Wanstrath Family Murdered? Retrieved from Yahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/prosecuting-evil-kelly-siegler-why-141401156.html Rogers, B. (2011, January 14). Ex officer tries to keep man linked to Texas murders locked up . Retrieved from Chron.com: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Ex-officer-tries-to-keep-man-linked-to-Texas-1692670.php Texas True Crime (2020). [Motion Picture].    

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