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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2023 · 12 MIN

Windsor: Be-Lo Grocery Store Massacre

from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

A chilling day in Windsor, North Carolina, changed forever on June 16, 1993, as gunshots rattled Be-Lo Grocery Store. The massacre claimed the lives of those simply ending their shifts, their ordinary evening shattered irreparably. Season 16 unfolds the grim narrative surrounding the Be-Lo Grocery Store Massacre, detailing an abrupt collision with terror. These lives, once woven into local fabric, are mourned beyond their tragic end. Employees, remembered within their community for their camaraderie and kindly spirit, were thrust into histories they didn't deserve. The event, harrowing in its violence, challenged perceptions of safety and shook assumptions about rural life. Despite beloved familiarity, crime seeped into every corner, leaving citizens grappling with trauma. Initial investigations saw frantic efforts to unearth motives amid sorrowful scenes, burdened by emotions and demanding swift justice, but meeting procedural delays and fleeting leads. The 1990s, a decade of both hope and apprehension, reflected a dichotomy of progress versus peril. Listeners will encounter survivor stories and forensic accounts that examine into investigative processes veiled by anguish, posing questions of endurance. Join us to understand how unforeseen darkness impacted Windsor and echoed beyond its borders. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On June 16th, 1993, six employees in a small grocery store in the town of Windsor, NC were finishing their day when they experienced a living nightmare. Windsor is located in Birdie County and has a rich history, as one of the oldest towns in the state of North Carolina. Today, the town is home to about 3,500 people and 300 year old homes still line King Street. Everyone in Windsor knows everyone, making this crime particularly shocking to the community and leaving many in disbelief. As this case is more nearly 30 years old, we will be exploring the details of this massacre and its impact on the town in a series of episodes. Support our podcast by becoming a patron. Find us on all platforms. Visit us online. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A chilling day in Windsor, North Carolina, changed forever on June 16, 1993, as gunshots rattled Be-Lo Grocery Store. The massacre claimed the lives of those simply ending their shifts, their ordinary evening shattered irreparably. Season 16 unfolds...

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