These days the Iodine State is a state of storytelling. Some violent, some scandalous, and some unjust. While others turn out to be just a cool ass story. Take a listen and find out what kind of story this one is…..Welcome To Iodine Crime
In Episode 7 of Iodine Crime, host Andy Ethridge welcomes retired detective Terry Christy to discuss the complex murder trials of Ralph Coleman and the shaky nature of historical hair analysis. The episode details the legal appeals, mis-trials, and forensic evidence involved in Coleman's prosecution while exploring additional unsolved cold cases from the area. Ethridge also shares updates on public record requests, potential future interviews, and upcoming coverage of the "Ye Olde Fireplace" murders.
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3 Aug 2026
Cowboy Killer Episode Two
In this episode of Iodine Crime, details emerge regarding the 1987 violent crime spree of Ralph Coleman, clarifying the timeline surrounding the murder of Ron Taylor Jr. alongside related ATM and convenience store attacks. The episode explores potential connections to additional cold cases, focusing on the unsolved 1986 murder of Deborah Lynn Alvarez, whose purse and ID were discovered in Coleman's closet. Through interviews with Alvarez’s family, the discussion highlights her work as an informant and her fears prior to her death, as well as similarities in the 1986 bludgeoning death of 86-year-old Julia Miller Beeson. The episode closes with updates on the investigation, including ongoing outreach to cold case detectives and a direct letter sent to Coleman in prison.
18 Jul 2026
Cowboy Killer
This episode of the Iodine Crime explores the dark trajectory of Ralph Donnell Coleman, a former professional football player drafted by the Dallas Cowboys who later became a prison guard. The narrative details how Coleman collapsed into a life of crime, culminating in the July 1987 bludgeoning death of his friend, Ron Taylor Jr., outside a local bar in Greenville, South Carolina. Authorities arrested Coleman within 48 hours of the murder, subsequently linking him to a violent multi-county crime spree and multiple other unsolved deaths in the region.
6 Apr 2026
Sterling Fire
A story about the mystery surrounding the fire at Sterling High School in Greenville, SC in 1967. From the fire to the slow decline of the entire community and the questions that remain.
1 Feb 2026
Cathouse Part Two
In part two we expand beyond the Carolinas to Tennessee where bodies start showing up with ties to the "Booking Circuit" of underground truck stop brothels. From unsolved murders to the end of the line for this brand of brothels...or is it?
30 Jan 2026
Cathouse Part One
A story about the legends and mysteries surrounding a collection of truck stops that served as fronts for prostitution for decades in the South Carolina Lowcountry. From ties to the Dixie Mafia to unsolved gangland slayings, come and hear it all.
13 Jan 2026
Bandit Bailey Part Two
Part two picks up following the tragic death of Greenville, SC, police officer AB Hunt. The suspected shooter has been tracked to the hospital deep in the North Carolina mountains. After several legal hearings, Ray is free of the charges for now.
6 Jan 2026
Bandit Bailey Part One
The story of the notorious Carolina mountain outlaw and the tragic death of Greenville Police Officer A.B Hunt. From the Great Depression Shootout on the streets of Greenville, SC to the Yellowstone wilderness and the Halls of Congress.
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