NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderA new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego)www.fireeyesmedia.comListen to N. Leigh Hunt's award winning long form investigative podcast, In Esto- What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support.
Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River
The first episode drops March 30th!
Each new episode will drop the following Monday.
We're seeking the answer to the question, "What happened to Jeff Anderson?"
Jeff Anderson was just 40 years old when his car rolled into the Sacramento River the evening of September 9th, 2023. Despite 911 calls from eye witnesses confirming the entry point of Jeff's car into the river, rescue attempts were not conducted until September 13th- 4 days later.
Upon retrieval, law enforcement removed Jeff's car key from his front pocket of his pants. His car transmission was in "park."
Inconsistencies in stories about Jeff's last hours have raised more questions than answers:
Was Jeff assaulted?
Was Jeff helped to his car from a bar and taken water?
Was Jeff roofied?
Was Jeff in emotional distress?
We have witness statements submitted to law enforcement saying they were told by eye witnesses that there were two cars that evening, not one.
When the car eye witnesses were
followed up by law enforcement, this claim was denied ever being said. Why?
We'll share dispatch calls.
We'll share incident reports.
We'll share toxicology reports.
Was this a horrific accident, or was this case closed without a proper investigation?
Why did the PI hired by the family take years to get the report back to family?
Why was Jeff's car parked only to allegedly roll from a stop across a flat grade road, make a 90 degree turn, and then go into the water?
Why has Jeff's phone had multiple hacking attempts?
Why wasn't Jeff's case looking into as a suspected homicide?
The stories the family were told by law enforcement alone will outrage you.
We'll be covering the witness reports, police reports, autopsy report, interviews, written statements, and our documented attempts to communicate with Sheriff Cooper and the District Attorney.
March 30th-
Time to ask seek the answers to questions law enforcement should have asked before closing Jeff's case.
Podcast Hosts Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera
A Fire Eyes Media Network podcast
Podcast script written by Jules Thorp
Podcast audio engineering and editing by Jen Rivera
Producers Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera
What Happened To Jeff Anderson?
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22 Dec 2025
BONUS | June Prison Journal | Episode 8
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
June Prison Journal | Episode 8
The second of two bonus episodes.
Matt recounts the month of June 1993, reading from his journal. If you want all the unedited information from Matt’ stay in Central lock up and the Orleans Parish Prison, then these two episodes are for you.
Expect bad language.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
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19 Dec 2025
BONUS | May Prison Journal | Episode 7
NOLA 93 The Journal and the Murder
May Prison Journal | Bonus | Episode 7
First of two bonus episodes:
Matt recounts the month of May 1993, reading from his journal.
If you want all the unedited information from Matt’s stay in Central lock up and the Orleans
Parish Prison, then these two episodes are for you.
Expect bad language.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
15 Dec 2025
I'm Not Your Buddy | Episode 6
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
I'm Not Your Buddy | Episode 6
The OPP is one of the worst prisons in the USA and Matt is trying to make it feel like home.
He deploys a self-preservation strategy to keep himself sane. Soon, he gets word that his
time inside is coming to end.
The series wraps with the latest info on the cold case and a
quick ‘where are they now?’ segment.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
12 Dec 2025
Down With OPP | Episode 5
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Down With the OPP | Episode 5
Matt leaves the holding cells and is on his way to Orleans Parish Prison - affectionately
known as the OPP. The police believe they got their man and close the files on Smith
Murder after a witness literally confirms Matt as the culprit. The journal reveals what it's
really like inside central lock up and the notorious prison.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
8 Dec 2025
The Crime Scene | Episode 4
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
The Crime Scene | Episode 4
I dig deeper into the New Orleans Police's notion that Matt killed Morris over a rent dispute
and a visit the crime scene. The NOPD allege the murderer made the journey, and
back again, through Irish Channel without being noticed.
Dawn shares more info about Morris and we catch up on Matt's journal.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
5 Dec 2025
Andre Trevigne | Episode 3
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Andre Trevigne | Episode 3
We dive deeper into Morris's relationship with his mother and why Dawn feels that she may
hold the key to what really happened that night in April of1993.
Andre was recently fired from her morning anchor job and Morris claimed she carried a gun and was using drugs- could she have something to do with the death of her own son?
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
1 Dec 2025
Morris's Murder | Episode 2
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Episode 2 | Morris's Murder
Morris is murdered and to Matt'ss surprise, he feels the pressure of being suspected by Andre
Trevigne, Morris's mother and local newscaster. A reward is posted and witnesses come
from out of the woodwork. Dawn shares her thoughts on Morris and his mothers relationship
and Matt's journal gives minute by minute detail of his arrest.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
1 Dec 2025
Matt's Journal | Episode 1
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Episode 1 | Matt's Journal
The story of two parts begins with 26-year-old Matt and the meticulous entries into his
journal. He befriends Morris (24) while attending University in New Orleans and the
relationship eventually turns sour. Morris's behavior takes a dramatic turn and he becomes
more distant from his circle of friends and his family, especially his sister, Dawn.
If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP
Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage)
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
11 Nov 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder | Season 1 Trailer
A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?
Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego)
www.fireeyesmedia.com (https://fireeyesmedia.com/)
Listen to N. Leigh Hunt's award winning long form investigative podcast, In Esto- What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto?
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).
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