The Summer of '71 - Johnnye Janelle Henderson Story
In the sweltering summer of 1971, the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, was shaken to its core by the disappearance of 11-year-old Johnnye Janelle Henderson. What began as a desperate search for a missing child ended in heartbreak when her remains were discovered on August 26, 1971.
For over half a century, the question of who took Johnnye’s life—and why—has haunted the community. While the passage of time has obscured the trail, the pursuit of justice has never ceased.
In this episode, we revisit the tragic events of that summer, explore the atmosphere of West Texas in the early 70s, and examine the enduring mystery surrounding her death. We look at what remains of the investigation and the hope that, even decades later, modern forensic advancements might finally provide the answers that Johnnye’s family has been waiting for for over 50 years. If you have any information regarding the 1971 death of Johnnye Janelle Henderson, please contact the Ector County Sheriff’s Office or Odessa Crime Stoppers.
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14 May 2026
The Final Half-Mile- Teresa Branch Part 2
In the second part of our deep dive into the murder of Teresa Branch, we shift our focus from the tragic night of April 19, 1986, to the decades of tireless investigation that followed.
We explore how a case that once seemed impossible to solve—stymied by a lack of initial witnesses—was transformed by the evolution of forensic science. From the early days of limited leads to the groundbreaking use of modern genetic technology, we break down what investigators have learned, what they’ve ruled out, and the "genetic witness" that has given the Arlington Police Department their most promising lead yet. We also cover the ripple effect this had on her family and where the case stands today. If you have information regarding the 1986 murder of Teresa Branch, please contact the Arlington Police Department homicide unit at 817-459-5772 or call Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477 to remain anonymous.
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7 May 2026
The Final Half-Mile - Teresa Branch-Part 1
In this opening episode, we pull back the curtain on the life of Teresa Laune Branch—a bright, spirited 18-year-old whose future was stolen in an instant.
We begin by exploring who Teresa was beyond the headlines: a vibrant teenager with a "rough and tumble" energy and a close-knit family in Arlington, Texas. Then, we reconstruct the harrowing events of April 19, 1986. After her red Pontiac Sunbird stalled out for the final time, Teresa made the fateful decision to jog the half-mile distance back to her parents' home to seek help. She never arrived. Join us as we retrace her final steps, examine the timeline of that tragic night, and lay the foundation for a case that has remained an open, haunting mystery for over three decades. If you have information regarding the 1986 murder of Teresa Branch, please contact the Arlington Police Department homicide unit or Tarrant County Crime Stoppers.
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