Episode 2 & 3 - The Ballad of Zack & Addie
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Description

Part 1: In 1976, a “mysterious man in black” would break into the home of Priscilla Davis. A huge mansion, ostentatious by all standards and still owned by her estranged oil tycoon husband, Cullen Davis. What happened that night, would be the talk of Forth Worth. D Magazine dubbed the biggest goddamn thing to happen to Fort Worth since the railroad. But it is a tragedy, cloaked in scandal and salacious gossip. This is part 1 of this infamous Texas saga.

Part 2:  In Part 2 of The Cullen and Priscilla Davis Saga, We dive into the FOUR trials Cullen faced. Not just for the mansion murders, but later, murder for hire. They say money can’t buy you everything. But in Cullen’s case, it damn sure can buy you freedom.

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Show Notes

Written, hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Edited by: Chaes Gray
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio

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