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At 6:11am, on November 9, 2005, Darlene Gentry called 911 to report her husband had been shot. Within seven minutes of their arrival at the Gentry house, officers were convinced Darlene’s story didn’t add up. Less than two years later, Darlene was convicted of her husband’s murder. 

The murder of Keith Gentry may seem like a shut and close case - a wife kills her husband for the insurance money. That is until you find out that Darlene did not receive a fair trial. The details will leave you asking, “Did Darlene Gentry kill her husband, or is his killer still roaming free?”

 
 
 

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Show Notes

Episode suggested by Gabby McCray, and Megan. 

The Waco Tribune-Herald’s reporting was the main source for this episode.

Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley

Written by Haley Gray and Erica Kelley

Researched by Haley Gray and Erica Kelley

Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner

Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio

Edited & Mixed by Erica Kelley

Sources:

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  2. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12411468/waymon-keith-gentry

  3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fCHN_-i6HMdKsgTf6LGkgKSlpsvQAJtI/view?usp=sharing

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  17. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/531-E-Moonlight-Dr_Robinson_TX_76706_M86025-66926

  18. Arrest warrant https://web.archive.org/web/20101231114007/http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/2025367.html

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  21. On the Case with Paula Zahn, Season 3, Episode 1, “Beauty Queen Killer”