In-Laws in Crime

Episode 38: David Penton - A Real Life Monster

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abduction, child murder, and sexual violence against children. Listener discretion is strongly advised. David Elliott Penton has been described by investigators as one of the most dangerous child predators in modern American history. For years, he traveled across multiple states, leaving behind devastated families and unsolved cases before advances in forensic science and relentless detectives finally connected him to a series of horrific crimes. In this episode, we examine the documented timeline of Penton's life—from his military service and the death of his infant son to the abductions and murders that terrorized families in Texas and Ohio during the 1980s. More importantly, this episode is about the children whose lives were stolen and the families who never stopped searching for answers. By continuing to tell these stories, we honor the victims, recognize the investigators who refused to let these cases go cold, and remind ourselves why remembering these crimes still matters today. If you enjoy well-researched true crime focused on East Texas and beyond, please like, subscribe, and share this episode. Your support helps us continue telling the stories that deserve to be remembered. #TrueCrime #DavidElliottPenton #EastTexasTrueCrime #ColdCases #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimePodcast #ChildAbduction #JusticeForVictims #ColdCaseInvestigation #CrimeDocumentary

Episode 37 The Girl at the Soccer Field

Today's episode is a hard one, none of us want to believe that predators are lurking at family events. But in 1993 in Plano Texas at a soccer tournament one such predator was doing exactly that, and seven year old Ashley Estell was taken in broad day light with hundreds of people around.

Episode 36: Murder in the Suburbs

To friends and neighbors, they seemed like an ordinary family. But hidden beneath the surface was a secret affair that would eventually shatter lives forever. In this episode, we dive into a shocking case of deception, jealousy, and murder, exploring how a clandestine relationship set the stage for a crime that would captivate the nation. The affair was a secret. The murder was not. As always please Like Subscribe and Share on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Instagram, and Facebook @inlawsincrime. And remember to keep your roots deep and your head on a swivel. Byyyeeeeee

Episode #35 The Mysterious Case Of Kimberly Flint

Back in 2018 in Rusk County most of us here in East Texas became captivated by the sudden disappearance of 57 year old Kim Flint. She was a wife, mother, friend, and...gone. When her Jeep was discovered wrecked and abandoned, and Kimberly no where to be found law enforcement knew this was not normal and something was very wrong. Join us as we go through the facts of this very puzzling case. Love you all!!

Episode 34: Dangerfield Church Massacre

Deep in the Piney Woods of Dangerfield Texas, a man was slowly unraveling. A wild accusation made against him would push Alvin Lee King III to make a decision that would change the town and residents of Dangerfield forever. To watch the full episode head over to @inlawsincrime on YouTube. As always please Like, Subscribe, Share, Rate & Review on all our socials. And remember to Keep Your Roots Deep & Your Head On A Swivel. Byyyyeeeee