A Murderous Design

The Trinity River Massacre, Part 2

Rene Guzman and Leonardo Lopez are on trial for the murders of three sheriff's deputies in 1971, and the death penalty is on the table. What were the arguments for and against capital punishment? What monumental flaw did the District Attorney make that led to a review of the case? And what was the shocking turn of events two decades later? Thank you for listening to Season 1 of "A Murderous Design"! Let us know what you think by leaving a rating and a review, and by sharing this podcast with others that you think might like it. Also, let us know what cases you might like to see covered in Season 2! You can reach Judge Brandon Birmingham on social media @judgebirmingham

The Trinity River Massacre, Part 1

In February of 1971, deputies from Dallas and Ellis Counties converged on a house in West Dallas to serve what should have been a simple arrest warrant for the burglary of a home. What ensued was a night of terror and one of the biggest manhunts in recent history in North Texas. What happens when five lawmen are met by two criminals with nothing to lose? Be sure to subscribe to the show, and please leave a rating and review if possible. We would love it if you shared it with someone who enjoys fascinating cases of true crime!

Bonus Interview: Former Dallas County Prosecutor Toby Shook

What did it take to get Dallas serial killer Charles Albright behind bars? Former prosecutor Toby Shook sits down to detail his work on the case. What is it like preparing for a murder trial? How did they track down witnesses that would rather not be found? And in the age before digital records, what did investigators have to do in order to poke holes in Albright's alibis? Follow Toby Shook on Twitter: @toby_shook Be sure to subscribe to the show, and please leave a rating and review if possible. We would love it if you shared it with someone who enjoys fascinating cases of true crime!

Bonus Interview: "Texas Monthly" journalist Skip Hollandsworth

After the hair, the fibers, the alibis, and the witnesses, one big question still hung over the trial of Charles Albright: why did he cut out their eyes? That would remain unanswered until a year and a half later, when journalist Skip Hollandsworth published his article titled "See No Evil" for the magazine "Texas Monthly." How did he gain such access to Albright? When did an obsession with eyes start to show up? What was in the cryptic letter that Skip received when the article was published? He's here to shine some light on the curious behaviors of Charles Albright. Read Skip Hollandsworth's article: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/see-no-evil-3/ [https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/see-no-evil-3/] Be sure to subscribe to the show, and please leave a rating and review if possible. We would love it if you shared it with someone who enjoys fascinating cases of true crime!

Enucleated: The Trial of Dallas Serial Killer Charles Albright, Part 3

The trial of Charles Albright is underway. Is the hair and fiber evidence enough to seal the deal, or is the prosecution's case hanging by a thread? Hear how prosecutors dealt with Albright's alibi, the murder that had to be thrown out, and the defense witness that provided some of the strongest evidence pointing toward a conviction. Finally, the murderous design of Charles Albright will be revealed. Be sure to subscribe to the show, and please leave a rating and review if possible. We would love it if you shared it with someone who enjoys fascinating cases of true crime!