Behind the Line

Episode 3 The Death of Mary Kathleen Rodriguez

On December 30, 1990, the beaten and battered body of then 26-year-old Mary Kathleen Rodriguez was found inside the residence where she worked and lived in west Odessa.  Mary Kathleen had been last seen alive on December 28, 1990. It was determined that she died as the result of several blows to the head and investigators believe she knew her attacker. The Ector County Sheriff's Office is still investigating this case today. if you have information that could lead to an arrest in this. ase it could be worth a cash reward.  Call us at (432)333-TIPS or use our App P3Tips to leave us an ANONYMOUS tip.    Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in May 1983, for the specific and primary purpose to obtain information about crimes, wanted persons, and criminal activities; to help develop a community offensive against crime; to motivate members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and to provide for rewards and award such cooperation.

Episode 2 The Murder of Samuel Jones

On a Monday Evening in March of 2020, the Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the convenience store at 10th and Dixie in reference to a Medical Call. There they found 57-year-old Samuel Jones deceased in the alley. Detectives believe Samuel was killed between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM that night.  Detectives have exhausted all leads and they are asking the public for their help. If you have information that leads to an arrest, in this case, it could be worth a cash reward. Call Odessa Crime Stoppers at (432)333-TIPS or use our App P3tips, and you will remain anonymous. Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in May 1983, for the specific and primary purpose to obtain information about crimes, wanted persons, and criminal activities; to help develop a community offensive against crime; to motivate members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and to provide for rewards and award such cooperation.

Episode 1 The Murder of BL King

On November 17, 1996, the body of BL King was found in his residence in Odessa, Texas. BL King owned a local nightclub and was known to carry large sums of money on his person. Police believe there may be a Robbery Motive that contributed to how he died. Now, 26 years later, the case is still active, and we're hoping you can help us solve it.  Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in May 1983, for the specific and primary purpose to obtain information about crimes, wanted persons, and criminal activities; to help develop a community offensive against crime; to motivate members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and to provide for rewards and award such cooperation.

Behind the Line (Trailer)

You have found the future home of the Behind the Line Podcast. Join Susan Rogers and Ryan Kelly as they explore Unsolved Missing Persons and Homicide Cases from Odessa, Texas, and the surrounding area. We are going to dive deep into the facts of the case and work directly with the investigators as they search for justice.  This isn't going to be your normal True Crime Podcast! As a Crime Stoppers Organization, we have a special relationship with the investigating agencies; we offer cash rewards for anonymous Tips that lead to an arrest in their cases.  Do you have information about a crime that has occurred in Odessa or the surrounding area? Go to 333tips.org and let us hear about it; it could be worth a cash reward! Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in May 1983, for the specific and primary purpose to obtain information about crimes, wanted persons, and criminal activities; to help develop a community offensive against crime; to motivate members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and to provide for rewards and award such cooperation.

Season 1 Update

In this episode, Susan and Ryan talk about the cases we are going to investigate this season and what to expect from the Premier Season of the Behind the Line Podcast presented by Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in May 1983, for the specific and primary purpose to obtain information about crimes, wanted persons, and criminal activities; to help develop a community offensive against crime; to motivate members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and to provide for rewards and award such cooperation.