Murder 101
In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell. Throughout the course of one school semester, the class pieced together a 30-year-old mystery and identified the killer behind at least six brutal murders. Shockingly, while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations publicly agrees with their theory, no charges have been filed against the murderer. While some sleuthing students already have graduated, they, along with a fresh crop of current high schoolers, still want to finish the assignment, once and for all.
Episodes
An Update
Alex speaks with KT Studios producer, Andrew Aronow on current day updates after the podcast. They speak on what the students are up to now and two major updates in the case. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/03/24•30m 46s
The XQ Institute
The original project in 2018 had stemmed from a grant students had won from the XQ Institute. Find out more about the nation's leading nonprofit organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/24•31m 25s
The Final Exam
Alex, Reiley, and Marlee meet with members of the press, law enforcement, and locals at the Elizabethton County Chamber of Commerce to present their latest findings. A moment they had been working towards for months. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/03/24•29m 53s
Studying Up
Alex and his students meet with a former FBI behavioral analyst and assistant public defender/former assistant district attorney to talk about their findings. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/03/24•29m 25s
A New Plan
Wrapping up the conversation with the sole survivor of the ‘Bible Belt Strangler’, Alex and his students prepare for a meeting as they come back from winter break. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/24•40m 45s
Nuisance
Alex continues to ask more questions to find out more about their interaction with the accused Jerry Johns and what exactly that day looked like. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/24•33m 39s
Tying it All Together
Alex finds and connects with the hero of the story. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/24•32m 6s
The Next Generation
After four and a half years since the original assignment, Mr. Campbell brings in two current students to continue finding justice for the victims of the Redhead murders. They were eager to get started. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/02/24•31m 41s
Major Breaks
Within six months of the press conference, Mr. Campbells class has identified four of the six original victims. The TBI holds a surprise press conference and names a possible suspect. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/01/24•26m 37s
Start Spreading the News
The students share their findings during the highly anticipated press conference and how the project had originally come to be. A shocking announcement is made. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/01/24•29m 7s
With a Little Help from my Friends
Classmates describe the profile of each victim and how their search brought them closer to the victim and ensuring justice for them. Journalist Shane Waters shares his connection to the classroom and Alex Campbell. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/01/24•32m 11s
One in 200 million
Alex Campbell shares the story about how he came across the Redhead murders and how his class became involved in solving the chilling murder case that loomed over their town. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/01/24•39m 30s