Why was a Texas Surgeon known for killing and incapacitating hundreds of patients allowed to practice for so long? Resources: Dr. Evil – Texas Monthly Rogue Surgeon: The Tale of ‘Eric the Red’ (texasobserver.org) Oft-sued orthopedic surgeon arrested in Colorado (chron.com) Patients Bleed, Practice Thrives – Hartford Courant Eric Scheffey arrested in Colorado – Off…
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The Houston Ice Box Murders
A grisly discovery in 1965 remains one of Houston’s strangest unsolved murders. Resources: Why The Ice Box Murders Remain Terrifying After 50 Years (allthatsinteresting.com) The Chilling Tale of the Icebox Murders | Houstonia Magazine The Ice Box Murders.com The Ice Box Murders by Hugh and Martha Gardenier Ice Box Murders | True Crime Tales (truecrimetalestx.com)
Bernie Tiede, A Murderer Few People Could Hate
When it was discovered that Bernie Tiede killed a local woman, more people in his Texas town supported him than the deceased. Resources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/what-to-make-of-bernie-tiede-now/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/midnight-in-the-garden-of-east-texas/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Tiede Bernie film
Lee Harvey Oswald’s Body
The most infamous Presidential Assassins’ body didn’t exactly rest in peace… Resources: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/obituaries/article187524003.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Harvey_Oswald#cite_note-275 The link below is the shooting of Oswald. It’s not pleasant. https://youtu.be/clif7ix7wgYhttps://youtu.be/r6PcVCqg3tg
The Haunted Clocktower of Gonzales
The Gonzales County Courthouse is a marvel of a building that was begun in 1894. By 1846, the brick and limestone building was festooned with a gorgeous clocktower. However, after a murderer made a final claim, the clock tower found its curse. Resources: https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/gonzales-tx/points-of-interest/cursed-courthouse-clock http://www.texasescapes.com/TRIPS/GreatAmericanLegendTour/GonzalesCoCourthouse/Gonzales-County-Courthouse-Clock.htm https://www.gonzalestx.travel/business/gonzales-county-courthouse So you can get a look at the clocktower:
The Catfish Plantation- Waxahachie
If you’re looking for good cajun food and a ghost or two, The Catfish Plantation in Waxahacie is the place for you. Resources: Lola B Roller Wed, May 1, 1929 – Page 1 · The Waxahachie Daily Light (Waxahachie, Texas) · Newspapers.com Amanda’s story in full at Amanda Actually: https://amandaactually.wordpress.com/tag/texas-haunting/ http://cbsloc.al/1WL6rCq http://www.catfishplantation.com/
Texas: Slang for Crazy 