About this episode

The episode explores the rise and fall of Texas Lil's Dude Ranch and the controversies surrounding it.

A Fort Worth entrepreneur builds a wild ranch party empire—until it all goes up in flames. In this true crime real estate story, we unravel Texas Lil’s rise, the loss of her dream property, and the shocking accusations that followed.

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather, Elena, Melanie

Topics covered

• true crime
• real estate
• entrepreneurship
• fire
• accusations

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Fort Worth

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