About this episode
The episode explores the confessions of Sam Little, a notorious murderer, and the role of Texas Ranger Jim Holland in documenting these confessions.
Chapter 8 - A Texas Ranger befriends Sam Little and the man who claimed innocence now starts confessing to murder after murder. Sam starts drawing detailed sketches of his victims. Ranger Jim Holland becomes the gatekeeper to Sam Little. The work of the women who caught and prosecuted him is all but forgotten. Sam Little becomes a celebrity. He gets hundreds of letters, several marriage proposals. He’s a star – to some.
People in this episode
Host: Michael Connelly
Topics covered
- true crime
- murder confessions
- criminal psychology
- celebrity criminals
- law enforcement
Keywords
- Sam Little
- Texas Ranger
- murder
- confessions
- Jim Holland
- victims
- celebrity criminals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Texas Ranger
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