Episode 214 - Over There Fifing

About this episode

The episode explores a complex murder case in Texas involving Joan Robinson Hill and Dr. John Hill.

Everything is bigger in Texas—including the crime scenes. This week, we’re heading to the Lone Star State to untangle a web of small-town secrets, big-time betrayal, and a motive as dry as a West Texas summer. Grab a Shiner, lock your doors, and remember: in Texas, "bless your heart" is a kindness, but "I've got a shovel" is a threat. Research links below! abc13 - "Texas Mansion Mystery: The life and murders of Joan Robinson Hill and Dr. John Hill" HAIF - "The Murder Of Joan Robinson Hill" Texas Archive - "Joan and John Hill Murder Investigations - KPRC-TV Collection" People - "A Texas Socialite Died Mysteriously. Did Her Powerful Father Take Justice into His Own Hands?" abc11 - "Iconic home in Texas Mansion Murder is on the market in Houston" Find A Grave - "Joan Olive Robinson Hill" Park City Daily News - "Halloween death planned for convicted candy killer" The Free Lance-Star - "Impact of the 'Candy Man'" The Dispatch - "Man convicted of poisoning son" Lakeland Ledger - "Chemist Heard In Murder Trial" The Free Lance-Star - "Court rejects condemned man's plea" The Deseret News - "Lethal injection ends life of Texas dad who killed his 8-year-old son with cyanide candy" The…

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Host: The Bad Taste Crime Podcast

Topics covered

• Texas crime
• murder mystery
• betrayal
• small-town secrets
• true crime

Keywords

• Texas
• murder
• Joan Robinson Hill
• Dr. John Hill
• true crime
• betrayal
• small-town secrets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: abc13, HAIF, Texas Archive, People, abc11, Find A Grave, Park City Daily News, The Free Lance-Star, The Dispatch, Lakeland Ledger

Places: Texas

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