True Crime S3 Episode 20: The Murder of "Tent Girl"

True Crime S3 Episode 20: The Murder of "Tent Girl"

From The Housewife Did It by Mary and Katie

June 2, 2026 · 56 min · Season 3 · Episode 20

About this episode

The episode discusses the discovery of a woman's body in Kentucky in 1968 and the urban legend surrounding it.

In the late 1980s, a man named Wilbur Riddle was getting to know his soon-to-be son-in-law in Livingstron, TN by pulling out one of his best stories. It had, over time, begun to become an urban legend in their small Kentucky town. But, Wilbur was THERE. He knew the real story. In May of 1968, Wilbur Riddle was scavenging for glass insulators along Route 25 in Kentucky, in an attempt to help his friend who was using them for an art project. As he was looking, he came upon what seemed like a large tent wrapped up on the side of the road. As he got closer, he nudged the tent with his foot, and was overcome by the smell of decay, and it became clear that Wilbur had actually found the decomposing body of a woman wrapped in a heavy green tarp. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @housewifediditpod Check out our website and merch at https://the-housewife-did-it.square.site We have an exciting opportunity for EVRY-one! Use this link to get $$ off your next order on Evry Jewels, or use discount code MARY788 on any orders, including sale items! We are now working with Doich Foods- they have gluten free, low sugar, edible/snacking cookie dough. You can get 20% off all purchases…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary, Katie

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • murder
  • urban legend
  • forensics
  • unsolved cases

Keywords

  • Tent Girl
  • Wilbur Riddle
  • murder
  • Kentucky
  • urban legend
  • true crime
  • decomposing body

Sponsors

Evry Jewels, Doich Foods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Doe Network

Places: Livingstron, TN, Kentucky

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