Dirty Uncle Death Dealer - Brunswick, Georgia
Summary
Hosts James Petrogallo and Jimmy Wessman investigate the 1989 murders of Patrick and Emma Kappus in Brunswick, Georgia. The episode details how Jolene Kappus’s half-brother, Roddy Childress, moved in uninvited, allegedly killing the couple before hiding their bodies in a shed. After Childress fled with the family’s U-Haul, he was arrested a year later in Denver, claiming Jolene committed the murders during a bizarre struggle.
Topics discussed
Live show tour dates and bonus episode perks
Introduction to Brunswick, Georgia history and demographics
Brunswick culture, Elvis impersonators, and local quirks
Jolene Kappus, her family, and Roddy Childress moving in
The night of the murders and the chaotic departure
Jolene stranded in Jacksonville and the discovery of bodies
Roddy's arrest and his bizarre courtroom testimony
Roddy's flight, Jolene's remarriage, and insurance motives
Prosecution evidence: The gun, timing, and abuse allegations
Trial drama, witness testimony, and the death penalty verdict
Retrial, life sentence, and trial costs
Host theories on the crime and final show announcements
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