Dirty Uncle Death Dealer - Brunswick, Georgia
Summary
Hosts James Petrogallo and Jimmy Wissman investigate the 1989 murders of Patrick and Emma Kappas in Brunswick, Georgia. The episode details how Jolene Kappas’s relative, Roddy Childress, moved in uninvited and allegedly killed the couple before hiding their bodies in a shed. After a year-long manhunt, Roddy was arrested in Denver, claiming Jolene committed the murders during a bizarre family dispute.
Topics discussed
Intro, tour dates, and Patreon promotion
Brunswick, Georgia history and local trivia
Jolene Kappas, her family, and Roddy's arrival
The disappearance of Patrick and Emma
Discovery of bodies and the manhunt for Roddy
Roddy's arrest and his conflicting stories
Allegations against Jolene and sponsor ads
The trial: testimony, evidence, and jury verdict
Sentencing, appeals, and final life sentence
Outro, social media, and final tour dates
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