A Less Than Genius Murder Plot - Gulfport, Mississippi
Summary
Hosts James Petrogallo and Jimmy Wissman explore the history of Gulfport, Mississippi, before detailing the life of Richard Gerald Jordan. They cover his Vietnam War service as a helicopter gunner and his subsequent criminal career involving check forgery and embezzlement. The episode sets the stage for a kidnapping case in Gulfport, blending true crime narrative with comedic commentary on the town's culture and Jordan's troubled past.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor ads, and show housekeeping
Gulfport, Mississippi: History, demographics, and cost of living
Richard Jordan's background, military service, and financial crimes
The kidnapping of Edwina Martyr and the ransom calls
The ransom drop, police pursuit, and Jordan's arrest
Jordan's confession and the discovery of the murder scene
The trial, defense arguments, and initial death sentence
Legal appeals, clemency petitions, and execution date
Outro, Patreon shoutouts, and tour dates
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