Too Close to Home Podcast

94: The White Prison Escape - That’s A D*** Good Woman Over There, Y’all!

The tale of Vicky and Casey White (no relation) is a love story for the ages. One of them was a well-respected security guard for a small-time jail... the other was a career criminal and inmate under her charge. In 2020, a blooming and very overt romance began within the confines of Lauderdale County Jail; a romance which would lead to an ill-conceived prison escape and tragedy two years later. Drink your Sun Drop and get ready for some love!

93: The History Behind The Clery Act

We are taking a slightly more serious turn with this episode by discussing the horrible murder at Lehigh University that led to the creation of The Clery Act of 1990 (officially known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act): a law that requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime and safety data on on-campus and affiliate locations. We also educate you on the fine print of the Clery Act which details the protection and welfare support for students across the country.

92: A Brief History Of Alcatraz - Becky Gets Nostalgic

Put on your creepiest Nicolas Cage smile, because we are heading to The Rock itself... Alcatraz Island! Through research and our own firsthand experiences, let us take you on a little ferry ride as we explore the beginnings of Alcatraz and the events that led to its formation as one of the most notorious prisons in the United States prison system. We will discuss the details of our evening tour, and perhaps also some infamous residents who called The Rock home. Only two men have ever broken out. Now all your lives depend on two women breaking in.

91: The Stanford Prison Experiment - No One Said Go For The EGOT, Okay?

What happens when you bring a number of bushy and bright-eyed college students to play guards and inmates for the awesome pay of $15 a day? We find out within the confines of Jordan Hall at Stanford University: a prestigious research institute that may like to remove this event from its history. During this morally questionable 1971 prison experiment, we see how situational variables may have transformed the researcher and participants into monsters… or maybe some were monsters all along?

90: Larry Hall, Part 2 - When Opportunity Comes Knockin’, Sling Cocaine

Athlete. Ladies' man. Drug pusher. Anti-hero. Operative. These are just some of the words you could use to describe Jimmy Keene, the individual recruited by the FBI to befriend (and gather incriminating evidence against) Larry Hall. We discuss Jimmy Keene's upbringing, the sequence of events which lead to his subsequent imprisonment, and the unlikely yet deceitful friendship with Hall which resulted in his successful conviction.

89: Larry Hall, Part 1 - Entering Our Burnside Era

Get ready to fix bayonets and charge while letting your epic mutton chops flutter in the wind, because we are about to discuss re-enactment soldier, Mopar enthusiast, and suspected serial killer Larry Hall! In part 1 of this series, we look at Hall's humble beginnings in the womb, his relationship with his (much better looking) brother Gary, his love for mock battles... and his association with the case surrounding the disappearance and murder of Jessica Roach. Is he just an unintelligent wannabe who likes to take credit? Or is there something far more devious to Larry Hall than meets the eye?

88: Cambyses II - Older Than Methuselah

We are going way back in time for a cautionary true crime tale, y'all... one that involves an ancient king, a corrupt judge, and the ultimate "f*#$ around and find out" symbolic punishment! In this short and sweet episode, we will divulge a little background on Cambyses II, some of the controversies surrounding his reign (which may or may not be truthful), and the event, memorialized in painting, which shows his penchant for truth, justice, and the Persian way... and "leather" upholstery. Karma is truly a bitch, and anyone who sits upon the chair will dutifully remember that.

87: Herb Baumeister and Fox Hollow Farm, Part 2 - There’s A Portal In My Toilet

As we begin part 2 of this series, we see the firsthand account provided by Tony Harris concerning Herb Baumeister's modus operandi, and how old Herb's life gets turned upside down (but not in a fresh prince sort of way). While Herb's metaphorical and literal "skeletons in the woods" are discovered, he takes fate into his own hands in the woodlands of Canada. In the second half of this episode, we look at the Graves family's anecdotal evidence surrounding the haunting of Fox Hollow Farm, and perhaps also what drew paranormal investigators (including certain controversial dude bro's) to the location. Is there a portal in the swimming pool? Are there dark entities within the woods of Fox Hollow Farm? Grab your digital recorder and find out!