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Nov 2018
1h 13m

Betty Lou Beets

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Betty Lou Beets had a rough childhood, married young, and suffered physical abuse from a series of husbands. Husband number 5, Doyle Barker, seemingly vanished. Husband number 6, Jimmy Don Beets, disappeared on supposed fishing trip. It would take a few years but eventually police would start to look at Betty Lou.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the facts ... Show More
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