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Jan 2017
1h 12m

Listener Hometown #1 Jorden

Emash Digital / Wondery
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On September 2nd, 2016 Kody Lott allegedly gunned down one precious 13 year old girl and wounded another in Wichita Falls, TX. We use the word allegedly only because he has yet to be tried and convicted. He has admitted to the crimes. The circumstances, details, and motives behind the crimes are what will amaze you. Both of the girls involved in this case we ... Show More
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