Crescent City Crime

For spooky season, Tracie tells Brian about the history of Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, Alabama. Horrors include: Capitalism, the industrial revolution, poor working conditions and violent ghosts.

As a bonus, Tracie talks a little bit about the ghosts that she has personally known.

In this extra-long episode, Tracie and Brian discuss the Reconstruction era, The Civil War and how The Colfax Massacre ended Reconstruction in Louisiana. Brian is El Fuego when talking about the subject. Derails include Star Trek and WTF, white people, psychopaths in war and what it means to be an American.

Content Warning: Racial violence

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss a woman who killed for money. The conversation this week takes many different paths and we hope that you enjoy the conversation.

In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss a tragic story from New Orleans history: The Robert Charles Riots and correlate it to events of today.

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In this episode of Crescent City Crime Goes South, Tracie and Brian discuss the survival story of Jennifer Schuett.

CW/TW: Child assault and talk to suicide

In this episode, Tracie and Brian close out Pride Month 2023 by sharing more New Orleans history.

Tracie and Brian are back from hiatus! In this episode they continue their discussion of Pride Month by sharing updates and tell the story of Dr. Peter Putnam, a gay man who lent his time and money to worthy causes.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian get political and discuss the start of the gay rights movement, The Stonewall Riots, New York City and bricks.

Happy Pride, y'all!

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In this monthly series, Tracie and Brian discuss the WWE superstar, Chris Benoit. Content Warning/Trigger Warning: Discussion of suicide, drug use, violence against women and children.

In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss how and why nearly 30 years later, the actions of Len Davis lead to three innocent men being released from life sentences.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian tell a tale of corrupt cops, intrigue, danger and triumph. This episode provides insight into the deepest corruption of the New Orleans Police Department and Len Davis.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian talk about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 2017 death of Nanette Krentel.

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In this bonus episode, Tracie & Brian discuss the movie, Dead Man Walking.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss Sister Helen Prejean and her work. They also drop a couple of exciting announcements!

In this 50th episode, Tracie and Brian talk about the New Orleans sniper, Mark Essex.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss a tragic case that happened in 2012.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian finish their episodes on Huey P. Long

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For the month of March, Tracie and Brian are discussing the career and death of Huey P. Long. This is the first episode in a three part series.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian introduce a new segment and then discuss the harrowing history of Bonnie & Clyde.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian are back after a hiatus. They share a life update and celebrate Black History Month by discussing The Deacons For Defense.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss the killing of Jeffery Doucet at the hands of an angry parent. We are sorry to say that this episode contains mild descriptions of child sex abuse. 

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Happy New Year! In today's episode, Tracie and Brian discuss how hippos almost came to the swamps of Louisiana in the early 1900's! 

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For the final episode of 2022, Tracie and Brian talk about what draws people to true crime and then they dive into one of the most infamous cases in American history: JonBenet Ramsey. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and murder. 

Crescent City Crime will return on January 5th, 2023

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Tracie and Brian finish their discussion on former Louisiana Governor, Edwin Edwards 

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During the holiday season, Tracie & Brian remember one of the most memorable politicians of Louisiana: Edwin Edwards

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Brian and Tracie analyze the big question that still haunts America to this day: Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone? If he didn't, then who else was behind the murder of President John F. Kennedy? The Mafia? The Russians? Was it Cuba? The CIA? Listen to find out our conclusion! 

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss the life and assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian go further into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian start a deep dive into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, one of the most infamous people to call New Orleans home. 

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It's Halloween! Listen to Tracie and Brian talk about multiple horrors both real-life and supernatural.

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In this episode, Brian plays Scully to Tracie's Mulder as they delve into folklore tales of Louisiana!

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For this episode, we hop into the wayback machine once again. We go on a gruesome journey through 1911 and discuss an early Satanic Panic story but with Voodoo and axes. We theorize about unsolved murders, have some laughs and more!

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian make corny jokes and then get serious and discuss the disappearance and murder of Jaren Lockhart. Derails include Casey Anthony and Hitler.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian talk about how the most haunted house in New Orleans became that way. They also touch upon spirituality and why they believe ghosts are real. Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of torture.

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In the first episode for October, Tracie and Brian discuss a case that involves a serial killer, a small town and missing teenagers. While this story seems like it's from a movie, this, unfortunately is not fiction. Warning: This episode contains light descriptions of sexual assault and abductions. 

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian discuss a Depression era crime in Shreveport, Louisiana.

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and murder.

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In this episode, Tracie and Brian talk about a domestic violence law that was put on the books in the wake of a horrific tragedy and  how advocates are working to change laws regarding an ongoing problem that affects every walk of life.

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of murder and harm to women and children.

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In this episode, Tracie & Brian discuss how a neighborhood feud ended abruptly in violence. Brian drops some anatomy knowledge and Tracie dispenses wisdom.

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In honor of back to school, Tracie and Brian discuss what it took to get public schools integrated in New Orleans, Louisiana. They also talk about Ruby Bridges, who was the first person to officially integrate. 

The hosts also recount some of their own experiences and discuss what helped to shape them as students. 

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In this episode, Tracie tells the story of how neighbors help neighbors in a unique way. Brian tells a wild story about his work on the set of "Parish." We also have some announcements regarding the podcast! All that and more in another edition of Coffee Talk!

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