96 Minutes of Terror // The University of Texas Tower Massacre // Part 1

Military Murder

Mama Margot Productions LLC

History, True Crime

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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On August 1, 1966, what began as a normal summer day on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin turned into one of the most horrifying acts of violence in American history. For 96 minutes, a gunman positioned high above the campus rained bullets down on students, staff, and pedestrians below—killing and wounding dozens, and leaving an entire city in shock. Join Margot as she walks you through the chaos as it unfolded in real time: the victims, the heroes, and the unimaginable courage shown in the face of terror. You’ll hear how ordinary people risked their lives to save others, how law enforcement responded without modern active-shooter protocols, and how this tragedy would go on to shape the way we respond to mass violence today. This is Part 1 of the University of Texas Tower shooting. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! Gusto: Visit gusto.com/MMP for 3 free months of payroll! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email info@truenativemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Now are all the traitors present?
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0:12.0	A life dedicated to revenge.
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0:43.4	military murder, a show where I discuss true crime cases involving military members and veterans,
0:48.6	all with one goal in mind to remind us to remain vigilant always. Today, I'm bringing you a story of absolute terror.
0:56.4	It is terror at the hands of a Marine veteran who turned what should have been a normal, albeit
1:01.2	blistering hot summer day in 1966 into 96 minutes of sheer panic and chaos. From 1148 a.m. until
1:10.6	1.24 p.m., time simply froze on the campus of the
1:15.3	University of Texas at Austin. The main quad below the university's iconic clock tower became a
1:21.3	war zone as a sniper positioned 231 feet above the ground fired down on students, staff, and visitors with deadly
1:30.1	accuracy. Some armed civilians returned fire hoping to pin the shooter down and lessen the number
1:35.7	of casualties. But despite those efforts, the gunmen would ultimately claim 17 lives. Today, I'm
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