96 Minutes of Terror // The University of Texas Tower Massacre // Part 2

Military Murder

Mama Margot Productions LLC

True Crime, History

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

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. In 96 minutes, Marine veteran Charles Whitman claimed 14 lives. Add to that count the lives he took before this massacre, and another life who died 3 decades later due to complications, the total count was 17 murder victims, plus dozens more injured. Join Margot as she walks you through the post massacre investigation that revealed a letter, 2 more bodies, and a small tumor in the perpetrator’s brain. This is Part 2 of the University of Texas Tower shooting. Watch The Tower Documentary on Amazon Prime! ⸻ 🎧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?
0:02.0	Let's get started, shall we?
0:04.0	From rags to riches.
0:06.0	I'm so sick of this.
0:07.0	Working like a dog and being treated worse.
0:09.0	Yorkshire to New York.
0:10.0	Or climbers you and me.
0:12.0	A life dedicated to revenge.
0:14.0	Let's make this an occasion to remember.
0:17.0	A Woman of Substance on Channel 4.
0:19.0	Stream now.
0:20.0	An engineer round the corner, whenever you need.
0:23.0	British gas have over 6,000 on route at speed.
0:26.8	Fixing lights that won't light or have started to blink,
0:29.9	a pipe with a leak and that weird smell under the sink.
0:33.8	If your boilers kaput and your blue fur needs a rinse,
0:37.1	we've got your back to stop that cold water wince.
0:40.5	You don't need to be a customer.
0:42.1	We can help you too, taking care of things.
0:45.3	It's what British gas do.
0:47.1	T's and C Supply 6,000 engineers correct as of Jan 2026.
0:50.2	Welcome back, True Crime Army.
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