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Military Murder

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS MASSACRE [Part 1]

Military Murder

Mama Margot Productions LLC

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.82.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 November 2022

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

On November 5, 2017, Air Force veteran Devin Kelley walked into First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and committed one of the deadliest massacres in the United States… In Part 1, Margot remembers the 26 people who attended church on that frightful Sunday morning and how they lived their lives and ultimately died protectors others… To listen to Part 2 immediately, consider supporting the show and signing up for Patreon or Apple Premium Subscription. Part 2 will be available to everyone on November 23, 2022. —— Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about Military Murder Check out Military Murder: Premium on Apple Podcast! https://apple.co/3bDVAgP?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=apple+podcast+premium —— Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Talkspace! Visit talkspace.com and use code “MILITARYMURDER” to get $100 off your first month! Check out Wondery’s Suspect, Season 2! ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Military murder is an independent project and is not endorsed by the Department of Defense or any military component.

0:06.3

The views expressed are those of those.

0:09.0

The content of this podcast is not meant to be legal or medical advice.

0:13.0

Warning, this episode contains graphic details of murder and is not suitable for young listeners.

0:30.0

Welcome back, True Crime Army. I am your host Margot and this is Military Murder, a show where I focus on crimes committed by military members and veterans.

0:39.0

But don't worry, you don't have to know anything about the military to listen, I promise.

0:43.0

You just have to be a true crime enthusiast and if that's you, welcome home.

0:47.5

This week we are celebrating Veterans Day.

0:50.0

Woo-woo! I just want to take a minute to thank all of the veterans who are listening.

0:54.0

Thank you so much for all that you have sacrificed.

0:57.0

The burden is heavy to bear and only those who serve can ever truly understand the sacrifice.

1:02.0

This week we not only celebrate Veterans, but over here at Mamu Margot Productions, we are officially celebrating three years of producing this show.

1:14.0

You might not recall, but on the first release week, three years ago I gave you three horrible stories of murder in the military, including the brutal decapitation of Gregory Glover,

1:26.0

the Eastburn Family murders, and the worst kernel that we know of, Canadian kernel Russell Williams.

1:32.0

And that was the start of Sad Story after Sad Story.

1:36.0

For today's episode, things are going to get even sadder because I am bringing you the story of a case where 26 people lost their lives.

1:45.0

Doesn't more were forever changed, all in the span of seven minutes.

1:51.0

And not only that, they were all sitting at church on a Sunday.

1:56.0

This case changed the way that I approached church. I now look around just a little bit more.

2:01.0

I look for ushers that might be secretly armed because church used to be a sanctuary, a place where you leave your troubles at the door.

2:08.0

But sometimes, evil walks in carrying an AR-15, destined to take as many lives as possible.

2:16.0

Due to the amount of information about what happened that frightful day five years ago on November 5th, 2017, this will be a two-part episode.

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