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Secrets True Crime

The Eric Cates & Gypsy Story

Secrets True Crime

Secrets True Crime

True Crime, Alabama, Hayden Mayberry, Murder, Corruption, Mystery, Susan Osborne, Eric Cates, Walker County, Empire, Evan Chartrand

4.81.8K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2019

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Hunters found their bodies burned in the cab of Eric’s truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigator, Michael Fleming with Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLCwill be digging into this case to help find who murdered Eric and Gypsy.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

One, two, three, four.

0:05.0

Welcome to the first episode of season two of Secrets True Crime,

0:10.0

the Eric Cates and Gypsy story.

0:12.0

I am your host, Amber Sitten. the Eric Cates and Gypsy Story.

0:12.8

I am your host Amber Sitten.

0:16.0

What is done in darkness will eventually come to light.

0:19.8

That is the purpose of this podcast.

0:22.3

To shine light on the story of Eric Cates, his beloved dog

0:26.0

Gypsy, and the town of Empire, Alabama.

0:30.0

Listener discretion is advised.

0:32.9

The subject matter may include violence, sexual content, murder, and adult themes.

0:39.4

It is not suitable for younger listeners.

0:47.0

Before we dive into the story, I have a quick announcement.

0:50.0

This podcast is an independent podcast. That means that everything that goes into making this podcast is done and funded by me.

0:56.0

All of the investigative tools and resources are provided by Echo 7 Fox Trot.

1:01.0

The tragedies we highlight and investigate have had a tremendous impact on the victim's loved ones and friends.

1:08.0

We don't burden them with additional expenses to cover their cases.

1:12.0

We donate our time and talents because we're not. additional expenses to cover their cases.

1:12.8

We donate our time and talents because we want to help and hope to find the answers they need

1:18.9

that are long overdue.

1:21.4

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1:24.0

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