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Murder Minute

The Murder of James Byrd, Jr

Murder Minute

Murder Minute

True Crime, Society & Culture, News Commentary, News

4.21K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2021

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

September 21st, 2021 In true crime headlines: Police in Wyoming find human remains consistent with the description of a missing woman An Oklahoma man pleads no contest to charges stemming from the castration of another man A fight turns deadly at an iconic Philly sandwich shop Today in true crime: I’m bringing you the story of the murder of James Byrd, Jr., who was the victim of a racially-motivated hate crime in Texas in 1998. Thanks to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.catperson.com/murderminute and use the code MURDERMINUTE for an amazing deal on your Starter Box today! Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en For a live discussion of each week’s podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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while stocks last. The Murder Minute podcast contains depictions of real life true crime stories.

1:07.0

Some details may be disturbing and listener discretion is advised.

1:12.3

This is Murder Minute. I'm your host, Mrs. Smitty, and today is Tuesday, September 21st, 2021.

1:25.6

Today on Murder Minute, the story of a vicious, racially motivated hate crime that led to the

1:31.7

executions of two men, one of which took place on this day 10 years ago. This crime so horrific

1:40.0

and shocking that it would lead to the passage of federal hate crimes legislation and the history

1:45.7

making execution of one of the killers would forever change the way death sentences were carried out.

1:52.8

But first, your true crime headlines. Human remains were found on Sunday in an area of Wyoming

2:01.1

where police have been searching for a missing woman. 22 year old Gabby Petito was reported missing

2:08.6

by her family after failing to return home from a van trip with her fiance, Brian Laundry.

2:15.6

The couple had been traveling together since June, driving through national parks in several

2:20.6

western states and documenting their travels on social media. Petito had been in regular contact

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