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Podcast: Death X Southwest: True Crime
Episode: Episode 112: The Murder of Dr. Joseph Sonnier
Description: Gather ’round, lock your doors, and maybe pour yourself something strong—because this week, we’re headed deep into West Texas, where the skies are wide, the secrets run deep, and one murder case spirals into a tangled web of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal.
The victim? A beloved doctor with a successful career and a new lease on life.
The setting? Lubbock, Texas—home of Buddy Holly, barbecue, and (apparently) cold-blooded crime.
The story? Involves ballroom dancing, plastic surgery, a mysterious stalker, and a suspiciously placed Gatorade bottle.
What begins as a shocking murder q...