The conversation delves into the chilling true story of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a series of unsolved crimes that terrorized the small town of Texarkana in 1946. The hosts explore the initial attack, the subsequent murders, and the various theories surrounding the identity of the Phantom Killer. They discuss the cultural impact of the case, including its influence on horror films and urban legends, while emphasizing the lasting fear and mystery that still haunts the town.

Takeaways

Texarkana was a quiet town before the murders.
The first attack was a warning that went ignored.
The Phantom Killer escalated from assault to murder.
Victims survived but left the town in fear.
Law enforcement struggled to find the killer.
Multiple theories exist about the killer's identity.
The case remains unsolved to this day.
The murders inspired horror films and urban legends.
Texarkana embraces its dark history.
The community still seeks closure for the victims.

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Yore Town Episode Quotes
"A warning was ignored."
"The last known attack."
"Who was the Phantom Killer?"
"Texarkana never forgot."

Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your towns dark, wild, unbelievable past that has you thinking no way that really happened here. Matt and Megh dust off the books, hit the streets and an occasional nursing home to unveil Yore Town's past. From small towns to where we live to big cities before they were what they are today. This is Yore Town, Yore Stories.