Description
In the late 80’s and early 90’s, one family of brothers terrorized the Benton County area of northwest Tennessee. The Bruce brothers had rap sheets but the local sheriff could rarely make charges stick because the family intimidated anyone in the community who dared to defy them. In 1991, they were suspected in a double murder and arson but it would take a federal task force to convince witnesses to come forward. The Bloody Bruces and their equally evil matriarch, Kathleen, would continue to terrorize their community even from behind bars as they awaited trial.
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Show Notes
Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley
Written and researched by Hannah Newcomb
Additional writing and editing by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio
Edited by Chaes Gray of Gray Multimedia
Case suggested by Ashley Hubbs
Sources
http://freewilliamdavidriales.blogspot.com/2010/09/to-whom-it-may-concern.html
https://www.middletennesseemysteries.com/article/439/benton-county-shelia-bradford
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2016/05/25/the-bruce-brothers-terror-in-tennessee/
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2016/06/01/the-bruce-brothers-2-deadly-details/
https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/article/20151217/NEWS/312179962?template=ampart
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63815131/danny-king-vine
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