Murder 101
In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell. Throughout the course of one school semester, the class pieced together a 30-year-old mystery and identified the killer behind at least six brutal murders. Shockingly, while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations publicly agrees with their theory, no charges have been filed against the murderer. While some sleuthing students already have graduated, they, along with a fresh crop of current high schoolers, still want to finish the assignment, once and for all.
Episodes
Alex speaks with KT Studios producer, Andrew Aronow on current day updates after the podcast. They speak on what the students are up to now and two major updates in the case.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The original project in 2018 had stemmed from a grant students had won from the XQ Institute. Find out more about the nation's leading nonprofit organization.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex, Reiley, and Marlee meet with members of the press, law enforcement, and locals at the Elizabethton County Chamber of Commerce to present their latest findings. A moment they had been working towards for months.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex and his students meet with a former FBI behavioral analyst and assistant public defender/former assistant district attorney to talk about their findings.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wrapping up the conversation with the sole survivor of the ‘Bible Belt Strangler’, Alex and his students prepare for a meeting as they come back from winter break.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex continues to ask more questions to find out more about their interaction with the accused Jerry Johns and what exactly that day looked like.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex finds and connects with the hero of the story.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After four and a half years since the original assignment, Mr. Campbell brings in two current students to continue finding justice for the victims of the Redhead murders. They were eager to get started.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Within six months of the press conference, Mr. Campbells class has identified four of the six original victims. The TBI holds a surprise press conference and names a possible suspect.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The students share their findings during the highly anticipated press conference and how the project had originally come to be. A shocking announcement is made.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Classmates describe the profile of each victim and how their search brought them closer to the victim and ensuring justice for them. Journalist Shane Waters shares his connection to the classroom and Alex Campbell.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Campbell shares the story about how he came across the Redhead murders and how his class became involved in solving the chilling murder case that loomed over their town.
Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.