Texarkana Phantom Killer - Visiting The Town That Dreaded Sundown

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  • @christinaloa6316
    @christinaloa6316 2 роки тому +8

    Omg, when I was a kid, this story scared the hell out of me. The movie is The Town that Dreaded Sundown. Creepy.

  • @jewisley
    @jewisley 2 роки тому +159

    I love you guys together. It’s so strange that some horrible crimes should take place in such beautiful areas.

    • @jewisley
      @jewisley 2 роки тому

      @That V8 Life whatever.

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad 2 роки тому

      @That V8 Life total agree. He is a weird cat. Just something total strange about his entire demeanour.

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad 2 роки тому

      @@jewisley did you bother checking out just continue to stuff your face.

    • @jewisley
      @jewisley 2 роки тому

      @@xr6lad before you go bring so stupid to someone that you do not know, maybe you better get your head out of you derrière. I’m entitled to an opinion, and you can have enough respect for someone you don’t know.

    • @pjaybasmaignee
      @pjaybasmaignee 2 роки тому

      @That V8 Life which guy did that?

  • @feralshe-male6858
    @feralshe-male6858 2 роки тому +100

    your collabs with lamont are top notch!

  • @joshcade8990
    @joshcade8990 Рік тому +61

    That passing motorist that saw Polly Ann and her partner dead in their car was my grandfather. He, along with my grandmother and aunt were on their way to church when he noticed a car pulled off the side of the road. He was always one to help others, and thought maybe they were having car problems. When he walked up to the window, he noticed they had both been shot in the back. He went and notified the police. I still live in Texarkana, and people still talk about these killings to this day. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity while a student at Texarkana College in 2005 to talk to a gentleman that lived during the killings. He and my professor were discussing the topic while I was in the room doing some local research for a sociology project. I asked if I could sit in on their conversation, and they were kind enough to let me. I wish to this day that I would have had a tape recorder so I could listen back to what he recounted from the actual 1946 killings. A lot of what he said was not told in the movie in 1976. He said it was a very scary time for Texarkana, because at that time it was a small Mayberry like town where things of this nature did not happen. There are so many questions I still have, and it makes me sad that there are not many left from that time to ask these questions to.

    • @ghostwriter1415
      @ghostwriter1415 8 місяців тому +4

      For all we know it could have been a shop-owner--looking to make a little money! If we just defeated the Germans then who needs personal-defense-weapons, aye? People were losing business because of the relaxed post-war vibe. Maybe a friend did it to generate gun/hardware sales? BTW: I read you're comment, and that's pretty cool. Be cool, Josh.

  • @imnotadoctor683
    @imnotadoctor683 2 роки тому +16

    Mobile instincts, Lamont at Large, Mr Ballen and that Irish guy Mike on the channel That Chapter. Y’all are my fix when I’m over thinking my life.

  • @mrspankytank2858
    @mrspankytank2858 2 роки тому +49

    Awe heck yeah! The boys in my neck of the woods! Born and raised in the area. We all knew this story. Yet, there’s so many buried and “forgotten” stories actually more scary than this. I lived through a couple. The Red River close by has many local horror stories. Down in Fulton Arkansas a teenage boy was pushed in front of a train, by his pissed off girlfriend, right at the entrance of the bridge that crosses the river. He pretty much exploded from the impact. It was considered by authorities to be an accident but all who seen it happen knew better and kept their mouths shut. Just whispers. It’s who you know in that town. Pieces of him were left behind and local kids would bring friends to show off the decaying flesh and pieces of bloody clothes. I was around 10 or so. Back in the 90s.

  • @Reach41
    @Reach41 2 роки тому +59

    Two voices I’d recognize anywhere join up to bring us terrible stories about the victims we must never forget. Thank you gentlemen.

  • @joycowley8001
    @joycowley8001 2 роки тому +9

    Highway 67 used to be the only way out of town going east. I still go that way when I go to Hope.

  • @lookup17
    @lookup17 2 роки тому +63

    Love when you two get together, sure means it’s gonna be a good one, and you two never disappoint. Great job and such an alarming crime. Thanks guys, love and blessings, stay safe

  • @chrisman3965
    @chrisman3965 2 роки тому +12

    Ah Texarkana...my old stomping grounds.
    Thanks for the post!

    • @D-Rizzle653
      @D-Rizzle653 5 місяців тому +1

      That’s exactly what the killer would say

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall 2 роки тому +146

    Really cool to see you guys making another video together and visiting this particular town. The film that was inspired by the true events is very good, though of course did have liberties taken with it. I’ve never been through Texarkana before, but I do know people who have been through there and they’ve said just by passing through it was both nice, yet there’s also a bit of an off putting vibe to it. Great video Chris, keep up the great work!

    • @UnwrittenSpade
      @UnwrittenSpade 2 роки тому +1

      Which film? The original one or the newer one?

    • @Cthadopest
      @Cthadopest 2 роки тому +1

      what is the film?

    • @bowlchamps37
      @bowlchamps37 2 роки тому +6

      @@Cthadopest The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) and (2014)

    • @BillBixby8888
      @BillBixby8888 2 роки тому +1

      Personally I prefer his solo treks. Not a very good mic on his cam, plus he can focus on the story without interruption.

    • @margaretreed9184
      @margaretreed9184 2 роки тому +1

      You Two Are soCute together

  • @alh2116
    @alh2116 2 роки тому +35

    The guy that did it must be dead by now. That's just creepy. It's cool that you two work together. I been watching Lamont for years.

  • @cosmos7492
    @cosmos7492 2 роки тому +15

    The A team are back love it when you two get together

  • @andrecoolie1720
    @andrecoolie1720 2 роки тому +13

    Love when these 2 guys team up

  • @susanchapman7332
    @susanchapman7332 2 роки тому +33

    So strange to come across this video. My parents were teenagers and lived in Texarkana during this time. As a child, my family visited Spring Lake Park for picnics and I heard of these crimes at that time.

    • @emj1768
      @emj1768 2 роки тому +7

      Wow! Crazy and scary for them but really cool too! Glad they were unscathed!

  • @swampghost72
    @swampghost72 Рік тому +2

    I saw that movie the town that dreaded sundown when I was a little kid..I was hooked on crime stories from that point on..this is the case that started it all for me.

    • @I_Tomato_Corn
      @I_Tomato_Corn Рік тому +1

      I live in texarkana and just found out, I saw the show along time ago but didn't know it was base in texarkana

  • @Holly_77
    @Holly_77 2 роки тому +8

    Love it when y’all film together!!

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 2 роки тому +20

    Thanks Chris & Lamont, a very bizarre set of murders, it is strange that once he was caught and sent to the jail that the attacks stopped
    although this doesn't mean he carried out the attacks it was very strange, who knows really, it could have been him but equally
    the killer could have just moved on to a different state. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

  • @JasonKB
    @JasonKB 2 роки тому +4

    I’m writing this as I’m starting the video, and I just wanted to say this is going to be one of my favorites!!!

  • @ambermullenax8186
    @ambermullenax8186 2 роки тому +14

    Thank you for covering this!!! I feel it is one that is forgotten about!

  • @jenniferlyons4150
    @jenniferlyons4150 2 роки тому +19

    I greatly enjoy you two teaming up and telling this story.

  • @kathyriley9276
    @kathyriley9276 2 роки тому +8

    Lamont! Love when you two link up!

  • @mattsprayberry0
    @mattsprayberry0 2 роки тому +4

    What better place to watch this at night when it's raining and coming a storm

  • @santanadegollado9812
    @santanadegollado9812 2 роки тому +4

    Finally someone did THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN.,.. always one of my favorite stories.,.. every time my family goes to Texas to visit our other family we always stop in Texarkana for the night & stay at the hotel there.... Thanks for covering this I always wondered where these spots were located

  • @sallykohorst8803
    @sallykohorst8803 2 роки тому +26

    Love you two teaming up once again. Lets see more and more!

  • @paradoxstudios6639
    @paradoxstudios6639 2 роки тому +3

    Texarkana is close to Fouke Arkansas which is known for the "Legend Of Boggy Creek" Bigfoot sightings, also a few key shots from "Smokey And The Bandit" were made there, if your still in the area you might check out the Boggy Creek area, lots of scary stories from there.

  • @melissalove2463
    @melissalove2463 2 роки тому +3

    Lamont has the best memory for telling these true crime stories ! 💞👍🏻❤️👍🏻💞

  • @sissyberkieberkheimer3387
    @sissyberkieberkheimer3387 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks again for another great story..You guys take care and be safe ...

  • @dmax64
    @dmax64 2 роки тому +22

    I've watched the movie The Town that Dreaded Sundown a few times and every time it creeps me out probably because it's based on a true story and they never caught the killer.

    • @CryptidWalks
      @CryptidWalks 2 роки тому +7

      Made by the same guy that made the Legend of boggy Creek.

    • @truthseeker2321
      @truthseeker2321 11 місяців тому +3

      Just like the Zodiac killer, never caught.

    • @jacklawer6389
      @jacklawer6389 7 місяців тому +2

      Is dreaded sundown a good movie?

  • @marias.2259
    @marias.2259 2 роки тому +4

    It was about time you all did the video of the Texarkana killer!

  • @heels-villeshoerepairs8613
    @heels-villeshoerepairs8613 2 роки тому +7

    Two top notch presenters at once! Well done guys. The cream always rises to the top, and you two are the cream.

  • @Lisali81
    @Lisali81 2 роки тому +6

    Thank u for this. The history u give us is brilliant. And as a uk girl we don’t really hear to much about old crimes in America. So I personally thank u

  • @mitchellclark4967
    @mitchellclark4967 2 роки тому +4

    Crazy that there's people out there like this. We all need to stay vigilant and always carry something for protection whether it's a gun, knife, pepper spray, Taser or whatever. Stay safe out there everyone.

  • @jamieryall8341
    @jamieryall8341 2 роки тому +3

    We like the collaboration of you guys. Good rapport between you two.

  • @susanblauss1530
    @susanblauss1530 2 роки тому +7

    Two of my favorite youtubers together- it doesn't get much better then that! Love you both! Hope you do more together, neither of you ever disappoint!

  • @ieatedabee6943
    @ieatedabee6943 2 роки тому +26

    I grew up in a little town straight south of Texarkana (Marshall, TX) I remember going to the drive in when I was about 7-8 years old (and I am well into my 50’s now) and watching “The Town That Dreaded Sundown”. I still have creepy dreams about the killer using the trumpet ( with a knife attached to it) killing of a young woman.. shivers😵‍💫

    • @julienielsen3746
      @julienielsen3746 2 роки тому +3

      That thing with the trumpet was just for the movie though. I think she really played the violin, and it didn't have anything to do with her murder.

    • @therichlife8657
      @therichlife8657 2 роки тому +2

      I just ordered it from Amazon.
      I hope it’s good!

    • @ieatedabee6943
      @ieatedabee6943 2 роки тому +2

      @@julienielsen3746 yes .. it was completely made up… but still so creepy when you’re 8🤣

    • @julienielsen3746
      @julienielsen3746 2 роки тому +1

      @@ieatedabee6943 Just the basic real story though. I hadn't seen it until a few years ago. Some funny stuff in it too. Like the part when the deputy has to dress up like a woman and sit in the car with the other deputy like they were in the car necking. That was funny.

    • @julienielsen3746
      @julienielsen3746 2 роки тому +1

      @@therichlife8657 I'd say it's worth getting.

  • @benlaw4647
    @benlaw4647 2 роки тому +4

    Enjoyed this ! Always a treat seeing you and Lamont together....stay safe always.....God bless....🙏❤

  • @phantomcollector1976
    @phantomcollector1976 2 роки тому +1

    THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FILM ITS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

  • @joycowley8001
    @joycowley8001 2 роки тому +3

    I was there when they made the movie. Me my kids and grandkids grew up going to Spring lake park. It's changed alot. We live South in the woods but it was fun to get to go to town as a friend. I'm a nurse and first responder. Lol The memories there.

  • @beckyb.4592
    @beckyb.4592 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! I love when the two of you collab! 👍🏼✌🏼😎🥰

  • @KKC-qq4sh
    @KKC-qq4sh 2 роки тому +5

    I love it when you two collaborate!!

  • @jamiescountryliving
    @jamiescountryliving 2 роки тому +8

    Great coverage once again. Nice seeing you guys together again. Hope to see more. Thank you very much

  • @shirleygiordano7627
    @shirleygiordano7627 2 роки тому +2

    Hi, guys! Thanks for teaming up. This story is unbelievable. A murderer in the 40s. That wasn't the thing much back then. This guy was psyco. Sad.

  • @rebeccamillender3143
    @rebeccamillender3143 4 місяці тому +2

    My cousin,James Presley wrote a book about this. It was a really good read

  • @Cinemagoer_64
    @Cinemagoer_64 2 роки тому +1

    The best guys on UA-cam Mobile Instinct Chris and Lamont.

  • @rodplumb
    @rodplumb 2 роки тому +2

    You two do the best collaborations! 👌 always watch when it's the both of you 💯

  • @freewaygodzilla6024
    @freewaygodzilla6024 2 роки тому +1

    Love it when you two are together.

  • @chaseplatner5590
    @chaseplatner5590 2 роки тому +4

    I love your collaborations!!

  • @cerena
    @cerena 2 роки тому +4

    Always look forward to your videos! Thanks for taking us along again!

  • @youellswinney1964
    @youellswinney1964 2 роки тому +8

    Been mildly obsessed with this case for a long time now after I found out about it doing research into crimes like this in my home state. Even used the Youell Swinney name as a band name and now my screen name because I'm lazy. There's a documentary about this called Murder in the Moonlight that even used some of my music, which still blows my mind.
    And before anyone gets angry with me, I didn't use the name because I think murderers are cool. I just thought it was a bizarre name.
    It's great to see you guys covering stuff in my home state. You should look into the murder of Amanda Tusing, which happened just down the road from me and may have ties to one or two other murders. Keep up the great content!

  • @bren70ssss94
    @bren70ssss94 2 роки тому +2

    Great content as always , love it when you collab with Lamont , best wishes from Ireland 🇨🇮

  • @rhtball
    @rhtball 2 роки тому +1

    Love watching Lamont at large and Mobile Instinct, you guys bring lots of information with your Videos. Keep up the good work guys...

  • @bonniekaye
    @bonniekaye 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing.
    Awesome seeing you both!!

  • @American-Patriot73
    @American-Patriot73 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video guys, that movie and story always haunted me. You guys doing videos together makes the perfect team!!!

  • @TheLmende
    @TheLmende Рік тому +1

    You guys team up really well. I remember the movie The Town That Dreaded Sundown. But only you two could make it seem real. Appreciate as always, the time, research you guys put into these videos. Looking forward to more collaborations between the two of you.

  • @BAYBAY_316
    @BAYBAY_316 2 роки тому +1

    Omg. I am from Texarkana and I was just there visiting. Man if I had known, I'd have driven hours just to shake your hand.

  • @TheBinoyVudi
    @TheBinoyVudi 2 роки тому +2

    Nice !!! The best murder mystery / exploration collaboration on UA-cam. Good to see you Lamont bro !!!

  • @brooklynrocks2396
    @brooklynrocks2396 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see you guys together. Thanks for the story.

  • @DrewsGirl85
    @DrewsGirl85 2 роки тому

    Thanks for doing this was born and raised her and still live here

  • @jaejae2679
    @jaejae2679 2 роки тому +4

    I love when you guys get together ❤️

  • @meenarobertson4919
    @meenarobertson4919 2 роки тому +1

    Good to see Lamont. He is such an incredible person, like urself. Love his videos, his utmost respect and story telling

  • @ganneff6658
    @ganneff6658 2 роки тому +6

    Great episode keep it up! And I love the way you in Lemont team up my two favorite UA-camrs together

  • @MoodyClanHQ
    @MoodyClanHQ 2 роки тому +1

    Will repeat everyone else but you and lamont are great together. Both great individually as well but love whenever you collab

  • @jontooke846
    @jontooke846 2 роки тому +2

    I love both of you guys. That is awesome to see you guys together again. Thanks for the awesome story guys.

  • @WingsDippedInBlood
    @WingsDippedInBlood 2 роки тому +6

    Love it when you two do videos together. Because of that I found both channels!

  • @SlyMeerkat
    @SlyMeerkat 2 роки тому +6

    I just wanna say that You and Lamont make a great duo in these sort of videos, always full of interesting content albeit about sad and tragic events but done so with the utmost respect to the victims.

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad 2 роки тому

      Lamont is a weird cat. Gives me freaky vibes.

  • @teamcougars
    @teamcougars 2 роки тому +5

    I love when you 2 do colabs💜💜

  • @angelaworrell8904
    @angelaworrell8904 Рік тому

    Holy hell, how did I miss this, first I clicked to see this case and then I see Lamont!!! I love you, Chris

  • @nikkigardiner9426
    @nikkigardiner9426 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Chris! ❤️

  • @mcfaddenoutdoors4640
    @mcfaddenoutdoors4640 2 роки тому +3

    Anytime I see the both of y'all in a video I have to check it out great video

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 2 роки тому +8

    The Hall-Mills murders in 1922 outside of New Brunswick NJ in Franklin Twnsp. was like this. The area where the bodies were found is all built up now. Not that desolate lovers lane of old. Cool unsolved case though

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  2 роки тому +5

      I ll look that one up!

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 2 роки тому +1

      @@MobileInstinct Cool! While you’re at it another good unsolved is the Princess Doe case. Found up in the Blairstown NJ cemetery. Take care 👋

    • @MaxZomboni
      @MaxZomboni 2 роки тому

      @@MobileInstinct Here are a couple of other cases you might want to investigate. I believe the crime scene locations all still exist.
      April 22, 1942 Pueblo, Colorado murder of Alice Porter by Donald Fearn
      Sept. 24, 1973 Casper, Wyoming kidnapping rape and murders of Becky Thomson and Amy Burridge

  • @Fulloflife24206
    @Fulloflife24206 2 роки тому +1

    I just saw this movie not to long ago !!!! Thank you for this !!!!

  • @jimgoodman1845
    @jimgoodman1845 2 роки тому +1

    Thanx4sharing.

  • @mphillips01ify
    @mphillips01ify 2 роки тому +3

    I moved to Texarkana in 1977 and was a newspaper reporter for the Texarkana Gazette & Daily News before moving to Fort Worth a year later. I was shocked when I first heard about these killings--about FIVE years ago. Unreal.

    • @misscloud1293
      @misscloud1293 2 роки тому

      Bit off topic, but I love your name!

    • @mphillips01ify
      @mphillips01ify 2 роки тому

      @@misscloud1293 Tyvm. Disney gave me the name in an old, now defunct, game called Toontown.

  • @star978
    @star978 2 роки тому +5

    Great episode guys! Loved this one.

  • @331raymundo
    @331raymundo 2 роки тому +1

    You two make a great team. I really enjoy watching you two. Keep it going

  • @jodyWalker-z4c
    @jodyWalker-z4c 20 днів тому

    Thank you for another wonderful story you guys rock !

  • @cacciguerra1
    @cacciguerra1 2 роки тому +3

    I love when you guys colab…keep up good work

  • @kristinmary4025
    @kristinmary4025 2 роки тому +1

    Hey guys. Good to see you 2 together again👍

  • @nassauguy48
    @nassauguy48 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, between the Fouke Monster sightings and this unsolved string of murders, Texarkana has had its share of woes!

  • @thevintage2522
    @thevintage2522 2 роки тому

    I love you guys together. Be safe and blessed

  • @maryannanaya7126
    @maryannanaya7126 2 роки тому +2

    I love watching you both. Another great vlog. Stay well and safe.

  • @theuntouchabletee4470
    @theuntouchabletee4470 2 роки тому +4

    love when you do these

  • @RobsNeighbor
    @RobsNeighbor 2 роки тому +2

    Love the Colabs with you two

  • @Fireball_Roberts
    @Fireball_Roberts 2 роки тому +26

    I like how you've visited a lot of murder scenes recently. I like the other content too, but I always look forward to the videos with really dark stories.

  • @VRed37
    @VRed37 2 роки тому

    My two favorite explorers in one video covering a true crime story…doesn’t get any better. Thanks for taking me along guys. 😘

  • @brittanyfarias5211
    @brittanyfarias5211 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy Lamonts voice👌I could listen to his movie phone voice for hours👍

  • @jttyon4122
    @jttyon4122 2 роки тому +3

    Keep up the amazing work my brother ❣️🙏🏿🙏🏿♥️💯💓🧠

  • @gudbrid8702
    @gudbrid8702 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing to see both of you together 👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻👌🏻very nice effort very interested story good job 👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻GOD bless both of you n protect both of you always wishes you both all the best 👌🏻👍🏻👌🏻😍😍😍😍

  • @ermispsarompasPsarompas
    @ermispsarompasPsarompas Рік тому +1

    I want to move to texarkana and to create a family there. I am a phantom killer geek and i would love to visit those places. Almost 80 years obviously he is dead by now but his legend is still alive and he is like the boogyman

  • @RyDawg084
    @RyDawg084 2 роки тому

    I love when the both of you team up for videos! You guys are tag-team champions

  • @tonybutler8811
    @tonybutler8811 2 роки тому

    Thanks for getting together again you two, love your video’s. This one was excellent thanks again Chris and Lamont 👍👊🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @carolecollins853
    @carolecollins853 2 роки тому +2

    Love you two teaming up. 👍👍

  • @sakhoeunyith1702
    @sakhoeunyith1702 2 роки тому +2

    Wow 😮 I remember watching the 70 movie about this never know it was based on a true event You guys are amazing thank you for doing the video

  • @lyndaauld8406
    @lyndaauld8406 2 роки тому

    It's cool to see Lamont and you working together 🤗 I'm from Medicine hat Alberta Canada

  • @russtex
    @russtex 2 роки тому

    Good to see you again, Lamont

  • @Mona-lu6qt
    @Mona-lu6qt 2 роки тому +2

    That was fascinating guys, you make a good team👍

  • @cjromecki5086
    @cjromecki5086 2 роки тому

    I dig it when you two team up! You feed off each other and make the episode two times as enjoyable!

  • @HORSEYANIME2024
    @HORSEYANIME2024 2 роки тому +2

    Pls do more collaborations with Lamont at large on infaMous tragedies,unsolved true crimes, and disasters

  • @helenawarsinnak
    @helenawarsinnak 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely loved seeing u and Lamont doing a video together!! Can't wait for the next!! 😉