Tea Time Crimes

The Alabama Axe Murders: Viola Hyatt

Episode Summary

In the summer of 1959, a torso was discovered off Route 11 near Gadsden, Alabama. As investigators attempt to uncover the identity of the victim, they stumble upon one gruesome discovery after another. Ultimately, they are led to the Hyatt farm, where Martin Hyatt lives with his 30-year-old daughter, Viola. Join us as we dissect this curious and grisly case to understand if Viola Hyatt was to blame, or if there is more to the story than she is willing to tell.

Episode Notes

In the summer of 1959, a torso was discovered off Route 11 near Gadsden, Alabama. As investigators attempt to uncover the identity of the victim, they stumble upon one gruesome discovery after another. Ultimately, they are led to the Hyatt farm, where Martin Hyatt lives with his 30-year-old daughter, Viola. Join us as we dissect this curious and grisly case to understand if Viola Hyatt was to blame, or if there is more to the story than she is willing to tell. 

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