The DUSE drives straight through Arkansas before noticing that it’s the topic of this week’s Fifty States of Murder! (Sorry, not sorry.) If you’ve ever been to the state that has another state’s name in it, or you know, heard of it, you’ll get a kick out of the case of Ricky Ray Rector, a man who turned a three-dollar cover charge into a crime spree that led to one of the most controversial trials in American history. This episode’s like a hearty meal at a franchise buffet. We’ve got a generous helping of dark humor to go with your chicken-fried steak, delicious tangents about mysterious mouse meat, and a big ol’ slice of pecan pie that might just take your appetite away. So join us on the short bus for a true-crime tour of… Arkansas!
Music Credit: “Game Boy Horror” by The Zombie Dandies
Originally aired May 12, 2025