The Murder of Angela Samota

Listen to this episode from Morbid on Spotify. I know we have slammed you with a couple of truly heavy cases and this one is definitely tough as well, but what sets this one apart is the ending. While it’s by no means a truly happy tale, there is a sense of satisfaction in the end. Angela Samota was a brilliant and vivacious college student whose life was tragically cut short when she was raped and murdered in her home in 1984. The investigation that follows takes some twists and turns before ending up at a shocking conclusion that proves no one can stop a determined best friend. Sources: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2016/04/13/man-on-death-row-for-1984-rape-murder-of-smu-student-loses-appeal/ https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377 https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/man-found-guilty-in-1984-slaying-of-smu-student/287-411182273 Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElroy (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.