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Darkness
Darkness
The Drag Audio Production House

On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for confession. She... more

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Episodes

'A race against time'

In 2002, the Texas Rangers launched the Unsolved Crimes Investigation Team. Ranger Rudy Jaramillo and his partner reopened Irene’s case,... more

25 Feb 2025 · 44 minutes
'A loose cannon'

After Irene Garza’s body was found, a formal investigation into the murder began. Investigators discovered the priest who killed Irene,... more

18 Feb 2025 · 38 minutes
'A wolf in sheep's clothing'

On Holy Saturday in 1960, Irene Garza told her parents she was going to an evening confession at their church.... more

11 Feb 2025 · 34 minutes
Irene

A young high school student from McAllen, Texas, a small border town, went on a date with a guy from... more

04 Feb 2025 · 31 minutes
Introducing: Season five of ‘Darkness’ | The Murder of Irene Garza

On the evening of April 16, 1960, a young woman from McAllen, Texas named Irene Garza went to church for... more

28 Jan 2025 · 3 minutes
Introducing 'Forsaken'

Introducing a new series from The Drag: "Forsaken." "Forsaken" is a series that explores the systems that both enhance and... more

07 Mar 2024 · 4 minutes
'These people need closure' | The UT Tower Sniper

Fifty years after the shooting, survivors, heroes and their families return to Austin. A committee pushes for a better memorial... more

26 Sep 2023 · 50 minutes
Bonus: 'Can you feel safe anywhere?' | The UT Tower Sniper

College students discuss their experiences growing up with school shooting drills and the constant fear of a shooter. Host Sara... more

21 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
'It's a bleak part of our existence' | The UT Tower Sniper

Forty-four years after the Tower shootings, another shooting occurs on the University of Texas campus. Survivors continue their lives while... more

19 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
'A loss that cannot be measured' | The UT Tower Sniper

The shooting becomes national news. Students return to classes a few days later. Law enforcement continues its investigation. An autopsy... more

12 Sep 2023 · 44 minutes
'A state of shock' | The UT Tower Sniper

Ninety-six minutes after the shooting began, the sniper is dead. Everyone nearby converges on campus. Law enforcement and journalists work... more

05 Sep 2023 · 44 minutes
'I had enough' | The UT Tower Sniper

More law enforcement officers swarm campus and join the efforts to stop the shooter. In the tower, a chaotic situation... more

29 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
'Time is ticking' | The UT Tower Sniper

A police officer assigned to divert traffic from the campus area decides to head into the action. The bookstore employee... more

22 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
'It's like a battle scene' | The UT Tower Sniper

The shooting continues along The Drag, a nearby street full of shops and restaurants. An employee of the university bookstore... more

15 Aug 2023 · 48 minutes
'Like I was being electrocuted' | The UT Tower Sniper

The sniper opens fire on the University of Texas campus and the surrounding area. He shoots a pregnant woman, leaving... more

08 Aug 2023 · 49 minutes
'A typical summer' | The UT Tower Sniper

It’s August 1, 1966, a hot summer day in Austin, Texas. Not that many people are on the University of... more

01 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
Introducing: 'Darkness: The UT Tower Sniper'

On August 1, 1966, a sniper climbed the steps of the University of Texas at Austin’s 27-story tower. Seventeen people... more

25 Jul 2023 · 3 minutes
The Light of the Moon | Devilish Deeds

As the bloody year of 1885 draws to a close and 1886 begins, the police are no closer to solving... more

09 Mar 2023 · 42 minutes
Thirst For Blood | Devilish Deeds

Austin’s city leaders begin to panic amid the bloodshed and bring in outside detectives to help the city’s underperforming police... more

09 Mar 2023 · 32 minutes
More Butchery | Devilish Deeds

A few months after the death of the first victim, another Black woman working as a servant in Austin is... more

09 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
Darkness
'It's like a battle scene' | The UT Tower Sniper'It's like a battle scene' | The UT Tower Sniper'It's like a battle scene' | The UT Tower Sniper'It's like a battle scene' | The UT Tower Sniper
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The shooting continues along The Drag, a nearby street full of shops and restaurants. An employee of the university bookstore helps a... more