Historical True Crime Storyteller
Creator of Sweet Tea Murders

The past still has a story to tell.

Along Southern streets and behind courthouse doors, real people left stories that time has nearly silenced. Their lives—and the crimes that changed them—are worth remembering.

I’m Michael Earl Simmons, a retired police sergeant and former homicide detective. Through carefully researched books and live storytelling, I bring Southern crime history into focus: the people, the places, the investigations, and the search for justice.

Drawing on decades of police work, historical research, and teaching, I tell these stories with respect for the lives behind them. The atmosphere comes from the history itself, shared without gore, sensationalism, or improper language.

Join me for a Southern Storytelling Supper, invite me to speak to your organization, or discover a story within the pages of a book.

Listen to the Stories

The Difference – The “Case File Experience“

We Leave the Projector Behind. You Open the File.

Most speakers rely on slide decks and bullet points. Michael Earl Simmons puts history directly into your hands. Every attendee receives an individual, confidential evidence dossier—complete with archival photographs, original crime scene maps, and primary source documents. Alongside a 30-year veteran investigator, your room examines the records, pieces together the clues, and steps directly into the investigation.