Announcement: A New Chapter – Sweet Tea Murders

Dear Readers,

I am writing to inform you of a big change in this platform. As of yesterday, Old Gulf Coast Crime Stories has been rebranded and relocated to Sweet Tea Murders, now accessible at www.sweetteamurders.com.

This is not merely a change of name or domain; it represents a deliberate refinement of scope and presentation. While the Gulf Coast cases that formed the foundation of this work remain central—and are fully preserved on the site—the platform now encompasses true crime narratives from across the broader Southern region. Each account is presented through the lens of a Southerner deeply familiar with our shared history, cultural context, and the enduring patterns of justice and injustice that define our communities. These are stories drawn from archival records, historical investigations, and the quiet persistence of memory in small towns, coastal hamlets, and rural backroads.

The essence of what has drawn you here endures, now elevated:

• Daily publications continue, enriched with greater historical depth, meticulous sourcing, and nuanced insight informed by decades of investigative experience.
• My published works—Gulf Coast true crime collections, Pensacola Police Department histories, line-of-duty accounts, and training resources—remain available through the site’s store, with new volumes in active development.

Looking ahead, several enhancements are forthcoming:

• Email subscriptions will launch imminently, providing subscribers with expanded, in-depth editions of each story—complete with additional context, primary-source references, and analytical reflections not included in the public posts.
• An audio podcast series is in preparation, beginning with narrated case examinations and progressing to include video formats in due course.

If you are viewing this notice on the former domain, rest assured that automatic redirection to the new site is in place. All archives, previous posts, and internal links have been carefully migrated and preserved.

I invite you to visit www.sweetteamurders.com, explore the refreshed design and expanded content, and share your impressions in the comments below. Your feedback on the new name, aesthetic direction, and broadened regional focus is most welcome and genuinely valued. Please consider bookmarking the site and introducing it to others with an interest in Southern history, criminal justice, and the unresolved echoes of the past.

Thank you for your continued readership and support. This journey—rooted in respect for the victims, the families, and the pursuit of truth—grows ever more compelling. More stories, more context, more Southern true crime await.

With appreciation, Michael Earl Simmons Director, George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center Southern Crime Chronicler Pensacola, Florida