Pull up a chair and stay awhile. Across the South, old streets, quiet communities, and faded newspaper pages hold stories worth telling. Join historical true crime storyteller Michael Earl Simmons as he explores forgotten crimes, puzzling mysteries, and the people behind them through written posts and audio storytelling. Along the way, you’ll find glimpses behind the research, news of upcoming gatherings, and invitations to discover the history beneath your feet. Choose a story to read or settle in and listen—the past has plenty to say.
Recent Posts
- Blood at the Milton Depot
- These Streets Still Whisper
- The Autumn Evening Walk: A Broken Promise, a Manhunt, and the Gallows of Old Pensacola
- Women Killers: The McGowan Killing
- The Drums Were Beating: The 1826 Murder of Major Saunders Donoho
There’s always another story waiting down the road. If you’ve enjoyed your time here, join the Sweet Tea Murders mailing list for new stories, podcast updates, and upcoming events. Come share barbecue and sweet tea at a Southern Storytelling Supper, explore old Pensacola on a walking tour, or take a book home for a little history after dark. Wherever we meet next, I’ll be glad to have you along. — Michael Earl Simmons
