Announcing the Remaining 2026 Sweet Tea Murders LIVE Schedule
The response to Sweet Tea Murders LIVE has been incredible.
What began as an idea to share Pensacola’s most fascinating true crime stories has quickly grown into a series of sold-out and near-capacity events. I am grateful to everyone who has attended, supported, and helped spread the word.
With that in mind, I am excited to announce the remaining Sweet Tea Murders LIVE schedule for 2026.
Each event features a different true crime story, carefully researched and presented through the lens of a former law enforcement officer, historian, and storyteller. These are not simply recitations of facts. They are immersive evenings that explore the people, places, investigations, and consequences behind some of the Gulf Coast’s most compelling criminal cases.
July 23, 2026
No Safe Haven: The Billings Murders
One of the most shocking crimes in Pensacola history.
Byrd and Melanie Billings devoted their lives to caring for a large family that included numerous adopted special-needs children. Then, on a summer evening in 2009, armed intruders stormed their home in a crime that would make national headlines.
Join us as we examine the tragedy, the investigation, and the lasting impact on the surviving family members.
August 27, 2026
The Capture of Ted Bundy
Few criminals have become more infamous than serial killer Ted Bundy.
But many people do not realize that Bundy’s final capture occurred right here in Pensacola. Learn how alert police officers, careful investigation, and a simple traffic stop brought an end to one of America’s most notorious killing sprees.
September 10, 2026
The Capture of Roland Lalone in Pensacola’s Red-Light District
Escaped convict. Cop killer. Fugitive.
After killing two law enforcement officers, Roland Lalone disappeared into the shadows, setting off a massive manhunt. His story would eventually lead to Pensacola’s notorious red-light district, where one of the most dramatic captures in local law enforcement history unfolded.
November 12, 2026
Hank Killam: The Link Between the JFK Assassination and an Unsolved Pensacola Murder
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of the most discussed events in American history.
What many people do not know is that a mysterious Pensacola murder may intersect with that story.
This fascinating presentation examines the life of Hank Killam, his death, the unanswered questions that followed, and the intriguing connections that continue to spark debate more than sixty years later.
Looking Ahead
I am also tentatively planning a special Sweet Tea Murders presentation at Arcadia Mill in Santa Rosa County on September 11. Additional details will be announced as plans are finalized.
Tickets for future events will be released soon.
Some of our recent events have sold out, so I encourage you to keep an eye on the Sweet Tea Murders website, email list, and social media pages for announcements.
Thank you for joining me as we continue to explore the darker side of Gulf Coast history—one story at a time.
See you at the next Sweet Tea Murders LIVE event.
Michael Earl Simmons
Former Homicide Detective • Police Historian • Storyteller
Sweet Tea Murders
True Crime from the Gulf Coast
I would also consider adding a closing teaser line:
“Four crimes. Four nights. Four unforgettable stories.”
That single line gives the schedule the feel of a season of performances rather than a list of events.
