Episode 1: The Russellville Rampage

Episode 1 November 13, 2023 00:35:28
Episode 1: The Russellville Rampage
The Devil of Pope County: America's Worst Family Massacre
Episode 1: The Russellville Rampage

Nov 13 2023 | 00:35:28

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Show Notes

Two people are killed and four are injured during a shooting spree the morning of Dec. 28, 1987 across Russellville. Law enforcement becomes fearful of a gruesome discovery at a house near Dover.

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