Episode 94 | When the Lights Went Out in Silsbee: The Murder of Tristan Dilley


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Feb 11 2025 71 mins  

A quiet Texas town, a locked house, and a chilling crime that made no sense. When 14-year-old Tristan Dilley was found shot to death in her own home in 2017, the mystery seemed impossible—no sign of forced entry, no obvious suspects, and a timeline that left investigators baffled. But as they dug deeper, hidden truths began to surface, leading to a revelation that no one saw coming.


Who had access to Tristan that night? And what could possibly drive someone to commit such a brutal act?


Join me as we unravel the details of a case that shook a family, a town, and left lingering questions that demand answers.


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Margot 💀🌵😘


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