Episode

187. The Rowlett Murders: The Case of Darlie Routier

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Buried
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Mar 10, 2026
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787
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Summary

In June 1996, two children were brutally murdered in Rowlett, Texas. Mother Darlie Routier claimed an intruder attack, but forensic evidence indicated a staged crime. She was sentenced to death. The case remains controversial—was it mental breakdown or calculated murder? The truth continues to divide opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.