Snapped: Women Who Murder · Podcast summary
Camilla Frazier
The disappearance of Texas rancher Joel Frazier leads to a shocking discovery and a deep dive into family secrets, ultimately uncovering a sinister plot involving his own daughter, Cammy Frazier, and her husband, Corey Tidwell.
Listen on the show ↗Key takeaways
- 🤠The close-knit community of Dalhart, Texas, is deeply rooted in rodeo and ranching culture.1:38
- 👯♀️Joel Frazier's daughters, Cammy and Jamie, had contrasting personalities, with Cammy being more focused on the spotlight and Jamie being a more skilled rodeo participant.8:44
- 💔Joel's wife, Donna, passed away in 2015, leading to a decline in Joel's health and an increase in his alcohol consumption.9:44
- 🏠Cammy and Corey moved back in with Joel after Donna's death, but their relationship became strained due to Corey's influence and their drug use.10:02
- 😡A witness reported a heated argument between Cammy and Joel at a rodeo arena, where Cammy expressed a desire to 'get rid of him.'1:36:36
- 📱Jamie's social media efforts to find her father led to a ransom demand, which was later revealed to be a scam.1:43:00
The digest
In the quiet, close-knit community of Dalhart, Texas, a town deeply rooted in rodeo and ranching, the disappearance of 65-year-old Joel Frazier sent shockwaves through its tight-knit fabric. What began as a missing person's report quickly unraveled into a chilling narrative of family discord, drug abuse, and ultimately, murder.
The Disappearance and Initial Suspicions
On July 14th, 2017, Jamie Frazier, Joel's younger daughter, reported her father missing after finding his wallet, keys, and truck still at the house, a highly unusual occurrence for the rancher. Jamie, who lived in nearby Canyon, Texas, regularly checked on her father and immediately sensed something was wrong. Her older sister, Cammy Frazier, who lived with Joel along with her husband Corey Tidwell and their son, initially dismissed Jamie's concerns. Cammy suggested that Joel, an alcoholic who had struggled since the death of his wife, Donna, in 2015, was likely on one of his frequent drinking binges or had gone off with a girlfriend for a few days. However, Jamie's unease grew when she discovered Joel's debit card was missing, despite his wallet being present. This discrepancy, coupled with Cammy's seemingly nonchalant attitude, raised red flags for Jamie, prompting her to contact the police.
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