The Jennings Serial Murders - Dark Minds - S01 EP06 - True Crime

May 2007, a chilling discovery off a back road in Jennings, Louisiana: the fourth young woman found dead in two years, her body naked and abandoned. By 2009, the death toll had risen to eight, leaving the community in fear, frustration, and suspicion. Best-selling crime author, William Phelps, takes a personal interest, driven by the unsolved murder of his sister-in-law. He explores the dark minds of murderers, seeking clues to solve these cold cases. In this episode, Phelps delves into the Jennings serial killings, connecting with a veteran criminal profiler and a convicted serial killer for insights. He discovers the victims' ties to the local drug scene and a notorious "party house," uncovering patterns, motives, and the community's distrust in law enforcement. Phelps hits the streets, seeking answers and justice for the victims, in a town haunted by unsolved murders and shrouded in fear.
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[@bunch_o_racket]

you're wrong about telling the pi to step away and force the people to go to the cops. there's a suspicion that the serial killer IS s cop or deputy

[@user-gf5zo3hp5y]

Pie 🥧? 🥴😂💁🏻‍♀️

[@LGwild13]

Private investigator

[@niconine268]

More than likely the real suspect

[@IndigoCave28]

I agree

[@wyldflwr]

​@@niconine268I feel like it may be more than 1.

[@kraven8864]

I completely disagree with you saying that the PI should step down. If the cops can’t solve it, which they clearly can’t l at this point… people have hired him to pick up where they’ve dropped the ball. The more eyes on it the better.

[@OnlineAdvocate]

You need outside agency to take over especially with the broken trust between community and law enforcement. There is a horrible conflict of interest in the entire situation. Time for the big ones to intervene, look and listen. There's gonna be more tragedy if the lack of communication isn't taken care of. I believe it wilk be solved with new eyes that have no ties to this small community. No more excuses. I pray for a conclusion soon before more loss of life is evident.

[@foreverfreealib]

you're right & this lame show certainly didn't glean any answers!

[@molonlabe8792]

The best Dark Minds episode I've seen to date. And I've watched many.

[@foreverfreealib]

I thought except or getting word out about the crime which the whole town already knows about~ this show was a total waste of time!

[@misscole06]

I’ve been waiting to hear more about this case since they made a docuseries about it several yrs back!!!

[@twopot9527]

It will never be solved never

[@GalvMermaid50]

If you dont think Louisiana cops could be involved, you're diluted!!! Dont stop at Jennings, check out all the surrounding parishes...what do you find???😢

[@moondancer6488]

I am Louisiana born and bred and you have told no lies.

[@pamadrian2264]

Absolutely the most corrupt police AND state troopers I have ever known in my life. Your reasoning of that many cops couldnt be crooked is absurd. In a town that size, everyone is related to everyone and if that cop isnt doing it but knows who is, he also knows the family of that person. Leave the PI alone, he is the only chance they have. I got furious watching you come in and pretend to even remotely understand the workings of small town law enforcement,'

[@j.schiel2222]

​@@pamadrian2264Perfectly said!! 💯

[@twopot9527]

So right on the head. I live in a small town in Louisiana and we had or still do have a serial killer in our town and a whole lot of missing young people js

[@samichgrrl]

Deluded...

[@mattderouen2323]

I live 20 mins from here.. alot of people think it was a cop and that the killer is most likey dead.

[@BrandonMehlow-cz5vx]

Makes sense

[@prevost8686]

I disagree. If it was a huge urban area I’d say it’s a possibility but Jennings is so small and their police department is so small that all the party girls know every law enforcement officer there. A coop just couldn’t cover his tracks in such a small town for that long.

[@kdallas3966]

A cop would know how to hide a killing. Did any cops die around the same time as the last victim was found?

[@jaredled1596]

I’m from Jennings and it absolutely was done buty the police or for the police.

[@hippopotamus6765]

​@@jaredled1596how do you know that? You seem very sure.?

[@christinamalicoate6297]

Those girls r human beings to. They r someone's family, they r loved

[@IndigoCave28]

They are dead

[@jeanettehinds4253]

Well said.

[@jadeyboo9427]

were*

[@IanOseino]

Rip to all of them

[@user-eo7ez3ov2n]

I knew a girl from there she told me it was the police doing it

[@dzetagamma4287]

BS

[@twopot9527]

Nope not bs

[@Maxy_9090]

Mike says police cover up conspiracy, than right after he goes to where victim 5 was left and its near a police shooting range? 🤔

[@The_Crusty_Old_Hag_Next_Door]

Maybe he doesn’t need to stalk them if he is a dealer? He’d know where they are they’d be in constant contact with him, I think 13 is full of it he just says whatever!

[@samichgrrl]

Exactly. 13 has zero insight.

[@WesleyGravolet]

That's what I was thinking..what dealer needs to stalk anybody

[@jamonfalin1528]

The local police knows who is Is time to get the FBI then you will see the case solved.

[@chriswalker9218]

FBI also knows who it is but they are the take down here as well. 100% fact

[@user-sn2oq4qt7b]

Very little percentage of drug user who kills. Most of serial killers dont even use drugs. So the emphasis on drugs here is nausiating.

[@phyllisb2563]

what about richard ramariz the night stalker?

[@OrangeySky11]

* nauseating

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

There was no DNA or evidence of who the killer could be? 8 Victims and no DNA.or forensic evidence? Thats Impossible! This show is full of drama and 13 always says the same thing. There is nothing but smoke and mirrors. Its a nothingburger. So sad about the Victims, but this video told us what? 😳

[@BURRITO44]

Awesome video. What Mike says sounds very logical.

[@miguelblanco9830]

Like drug dealers and law enforcement haven't been working together.

[@xgamingcenterx2982]

Yep most likely a cop who knew the dealer maybe bribery

[@Lifewithpersians]

Definitely think this guy is way out of line! Does he himself even speak to the police? Who is saying the PI is obstructing justice?

[@aislingirish4503]

Phleps is a gobshite

[@meredithisme3752]

I don't watch Phelps because never any answers

[@rickyhurtt5568]

"I don't have a badge but I do have a mighty fine soul patch"

[@IanOseino]

I got Jesus on my side and that ❤❤❤ best line and Gods ppl don slack and you never gonna catch us lacking

[@daryldixon3685]

I believe Frankie Richard is the Jennings 8 serial killer!!! But two other men was arrested for the Patterson lady! I miss old ID shows like these!

[@kerrylevey8746]

"Dark Minds" with Matthew Phelps is always interesting! I've read a few of his books 📚 over the years and, imo, he's a great true crime author! Great episode! 👏👏 Thanks. 😃😃😃

[@moondancer6488]

​@@jacquelinewalden4092 ❓

[@bigbadbubba099]

This is a great episode. .

[@foreverfreealib]

well your standards arent set very high then because to me i was a total waste of time!@@bigbadbubba099

[@karenmulloy1085]

I'm new to your channel, but I'm hooked fantastic work !! And your so caring ❤

[@bellsina7150]

I think it's kind of goofy with the serial killers. Like that first conversation, this guy is not stalking his victims. This is purely a crime of opportunity. You have to remember that girls in the drug trade and that are prostituting themselves are easy marks. They go with people. Don't know all the time. So, it comes down to the fact that this could be just a client, or it's someone hanging out with them and in these circles so he is easy access to getting one of these girls in his car or in his apartment or

[@margaretfiester3689]

I'm really enjoying the Dark Minds episodes. This one was especially well done, in my opinion.

[@PKMulrooney]

Does giving convicted killers air time bother anyone else? These narcissistic creeps revel in the attention from being a consulted "authority". 🤨

[@stargazer4625]

8 victims and no DNA.. 🤔.

[@TheBottoms41]

Yep! A drug dealer wouldn't be able to cover everything up.

[@fredajordan5704]

I agree ao much. No DNA?? Impossible!

[@user-sf8kz8fu7h]

Agree.....I know one of those women scratched him fighting! Did they not do nail clippings??!!

[@sarafinasegale9537]

The party house may just be a tip off point to pick up these girls ......They deserve justice ⚖️......The girls were fairly young, time to clean up there act......

[@keithdarding1381]

This is mostly drama and theatrics and very light on anything factual .

[@richardmartinez4602]

Agreed, just started watching and I don't think I'll be able to finish it... too cheeseball for me

[@stacyparis9821]

The other documentaries are better with more facts I have always believed that this was a conspiracy on both sides of the law this is my 3rd episode and there is never a great revelation only random common sense

[@aislingirish4503]

It's phelps he's looking for his 15mins of fame

[@valdirmeretchaikovsky-vm6rc]

He will get caught one day so bring in the FBI they will solve it as a law and criminology student I can't believe that he's not been caught yet somethings got to give.

[@janendegwa5462]

Most of the episodes I have watched seem not to have a solution very disappointing hope some have some people that are caught

[@bibivanderveen5455]

They did one called original night stalker who was eventually caught

[@aislingirish4503]

​@@bibivanderveen5455they didn't catch him tho I was about 12 and knew who the night stalker was doesn't take a genius

[@joekulik999]

This series is NOT about True Crime. It's about this guy Phelps Stroking His Ego for 45 minutes !!!

[@Taylors_Tunes]

yeah, this is a really bad program and the host is awful

[@Swerv0.]

Well said

[@aislingirish4503]

Thank you someone with a bit of sense phelps is a showman with his mood rings an all can't stand him

[@MaxRoc21]

It's definitely a cop or someone related to one.

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes.

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Tunnel Vision by the police. You have take a new look at it.Look for a man who has domestic violence charges.

[@toniaallred5432]

Please keep this series coming. I love these 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@kdallas3966]

It could also be UC that law enforcement is protecting to get to a bigger target.

[@curtisbrown5939]

When you don't know,then you just don't know.🦉

[@Loubell_83]

I wish he was still making these shows!

[@tiffanystephens4785]

Best episode I have seen yet on Dark Minds.

[@foreverfreealib]

Thats not saying alot!

[@rogercardenas8764]

This was a regurgitation of the info that’s already out there…

[@theunemployedtrucker]

This guy Phelps has a very narrow minded attitude towards law enforcement being involved, he's not helping himself or the victims by totally ignoring it and shutting that avenue down right from the start.

[@Taylors_Tunes]

yeah, arrogant, biased, embellishing for TV. Really really bad true crime. Can't believe how big a DB this host is

[@loretta_3843]

There are too many similarities - they ALL knew each other? Stands to reason they knew their killer

[@xgamingcenterx2982]

Could be a cop friend that had access to the house thru his druggy dealers and then used his badge to turn blind eye

[@prevost8686]

He was/ is their drug dealer. Drugs is the common denominator with all the victims. A drug addict in withdrawal will throw all caution to the wind to get a fix.

[@fredajordan5704]

I agree so much.

[@user-sf8kz8fu7h]

As a recovering addict.....yes yes yes we will!! We will say a prayer and go against the odds😢

[@bigbadbubba099]

Who owned the party house???. Why is that nevet said??

[@williammcdonagh7454]

You have a suspect that was arrested the witness was compromised? Uncredible? Faced intimidation? Let's see the witness statement that led to the arrest there's a similiar case in Redding Ca a most likely suspect last seen with the victim did time for similiar crime he's still walking around the girl is still missing likely buried somewhere around Redding maybe hangglider hill suspects last location.. looks like the police dropped the ball the public left in the dark maybe you can draw attention to this cold case and there's another local cold case actually two of them one the suspect was caught he's suspected in other local cases and the other suspect was caught infamous cases both of them there's a strong likelihood more victims there's two victims missing I can be of any assistance to the cases ground pounder search party tracker dog I believe the cases date back 20 30 years ago some of the locals never heard of the monster hilltop strangler the other demon would collect snitch tip line rewards for information on the people he killed think you could bring closure to multiple families

[@stephenrowe1415]

If this particular killers MO is only found in the small town & nowhere else, then the amount of possible suspects must be tiny.

[@stacyparis9821]

No research just guesswork

[@user-dm2dh2wu1p]

It's a cops involved backing richards

[@taylorrosefox984]

The more I read about this, the more I feel the killer has ties to law enforcement OR law enforcement is simply botching up every case. A higher police agency needs to take over!

[@Cookie-kk9dc]

They may have used Rifkin in this one to gain some insight which i think they should serve purpose if they the killers are not given the death sentence. But a law was past after I think Gacy with the painting that they can not bennifit from their crimes finacially. 🤷🏼

[@samichgrrl]

Except that 13 had absolutely nothing insightful to add.

[@foreverfreealib]

plus he's a paid actor@@samichgrrl

[@evelyntanswell3311]

I really enjoy these programmes! However I would love to know if any of them have been resolved. It's the only thing that gives me a feeling of incompleteness.

[@phyllisb2563]

Has anyone gone door to door speaking to the neighbors of the party house?, if they're below the poverty line they are home all day on ssi or benefits, all the women you showed were thrown away in a ditch like trash, if it wasn't one of the neighbors angry about the party house, they could have seen the girls getting into a car or leaving with someone, look for elderly stay at home neighbors to have seen something but didn't feel it was their business to say something.

[@user-kt3wl1gm9m]

It wasnt nice of you ta ask brother of a victim ta stop investagateing they found most evadence

[@collettedobrocke4518]

Brother is so right 😮 corruption has been a suspish all along

[@NBrady-yj1hj]

Maybe were they all informants? That could also hint towards police involvement

[@HellcatMad]

Mike is right.

[@bradlott3284]

How come he never mentions the Louisiana state senator that is said to be connected to these girls?

[@erikasmith8894]

And wasn't there a sheriff named Terry who was sexually involved with one of these girls? I think he worked as a CO in the women's county jail?

[@user-or9pb4hn7z]

😮😮😮

[@pgh1729]

Frankie Richard’s is the guy suspected…I’m pretty sure I read he died also.

[@Renemor]

What's with the 'if they axed/aksed me' instead of saying 'asked'..? Wondered about that for a long time. Anyone knows -? I'm just a curious norwegian..

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Black ppl talk like that

[@brighteyes53]

Me too😂😂😂wondering the same thing😅also from norway

[@angelaclinton9847]

It's just a dialect.

[@angelaclinton9847]

U should hear the contortions we do wi' the English language in Scotland

[@Renemor]

@@angelaclinton9847 I love scottish ❤️

[@frankblack8266]

Stop saying they cracked the greenriver killer case they didnt they fumbled it the cops let that man go and didnt stay on top of him he killed si many mire women after his furst contact with law

[@a.azazagoth5413]

As soon as he says it’s complete garbage that the cops could be involved and then the next victim is found at a police shooting range with bleach dumped on her. 😮

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Check out domestic violence in the town,and any man who has conviction for straggling his partner.

[@fab3laundry]

Nothing is impossible.

[@edstevens6839]

A major issue I have is there is a "Criminal Profiler" in this episode that really isn't doing much profiling.

[@brendatenorio5721]

Generally if a person routinely burglarized to support a chronic drug addiction they can be called a career burglar.

[@Jk-xs6wi]

46:23 So sad

[@jefffedeli8591]

Man the private investigator hiding in the bushes and videoing the women before they were killed should suspect number one

[@MukesBoy]

Is nobody fonna comment on the narrators comment of all these girls having "Came and went" to the same house just to die later? Whatever rhey was in must have been killer

[@oyi21]

I guess we’ll have to take their word for it 😅

[@anthonyclarke860]

It's more than one person, One them has evidence on law enforcement, the main person of interest lives outside of town,

[@williamdurant9875]

I'd be looking at the cop that found the body that was still warm

[@grunt6646]

Were these girls being treated at the same mental health facility?

[@xgamingcenterx2982]

Pls hold our representative will be with you we will get back to you in the order you have called us we know how important this is you are our priorty

[@TenFalconsMusic]

The presenter appears to be promoting his career through a personal family tragedy. Very sad.

[@user-sf8kz8fu7h]

If they have no DNA then how do they know they are connected???!!! Something has to connect them for them to think they were killed from the same killer.

[@B.Crystal]

Absolutely. But fine details aren't always released to the public during investigation. It doesn't mean it's DNA, it could be based on the same mo. Something that's left on every scene, a placement all kinds of things..

[@foreverfreealib]

didnt you watch the lame show? Jeez!

[@manuelluna_81]

The killer is someone in Law enforcement

[@xgamingcenterx2982]

Most likely a inside job

[@user-or9pb4hn7z]

Do the locals suspect a specific officer?

[@jtwright4095]

that former mayor's one of 'em.

[@Thisisfifty]

Bro, i wish this was not true, but THESE girls died when they tried their first cigarette. It was all downhill from there for THEM. Not for everybody, but for THEM, YES!

[@vincemurr9142]

There’s 49 mins I will never get back cheesy and theatrical

[@legions7744]

lol. you dont think the whole legal structure can be corrupt. time to sell your tellies.

[@user-or9pb4hn7z]

Especially in a small town!

[@perrieargent9997]

William is a bit of a shouty guy, a tad full of himself, but doesn’t really get anywhere. *Too many Police 👮‍♂️ are murdering criminals sadly.

[@markthomas3730]

"13" 's insider info is bullshi^...he's talking but saying nothing specific. generalities that may or may not be relevent. Complete Waste of time as a source.

[@claire-christmas-august73]

best to keep your show / personal thoughts and feelings religious wise - utterly neutral..! righto then, let’s get on with the case. ☺️ ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻

[@user-gp6cl5my4e]

Ok where’s the FBI?

[@redrumhum]

L e corruption to the core.

[@sounthonechandavone2664]

Can we trust this addict all the while taking advice from serial killers

[@Krystal-te7gh]

38:55 maybe he's the suspect

[@foreverfreealib]

much ado about nothing for this show has no more answers about this case & he was totally off base telling the p.i to walk away from the case especially after hearing that the people wont talk to cops! Also him having information & not telling cops isn't obstruction unless the cops questioned him about the case & he withheld info which didn't seem to be the case!

[@vincentdavidson755]

They should contact some physics in Calif they have help police catch these creeps

[@vincentdavidson755]

If I was their with my dowseing rods it's possible I could locate the the bad guy at this time I'm not able to travel . I do have physic gifts I usually get bits and pieces of info. But just from the video my dowseing is saying a black person may about 20 years old and his first name I think may start with a E and last name may start with a G I hope may live around 5 mi from crime scene ,may work at a store well like I said I could be wrong but I have been right to a certain extent when I ask about the Idaho crimes pick up a k thought it was a street it was koburger last name did pick up a b start of his first name and I did pick up pen state that's where he was arrested and also got the time he would be pick up I did get other mix up answers not Shure why that was not right things come in fast well dowseing and I sometimes may be a little off on getting answers perfect hope my info helps

[@OrangeySky11]

Physics is the natural science of matter, involving the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. 🤦‍♀️

[@networkbits8958]

I THINK HE KILLED HIS SISTER IN LAW; " THEY NEVER FOUND THE KILLER"....MMMHMM

[@gerardocordero5788]

It used to be raven. He had better insight.

[@carolreed1977]

Past time to bring .in F.B.I..This town needs closure .jmo

[@chrissyart7984]

It Sounds like a Crooked Cop!!.. RIP TO ALL THE VICTIMS 👼💜👼💜👼💜👼💜👼💜👼💜👼💜👼💜👼💜

[@josephineyisrael6284]

Did anyone see the girl Muggy Brown moved and breathe,. I saw that.

[@tonyjohnson8752]

Mike is way too nervous.

[@rooftopcat1785]

#13 gives information and sounds like he was out there again ruling the world. That it.

[@MurdarCemil]

Something is off about the brother.

[@asincerewoman]

WOMEN. WOMEN. WOMEN. Not girls. WOMEN.

[@lindaashmore1246]

No one knows or that $85,000 would be gone

[@Metalaxe5150]

I think that this guys only worry is what’s going into his next book,he’s a flop

[@susanh1292]

He's not a flop at all. Have you ever read any of his books? He's a great writer!

[@Metalaxe5150]

Yeah I’ve read his stuff,as I’ve read a lot of others and I think anyone who makes money from other people in pain is nothing in my opinion,your welcome to your own opinion,I’ll not argue it