The Death of Irene Garza (Part 1)

This week, Crimes of the Basquelands uncovers Part One of the story surrounding Irene Garza, a schoolteacher and beauty queen from McAllen, Texas. In 1960, after attending confession at a local church, Irene's life took a dark turn. Days later, her lifeless body was discovered, revealing a grim and shocking truth. Join hosts Julie and Douglas as they unravel the details of Irene Garza's tragic story.Content warning: mentions of sexual assault and descriptions of extreme violence