Session 15: Knoxville Torso Murder with Rep. Tim Burchett

Crime in Congress

Hey Crimestituents! We're gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a new true crime podcast with hosts Harley and Sarah that examines political scandals and infamous crimes with elected officials.

This session is a crimestituent first! We're joined by Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss an infamous crime from his district, the Knoxville Torso Murder. There may even be an interesting tie-in with an infamous serial killer!

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Sources:

Knoxville's infamous torso murder is still a complete mystery after 40 years (Knox News)

Murder Believed By Saw (The Tennessean, Nov. 28, 1977)

Police Working on Saw Death (Kingsport Times, Nov. 28, 1977)

Kingsport Man is Not 'Torso Murder' Victim (Kingsport Times, Dec. 1, 1977)

Hurst's Son Mystified by 'Torso' Murder (Knoxville News-Sentinel, Dec. 9, 1977)

Exhumation, Autopsy Set in Hurst 'Torso Murder' (Knoxville News-Sentinel, Sept. 23, 1978)

Mutilated Body Misidentified (The Tennessean, Sept. 27, 1978)

Sheriff Disputes Findings, Believes Hurst is Torso Victim (Knoxville News-Sentinel, Sept. 27, 1978)

Featuring: the creaks, hums, and sounds of Sarah's house

Gavel strike audio by odditonic

Instrumental intro/outro music by Dmitry Taras