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In the Red Clay

Imperative Entertainment

Buried deep in the past of a quiet southern town lies the legend of Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. A chance meeting one spring day unravels the truth behind the notorious figure and uncovers new secrets along the way. "A wild tale of moonshine, murder, and mayhem" - Vulture 2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Limited Series

Buried deep in the past of a quiet southern town lies the legend of Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. A chance meeting one spring day unravels the truth behind the notorious figure and uncovers new secrets along the way. "A wild tale of moonshine, murder, and mayhem" - Vulture 2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Limited Series

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NEW SERIES: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story 30 Sep 2026

How do you know you're lost if you don’t even know you're missing? The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made global headlines, but the shocking details of what actually happened to her and the family that never stopped looking for her has never been fully told – until now. Listen to the series now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby/id6813114463 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ejMwWNadzqUcx6RZD7Yvv?si=W1TkfDAGSJ2rLR29rxQa4w Amazon: https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F51240c75-2ad0-4a78-8d4e-29bdf6b2900d/1/010001a0ca779539-967d5f9f-63c4-4e40-bcf9-6fef30b7ae57-000000/nwAbBS4eeQ1ugD1kGmdEtFCLJ8M=473 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Series: How It All Went South 17 Oct 2024

From long-time collaborators Sean Kipe and Jason Hoch comes ‘How It All Went South’, the new twice weekly podcast and video series where we share all the crazy stories we've been saving up for years. Until now. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and watch all episodes on our YouTube channel. You’ll get stories like: How to Hire a Hitman The Unlucky Lottery Winner The Alaska Memory Card Killer The Runaway Bride Al Capone: Original Gangster of Atlanta? Family Drama at Sweetie Pie’s The Ash Street Shootout Death by Root Beer Float The Great Bear Hoax Join How It All Went South twice a week every week for these stories and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Show: Drowning Creek 28 Jun 2024

Host Sean Kipe digs into the story of Justin Gaines, who went missing in the early morning hours of November 2, 2007, after walking out of a popular nightclub on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia. He was never seen again. The investigation into Gaines' disappearance quickly went cold and remained so until 2015, when a man confessed to taking part in his murder. Though this detailed confession described what happened to Justin Gaines, who was involved, and where his body was placed, no arrest has ever been made. Join Sean as he looks to find out what really happened to Justin Gaines and tries to make sense of the still ongoing investigation. Listen to the show now: https://link.chtbl.com/redclaytrailerxdrowningcreek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Plain Sight | Chapter 8, Season 2 11 Jun 2024

Sean hears the full Billy Wayne Davis confession interviews and learns new information about Billy Sunday Birt concerning his role in the Durham homicides. Follow Sean’s new podcast series Drowning Creek (Available 6/21/24): https://link.chtbl.com/redclayxdrowningcreek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Update | Chapter 7, Season 2 24 Oct 2023

Sean and Stoney candidly discuss what they’ve recently learned about Billy Birt’s alleged role in the Durham murders and Stoney claims he has new evidence to prove his father’s innocence of the crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beneath the Chestnut Tree | Chapter 6, Season 2 06 Jan 2023

Sean speaks with the retired GBI agent who helped rekindle the investigation after decades of little to no progress. A family member of the Durham's finally steps forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Sheep | Chapter 5, Season 2 19 Dec 2022

Sean looks deeper into the past of Dixie Mafia member Billy Wayne Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Company of Wolves | Chapter 4, Season 2 12 Dec 2022

The main suspect widely believed to have set up the hit on the Durham family is examined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Early Years 08 Dec 2022

Here’s your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor. In this preview, we learn how Elizabeth’s ambitious spirit was unmistakable early in life. The relationship with her parents and the push into the glamour and prestige of Hollywood collided with the reality of a male-dominated business – one that was more interested in making Taylor a product, than the person she knew herself to be. Headline News says ‘I love Elizabeth the First’ and the Toronto Star says the podcast is ‘sumptuously produced’. Find out what all the buzz is about by listening to the full series right now: https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing As It Seems | Chapter 3, Season 2 05 Dec 2022

Sean speaks with the Sheriff who closed the Durham case and learns there is more to the story than meets the eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Informer | Chapter 2, Season 2 28 Nov 2022

Stoney discusses why he feels his father was not responsible for the Durham murders. In fact, he questions whether it was the "Dixie Mafia" at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brutal, Savage, Senseless. | Chapter 1, Season 2 21 Nov 2022

Host Sean Kipe looks into the details of a 50-year-old unsolved triple homicide as details come to light that finally close the case. Billy Sunday Birt and Georgia’s “Dixie Mafia” are held responsible, but is that the whole story? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teaser: In the Red Clay - Durham. Season 2 premieres November 21 15 Nov 2022

In early February of 2022, law enforcement officials in Boone, North Carolina made national headlines when they announced that a 50-year-old unsolved triple homicide case had been closed - with the help of none other than former “Dixie Mafia” member Billy Wayne Davis. The 1972 murders of Bryce, Virginia and 18-year-old Bobby Durham was one of the most notorious cases in the state’s history, one surrounded by numerous theories and conspiracies. Davis’ admission that he was present on the night of the murders is only part of the story of what really happened. IN THE RED CLAY – DURHAM is a brand new 6-episode second season of the award-winning series detailing the case of the Durham family murders from 1972 to present day and features interviews with enforcement officials, investigators, and family members of the victims and the killers. Make sure to binge Season 1 to catch-up and don't miss the premiere of season 2 on November 21, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUBY (AND OTHER PRECIOUS GEMS) | Chapter 13, Season 1 21 Sep 2021

Sean revisits Stoney at the distillery after receiving a phone call from him claiming there was much more to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A CHILD NO MORE | Chapter 12, Season 1 27 Oct 2020

Redemption is hard to come by, but worth its weight in gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW | Chapter 11, Season 1 20 Oct 2020

The discovery of new information on a 47-year-old murder case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE HAND OF GOD | Chapter 10, Season 1 13 Oct 2020

Billy Birt repents for the sins of his life, and tries to make things right. But is he too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A LETTER FROM DEATH ROW | Chapter 9, Season 1 06 Oct 2020

On the brink of execution, Billy writes a series of letters to his son while on Death Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNLUCKY NUMBER SEVEN | Chapter 8, Season 1 29 Sep 2020

A major break comes in a highly publicized murder case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BILLY AND BILLY | Chapter 7, Season 1 22 Sep 2020

Keep your friends close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ON THE BANKS OF THE MULBERRY | Chapter 6, Season 1 15 Sep 2020

By 1973, no one is safe from Billy Birt's Dixie Mafia. Not even family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ALL THAT GLITTERS | Chapter 5, Season 1 08 Sep 2020

To find the truth, you must dig deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A COLD WIND FROM THE WEST | Chapter 4, Season 1 01 Sep 2020

The law believes they have their man. But can they catch him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE KID | Chapter 3, Season 1 25 Aug 2020

A teenager has a front row seat to the inner workings of his father... and the newly formed “Dixie Mafia”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OF MONSTERS AND MEN | Chapter 2, Season 1 25 Aug 2020

The devastating murder of a public official sets in motion the beginning of a new criminal enterprise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS | Chapter 1, Season 1 25 Aug 2020

The legend of Billy Sunday Birt still hangs over a small Georgia town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News Update: Before We Begin Season 1 25 Aug 2020

Our team recently discovered a map left by Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. We weren’t planning on this… and we weren’t prepared for what we discovered. Join us as we tell the incredible story of Birt, and uncover secrets that have been buried deep in the red Georgia clay for over a half century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TRAILER: In the Red Clay, Season 1 23 Jun 2020

A chance meeting in a small farm town uncovers never-before-revealed stories and secrets of one man, Billy Sunday Birt. In the Red Clay is a 12-episode series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices