Robert Brashers was a monster, murderer, and rapist who hid in plain sight for nearly four decades. Despite killing at least 8 people in his lifetime, he never served a second in jail for homicide. In this episode, we bring his crimes into the light, in depth, for the very first time. But even with …Robert Brashers was a monster, murderer, and rapist who hid in plain sight for nearly four decades. Despite killing at least 8 people in his lifetime, he never served a second in jail for homicide. In this episode, we bring his crimes into the light, in depth, for the very first time. But even with all the information, a question remains: How many more victims does Robert Brashers have?
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Take a deep breath for this one, Fam! On December 6, 1991, four teenaged girls were found sexually assaulted and murdered in an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. The yogurt shop was then set on fire. It would take decades, and a series of unforgivable wrongful convictions, for the a…Take a deep breath for this one, Fam! On December 6, 1991, four teenaged girls were found sexually assaulted and murdered in an I Can't Believe It's Yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. The yogurt shop was then set on fire. It would take decades, and a series of unforgivable wrongful convictions, for the authorities to catch the real killer. This one's a lot, but don't worry, WE'LL DO ALL THE SCREAMING FOR YOU!
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December 6th, 1991, is a day that changed Austin forever. Four young girls were assaulted, shot, and set ablaze in a yogurt shop in the dead of night. Four vibrant lives were taken away in an instant. And for three decades, no one really knew who was behind it. Innocent people sat in jail for a hein…December 6th, 1991, is a day that changed Austin forever. Four young girls were assaulted, shot, and set ablaze in a yogurt shop in the dead of night. Four vibrant lives were taken away in an instant. And for three decades, no one really knew who was behind it. Innocent people sat in jail for a heinous crime that they didn’t commit. Families suffered, not knowing who had taken the lives of their loved ones. Until, finally, in 2025, answers arrived: Revealing that the man behind the crimes was never even on their radar. -
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For decades, Maurice Pierce, Robert Springsteen, Michael Scott, and Forrest Welborn lived under the shadow of the Yogurt Shop Murders, a crime that left an indelible mark on Austin and forever changed the lives of the the families of the victims: Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, and sisters Jennifer and Sar…For decades, Maurice Pierce, Robert Springsteen, Michael Scott, and Forrest Welborn lived under the shadow of the Yogurt Shop Murders, a crime that left an indelible mark on Austin and forever changed the lives of the the families of the victims: Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, and sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison. All four men were ultimately declared innocent and later exonerated after investigators linked another man to the killings. After reporting on this case for more 30 years, "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with Pierce's widow and daughter about the devastating toll of a wrongful accusation, their family's fight to clear his name, a financial settlement, and what justice means when it arrives decades too late.more
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In 1991, a fire at an Austin yoghurt shop led firefighters to a scene so horrific it would haunt them forever: four teenage girls murdered in one of Texas’ most shocking crimes.
The Yoghurt Shop Murders became a case that devastated families, traumatised a city, and remained unsolved for more than …In 1991, a fire at an Austin yoghurt shop led firefighters to a scene so horrific it would haunt them forever: four teenage girls murdered in one of Texas’ most shocking crimes.
The Yoghurt Shop Murders became a case that devastated families, traumatised a city, and remained unsolved for more than three decades. Now, thanks to advances in DNA technology, investigators believe they’ve finally identified the killer.
Margaret Brown, director of HBO and A24’s The Yoghurt Shop Murders, explains the wrongful confessions, the families’ fight for answers, and the extraordinary twists that changed everything.
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In our final part revisiting the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, we will talk about how the case was solved after over three decades thanks to genetic genealogy. We will talk about the exoneration of the four men who were charged with the crime and remember the victims: Sarah and Jennifer Harbison, Eliz…In our final part revisiting the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, we will talk about how the case was solved after over three decades thanks to genetic genealogy. We will talk about the exoneration of the four men who were charged with the crime and remember the victims: Sarah and Jennifer Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers.
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We are revisiting one of the once most infamous unsolved cases, the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, now that it has been solved. In Part 2, we will go through the four men who were eventually charged with the crime despite a lack of evidence, including their interrogations and how police got them to con…We are revisiting one of the once most infamous unsolved cases, the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders, now that it has been solved. In Part 2, we will go through the four men who were eventually charged with the crime despite a lack of evidence, including their interrogations and how police got them to confess.
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One of the most infamous cold cases in the true crime community has long been the Austin Yogurt Shop murders, a quadruple homicide in Austin, Texas in December 1991. Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers were brutally killed inside an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! before the perpet…One of the most infamous cold cases in the true crime community has long been the Austin Yogurt Shop murders, a quadruple homicide in Austin, Texas in December 1991. Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers were brutally killed inside an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! before the perpetrator set fire to the crime scene. Unfortunately, the case went cold, and despite an eventual conviction of four young men, the case remained unsolved until 2025, when genetic genealogy identified the true killer. We are revisiting the case now that it has been solved and in part 1, we will discuss the background, the crime, and the initial investigation.
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In tonight’s Night Watch, Katie breaks down one of Texas’ most haunting cases: the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders. Four teenage girls were bound, assaulted, shot, and left in a burning yogurt shop, launching a massive task force and decades of fear in the community. Katie traces how investigators turned t…In tonight’s Night Watch, Katie breaks down one of Texas’ most haunting cases: the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders. Four teenage girls were bound, assaulted, shot, and left in a burning yogurt shop, launching a massive task force and decades of fear in the community. Katie traces how investigators turned to the Reid Technique, extracted detailed confessions from four young men, and secured convictions despite a total lack of physical evidence tying them to the scene.
Then, the story flips as new Supreme Court rulings, advanced DNA testing, and a renewed cold case investigation dismantle those confessions and point toward a traveling serial predator. Thirty-four years later, a shell casing, Y-STR testing, genealogy, and a suicide weapon finally converge on one name: Robert Eugene Brashers.
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Just before midnight on December 6, 1991, an Austin, TX patrol officer called in a fire at a yogurt shop and requested firefighters and additional officers. Once they managed to get the fire under control, firefighters discovered the bodies of four teenage girls in the burned out remains of the buil…Just before midnight on December 6, 1991, an Austin, TX patrol officer called in a fire at a yogurt shop and requested firefighters and additional officers. Once they managed to get the fire under control, firefighters discovered the bodies of four teenage girls in the burned out remains of the building, all having been shot execution style and the building torched to cover up the crime.more
The brutal 1991 killing of four teenage girls at an Austin, Texas frozen-yogurt shop have taken a turn after advanced DNA testing identified a new suspect: Robert Eugene Brashers, a known serial killer who died in 1999. These killings were referred to as the Yogurt Shop Murders for decades, with man…The brutal 1991 killing of four teenage girls at an Austin, Texas frozen-yogurt shop have taken a turn after advanced DNA testing identified a new suspect: Robert Eugene Brashers, a known serial killer who died in 1999. These killings were referred to as the Yogurt Shop Murders for decades, with many in the true crime scene and beyond waiting for a resolution in the case.Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comBecome a Patreon member -- > ｿ https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeeklyShop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> ｿ https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcastWebsite: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.comInstagram: @CrimeWeeklyPodTwitter: @CrimeWeeklyPodFacebook: @CrimeWeeklyPodADS:1. https://www.UnCommonGoods.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 15% off your next gift!more
For decades, the unsolved Yogurt Shop Murders haunted Austin, Texas. Now, investigators say they’ve finally found the killer, thanks to a DNA match. We break down the latest developments in this infamous cold case and how justice may finally be within reach.
Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime Ho…For decades, the unsolved Yogurt Shop Murders haunted Austin, Texas. Now, investigators say they’ve finally found the killer, thanks to a DNA match. We break down the latest developments in this infamous cold case and how justice may finally be within reach.
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In 1991, Austin, Texas was shaken by the brutal murder of four teenage girls at a frozen yogurt shop. Bound, gagged, and shot execution-style before the store was set on fire, their deaths launched one of the most haunting investigations in Texas history. Decades later, we may finally know what real…In 1991, Austin, Texas was shaken by the brutal murder of four teenage girls at a frozen yogurt shop. Bound, gagged, and shot execution-style before the store was set on fire, their deaths launched one of the most haunting investigations in Texas history. Decades later, we may finally know what really happened that night.
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After more than 33 years we finally get some closure in the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders case that has haunted Austin Texas since that sad and tragic night when four teen girls were brutally murdered. From The Austin Police Department - Austin Police have made a significant breakthrough in the 1991 …After more than 33 years we finally get some closure in the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders case that has haunted Austin Texas since that sad and tragic night when four teen girls were brutally murdered. From The Austin Police Department - Austin Police have made a significant breakthrough in the 1991 I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt murder case and we have new information. Our team never gave up working this case. For almost 34 years they have worked tirelessly and remained committed to solving this case for the families of Jennifer Harbison, Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers, all innocent lives taken senselessly and far too soon. We have identified a suspect in these murders through a wide range of DNA testing. The suspect is Robert Eugene Brashers, who committed suicide in 1999. This remains an open and ongoing investigation.more
This week we take a good solid look at a case that has weighed heavy on the hearts and minds of everyone in the Lone Star state’s capital city. The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders is one of most infamous cases in Texas history. Despite the efforts of the APD it remains unsolved. In 1991 four girls were k…This week we take a good solid look at a case that has weighed heavy on the hearts and minds of everyone in the Lone Star state’s capital city. The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders is one of most infamous cases in Texas history. Despite the efforts of the APD it remains unsolved. In 1991 four girls were killed at the I Can’t Believe it’s Yogurt near the Northcross mall. Victims - Amy Ayers (13), Eliza Thomas (17), Jennifer Harbison (17), and Sarah Harbison (15) were shot and killed in the shop’s backroom before the business was set on fire. Police had many leads, some that turned into arrests, and two accused were charged, convicted, and released. Just this month HBO released a four part documentary titled The Yogurt Shop Murders.more
This week we take a good solid look at a case that has weighed heavy on the hearts and minds of everyone in the Lone Star state’s capital city. The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders is one of most infamous cases in Texas history. Despite the efforts of the APD it remains unsolved. In 1991 four girls were k…This week we take a good solid look at a case that has weighed heavy on the hearts and minds of everyone in the Lone Star state’s capital city. The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders is one of most infamous cases in Texas history. Despite the efforts of the APD it remains unsolved. In 1991 four girls were killed at the I Can’t Believe it’s Yogurt near the Northcross mall. Victims - Amy Ayers (13), Eliza Thomas (17), Jennifer Harbison (17), and Sarah Harbison (15) were shot and killed in the shop’s backroom before the business was set on fire. Police had many leads, some that turned into arrests, and two accused were charged, convicted, and released. Just this month HBO released a four part documentary titled The Yogurt Shop Murders.more
In 1991, Austin, Texas was rocked by one of the most horrifying crimes the city had ever seen: four young girls were brutally murdered and set on fire inside a local yogurt shop. The investigation would stretch on for decades, leading to four men being accused of the crime, yet lingering questions a…In 1991, Austin, Texas was rocked by one of the most horrifying crimes the city had ever seen: four young girls were brutally murdered and set on fire inside a local yogurt shop. The investigation would stretch on for decades, leading to four men being accused of the crime, yet lingering questions and evolving forensic evidence have continued to cast doubt on whether justice was truly served.
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