In this episode, we dive into the case of Father John Bernard Feit, a Catholic priest whose dark past was hidden for decades. We unravel the shocking murder of Irene Garza, a young schoolteacher and former beauty queen from McAllen, Texas, who vanished after going to confession in 1960. For years, rumors swirled, but justice remained elusive—until a breakthrough finally exposed the truth.
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In this episode, we dive into the case of Father John Bernard Feit, a Catholic priest whose dark past was hidden for decades. We unravel the shocking murder of Irene Garza, a young schoolteacher and former beauty queen from McAllen, Texas, who vanished after going to confession in 1960. For years, rumors swirled, but justice remained elusive—until a breakthrough finally exposed the truth.
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Aguiar, L., Gaynor, J., & Chenetz, R. (2018, January 27). Inside the trial of former priest charged with 1960 murder of Texas schoolteacher. Retrieved from Bishop Accountability: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2018/01_02/2018_01_27_Lourdes_News_Inside_Texas.htm
De La Garza, E. (2020, February 13). Former Priest Convicted in Cold Case Murder Dies in Prison. Retrieved from Courthouse News: https://www.courthousenews.com/former-priest-convicted-of-1960-murder-dies-in-prison/
Evidence photos in the Irene Garza murder case. (2018, September 1). Retrieved from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/evidence-photos-in-the-irene-garza-murder-case/50/
Ex priest gets life in prison for 1960 parishoner slaying. (2017, December 11). Retrieved from National Catholic Reporter: https://www.ncronline.org/news/ex-priest-gets-life-prison-1960-parishioner-slaying
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Galvan, K. (2020, February 13). Convicted former valley priest John Feit dies in prison. Retrieved from KRVG: https://www.krgv.com/news/convicted-former-valley-priest-john-feit-dies-in-prison/
Gaynor, J. (2018, February 26). Church Officials Shielded Priest Suspected of Murder for Decades. Retrieved from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/church-officials-shielded-priest-suspected-of-murder-for-decades/
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