Coming Soon: The Boy Who Found Shelley

On May 12, a fisherman shares the story of a day he'll never forget

Hey there!

I’m excited to share that Carol and I have just recorded a new bonus episode called “The Boy Who Found Shelley.”

We will hurry to get the episode to you.

For the first time, you’ll hear the story of the young fisherman and his two friends who discovered Shelley Salter Watkins’ body in the Trinity River on September 13, 1993.

The Trinity River downstream from the FM 85 bridge where three young fishermen discovered Shelley Watkins’ body on September 13, 1993.

It was a twist of fate that he and his friends were at the right place and the right time once Shelley rose to the surface of the river.

More than three decades later, it remains an experience he’ll never forget.

The fisherman’s story is emotional and disturbing at times. His memories also shed new light on important details we always wondered but weren’t able to confirm, and he sets the record straight on a few things we thought we knew but didn’t — things that may surprise you too.

If you support our project as a paid subscriber, you’ll get the episode early and ad-free around the middle of next week.

“The Boy Who Found Shelley” will be released for everyone on Monday, May 12. However you listen — and however you support #justiceforShelley — thank you!

We’ll be back soon.

— Wes Ferguson