Hello Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour.  Today we're sipping on some delicious lattes from local spot, Old World Coffee Roasters and getting into a chilling and recent true crime case.

In September 2021, Fort Worth police made a grisly discovery: the dismembered remains of three individuals burning in a dumpster behind a church. What began as a routine investigation into arson quickly spiraled into one of the most chilling murder cases the city had ever seen. Jason Thornburg, a man with a dark past and deeply unsettling motives, would later confess to the murders, claiming they were part of a "sacrificial ritual." Thornburg's twisted belief system and his brutal acts left the community reeling. Join us as we unravel the chilling details of this case and explore the disturbing mindset of a man who believed he was fulfilling a divine mission.
So hang out with us, sip on some bean juice, and remember to stay spooky!


Case notes: 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Barron at 817-392-4339 or Detective T. O'Brien at 817-392-4338. Callers can also contact the homicide unit directly at 817-392-4330. Callers can remain anonymous by contacting CrimeStoppers at 817-469-8477.
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