Dale Cardwell

I remember it well. Cowboy Roy and I never missed a beat. And me? Well, I was an interloper. I felt like Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby. I was the guy that lived in the boathouse. I was Tom from The Godfather, the only non-Italian that was in the circle. I was this guy that didn't seem to belong, but I belonged anyway. I think it was because of my media credentials.

I remember it well. Cowboy Roy and I never missed a beat. And me? Well, I was an interloper. I felt like Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby. I was the guy that lived in the boathouse. I was Tom from The Godfather, the only non-Italian that was in the circle. I was this guy that didn't seem to belong, but I belonged anyway. I think it was because of my media credentials.

They respected that I'd been around the block a few times, and they ran things by me all the time, especially business incentives and adventures. And so we just all got along. This was a new money crowd. They worked hard for it, and they spent it like new money.

They respected that I'd been around the block a few times, and they ran things by me all the time, especially business incentives and adventures. And so we just all got along. This was a new money crowd. They worked hard for it, and they spent it like new money.

It was also a great big family, and it was absolutely the way it was until September 25, 2016. That night, a stunning series of events would change the lives of our circle of friends forever. Tex McIver had shot his wife Diane in the SUV that fateful night and would embark on a baffling series of gaffes and conflicting stories that would ultimately send him to prison for the death of Diane.

It was also a great big family, and it was absolutely the way it was until September 25, 2016. That night, a stunning series of events would change the lives of our circle of friends forever. Tex McIver had shot his wife Diane in the SUV that fateful night and would embark on a baffling series of gaffes and conflicting stories that would ultimately send him to prison for the death of Diane.

But our story doesn't end there. Tex McGyver is alone, and he's lonely. Right now, he's in the Augusta State Medical Prison. The prison's less than 30 minutes away from the legendary Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. But today, there's no chance of him hitting the links. He's been in and out of jails and prisons for years now.

But our story doesn't end there. Tex McGyver is alone, and he's lonely. Right now, he's in the Augusta State Medical Prison. The prison's less than 30 minutes away from the legendary Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. But today, there's no chance of him hitting the links. He's been in and out of jails and prisons for years now.

It's felt like whiplash as he's gone through so many trials and so many transfers. But here at Augusta State Medical Prison, his belt buckle and cowboy hat are just former comforts. Stuck wearing prison issued scrubs every single day. The last few years have not been easy.

It's felt like whiplash as he's gone through so many trials and so many transfers. But here at Augusta State Medical Prison, his belt buckle and cowboy hat are just former comforts. Stuck wearing prison issued scrubs every single day. The last few years have not been easy.

But now, Tex finally knows the day he'll get out of prison. And things are looking good. Really good. You see, despite his current accommodations and circumstances, Tex has much to look forward to, finally. Once he's out, Tex could transform back into a millionaire overnight.

But now, Tex finally knows the day he'll get out of prison. And things are looking good. Really good. You see, despite his current accommodations and circumstances, Tex has much to look forward to, finally. Once he's out, Tex could transform back into a millionaire overnight.

What you might not know, well, only a few insiders actually do know, is that, incredibly, Tex is set to inherit Diane's fortune, the woman he killed once he's out. In fact, even before he's let out in early 2025, the money has already started flowing. And there's nothing anyone can do about it.

What you might not know, well, only a few insiders actually do know, is that, incredibly, Tex is set to inherit Diane's fortune, the woman he killed once he's out. In fact, even before he's let out in early 2025, the money has already started flowing. And there's nothing anyone can do about it.

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Production support provided by Tim Millard. Audio engineering by Shane Freeman. The original score for Deadly Fortune is by Thomas Avery. Jason Hoke is the executive producer on behalf of Waveland Road. Executive producers for Sony Music Entertainment are Jonathan Hirsch and Catherine St. Louis. If you love the show, tell your friends and don't forget to leave a review. Thanks for listening.

Production support provided by Tim Millard. Audio engineering by Shane Freeman. The original score for Deadly Fortune is by Thomas Avery. Jason Hoke is the executive producer on behalf of Waveland Road. Executive producers for Sony Music Entertainment are Jonathan Hirsch and Catherine St. Louis. If you love the show, tell your friends and don't forget to leave a review. Thanks for listening.