NOLA 93 The Journal and the Murder
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderA new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego)www.fireeyesmedia.comListen to N. Leigh Hunt's award winning long form investigative podcast, In Esto- What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support.
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Episodes
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BONUS | June Prison Journal | Episode 8
Monday, 22 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderJune Prison Journal | Episode 8The second of two bonus episodes.Matt recounts the month of June 1993, reading from his journal. If you want all the unedited information from Matt’ stay in Central lock up and the Orleans Parish Prison, then these two episodes are for you.Expect bad language.If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (TrueCrime Garage) A ...
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BONUS | May Prison Journal | Episode 7
Friday, 19 December 2025
NOLA 93 The Journal and the MurderMay Prison Journal | Bonus | Episode 7First of two bonus episodes:Matt recounts the month of May 1993, reading from his journal. If you want all the unedited information from Matt’s stay in Central lock up and the OrleansParish Prison, then these two episodes are for you.Expect bad language.If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (TrueCrime Garage) A ...
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I'm Not Your Buddy | Episode 6
Monday, 15 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderI'm Not Your Buddy | Episode 6The OPP is one of the worst prisons in the USA and Matt is trying to make it feel like home.He deploys a self-preservation strategy to keep himself sane. Soon, he gets word that histime inside is coming to end.The series wraps with the latest info on the cold case and aquick ‘where are they now?’ segment.If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and sc...
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Down With OPP | Episode 5
Friday, 12 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderDown With the OPP | Episode 5Matt leaves the holding cells and is on his way to Orleans Parish Prison - affectionatelyknown as the OPP. The police believe they got their man and close the files on SmithMurder after a witness literally confirms Matt as the culprit. The journal reveals what it'sreally like inside central lock up and the notorious prison.If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (San ...
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The Crime Scene | Episode 4
Monday, 8 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderThe Crime Scene | Episode 4I dig deeper into the New Orleans Police's notion that Matt killed Morris over a rent disputeand a visit the crime scene. The NOPD allege the murderer made the journey, andback again, through Irish Channel without being noticed.Dawn shares more info about Morris and we catch up on Matt's journal.If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Capt...
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Andre Trevigne | Episode 3
Friday, 5 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderAndre Trevigne | Episode 3We dive deeper into Morris's relationship with his mother and why Dawn feels that she mayhold the key to what really happened that night in April of1993. Andre was recently fired from her morning anchor job and Morris claimed she carried a gun and was using drugs- could she have something to do with the death of her own son? If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (San ...
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Morris's Murder | Episode 2
Monday, 1 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the MurderEpisode 2 | Morris's MurderMorris is murdered and to Matt'ss surprise, he feels the pressure of being suspected by AndreTrevigne, Morris's mother and local newscaster. A reward is posted and witnesses comefrom out of the woodwork. Dawn shares her thoughts on Morris and his mothers relationshipand Matt's journal gives minute by minute detail of his arrest.If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by The Morlocks (...
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Matt's Journal | Episode 1
Monday, 1 December 2025
NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder Episode 1 | Matt's JournalThe story of two parts begins with 26-year-old Matt and the meticulous entries into hisjournal. He befriends Morris (24) while attending University in New Orleans and therelationship eventually turns sour. Morris's behavior takes a dramatic turn and he becomesmore distant from his circle of friends and his family, especially his sister, Dawn. If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans ColdCase Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOPWritten and produced by N Leigh HuntTheme music by ...
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NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder | Season 1 Trailer
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego)www.fireeyesmedia.comListen to N. Leigh Hunt's award winning long form investigative p...