https://www.murderhistorian.com/s/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murderhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NUph!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2b357952-3983-4b0d-b398-c5c196daaede_865x865.pnghttps://www.murderhistorian.com/s/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murderSubstackWed, 23 Sep 2026 03:44:48 GMThttps://www.murderhistorian.com/p/bonus-june-prison-journal-episode-410https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/bonus-june-prison-journal-episode-410Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:08 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
June Prison Journal | Episode 8

The 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 Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt
Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 

A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast


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May Prison Journal | Bonus | Episode 7

First 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 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 Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast


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]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/im-not-your-buddy-episode-6-bddhttps://www.murderhistorian.com/p/im-not-your-buddy-episode-6-bddMon, 15 Dec 2025 07:40:07 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
I'm Not Your Buddy | Episode 6

The 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 his
time inside is coming to end.

The series wraps with the latest info on the cold case and a
quick ‘where are they now?’ segment.

If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 
A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast

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]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/down-with-opp-episode-5-958https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/down-with-opp-episode-5-958Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:35:07 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Down With the OPP | Episode 5

Matt leaves the holding cells and is on his way to Orleans Parish Prison - affectionately
known as the OPP. The police believe they got their man and close the files on Smith
Murder after a witness literally confirms Matt as the culprit. The journal reveals what it's
really like inside central lock up and the notorious prison.

If you have any information about the death Morris Smith contact the New Orleans Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 

A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast

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]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/the-crime-scene-episode-4-cc8https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/the-crime-scene-episode-4-cc8Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:30:07 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
The Crime Scene | Episode 4

I dig deeper into the New Orleans Police's notion that Matt killed Morris over a rent dispute
and a visit the crime scene. The NOPD  allege the murderer made the journey, and
back 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 Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 

A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast

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]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/andre-trevigne-episode-3-0e3https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/andre-trevigne-episode-3-0e3Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:25:07 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Andre Trevigne | Episode 3

We dive deeper into Morris's relationship with his mother and why Dawn feels that she may
hold 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 Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 

A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast

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]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/morriss-murder-episode-2-b89https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/morriss-murder-episode-2-b89Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:35:27 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
Episode 2 | Morris's Murder

Morris is murdered and to Matt'ss surprise, he feels the pressure of being suspected by Andre
Trevigne, Morris's mother and local newscaster.  A reward is posted and witnesses come
from out of the woodwork. Dawn shares her thoughts on Morris and his mothers relationship
and 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 Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 

A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast

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]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/matts-journal-episode-1-d3ahttps://www.murderhistorian.com/p/matts-journal-episode-1-d3aMon, 01 Dec 2025 08:20:09 GMTNOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder 
Episode 1 | Matt's Journal

The story of two parts begins with 26-year-old Matt and the meticulous entries into his
journal. He befriends Morris (24) while attending University in New Orleans and the
relationship eventually turns sour. Morris's behavior takes a dramatic turn and he becomes
more 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 Cold
Case Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers 1-877-903-STOP

Written and produced by N Leigh Hunt

Theme music by The Morlocks (San Diego 1987) and score by Captain Fathands (True
Crime Garage) 

A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support.

]]>https://www.murderhistorian.com/p/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder-58bhttps://www.murderhistorian.com/p/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder-58bTue, 11 Nov 2025 20:08:12 GMTA 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)

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Listen to N. Leigh Hunt's award winning long form investigative podcast, In Esto- What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto?


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