Tina and Hillary cover the murder of former Arkansas Senator Linda Collins-Smith and former President Nixon’s visit from Elvis Presley.
Tina’s Story
Linda Collins-Smith served as Arkansas senator from 2014-2019 and prior to that served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2011-2013. But, when her body is discovered outside her home, her death and the alleged reason for her murder sends shockwaves through her hometown of Pocahontas.
Hillary’s Story
In 1970, Nixon was beginning his campaign to stop an alleged drug epidemic he believed was sweeping the nation. Elvis Presley had similar concerns at what he saw as a rising drug culture in America. But, when Elvis Presley decides to call on the president, Nixon learns that Elvis has more in mind than a simple visitation.
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Philip Smith, Linda Collins-Smith’s Husband: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Arkansas Times
Retired judge reprimanded for personal use of office--BY Max Brantley
Magnolia Reporter
Former state senator found dead from gunshot wound
ABC News
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in shooting death of former Arkansas Sen. Linda Collins-Smith. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, 48, is charged with capital murder.--By Julia Jacobo, Josh Margolin and KATE HOLLAND
Judge to finally unseal documents in murder of former state Sen Linda Collins-Smith--By Kate Holland and Josh Margolin
Suspect in killing of former Arkansas state senator now accused in murder-for-hire plot Rebecca Lynn O'Donnell allegedly tried to hire women she met in jail--By Kate Holland, Josh Margolin, and Julia Jacobo
Hearings begin for suspect accused of killing former Arkansas state senator Linda Collins-Smith was found dead at her home after she disappeared in May 2019--By Kate Holland and Josh Margolin
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Money is called a motive in killing of of former Arkansas senator--by John Moritz
NEA Report
Store Owner: I fired Rebecca O’Donnell for Theft
11 Facts we Know about the Linda Collins Murder Investigation
CBS News
New twist in case of woman accused of killing former Arkansas state senator
WSB-TV
Aide charged in ex-senator’s death now accused of attempting murder-for-hire plot from jail--by Crystal Bonvillian
Dayton Daily News
Aide charged in ex-senator’s death now accused of attempting murder-for-hire plot from jail--by by Crystal Bonvillian
Ballotpedia
Linda Collins-Smith
KATV
Murder suspect accused of attempting to hire inmates to kill former senator's ex-husband
ABC 7
New prosecutor named in former Arkansas senator Linda Collins murder case
KAIT 8
Search warrant issued for Linda Collins’ email, web activity
USA Today
Former Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith found dead, state GOP officials say--by Rebecca Morin
Heavy
Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
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Linda Collins-Smith and Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell (Facebook photo via People)
Tim Loggins, Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, and Linda Collins-Smith (Facebook via Radar Online)
Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell Arrest Photo (via WSBTV)
Linda Collins-Smith Senator Photo (via Ballotpedia)
Hillary's Story
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President Nixon meets Elvis Presley: Dec. 21, 1970--By ANDREW GLASS
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All That's Interesting
The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon--By Katie Serena
The New York Times
‘Elvis & Nixon’ Is Based on a Strange, Real-Life Meeting--by Kathryn Shattuck
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When Elvis Met Nixon--by Peter Carlson
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Elvis Presley's Badge--via Metropolitan News Enterprise
Letter to Nixon--via National Archives