Episode 77: Sell the House!

Hillary and Tina cover former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber and Coppell Texas Mayor Jayne Peters.

Hillary’s Story
Governor John Kitzhaber had an impressive career tackling environmental and health issues in his state. But, when some shady history about his girlfriend is revealed, the media digs into her role and potential influence in the governor’s office.

Tina’s Story
Jayne Peters served on the city council for Coppell Texas beginning in 1998 and won the mayoral seat in 2009 and she earned a reputation for her competence and organization. But, when financial pressures mount, and questions get asked, Peters makes a devastating decision.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
John Kitzhaber
Cylvia Hayes

Chicago Tribune
Feds subpoena records pertaining to departing Oregon gov.--by Tribune Wire Reports

The New York Times
Gov. John Kitzhaber of Oregon Resigns Amid Crisis--by Lee Van Der Voo and Kirk Johnson
Gov. John Kitzhaber of Oregon and His Fiancée Walked Tangled Path to Exit--by Kirk Johnson and Michael Paulson

Seattle Times
Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber cleared in influence-peddling case--by Steven Dubois

Los Angeles Times
Federal subpoena seeks Oregon state records concerning Gov. John Kitzhaber--By MARIA L. LA GANGA, NIGEL DUARA

Photos
Governor John Kitzhaber in jeans during swearing in ceremony--photo by Bondarowicz/The Oregonian via Oregonlive website

Kitzhaber and Hayes--photo accessed via GoLocalPDX

Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Coppell, Texas

The Dallas Morning News
Police details reveal final acts of Coppell Mayor Jayne Peters after killing daughter
Anonymous donor gives Coppell $10,000 to cover Jayne Peters' personal charges on city card
Records show Corinne Peters’ Coppell High transcripts weren’t sent to colleges
Coppell High School has no record of mayor or daughter requesting transcripts for colleges

Medium
Motherhood is too fucking much: The murder suicide of Corinne and Jayne Peters--by Candles Myers

CBS News
Mayor of Coppell, Texas, Killed Daughter a Day Before Shooting Herself, Says Report--by Naimah Jabali-Nash
Texas Mayor Jayne Peters Had Covered Up Financial Issues Before Murder-Suicide--by Carlin Miller

Psychology Today
Did Jayne Peters kill her daughter?: The Mystery of an Apparent Murder-Suicide in Texas--by Cheryl Paradis

ABC 8
Coppell suicide notes released, new details emerge on gun
Autopsy reports released for Coppell mayor, daughter

NBC DFW 5
Police: Daughter Killed Well Before Mayor Shot Herself--By JAMIE STENGLE

Beaumont Enterprise
UPDATE: Coppell mayor's note explains grief for late husband--by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CNN
Death of Texas mayor ruled suicide, daughter's death homicide--by the CNN Wire Staff
Friend: Mayor involved in apparent murder-suicide 'never opened up'--by the CNN Wire Staff

Dallas Observer
Reactions to Horrors Involving Coppell Mayor, Dallas Chief Tell a Tale of Two Tragedies--by JIM SCHUTZE

Coppell Gazette
Deputy police chief, mayor pro tem address mayor's death--by Marthe Stinton

The Eagle
Daughter shot from behind--by Elida S. Perez

The Truth About Guns
Coppell Mayor Jayne Peters: Pride Goeth Before Murder--By James Montgomery

Kera News
Memorial Planned for Coppell Mayor & Daughter--by Justin Martin

Khou 11
Missing keychain offers clue into murder-suicide of Texas mayor, daughter

Photos
Jayne Peters--by City of Coppell/AP via San Diego Union Tribune
Corinne Peters--personal photo via CBS News
Jayne Peters and Corinne Peters--personal photo via CBS News