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NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder

NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder

By: N. Leigh Hunt
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 NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder

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)

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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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  • New Podcast: Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River

    New Podcast: Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River
    Mar 26 2026
    Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River

    The first episode drops March 30th!
    Each new episode will drop the following Monday.


    We're seeking the answer to the question, "What happened to Jeff Anderson?"


    Jeff Anderson was just 40 years old when his car rolled into the Sacramento River the evening of September 9th, 2023. Despite 911 calls from eye witnesses confirming the entry point of Jeff's car into the river, rescue attempts were not conducted until September 13th- 4 days later.


    Upon retrieval, law enforcement removed Jeff's car key from his front pocket of his pants. His car transmission was in "park."


    Inconsistencies in stories about Jeff's last hours have raised more questions than answers:


    Was Jeff assaulted?
    Was Jeff helped to his car from a bar and taken water?
    Was Jeff roofied?
    Was Jeff in emotional distress?


    We have witness statements submitted to law enforcement saying they were told by eye witnesses that there were two cars that evening, not one.


    When the car eye witnesses were
    followed up by law enforcement, this claim was denied ever being said. Why?


    We'll share dispatch calls.
    We'll share incident reports.
    We'll share toxicology reports.


    Was this a horrific accident, or was this case closed without a proper investigation?


    Why did the PI hired by the family take years to get the report back to family?


    Why was Jeff's car parked only to allegedly roll from a stop across a flat grade road, make a 90 degree turn, and then go into the water?


    Why has Jeff's phone had multiple hacking attempts?


    Why wasn't Jeff's case looking into as a suspected homicide?


    The stories the family were told by law enforcement alone will outrage you.


    We'll be covering the witness reports, police reports, autopsy report, interviews, written statements, and our documented attempts to communicate with Sheriff Cooper and the District Attorney.


    March 30th-
    Time to ask seek the answers to questions law enforcement should have asked before closing Jeff's case.


    Podcast Hosts Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera
    A Fire Eyes Media Network podcast
    Podcast script written by Jules Thorp
    Podcast audio engineering and editing by Jen Rivera
    Producers Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera


    What Happened To Jeff Anderson?

    Subscribe now by simply searching for Secret Beyond the Sacramento River

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    1 min
  • BONUS | June Prison Journal | Episode 8

    BONUS | June Prison Journal | Episode 8
    Dec 22 2025
    NOLA '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


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nola-93-the-journal-and-the-murder--6790925/support.
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    43 mins
  • BONUS | May Prison Journal | Episode 7

    BONUS | May Prison Journal | Episode 7
    Dec 19 2025
    NOLA 93 The Journal and the Murder
    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


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