The Swamp Angel

This is the tale of Helen Ruth Spence, who grew up with the River People on The White River in Arkansas. When Helen was just 17 years old her father was shot and killed in front of her and her stepmother was beaten and assaulted by the same man. Helen had her own way of carrying out justice which landed her in and out of prison. The prisons at this time were deplorable and we don’t even know about all of the punishments Helen underwent. What we do know will shock you to your core. Helen's story is truly unlike any other.

Amazing Book:

Daughter of the White River by Denise White Parkinson

Avenging Angel by Sean Clancy

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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)

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I live not far from Little Rock.

You guys did this Bad Bitch justice.
As for how horrible and stupid the justice system here is, the wooden box speaks for itself.

Very well done

I love the rapport between these women, but that alone wouldn't make it worth listening. Their work is very well researched, and both are good storytellers. I've listened to three episodes and I'm hooked. This is a great way to spend an hour relaxing.

real life story of "where the crawdads sing"

this case reminds me of the book "where the crawdads sing" what a bad ass woman!

such a badass

I love this Helen was such a badass tha js for sharing this story it was great!

Crap

A couple of annoying teenage girls totally incapable of telling a story. Waste of time.