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Buried Memories
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Irene Pence
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Behind Her Softly Sexy Facade

1985. Gun Barrel City, Texas. Police searching for missing Fire Department Captain Jimmy Don Beets dug inside a wishing well in the neatly-tended garden of his wife, 48-year-old Betty Lou Beets. Not only did they find his body, but that of Betty Lous fourth husband, Doyle Wayne Barker. Each had been shot in the head and buried in a sleeping bag. It wasnt long before investigators unearthed the terrible truth.

Lurked A Cold-Blooded Killer

As Betty Lous sordid past as a topless dancer, cocktail waitress, and wife to five husbands emerged, so did her chilling trail of marital violence. She shot her second husband, Billy York Lane, in the back. She tried to run over third husband, Ronnie Threlkeld, with a car. Both survived to tell their horrific stories. But Barker and Beets, spouses four and five, werent so lucky.

After a sensational trial, Betty Lou Beets was sentenced to die by lethal injection. Fifteen years later, on...

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Writing a true story of two murders that took place over fifteen years ago forced me to search out many people, asking them to recall minute points of their experiences with Betty Lou Beets. I found an outpouring of detailed information and a certainty that no one had forgotten her. The dialogue and scenes have been reconstructed from these interviews, in addition to the court transcripts and signed documents obtained by investigators for the District Attorney and Sheriff.

I am indebted to the following for their help.

Judge Jack H. Holland of the 173rd District Court generously opened all trial transcripts and court records to me, and I had the gracious cooperation of Jovanna Herrington and Kim Gabel from the district clerks office.

The Dallas Fire Department, for whom Jimmy Don Beets was a captain, cooperated fully. Thanks to Chief Tanksley, Captain James Blackburn and his wife, JoAnn, Chaplain Denny Burris, and Stu Grant from the Dallas Firefighters Museum.

Without former Henderson County Sheriffs Chief Investigator Rick Rose, who broke this case, this book would have been an impossible task. Rick generously gave me his insight, along with detailed recollections of an investigation that lay for two years until he grasped the reins. His counterpart in the Henderson County District Attorneys Office, Michael OBrien, continuously amazed me with his photographic memory. Mike was invaluable in explaining the legal ramifications and details of the case, as well as the investigation from the DAs perspective. Karen Warner Hewitt, also a former DA investigator, provided me with the emotional side of dealing with Betty Beets. Karen remembered how Bettys mere presence could decrease the temperature of a room.

Henderson County Sheriffs Deputy Ron Shields put me in contact with many important investigators in this case.

Suzy Beets Huffman spoke openly of her ex-husband, and gave me insights only she could provide. Ronnie C. Threlkeld, Bettys third husband, shared memories of his life with her. Rodney Barker and his wife, Carla, talked with me. Rodneys father, Doyle Wayne Barker, was Bettys first victim, and Rodney related his memories of a loving father.

Others deserving mention are Jerry Kuykendall, Jr., Dwayne Garner, Mansfield Police Chief Steve Noonkester, Ed Spencer with the Dallas County Sheriffs Department, and criminalist Michelle Pressley.

Many people shared their personal remembrances, but asked that their names not be used. However, I want them to know how much I appreciated their time.

Dallasite and Cedar Creek homeowner Peggy Baldwin was very helpful. Barbie and Mason Brown crossed over the line of friendship and frequently hosted me in their lovely lake home, giving me hours of information. Barbie is an expert on Cedar Creek Lake lore, weather, flora, and fauna.

Friend and historical-romance writer Julie Benson combed my manuscript, making many beneficial suggestions. Fellow true-crime writer Carlton Stowers shared invaluable resources.

While I stood outside the Walls at Huntsville, Texas, a talented journalist, Gary Bass, was inside witnessing Betty Beetss execution and related the emotional details to me. Gary, I am grateful.

Praise for my friends at Kensington: Editor in Chief Paul Dinas, and Consulting Editor Karen Haas. After three books, we have a comfortable relationship. And I always appreciate my creative agent, Janet Wilkens Manus.

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In 1972 two years after they were divorced Betty Beets 35 was arrested on - photo 2

In 1972, two years after they were divorced, Betty Beets, 35, was arrested on attempted murder for shooting Billy York Lane, her second husband.

(Photo courtesy Dallas, Texas Sheriffs Office)

Beets was arrested in August 1979 for public lewdness while auditioning as a - photo 3

Beets was arrested in August 1979 for public lewdness while auditioning as a topless dancer.

(Photo courtesy Dallas, Texas Police Department)

Beets 48 was arrested on June 8 1985 for the capital murder of Jimmy Don - photo 4

Beets, 48, was arrested on June 8, 1985 for the capital murder of Jimmy Don Beets.

(Photo courtesy Mansfield, Texas Policen Department)

Victim Doyle Wayne Barker Betty Beetss fourth husband Photo courtesy Rodney - photo 5

Victim Doyle Wayne, Barker, Betty Beetss fourth husband. (Photo courtesy Rodney Barker)

Victim Jimmy Don Beets, Betty Beetss fifth husband.

Beets (center) was a rookie fireman in Dallas, Texas in 1957.

(Photo courtesy Dallas Firefighters Museum)

Fire Captain Jimmy Don Beets was well-liked by his many friends.

(Photo courtesy Dallas Firefighters Museum)

Beets celebrated his 44th birthday in 1981, one year before marrying Betty.

(Photo courtesy Susan Beets Huffman)

In their search for the missing Jimmy Don Beets police focussed on the Beetss wishing well.

(Photo courtesy Henderson County, Texas Sheriffs Office)

Police used a backhoe to topple over the well then dug into the dirt mound - photo 10

Police used a backhoe to topple over the well then dug into the dirt mound - photo 11

Police used a backhoe to topple over the well, then dug into the dirt mound inside.

(Photo courtesy Henderson County, Texas Sheriffs Office)

Jimmy Don Beetss body was found in a near-fetal position inside a blue sleeping - photo 12

Jimmy Don Beetss body was found in a near-fetal position inside a blue sleeping bag.

(Photo courtesy Hansderson Country, Texas Sheriffs Office)

The shed on the Beetss property where they found the decomposed body of Doyle - photo 13

The shed on the Beetss property where they found the decomposed body of Doyle Wayne Barker buried.

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