#29- UpChuck Blames It on the Boogie: Murder, Manipulation, and the Many Excuses of Charles Victor Thompson

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Charles Victor Thompson—“Chuck”—the man responsible for the 1998 double-homicide of Denise Hayworth and Darren Cain. And while most stories end at conviction, this one doesn’t. From blaming everyone but himself to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot and attempting a jailbreak, Chuck’s chaos followed him straight behind bars where he now faces the death penalty, his execution scheduled for January 2026. 

Sources: houstonpress.com, findagrave.com, Unspeakable Podcast

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