Episode 169: Snaggletooth

Written By Tony Godwin

Some cases stay with you long after the courtroom empties. “Snaggletooth” is one of those cases.

In this episode, Hays County Assistant District Attorney Katie Arnold takes us inside the investigation and prosecution of a deeply disturbing case involving a father accused of committing unimaginable acts against a child.

But this story isn't about giving notoriety to the person responsible. It's about the people who refused to give up on the children involved.

Katie walks us through a difficult case that demanded patience, persistence, and an extraordinary attention to detail. When the path toward justice was anything but simple, her dedication to the case—and to the children at the center of it—never wavered.

Behind every piece of evidence was a child who deserved to be heard. Behind every difficult decision were siblings and a family searching for answers and, ultimately, some measure of closure.

“Snaggletooth” is a story about the darkest side of human behavior—but more importantly, it's about what can happen when dedicated professionals refuse to stop fighting for a child.

Join us as Assistant District Attorney Katie Arnold tells the story of Snaggletooth—a case she fought relentlessly to bring to its conclusion, and one that reminds us why protecting children and pursuing justice on their behalf matters so deeply.

Tony Godwin

I am currently an active duty Detective for a large Law Enforcement agency in the North Texas Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex where I have been employed for 31 years. For the past 19+ years, I have received specialized training and experience working both proactive and reactive criminal investigations associated with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force intending to combat the child exploitation epidemic in the United States and abroad.

I have presented case studies and law enforcement training both nationally and internationally on ICAC-related topics. I have prepared hundreds of formal reports suitable for legal presentation, which state results, interpretations, and professional opinions/conclusions while assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The United States Postal Service, the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the United States Secret Service and local Law Enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving child exploitation, CyberTips, and child pornography investigations. I am also a certified forensic examiner for computers and cell phones. 

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