The Boys on the Tracks

Crime Scene · Mar 26, 2026 · 58m

Two teens are found dead on railroad tracks. The official ruling? An accident.

But the scene tells a different story.

In 1987, two Arkansas teenagers were found dead on a set of railroad tracks under circumstances that defied easy explanation. Despite unusual evidence at the scene--including a destroyed firearm and reports of missing materials--their deaths were officially ruled an accident.

In this episode, we examine the “Boys on the Tracks” case, unpacking the inconsistencies, investigative missteps, and lingering questions that have fueled decades of speculation. As the timeline unfolds…