Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour! Today, special guest Ian Leipold, also known as Ingus Anthony Newman, merch guy from local band Felipendejo takes us through an infamous day in Reno history. We are diving into the chilling case of Priscilla Ford, a woman whose name still sends shivers down the spines of Reno, Nevada residents. On Thanksgiving Day in 1980, Ford turned a holiday of gratitude into a day of terror when she drove her Lincoln Continental down a crowded sidewalk on Virginia Street, killing six (seven?) people and injuring 23 others. What could drive someone to commit such a heinous act? Ford's erratic behavior and bizarre statements during her trial suggested an unhinged mind, leading to questions about her mental stability leading up to the crime. 

As we sip on sweet milkshakes from local shop Scoopers and reflect on this case, it's impossible not to wonder about the deeper forces in Ford's life. Was she a cold-blooded killer, or a woman overwhelmed by her inner demons? The investigation revealed a complex web of mental illness, a troubled past, and a history of failed relationships that may have pushed her to the brink. Yet, the cold reality remains—six innocent lives were lost in a senseless act of violence. In the aftermath, the city of Reno was left to grapple with the horror of Thanksgiving Day in 1980, a day that forever changed the lives of so many. 

Thank you to Ian for taking us through this case, and Scoopers for the tasty milkshakes!  Thanks for listening, and we will see you in the next one.  Stay spooky, ya'll! 

Case Notes: 
Felipendejo Artist Page
Doylepalooza Event!
Priscilla Ford Band
Black True Crime with Kayla and Kristin - Ep 63, Priscilla Ford