08/31/2026
Following our morning sessions, there will be a deep dive into a local case of Judith Ann Neelley and the psychology, controversy, and aftermath behind her abductions and murders at 2026 Advancing Women to the Top Conference on September 17th!
Don't miss True Crime on Easy Street, a local podcast, and 'Team of Experts' on all things True Crime, that will take the stage! Together, they bring a unique combination of legal expertise, psychology and criminology, journalism, and local history to their exploration of true crime stories from the region.
Katy Givens, Esq. is a Cedar Bluff native, Jacksonville State University graduate, and practicing attorney. A 2026 graduate of Birmingham School of Law, Katy provides a legal perspective and insight into the cases explored on the podcast.
Kelly Turner is a Centre native and Auburn University graduate with a BA in Psychology and minor in Criminology, as well as an MS in Psychology from Jacksonville State University. As the creator of True Crime on Easy Street, Kelly brings her background in psychology and criminology to the podcast and its exploration of criminal cases.
Scott Wright is the managing editor of the Cherokee Post-Herald in Centre, Alabama, with nearly three decades of experience in journalism. A 1993 University of Alabama graduate and author of two books on local history, Scott brings his experience in research, reporting, and storytelling to the podcast.
Together, the three hosts combine their professional backgrounds and knowledge of the local area to examine the people, events, and stories behind true crime cases close to home.