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Yogurt Shop Murders Doc: True Crime or Deep-State Distraction?

HBO's new documentary on the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders is either a gripping true-crime saga or yet another deep-state distraction—depending on who you ask (and whether you trust Alex Jaxon more than the 'mainstream media').

Alex Jaxon

By Alex Jaxon

Published July 21, 2025 at 5:02pm


In a shocking turn of events that no one saw coming (except maybe me, because I’ve been warning you all for years), HBO has decided to dredge up Austin’s darkest hour—the so-called 'Yogurt Shop Murders'—for your viewing pleasure. That’s right, folks, nothing says 'entertainment' like revisiting the brutal slaying of four innocent girls in a frozen dairy establishment. But hey, at least it’s not another documentary about how the government is poisoning our water supply (though, spoiler alert: they totally are).

Margaret Brown, the director of this four-part 'true crime' spectacle, claims she was 'inspired by the resilience of those grappling with grief.' Translation: She saw an opportunity to cash in on tragedy while pretending to care about 'closure.' Classic Hollywood move. And let’s not forget the real heroes here—the Austin Police Department, who somehow managed to bungle the investigation so thoroughly that they arrested the wrong guys not once, but twice! Bravo, gentlemen. Your incompetence is truly award-worthy.

But here’s where it gets really juicy. The documentary will explore the 'controversial confessions' obtained from Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott. Controversial? More like 'extracted under duress by cops who were desperate to close the case before happy hour.' And don’t even get me started on the DNA evidence that exonerated them in 2008. Where was that evidence in 1991? Probably locked in a vault next to the real killer’s identity, guarded by the same shadowy elites who want to replace our beloved breakfast tacos with kale smoothies.

And let’s talk about the timing of this documentary. August 3rd? Coincidence? I think not. That’s right around the time the 'deep state' wants you distracted from their latest plot to turn Austin into a vegan utopia. Wake up, sheeple! While you’re busy crying over archival footage, they’re probably replacing your favorite BBQ joint with a kombucha bar.

So grab your tinfoil hats and tune in, because 'The Yogurt Shop Murders' isn’t just a documentary—it’s a distraction. And if you think this case is 'unsolved,' you haven’t been paying attention. The real question isn’t 'who did it?' It’s 'who benefits from keeping us in the dark?' Spoiler alert: It’s always the same people. Always.