Lovers Lane Featured Image
Share

INFAMOUS: Lovers’ Lane Murders

When what should have been a carefree date goes horribly wrong, the city of Houston realizes there’s a monster in their midst. Will they be caught in time?

If you have any information about the murders of Cheryl Henry & Andy Atkinson in Houston in 1990, please call the Houston Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Listened to this episode? Let us know what you think here.

In honor of Andy & Cheryl, we made a donation to the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children. If you’d like to join us, or learn more, please visit this link

If you are interested in listening to INFAMOUS: The Lake Waco Murders Part 1 & Part 2, please visit the Crime Junkie website, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

    Timeline:

    August 22, 1990
    August 22, 1990
    11pm

    Shane leaves Andy and Cheryl after hanging out with them.

    August 23, 1990
    August 23, 1990
    AM

    Shane goes to pick up Cheryl and take her to work, but she isn’t home.

    10am

    Shane gets a call while at work from a coworker of Cheryl’s, asking where she is.

    11pm

    Police arrive at the scene of Andy’s abandoned car. Cheryl and Andy’s bodies are found nearby shortly after.

    2001
    2001

    Houston PD receives an anonymous letter telling police they must pay $100k to know who killed Cheryl & Andy.

    Houston Map for Lover's lane episode

    Houston, TX

    Where Cheryl & Andy lived, and where their bodies were found near “Lovers’ Lane.”

    We’d love to speak with you and see how we can support.

    If you’re a law enforcement agency or family member of one of the people we mentioned in this episode, or if you’re looking for more coverage on a case, please reach out. You can email us at:

    Episode Source Material

    Suggested Episodes

    INFAMOUS: The Murder of Amber Spradlin

    In June of 2023, a woman was brutally murdered in Floyd County, Kentucky, while attending a gathering at the home of a local dentist. The slaying rocked the small communities of eastern Kentucky as months ticked by, rumors swirled and no one was held accountable. Finally, in July 2024, three men were charged in connection to her death and the trial is right around the corner.

    read more

    INFAMOUS: The Murdaugh Family Murders

    When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh are killed on their family’s estate in 2021, the investigation unravels a history of privilege, corruption, and suspicious deaths tied to one of South Carolina’s most influential families. But beneath the headlines and courtroom drama are stories of people who never got justice, mysteries still unsolved, and a justice system that let one family operate above the law for nearly a century. As appeals move forward and the possibility of a new trial looms, one question remains – why would a man who had everything risk it all by brutally murdering his own family?

    read more

    Join our Fan Club to listen ad-free!

    Unlock ad-free listening for this episode & hundreds of episodes across the Audiochuck network.  
    Join the Fan Club now for early access, exclusive content, & more!