Hornpin Media Group is negotiating with Matthew Cox to purchase the film rights to “Cash & Coke,” his true-crime article featured in the digital Inside True Crime Magazine. The proposed adaptation would bring a story of armed robberies, family loyalty and police corruption to the big screen. The article follows Robert “Snoop” George III and his half brother, Devell Hawkins, who robbed drug dealers throughout Florida. According to their accounts, their operation became more lu

TAMPA, Fla. — Matthew Cox spent years creating identities, forging documents and manipulating the mortgage industry. His crimes eventually made him a federal fugitive, cost financial institutions millions of dollars and resulted in a 26-year prison sentence. Today, Cox makes his living talking about crime rather than committing it. From a studio near the Florida State Fairgrounds, Cox hosts Inside True Crime, a long-form interview show built around conversations with former c

How podcasts, YouTube and independent producers are turning crime stories into a growing entertainment business TAMPA, Fla. — True crime was once largely the territory of paperback writers, network television producers and programs such as Dateline and 48 Hours. Today, a microphone, cameras and a small production team can turn a criminal case into a podcast episode or YouTube documentary capable of reaching hundreds of thousands—or millions—of viewers. In Tampa Bay, that tran

In an era where true crime dominates streaming platforms, podcasts, and YouTube, two unlikely storytellers have joined forces to capture one of the internet's most devoted audiences. The Murder Men, hosted by Matthew Cox and Johnny Mitchell, is quickly gaining momentum by blending investigative storytelling, firsthand criminal experience, and engaging conversation into a show designed for true crime enthusiasts. The podcast brings together two established creators with loyal