River City Charlie is not a "ready made tabloid" podcast. We do what the others are afraid to do. We focus on next level stories of military true crime and injustice. Host/Author Cilla McCain uses her Southern style and investigative skills to bring long-buried and newly emerging mysteries to light…
Today marks 18 years since the brutal murder of Army Specialist Richard Davis - a tragedy that altered the course of many lives, mine included. I want to take a moment to remember him and his family by sharing an article from my archives. For those who prefer to listen, an audio version is also available on the River City Charlie Podcast. ~ Cilla McCain
On June 25, 2018, Caserta left notes to several friends and his parents, walked out on the flight line at Naval Station Norfolk, and hurled himself into the spinning tail rotor of an MH-60S helicopter. "I'm sorry you have to see this," he shouted to the plane captain before he died. Listen for the first time to eyewitness accounts of this tragic day. Some voices have been altered to protect their identities. This podcast contains a description of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the Veterans Crisis Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255, press 1. Services also are available online at www.veteranscrisisline.net or by text, 838255.
New Host Tracy Shue is excited to announce the launch of River City Charlie's "Cold Case Files."These mini-episodes present the facts of forgotten cases in a straightforward manner in an effort to call attention to so many lost lives that have been forgotten. Episode 1 - titled "Nightmare" is a recap of the evidence surrounding the vicious murder of Blanca Luna.
On June 25, 2018, Caserta left notes to several friends and his parents, walked out on the flight line at Naval Station Norfolk, and hurled himself into the spinning tail rotor of an MH-60 helicopter. Interviewing his parents Patrick and Teri Caserta, witnesses, and friends, River City Charlie has put together an episode that delves deep into this complex story uncovering what drove a mentally and physically healthy young man to take such a drastic step into suicide. While it's in post-production we'd like to share this excerpt. To hear the full episode, visit www.rivercitycharlie.com and subscribe to be notified of its release. "I'm sorry you have to see this," he shouted to the plane captain before he died. Guest Host Cilla McCain has Covid19 causing the delay of this episodes release. Details will be posted as they are available.