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On July 23, 2010, Shan Fieldman got into a pick-up truck in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Pontiac, Illinois to arrange the murder of his ex-wife, Shelley, and her current boyfriend, Alan.    Fieldman left briefly to get $100.00 from his fiancé, Talia Fonce, which was used as a down‑payment on the hit.  Fieldman also provided the hitman with descriptions of his ex and her boyfriend, as well as their home and their habit of hanging out in their garage.  He gave the hitman their correct address.  While he also left an IOU in the amount f $7,400.00 with the hitman, he did ensure himself plausible deniability by signing it “Joe Smith.”  Fieldman was arrested later that night with his fiancé's children in his car.  His fiancé was also arrested because she had introduced Fieldman to Trina Bennett, the informant who reported the potential crime to police.  Join Lisa O'Brien and Michael Carnahan on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., Central, for Episode 13 of Clear and Convincing.  We'll talk about the events leading up to the meeting with the hitman, the evidence against Fonce and Fieldman, their trials and appellate process, including the grant of federal habeas relief to Fieldman with the intervention of Kathleen Zellner.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On June 26, 1980, a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Sarah Avenue and Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri, took the life of 19-year old Quinton Moss and wounded Wallace Conner.  Moss had been a suspect in the January, 1980 murder of Dennis “Gant” Griffin, but had never been charged.  Larry Griffin was linked by a police officer who saw him in the company of two other men getting into a car similar to the one described by witnesses to the shooting and a bystander at the scene who was able to identify Griffin as one of the shooters.   Join Lisa O’Brien and Michel Carson on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, for Clear and Convincing,  Episode 11, State of Missouri v. Larry Griffin.  Griffin’s 1995 execution was controversial due to his claim of his actual innocence.  A 2005 investigation sponsored by the NAACP concluded that there were “doubts” about Griffin’s guilt.  A subsequent investigation by the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office reached a different conclusion.  We’ll talk about the evidence against Griffin, the post-execution investigation that raised doubts about his guilt and the investigation conducted by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On August 7, 2004, an anonymous call brought Nashville police to 2728 Mossdale Drive, where they found the home’s owner, 43-year old Johnny Michael Allen, dead in his bed.  He’d been shot once in the back of the head.  A tip led police to Room 302 at the InTown Suites, where they arrested 16-year old Cyntoia Denise Brown.  Initially, Brown gave police a fake name and claimed to be 19-years old.  Brown was a runaway from Clarksville, Tennesse.  While in Nashville, she’d been living with 24-year old Gary McGlothen, who went by the nicknames “Cut” or “Cut Throat.”  During questioning, Brown admitted shooting Johnny, but claimed self-defense, which was refuted by the crime scene and the evidence that Brown took guns, money, paper work and Johnny’s truck after shooting him in the head.  Her initial efforts to blame others were unsuccessful and she was charged with first degree murder, felony murder and aggravated robbery.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 10, State of Tennessee v. Cyntoia Brown.  We’ll talk about the evidence linking Brown to the murder of Johnny Michael Allen and the propaganda campaign waged in 2019, which resulted in a grant of clemency by Bill Haslam, Tennessee’s governor and release from prison 15 years into a life sentence.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On October 8, 1983, Bob Tate, Jerry Mack Brown, Ronald Mayes and Philip Good were shot in Tate's ultralight airplane hangar in Sherman, Texas.  Their bodies were discovered by Tate's wife and son after Tate failed to come home that evening.  Tate's ultralight, which had been advertised for sale by Good, was missing from the hangar.  Bower was identified in January, 1984 when phone records linked 3 calls to Good to a phone calling card provided to Bower by his employer, a chemical company.  In his initial interviews with police and FBI agents, who were asked to assist the investigation by the Grayson County Sheriff, Bower lied about everything, including the extent of his contact with Good and Tate, his presence in Sherman and his interest in the ultralight.  When police obtained a search warrant, they found aluminum tubing consistent with tubing used in ultralight aircraft, decals removed from an ultralight, wheels with the name “Tate” on them and Jerry Brown's fingerprints on some of the tubing.  Bower was arrested and, in April, 1984, tried, convicted and sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O'Brien and Michael Carnahan for Episode 12, State of Texas v. Lester Leroy Bower.  We'll talk about the evidence linking Bower to the murders, his post-conviction claims of actual innocence and his claim that execution after 31 years on death row was “cruel and unusual” punishment.

On June 2, 1983, Kevin Cooper, who had a long history of escpaes from prison and mental health facilities, walked away from the Chino Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, California.  Cooper had a long history of escape from prison facilities and mental hospitals.  During the night of June 4, or early on the morning of June 5, Cooper entered the home of Doug and Peggy Ryen, where he beat, slashed and stabbed Doug, Peggy, and Jessica Ryen and family friend Christopher Hughes to death.  The sole survivor was 8-year old Joshua.  Cooper was convicted on February 19, 1985 and sentenced to death on May 15, 1985.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. for Episode 8, California v. Cooper and our interview with San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson.  We’ll talk to Mr. Anderson about Cooper’s most recent request for clemency, his request for an “innocence investigation” and the results of DNA testing recently ordered by outgoing Governor Brown and current Governor Newsome.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989‑1171. About Jason Anderson:   Jason Anderson was elected as the 36th District Attorney of San Bernardino County on June 5, 2018. He has been a member of the California State Bar since 1997 and served as a deputy district attorney for San Bernardino County from 1998 to 2014.  He entered private practice in Rancho Cucamonga in 2014 and has been an adjunct professor teaching Criminal Procedure and Trial Advocacy at the University of LaVerne College of Law.  He is a 2008 recipient of the Jennifer Brooks Lawyer of the Year Award, a 2012 recipient of the Above and Beyond Award  and a 2018 recipient of the George W. Porter Criminal Trial Attorney Award.    

On the afternoon of November 8, 2002, police in Stamford, Connecticut responding to a 911 call, found the body of Anna Lisa Raymundo in the entryway of her condominium.  She had been beaten and stabbed by an unknown assailant.  Her case would remain unsolved until March 23, 2003, when Sheila Davalloo, was arrested in connection with the attempted murder of her husband, Paul Christos.  Davalloo, a research scientist at Purdue Pharma, was a co-worker of Nelson Sessler, Raymundo’s boyfriend at the time she was murdered.  Detectives investigating the attack on Christos made the connection between Davalloo’s voice and the still unidentified 911 caller.  Davalloo was subsequently linked to Raymundo’s murder based on DNA evidence found in the bathroom of Raymundo’s condo.  After Davalloo’s conviction in the attempted murder of her husband in 2004, investigators and prosecutors built a murder case against Davalloo, who was eventually indicated in 2007.  In 2012, Davalloo, who represented herself at trial, was convicted  Raymundo’s murder.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 7, State of New York v. Sheila Davalloo and State of Connecticut v. Sheila Davalloo.  We’ll talk about Davalloo’s crimes, her separate trials in New York and Connecticut and the convictions that resulted in consecutive prison sentences that will keep Davalloo behind bars for a minimum term of 75 years.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, for Clear & Convincing, Episode 6, Women in Horse Racing.  For a change of pace, we’ll talk to Natalie Voss, Editor-in-Chief at The Paulick Report and 3-time Eclipse Award winner.  Natalie joins us to talk about the expansion of the roles held by women in horse racing.  We’ll also talk to Natalie about her work, including  her award-winning articles, many of which deal with important issues, including jockey health, regulatory developments and making sure thoroughbreds are safe when their racing careers end.   Natalie received her bachelor's degree in equine science with honors from the University of Kentucky.  Her work includes investigative features, breaking news and profiles on a variety of topics, with her byline appearing in the Paulick Report, Business Lexington magazine, Chevy Chaser, Southsider, Chronicle of the Horse, The Horse magazine, The Blood-Horse, Quarter Horse News, American Racehorse, Acreage Life, Veterinary Practice News, BirdTalk, and Equine International among others.  She’s a 3-time Eclipse Award winner and has been nominated a record 4-time nominee for the Stanley Bergstein Writing Award for investigative reporting.  She’s also a proud board member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association and the Kentucky Horse Council.  For more about Natalie, visit her website at http://www.natalievoss.com/about-1.  

At 2:40 a.m. on December 9, 2001, Michael Peterson, an author and former mayoral candidate, contacted Durham County 9-1-1 services to summon help for his wife, Kathleen.  Peterson claimed that Kathleen, who appeared to have fallen on a narrow, back staircase, was still breathing.  After disconnecting, he called 9-1-1 back and reported that his wife was no longer breathing.  Kathleen’s injuries, the copious amounts of blood on the staircase and the inconsistent statements from Peterson led police to suspect that her death was no accident.  Peterson’s 2003 conviction for first degree murder was vacated in 2011 after a prosecution expert was accused of malfeasance in several cases, including Peterson’s.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan and special guest Michelle D. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 5, State of North Carolina v. Michael Iver Peterson.  We’ll talk about the case against Peterson, the documentary “The Staircase” and the information the filmmakers left out.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

In the early morning hours of October 2, 1999, Steven Beard called 9-1-1 in Austin, Texas to report a medical emergency.  First responders initially thought Beard was experiencing sudden complications after a recent surgery.  A shotgun shell found on the floor of Beard’s bedroom suggested a more sinister scenario.  Beard’s second wife, Celeste, did her best to keep her friend Tracey Tarlton’s name out of the investigation.  Celeste also refused to allow investigators to speak to her husband and counseled her children and their friends to refuse to cooperate in any investigation.  Tarlton was soon linked to the shooting and initially charged with assault.  When Steven Beard died in January of 2000, the charge was upgraded to murder.  When Celeste remarried, Tarlton broke her long held silence.   Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan tonight at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 4, State of Texas v. Celeste Beard Johnson.  We’ll talk about the evidence implicating Celeste Beard, her trial, conviction and sentence and direct appeal.  We’ll also talk about her unsuccessful state post-conviction claim and her late-filed federal habeas claim, which was dismissed by the federal court.   We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

New York Times bestselling author or co-author of 14 books, including Dead Reckoning; Hunting Charles Manson; Secrets, Lies, and Shoelaces; Naked Addiction; Then No One Can Have Her; I'll Take Care of You; and Poisoned Love is joining Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan to talk about her new book Death On Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case.  For the first time since the body of Rebecca Zahau was found hanging naked, bound, and gagged in July, 2011, Ms. Rother takes a comprehensive, authoritative, and objective look at the entire death case, laying out the evidence and theories from all sides in this murder vs. suicide debate in her 11th true crime book, which is based on a compilation of research from the sheriff’s investigative files and her own interviews, investigation, and personal experience with her husband’s suicide. With no agenda, financial settlement, or verdict to protect, Ms. Rother’s narrative will correct rumors, misinformation, and conflation of speculative details, with the ultimate goal of uncovering the truth about the events leading to the deaths of Rebecca Zahau and Max Shacknai,  which are inextricably linked.  

On November 15, 2004, Tom and Jackie Hawks were tied to an anchor and dragged into the Pacific Ocean from their 55-foot yacht Well Deserved by Skylar Deleon, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Alonso Machain.  Their bodies have never been found.  Prior to taking their lives, Deleon forced to couple to sign sale papers transferring the yacht to him and his wife, Jennifer Henderson Deleon and Powers of Attorney, giving the Deleons control over all of Tom and Jackie’s finances and assets.  It was that aspect of the scheme that led to Deleon and his accomplices, including Jennifer, being charged with felony murder, making them eligible for a death sentence.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 3, State of California v. Jennifer Lynn Henderson.  We’ll talk about Tom and Jackie Hawks, their lives and family, then we’ll talk about Deleon’s criminal history the murders of Jon Jarvi and Tom and Jackie Hawks and the investigation that led to the arrest, trial and convictions of Deleon, Henderson, Kennedy and Machain.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing.  In Episode 2, Michael and Lisa will talk about developments in many of the cases they’ve covered during their first three seasons, including developments in Oklahoma v. Glossip, Texas v. Jacob, Arkansas v. Stacey Johnson and Ledell Lee, California v. Scott Peterson, Texas v. Reed and Routier and Maryland v. Syed  We’ll also talk about the new trial granted to Cardell Hayes as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ramos and the DNA testing results recently released in Tennessee v. Pervis Payne. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Season 4 of Clear and Convincing.  In Episode 1, Michael and Lisa will talk about developments in many of the cases they’ve covered during their first 3 seasons, including developments in Commonwealth v. Abu-Jamal, Tennessee v. Alley, Arizona v. Arias, Wisconsin v. Avery and Dassey, Texas v. Carty, California v. Cooper, Florida v. Dippolito and Mississippi v. Flowers, among other cases. We’ll talk about the outcome of the King’s Bench challenge filed on behalf of Maureen Faulkner in an effort to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, the outcome of Jodi Arias’ direct appeal and the next stage for Dalia Dippolito’s challenge to her conviction. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

On February 20, 2009, Chiquita Tate, a Baton Rouge attorney was found murdered in her downtown office, which showed signs of a fierce life-and-death struggle between Chiquita and an unknown attacker.  Police were summoned to the office by Chiquita’s husband, Greg Harris, who claimed she failed to come home the night before and that he’d been unable to reach her by phone for several hours.  The only apparent clue seemed to be a clump of hairs found in Chiquita’s open hand and the fact that Chiquita’s wallet was found in a shady part of town the night before.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 31, State of Louisiana v. Greg Harris, a/k/a Greg Ficklin.  We’ll talk about Chiquita’s promising legal career, the investigation of her murder and the clues that led to her husband, Greg.  Then we’ll talk about Harris’ trial, conviction, direct appeal and state post-conviction claims.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped and murdered in Bastrop, Texas.  For a year, Stacey’s case remained unsolved, with no viable suspects until April 4, 1997, when DNA linked Rodney Reed to the crime.  Initially, Reed denied knowing Stacey, but at trial, he claimed that he and Stacey were involved in a secret interracial relationship.  While this defense was successful once before, the jury at his 1998 trial rejected the claim and convicted him of capital murder.  After multiple prior rape victims testified during the punishment phase, Reed was sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 30, State of Texas v. Rodney Reed.   We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

On January 9, 1993, 22-year old Gina Marie Neulsein failed to show up for her shift at a Royal Farms convenience store in Baltimore, Maryland.  At 19, Gina had a brief affair with married Baltimore City police officer James Allen Kulbicki, which resulted in a pregnancy that Kulbick wanted Gina to terminate.  Gina resisted and in September, 1991, gave birth to the couple’s son, Michael.  In 1992, Gina filed a petition in Baltimore County court seeking support from for their child from Kulbicki, who demanded two paternity tests.  A hearing in the case was scheduled for January 13, 1993 and Kulbicki had been ordered to bring a check for approximately $3,000.00 in back child support to that hearing.   Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 29, State of Maryland v. James Allen Kulbicki.  We’ll talk about Gina’s brief life and relationship with Kulbicki and the evidence linking him to her murder.  Then we’ll talk about his two trials, direct appeals and post-conviction claims that brought his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court..  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On December 15, 1994, millionaire entrepreneur Bill McLauglin was shot dead in his Balboa Coves home in Orange County, California.  His live-in girlfriend, Nannette Johnston was away from the home, attending a soccer game with her children and her boyfriend, former NFL linebacker Eric Naposki.   Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 28, State of California v. Nanette Ann Packard and Eric Andrew Naposki.  We’ll talk about Bill McLauglin’s life, his relationship with Packard and his 1994 murder.  Then we’ll look at Packard’s subsequent conviction for embezzlement and the 2007 investigation that led to the charges against and arrests to Packard and Naposki in May, 2009  We’ll also talk about the trials, convictions and sentences, direct appeals and state and federal post-conviction claims.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On April 28, 2004, William McGuire disappeared from the apartment he shared with his wife and two sons in Woodbridge, New Jersey.  His wife, Melanie, claimed the couple had a violent argument that ended with 39-year old Bill storming out of the house, vowing never to return.  Melanie claimed Bill’s behavior had become erratic in recent weeks and claims to this day that Bill was an alcoholic with gambiling debts owed to shady characters.  On May 5, 2004, Kenneth Cole suitcase was picked up by fisherman in Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Inside were a man’s lower legs.  On May 11, 2004, a man’s head and upper torso in a matching suitcase were found on a beach by a bird watcher.   Finally, on May 16, 2004, a man’s lower torso was found in a third suitcase picked up by a boater in the Chesapeake Bay.  Virginia Beach investigators enlisted the media in their effort to identify the victim and a composite sketch led to the body being identified as Bill McGuire, which was confirmed by fingerprint examination.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 27, State of New Jersey v. Melanie McGuire.  We’ll talk about the evidence linking McGuire to her husband’s disappearance and murder, including her purchase of a Taurus .38 revolver in Pennsylvania on April 26, 2004, the Kenneth Cole suitcases, a medical service blanket wrapped around Bill’s head when it was found and her admission to “moving” Bill’s car, which continued fragments of human sawdust, in Atlantic City days after Bill “disappeared.”  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On June 27 1987, Charisse Christopher and her 2-year old daughter, Lacie Jo, were stabbed to death in the kitchen of their apartment in Millington, Tennessee.  Charisse’s 3-year old son, Nicholas was attacked and stabbed multiple times in the abdomen.  He was rushed from the scene to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, where doctors were able to save his life.  An officer responding to a 911 call from the apartment manager encountered Pervis Tyrone Payne at the entrance to the apartment building.  The officer had observed Payne on the second floor, in the vicinity of the Christopher apartment.  While Payne later claimed to have been just a Good Samaritan, trying to help Charisse and her children, his actions suggested otherwise.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 26, State of Tennessee v. Pervis Tyrone Payne.  We’ll talk about the evidence linking Payne to the murders of Charisse and Lacie Jo Christopher and the attempted murder of Nicholas, Payne’s trial, conviction, sentence and his post-conviction claims.  Finally, we’ll talk about Payne’s July, 2020 request for DNA testing, his claims of intellectual disability and the reprieve recently granted by Governor Bill Lee.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On May 5, 1985, Shelly Boggio, her twin sister, Stacy and a friend named Stephanie spent the day together at the beaches in Pinellas County, Florida.  The girls were eventually picked up by James Dailey and Jack Pearcy, Kansas natives who’d just  relocated to Florida.  They visited a couple of bars, then went back to the house Pearcy, Dailey and others shared in Seminole, Florida.  Later that evening, Stacy and Stephanie were dropped off at an apartment, leaving Shelly alone with Pearcy and Dailey.  The next morning, Shelly’s body was found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway near Indian Rocks Bridge.  She’d been strangled, stabbed more than 30 times and ultimately drowned.   Before authorities identified Shelly, Dailey and Pearcy left Pinellas County.  They traveled to for Miami for a day, then parted ways, with Pearcy heading back to Kansas and Dailey relocating to California.  In June, Pearcy was arrested and named Dailey as Shelly’s killer in a statement to police.  Dailey was eventually arrested and sent back to Florida in November, 1985.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 25, State of Florida v. James Milton Dailey.  We’ll talk about the evidence linking Dailey to Shelly’s murder, his trial, direct appeals and post-conviction claims.  We’ll also talk about the recent misleading media stories which claim that Dailey’s conviction rests on the testimony of a single jailhouse informant.  Finally, we’ll talk about the genesis of the multiple inconsistent statements of Dailey’s co‑defendant and “fall partner,” Jack Pearcy.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

In November, 1999, the body of Paul Vados was found in an alley in Los Angeles.  Vados was unidentified until he was reported missing by Olga Rutterschmidt, who claimed to be his cousin.  Vados appeared to be the victim of a hit-and-run, but investigation of the case failed to develop evidence that would lead to a suspect and the case went cold.  In June, 2005, the body of Kenneth McDavid was found in a Los Angeles alley, again appearing to have been the victim of a hit-and-run.  An inquiry with LAPD by an insurance company investigator led to a conversation between two detectives who realized that Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt each had insurance policies on Vados and McDavid.  Join Michael and Lisa on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 24, State of California v. Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt.  We’ll talk about the investigation of the deaths of Paul Vados and Kenneth McDavid, the insurance policies taken out on the two men and the women’s insurance scams.  Finally, we’ll talk about the arrests, prosecution and convictions of the geriatric killers dubbed “Black Widows” by the media. 

On January 23, 2005, Tammy Gardner called 911 to report that she’d been shot by her husband, John Steven Gardner.  Tammy’s condition worsened and she lapsed into a coma prior to arriving at the hospital and died two days later.  Gardner was arrested at the beginning of February and eventually charged with capital murder.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 23, State of Texas v. John Steven Gardner.  We’ll talk about the evidence linking Gardner to Tammy’s murder, his trial, direct appeals and post-conviction claims.  We’ll also talk about Gardner’s claim that the defense of “abandonment rage” would have resulted in a different sentence if it had been presented to his trial jury in 2006.  Finally, we’ll talk about Gardner’s execution on January 15, 2020.    

At about 3:15 a.m. on November 13, 1974, Butch Defeo went through the house at 112 Ocean Avenue with a 35-caliber, lever-action Marlin 336C rifle, methodically shooting his parents, brothers and sisters.  Ronald, Sr. and Louise were first.  They were each shot twice in the back as they slept.  His three younger siblings were next.  Allison, Matthew and John, whose bedrooms were on the 2nd floor, were murdered next, were each shot one in the back while they slept.  Finally, Defeo shot his 18-year old sister, Dawn, who slept on the third floor, in the back.  Defeo then threw his rifle in the waterway behind the house, collected evidence into a pillowcase, showered, changed clothing and left the house.  On the way to the car dealership where he worked in Brooklyn, Defeo threw his bloody clothing and other evidence into a storm drain.  After 6:00 p.m. that evening, Defeo rushed into Harry’s Bar, claiming to have just discovered his parents murdered.  He then summoned the bar’s patrons to the house, to discover the gruesome murders.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 22, Halloween Special.  First, we’ll talk about State of New York v. Ronald Joseph Defeo, Jr. and the infamous murders of the Defeo Family.  Then, we’ll talk about the Amityville Horror, a story that may have been invented by parties hoping to reduce Butch Defeo’s culpability.  Finally, we’ll talk about Defeo’s ever-changing claims regarding the events of November 13, 1974.

Join the "American Idiots" this week as they bring you a special treat in the form of an interview with United States Senate Candidate from Arkansas Mr. Dan Whitfiled. Who is attempting to challenge Tom Cotton in the upcoming general election. Also we will be discussing the recent bout of celebrity deaths which includes the likes of Regis Philbin and John Saxon. The newest round of stimulus negotiations are underway as well. We will take a look into the latest offer from the Republican side of the isle, which does include $1200 dollar payments. Health experts are now recommending yet another shutdown of the country as COVID-19 deaths continue to skyrocket. We will discuss our thoughts on the impact another shutdown would bring to the country. Join us for all this and more on another exciting episode of the American Idiots show! Of course to be apart of the show dial into the studio at (347)989-1171 and you can chat with any of us. 

Join the panel this week as we discuss the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis from Georgia. We will be discussing the Representatives' life not just in civil service, but also his civil rights work. Also a new ABC News/Washington Post poll has shown Joe Biden opening up a sizeable lead over President Donald Trump. But one has to question just how much that means after the fiasco in the 2016 election. Where the polls showed Hillary Clinton with a sizeable advantage over then candidate Trump, however during election night as we all know Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. Also according to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows negotiations are set to begin in earnest tomorrow. We will discuss all of the possible stimulus packages. And how they will affect your pocketbook and the economy at large. The United States continues to set new single day COVID records despite continued calls from the CDC and WHO to socail distance and wear masks. And we will be debuting a new segment tomorrow night "Karen's Gone Wild" in which we will talk about the actions of the "Karen's" in this country. Join us for all this and  more tomorrow night on a brand new episode of the American Idiots podcast.  

Join us Tonight at 8 CST as we discuss the "DYATLOV PASS INCIDENT" on the show. The Dyatlov Pass incident (Russian: Гибель тургруппы Дятлова) was an event in which nine Russian hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains between 1 and 2 February 1959, in uncertain circumstances. The experienced trekking group, who were all from the Ural Polytechnical Institute, had established a camp on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl, in an area now named in honor of the group's leader, Igor Dyatlov. During the night, something caused them to tear their way out of their tents and flee the campsite, all while inadequately dressed for the heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. After the group's bodies were discovered, an investigation by Soviet authorities determined that six had died from hypothermia while the other three showed signs of physical trauma. One victim had a fractured skull; two others had major chest fractures and the body of one of the group was missing both its eyes. One of the victims was missing a tongue. The investigation concluded that a "compelling natural force" had caused the deaths. Numerous theories have been put forward to account for the unexplained deaths, including animal attacks, hypothermia, avalanche, katabatic winds, infrasound-induced panic, military involvement, or some combination of these. Russia opened a new investigation into the incident in 2019, and the conclusions were presented in July 2020: the investigation concluded that the cause of death was hypothermia due to a combination of an avalanche, forcing the group to leave their camp, combined with low visibility. Andrey Kuryakov, deputy head of the regional prosecutor's office, stated: “It was a heroic struggle. There was no panic. But they had no chance to save themselves under the circumstances.”

Join "Money" Mike Carnahan, "Pretty Boy" Sean Castleberry, and special guest host Tali Brim as they break down some of the biggest headlines currently affecting our nation. This morning the 7th circuit court of appeals ruled that a federal execution could proceed today. If this holds up it will be the first fedral execution in over a decade, we will discuss and debate the issues surrounding this big news including the death penalty and its relevance in today's society. Also it was revealed on Sunday evening that the Washington Redskins would finally bow to popular pressures and be changing its nickname after it was deemed "racist". We will discuss the issues surrounding the mascots and team names across the country. And if it really is as big of an issue as the main stream media is reporting. Over the past week the popular website Wayfair has come under scruitny for possibly allowing a human trafficking component being discovered with the website. And with election day drawing closer we will be discussing the potential running mates for the presumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden. And who may give him the biggest upside come November with the voters. Join us tonight at 8/7cst on Talk Radio 49, Youtube Live, or the American Idiots Facebook page, also to be apart of the action you can always dial in at (347)989-1171. 

Join Sean and Brad as they discuss the paranormal phenomenon. They will discuss certain videos that show the existence of the supernatural. Also, they will talk about areas and attractions that are said to be haunted.

Join us this week for your weekly humorus look at the top headlines surrounding our country over the past 7 days. President Trump has come under fire yet again for an ad featuring a supporter yelling "white power". But that is not his only issues as an warrant was issued for his arrest as well as Reddit has now banned his groups on their platforms for spewing 'hate speech". Also coming out today was the news that the "Golden State Killer" Joseph James Deangelo Jr plead guilty to 13 counts of first degree murder to avoid the death penalty in California. And we will also be talking about Elijah McClain, a 23 year old African Amercian gentlemen who was stopped by police when he was walking home from the convenience store. Mr. McClain was an introvert who also had been diagnosed with autism and anemia, therefore was wearing a ski mask. When confronted by police because a call had been placed by a citizen who thought he was "acting suspicious". A struggle ensued which includes one of the cops saying McClain had "reached" for the other officers weapon, even though the other officer reported he did not believe he had. And eventually lead to an EMT adminstering a dose of Ketamine which potentially lead to Mr. McClains' passing. We will be discussing all this and more on tonights edition of the American Idiots show. To be apart of the converstation feel free to dail in at (347)989-1171.

We present the case against Terry Hobbs. One of the stepfathers of the murdered boys in West Memphis Arkansas on May 6th, 1993.We present the case against Terry Hobbs. One of the stepfathers of the murdered boys in West Memphis Arkansas on May 6th, 1993.

THIS WEEK FOR EPISODE 107 MR TEAMBRINGIT AND NAPPEBOI DISCUSS THE UNDERTAKER RETIREMENT, MORE SEXUAL ACCUSATIONS IN THE WRESTLING INDUSTRY AND RENEE YOUNG TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE CORONAVIRUS. AEW NEWS AND BACKSTAGE REPORTS!

On August 22, 2005, Castor’s husband, David, died in what was initially believed to be a suicide.  Aspects of the scene bothered detectives and they hesitated to close the case.  Stacey’s fingerprints were found on a glass of anti-freeze found on the bedside table and a turkey baster with trace amounts of anti-freeze and David’s DNA on the tip was found hidden in a trash can in the kitchen.  Surveillance of David’s grave and Stacey’s phone conversations gave police probable cause to exhume the body of Stacey’s first husband, Michael Wallace, who died suddenly on January 11, 2000.  Shortly after the exhumation, with rumors of the findings making the rounds, Stacey’s oldest daughter Ashley was found unresponsive in her bedroom, with a conveniently placed “suicide note” in which Ashley exonerated her mother and admitted to killing her father, Michael Wallace and step-father David Castor.  We’ll talk about the case against Castor, the evidence proving that she killed two husbands and attempted to kill her daughter, her trial and direct appeal.  We’ll also talk about Castor’s post-conviction claim in state court and her sudden death in June of 2016.  

Join the American Idiots this week as we host an in depth discussion on the #SpeakingOut movement that since Thursday has turned the mainstream Pro Wrestling world on its head. Also we will be discussing the passing of John Mark Byers, who rose to fame as the stefather of Christopher Byers.And of course we will be discussing the rally held by the President of the Untied States in Tulsa, Oklahoma over the weekend. Join us for all this and more at our special start time of 8:30 Cst.  

EPISODE 106 HOSTS MR. TEAMBRINGIT/NAPPEBOI DISCUSS WWE BACKLASH, AEW NEWS, WRESTLING BACKSTAGE NEWS AND MORE!

Join the "American Idiots" this week as we talk about if we think that the NFL owes Colin Kaepernick an apology. For the way he was treated and blackballed seemingly for his peaceful protest in the 2016 season. Also after older skits have surfaced recently detailing him in blackface we will discuss Howard Stern. And if he should be "cancelled" for these actions in light of the recent events in the world. Of course we will also discuss Rayshard Brooks and the details surrounding this new example of police brutality against minorities in the United States. We will discuss the body cam footage, the autopsy, and the communities reaction to the murder. Howard Stern isnt the only once beloved figure that is facing a harsh backlash right now J.K. Rowling is also under fire for recent tweets regarding trangender femailes. Also on the agenda we will be discussing the removal of statues of indiviuals linked to the confederacy and if this is a wise choice of the communities and governments involved. Join us for all of this and so much more on tonights BRAND NEW episode of the American Idiots show Live only on Talk Radio 49 and of course to join in the conversation dial in at (347)989-1171

Join "Money" Mike, "Bad" Brad, and the "Pretty Boy" Sean Castleberry as we take a humorus look at all current events going on in our turbulent world. We will be providing and update on the Black Lives Matter protests. As well as an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, which appears to be making a strong comeback recently. And of course we have so much more planned for you guys tonight! Of course if you want to join in on the conversation dial in at (347)989-1171!

Join us this week as we delve into the systematic racism that currently causes a divide in America. We will discuss the protests that have been going on accross the country and debate how the issue is being handled by law enforcement on the local, state, and federal levels. Also we will discuss the breaking news that not only was Mr. Chauvin's charges upgraded but finally the other 3 officers involved have been charged with aiding and abedding. 

Join us this week as we discuss everyones favorite guilty pleasure songs! Those songs you can't help but groove to but you'll never admit are on your playlist! Also something we can ALL agree is the most frustrating part of the grocery store. Buying a large back of potato chips only to get home and find out the bag you had been anticipating for the longest is about 75% full of air! And of course we will be discussing something that apppears to be more and more rare each day......free speech! All this and of course your weekly humorous look at the top headlines affecting all of us! To be apart of the acting fee free to dial in and join us at (347)989-1171. 

On September 25, 2014, Beverly Carter, a Little Rock real estate agent, went to a bank foreclosure property in Scott, Arkansas to show the house to a couple who contacted her online.  Beverly was lured to the property by Arron Lewis and his wife, Crystal Lowery, who targeted her because they perceived her to be “a rich broker.”  The poorly executed kidnapping plot soon unraveled.  Beverly and Carl Carter, her husband, didn’t have ready cash to meet a ransom demand.  Lewis left Beverly’s purse locked in her car at the Scott property and brought her back to the home he and Lowery shared in Jacksonville.  Lewis murdered Beverly and then, with Lowery’s help, buried Beverly’s body in a shallow grave at a concrete plant in Cabot, Arkansas.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for a bonus episode, State of Arkansas v. Aaron Lewis and Crystal Lowery.  We’ll talk to Katie, a former Jacksonville resident who was who was terrorized by convicted killer Arron Lewis and his wife, Crystal Lowery, prior to the couple’s kidnapping and murder of Beverly Carter.  We’ll also talk about Crystal Lowery, his wife and co-defendant’s recent request for a reduction of her 30-year sentence, which was handed down after she pled guilty and testified against Lewis in his capital murder trial.  

On November 9, 1994, Farah Baquer Fratta was murdered in her garage in Humble, Texas a suburb of Houston.  Her killer was a an 18-year old hired through a middle man by her estranged husband, Robert Alan Fratta.  Fratta, a bodybuilder and former Missouri City public safety officer, was angered by the couple’s pending divorce, his child support obligations and allegations made by Farah in the divorce proceedings.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 13, State of Texas v. Joseph Andrew Prystash and Howard Paul Guidry.  In Part 2, we’ll talk about the Fratta’s co-defendants, Prystash and Guidry, who carried out the murder‑for‑hire.   We’ll review the evidence against Prystash and Guidry, their trials, direct appeals and post-conviction claims, including the grant of federal habeas relief to Guidry in 2003.  Then, we’ll talk about Guidry’s 2007 re-trial, direct appeal and post-conviction claims. Finally, we’ll talk about the impact on Farah’s children, Bradley, Daniel and Amber.

Join us this week as we delve into the Corona Virus currently affecting us all. Specifically the conspiricy theories surrounding the origin of the pandemic and how true.....or untrue and often hilarious they may be! Of course there will be all sorts of material to talk about on this show as we are an no holds barred look at absolutely anything and everything pop culture and beyond! So join us Monday Nights at 8 PM CST ONLY on Talk Radio 49 and of course the American Idiots Podcast Youtube Channel!

On November 9, 1994, Farah Baquer Fratta was murdered in her garage in Humble, Texas a suburb of Houston.  Her killer was a an 18-year old hired through a middle man by her estranged husband, Robert Alan Fratta.  Fratta, a bodybuilder and former Missouri City public safety officer, was angered by the couple’s pending divorce, his child support obligations and allegations made by Farah in the divorce proceedings.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 12, State of Texas v. Robert Alan Fratta, Part 1.  In Part 1, we’ll talk about the Fratta’s marriage, their bitter divorce and custody litigation, Fratta’s murder‑for‑hire scheme and his arrest in April, 1995.  We’ll also talk about the evidence against Fratta, his first trial and his successful federal habeas claim.  Then we’ll talk about Fratta’s 2009 re‑trial, direct appeal and post-conviction claims. Finally, we’ll talk about Fratta’s pro se claims.  In Part 2 next week, we’ll talk about the cases against Fratta’s co-conspirators, Howard Paul Guildry and Joseph Andrew Prystash.  

On May 5, 1993, Steve Branch, Chris Byers and Michael Moore were reported missing by their parents.  They were last seen during the evening of May 5, riding two bicycles around the neighborhood.  On the afternoon of May 6, their bodies of were found in a shallow ditch located in a wooded area in their subdivision known as Robin Hood Hills.  During the weeks that followed, the West Memphis Police Department received tips about several suspects, including multiple tips implicating Damien Echols, a local teenager who was known to brag about his occult practices, including blood drinking, membership in a cult and graduation to human sacrifice.  On June 3, 1993, detectives questioned Jessie Miskelley, a 17-year old associate of Echols.  After less than five hours, Miskelley gave a statement that implicated himself, Echols and another teenager, Jason Baldwin.  In 2011, four months before a hearing to determine whether the three would be granted new trials based on their exculpatory evidence claims, attorneys for Echols came up with a novel legal maneuver to secure their clients’ release from prison.  On August 19, 2011, the three entered Alford pleas, which acknowledged that the state possessed sufficient evidence to convict them if new trials were granted.  Join Michael Carnahan and Lisa O’Brien on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. CDT, for an interview with Roberta Glass, of Roberta Glass True Crime Report and Meredith Elizabeth.  We’ll talk about the recent Oxygen and ID specials about the case, the innocence narrative and evidence and information overlooked in the programs.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.

Join us on our light hearted discussion of the topics of the week and current events. Also we are going to be talking about all the crap they missed in WALKING DEAD. And as well we are going to talk about our own version of the series with all the characters being political figures. Of course our MEME of the WEEK. Movie review of week. And also SEAN CASTLEBERRY of SCIFI VISIONS will have his SCI Feature. And of course our FUCK FACE OF THE WEEK. 

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 10 of Clear & Convincing, Social Distancing and Horse Racing.  We’ll be joined by Michael Amo and Dr. Bryan Langlois, of Thorofan, a 501(c) organization founded to retain and enrich the experiences of existing horse racing fans, to attract new fans and to give fans a voice in the industry.  We’ll pick up where we left off in our last interview and talk about the work Mr. Amo and Dr. Langlois are doing in their communities to enrich the lives of all creatures great and small.  Then, we’ll talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the racing industry.  We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989‑1171.    About our guests: Michael Amo, a founding member of Thorofan, has been a Thoroughbred horseracing enthusiast for over 30 years. In 1978, a friend took him to the Belmont Stakes and he was soon hooked.  He is a co‑owner of a health care consulting business and a published author and an elected County Legislator in Orange County, New York since 1998, where he has served on a range of statutory committees including the Legislature’s Off‑Track Betting Committee. The combination of his love for racing, management skills, not‑for‑profit experience and political acumen led to his co‑founding of ThoroFan. Dr. Bryan Langlois, a board member of Thorofan, is a resident of Pennsylvania and a veterinarian, who became a racing fan for life at the age of 10 when “Brian’s Time” ran in the Triple Crown races of 1988. In 1989, the Triple Crown battles of Easy Goer and Sunday Silence cemented him as a lifelong fan of the sport. Witnessing the horrific breakdown of Go For Wand in the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Belmont Park ignited his passion to become a veterinarian    

In this episode the guys bring their brand of light hearted discussion to the issues of the past week. They also will be discussing THE RETURN OF SPORTS, WELL SORTA.  And of course their movie review of the week. Also Seans SCIFI VISIONS SciFi Choice of the Week. And of course the FUCK FACE of the WEEK. Also what's up with North Korea and it's leader. Is he on his death bed or not? And also we have to discuss the injection theory that Donald Trump presented in his briefin.  It's that and a whole lot more on this episode of FUCK WE WILL DO IT LIVE SHOW.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Tommy Lynn Sells was a drifter who traveled around the United States, killing  men, women and children.  After his arrest in Texas, he  confessed to murders in New York, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Massachusetts and Texas between 1987 and 1999.  On December 31, 1999, Sells entered the Harris home, where he raped and murdered 13-year old Kaylene Jo “Katy” Harris.  He also attempted to kill her friend, 10‑year old Krystal Surles.  Krystal survived and identified the man who attacked her and killed Katy.  Sells was subsequently convicted and sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing, Episode 8, State of Texas v. Tommy Lynn Sells.  We’ll talk about Sells’ history and his confirmed murders.  Then, we’ll talk about the attack on Katy and Krystal, Sells arrest, trial, direct appeal and post-conviction claims, including a belated Atkins claim. Finally, we’ll talk about Sells’ April 3, 2014 execution in Huntsville, Texas. 

In this episode the guys bring their brand of light hearted discussion to the issues of the past week. They also will be discussing "WHAT SONG GETS WHITE PEOPLE TURNT UP?" And of course their movie review of the week. Also Seans SCIFI VISIONS SciFi Choice of the Week. And of course the FUCK FACE of the WEEK. It's that and a whole lot more on this episode of FUCK WE WILL DO IT LIVE SHOW.

In this bonus episode of Clear & Convincing Lisa and Michael talk to Greg Corner, a former boyfriend of Stacey Stites about his relationship with Stacey during the Spring and Summer of 1992.  For 22 years, people who barely knew Stacey have been talking about her in the media and on social media.  We’ll talk to Greg about his early life, his family, the Stacey he knew and the circumstances that changed the course of their lives.

In October, 1977, Buono and Bianchi assaulted and strangled 19-year old Yolanda Washington in the backseat of Bianchi’s 1972 Cadillac and then dumped her body on a hillside near Forest Lawn Cemetary in Los Angeles, California.  Their next victim, 15-year old Judy Miller, was taken to Buono’s home, where she was raped and strangled.  Her body was dumped on a neighborhood street, in full view of children heading to school on Halloween morning.  Between October, 1977 and February, 1978, Buono and Bianchi claimed the lives of 10 women and girls ranging in age from 12 to 28.  During the late spring, or early summer of 1978, Bianchi moved from Los Angeles to Bellingham, Washington, where on January 12, 1979, he murdered two women that he lured to a vacant house using his position as a security company supervisor.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. Central for State of California v. Angelo Buono, Jr. and Kenneth Bianchi.   We’ll talk about the backgrounds of Buono and Bianchi and their victims, the “Hillside Strangler” investigation in Los Angeles and the murder investigation in Washington state that broke the case.  We’ll also talk about Buono’s trial, one of the longest and most expensive in Los Angeles County history, and the games Bianchi played with investigators and psychologists and the circumstances that led to his return to Washington state to serve his sentence.   

There's no telling what's gonna come out of this show. We take the topics that happened today and the week before and talk about them. We also come up with our MEME of the WEEK. And our movie review of the week. Plus so much more. If you have a take or a topic don't be scared to call.