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DENNIS CARSON JOINS US FOR A FASCINATING INTERVIEW!Every Killer Leaves A Trace: The Fatal Mistakes That Finally Exposed America's Most Elusive KillersMistakes Murderers Can't Erase. Cold Cases Cracked Wide Open.They blended in. They raised families, held steady jobs, and hid in plain sight. But behind the mask of normalcy, they were monsters—responsible for decades of terror, pain, and death.Every Killer Leaves A Trace is a chilling narrative nonfiction thriller that exposes moments that led to the shocking unmasking and ultimate capture of twenty-six of America's most elusive killers. From accidental slips to cutting-edge forensic breakthroughs, each chapter reveals how justice caught up with murderers who thought they'd never be found.Meticulously researched and drawn from court records, autopsy reports, FBI case files, and firsthand interviews with investigators and victims' families, this book is a haunting journey through deception, violence, and the relentless pursuit of truth.These are not just stories of murder. They are blueprints of how justice, though often delayed, is never truly denied.They got away with murder—until they didn't.Dennis Carson is the author of the critically acclaimed Bonded Thru Injustice, a groundbreaking true crime account rooted in the first federal death penalty case ever tried in Orange County, California. With over four decades of experience collaborating with forensic specialists, law enforcement officials, and investigative journalists, Carson's work is characterized by its meticulous research and unwavering commitment to the truth. His latest book, Every Killer Leaves A Trace, furthers his mission to expose not only the killers who evade justice but also the systemic failures that enable them to do so.About Author Dennis CarsonThankfully, writing this book was like in Billiards when the eight ball isn't looming in front of me, blocking every shot. Instead, the table feels wide open, and the game—for once—tilts in my favor.

Dan just happened to be employed by an ambulance company that was used in this daring prison break that captivated America in the 1980's.https://wildbluepress.com/chassons-run-daniel-zimmerman-true-crime/Chasson's Run Is a gripping true crime tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat. On September 6, 1982, convicted murderer Leroy James Chasson made a daring break for freedom from the Massachusetts Correctional Institute-Walpole-one of the most infamous, escape-proof prisons in the country. But this wasn't just any prison break. It was a meticulously planned, five-year effort, made possible by an unlikely accomplice-Kathleen MacDonald, Chasson's former pen-pal turned wife.In this riveting account, true crime author Daniel Zimmerman (SHOTS IN THE DARK) brings the shocking escape to life, detailing how Chasson, wounded and bleeding from self-inflicted wounds was first transferred to a hospital for treatment. Then, using a .45 automatic smuggled to him by his wife who was disguised as a nurse, took hospital guards and staff hostage, before fleeing under a hail of gunfire.Dubbed the "Bonnie and Clyde" of Massachusetts, the couple's daring run across the country captivated the nation and they would evade capture for years. Living under assumed identities, they nearly made it-until a tip from America's Most Wanted led to their eventual capture in 1989.In CHASSON'S RUN, Zimmerman creates a true crime masterpiece. A story of passion, crime, and a love that defied the law.Daniel Zimmerman, the author of the action-packed saga Shots in the Dark, has added a highly anticipated second book to his True Crime resume. In Chasson's Run, Zimmerman chronicles the notorious escape of convicted killer Leroy James Chasson from Massachusetts Walpole State Prison. Armed with equal parts ingenuity, guile and a .45 automatic, Chasson took flight from a hospital ER with his accomplice wife at his side, leading authorities on a seven-year pursuit.As a former Emergency Medical Technician, working for the ambulance firm tasked with treating and transporting prison inmates, Zimmerman had direct access to a number of first-hand eyewitness accounts of the escape.When he's not working area ice rinks and sidelines writing sports for local newspapers, Zimmerman enjoys travel and spending time with his two grandchildren. He lives on the North Shore of Boston with his wife of forty years.Filed Under: Chasson's Run, New Releases, True Crime BooksTagged With: America's Most Wanted stories, Bonnie and Clyde true story, convict on the run, crime and passion stories, criminal couples on the run, daring prison break book, dramatic true crime, escape from maximum security prison, famous prison breaks, fugitive manhunt book, high-stakes escapes, law and justice books, nonfiction crime stories, outlaw couple nonfiction, prison escape true story, real life crime thrillers, true crime books, true crime escape stories, true crime love stories"Sorry folks, but I gotta go."Author Daniel Zimmerman

Order the book direct from Wild Blue Press:https://wildbluepress.com/every-killer-leaves-trace-true-crime-dennis-carson/Every Killer Leaves A Trace: The Fatal Mistakes That Finally Exposed America's Most Elusive KillersMistakes Murderers Can't Erase. Cold Cases Cracked Wide Open.They blended in. They raised families, held steady jobs, and hid in plain sight. But behind the mask of normalcy, they were monsters—responsible for decades of terror, pain, and death.Every Killer Leaves A Trace is a chilling narrative nonfiction thriller that exposes moments that led to the shocking unmasking and ultimate capture of twenty-six of America's most elusive killers. From accidental slips to cutting-edge forensic breakthroughs, each chapter reveals how justice caught up with murderers who thought they'd never be found.Meticulously researched and drawn from court records, autopsy reports, FBI case files, and firsthand interviews with investigators and victims' families, this book is a haunting journey through deception, violence, and the relentless pursuit of truth.These are not just stories of murder. They are blueprints of how justice, though often delayed, is never truly denied.They got away with murder—until they didn't.Dennis Carson is the author of the critically acclaimed Bonded Thru Injustice, a groundbreaking true crime account rooted in the first federal death penalty case ever tried in Orange County, California. With over four decades of experience collaborating with forensic specialists, law enforcement officials, and investigative journalists, Carson's work is characterized by its meticulous research and unwavering commitment to the truth. His latest book, Every Killer Leaves A Trace, furthers his mission to expose not only the killers who evade justice but also the systemic failures that enable them to do so.Filed Under: Every Killer Leaves A Trace, New Releases, True Crime BooksTagged With: autopsy reports true crime, catching killers, Cold case investigations, courtroom true crime, criminal investigations nonfiction, Criminal Psychology, famous killers caught, famous murder cases, fbi case files, forensic breakthroughs, forensic science true crime, murder investigation books, police investigation books, profiling serial killers, real crime stories, serial killer books, True Crime, true crime bestsellers, true detective stories, unsolved murders true crimeAbout Author Dennis Carson: Thankfully, writing this book was like in Billiards when the eight ball isn't looming in front of me, blocking every shot. Instead, the table feels wide open, and the game—for once—tilts in my favor.

An outstanding narrative of the shootings from journalist Mark Gray whose first-person account of the tragedy was published in Rolling Stone Magazine the day after the event. When the Music Stopped, Her Life Changed Forever On October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow's world changed forever. Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life-and the lives of thousands of others-were shattered. But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bonds with other survivors, advocates, and families who knew the same kind of loss. From a 9/11 firefighter who turned his pain into kindness, to a victims' rights attorney who changed national law, to fellow widows and survivors who refused to give up, Mary Jo discovered what it means to carry tragedy together. 

MONKEY MORALEShttps://www.amazon.com/Monkey-Morales-Assassin-Operative-Informant/dp/B0DV4MZSS7Cuban exile turned CIA operative Ricardo “Monkey” Morales justifies his moniker by orchestrating decades of chaos in the world of international espionage.The legend of Cuban exile turned US government operative Ricardo Morales Navarrete has been known in espionage circles for decades. Dubbed “The Monkey” for his disruptive and unpredictable escapades, Morales grabbed headlines for decades as tales of his bombings, arrests, assassination attempts (both those he executed and those he suffered), and testimony constructed a real-life spy adventure unlike anything brought to page or screen.His story delves into diverse aspects of American history, including our nation's conflict with Cuba, our anti-communism military support overseas, JFK's story before and after the Bay of Pigs, and the explosion of the illegal narcotics industry in 1970s Miami. Morales was a contract agent for the CIA and a valuable asset for the FBI; he even shared how he'd met Lee Harvey Oswald at a CIA camp in Florida before JFK's assassination. Morales's counterintelligence skills-for-hire were also a prized utility for Cuban drug kingpins in Miami, many of whom were discarded ex-CIA operatives.Monkey Morales blends James Bond, Rambo, and Scarface—a concoction of danger, politics, and family drama told in its entirety for the first time by authors Sean Oliver and Morales's son, Ricardo Morales, Jr.About the AuthorSean has never carried out a contract bombing, but he is the author of eight books and a 2021 Writer's Competition winner in the script category. He is an actor and voice artist with over a hundred major motion picture and TV credits. He currently teaches in New Jersey where he lives with his wife and two daughters.Rick is the second of Ricardo Morales Navarrete's four children. He has appeared on radio and podcasts for NPR, Actualidad Radio 1040 AM, Spyscape, The Opperman Report, and Rob Reiner and Soledad O'Brien's Who Killed JFK. He is a father of two and lives in Michigan with his wife Cheri and cat Buddy.

Every Killer Leaves A Trace: The Fatal Mistakes That Finally Exposed America's Most Elusive KillersMistakes Murderers Can't Erase. Cold Cases Cracked Wide Open.They blended in. They raised families, held steady jobs, and hid in plain sight. But behind the mask of normalcy, they were monsters—responsible for decades of terror, pain, and death.Every Killer Leaves A Trace is a chilling narrative nonfiction thriller that exposes moments that led to the shocking unmasking and ultimate capture of twenty-six of America's most elusive killers. From accidental slips to cutting-edge forensic breakthroughs, each chapter reveals how justice caught up with murderers who thought they'd never be found.Meticulously researched and drawn from court records, autopsy reports, FBI case files, and firsthand interviews with investigators and victims' families, this book is a haunting journey through deception, violence, and the relentless pursuit of truth.These are not just stories of murder. They are blueprints of how justice, though often delayed, is never truly denied.They got away with murder—until they didn't.Dennis Carson is the author of the critically acclaimed Bonded Thru Injustice, a groundbreaking true crime account rooted in the first federal death penalty case ever tried in Orange County, California. With over four decades of experience collaborating with forensic specialists, law enforcement officials, and investigative journalists, Carson's work is characterized by its meticulous research and unwavering commitment to the truth. His latest book, Every Killer Leaves A Trace, furthers his mission to expose not only the killers who evade justice but also the systemic failures that enable them to do About Author Dennis CarsonThankfully, writing this book was like in Billiards when the eight ball isn't looming in front of me, blocking every shot. Instead, the table feels wide open, and the game—for once—tilts in my favor.

MARK GRAY IS OUR GUEST FOR A FASCINATING HOURThe Las Vegas Massacre Connections: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass ShootingAn outstanding narrative of the shootings from journalist Mark Gray whose first-person account of the tragedy was published in Rolling Stone Magazine the day after the event.When the Music Stopped, Her Life Changed ForeverOn October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow's world changed forever.Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life-and the lives of thousands of others-were shattered.But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bonds with other survivors, advocates, and families who knew the same kind of loss. From a 9/11 firefighter who turned his pain into kindness, to a victims' rights attorney who changed national law, to fellow widows and survivors who refused to give up, Mary Jo discovered what it means to carry tragedy together.THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS is both a deeply personal account and a collective portrait of resilience. Through Mark Gray's in-depth reporting and Mary Jo's courage to share her story, this book captures the enduring impact of Route 91 and the human strength that rises after unimaginable loss.Mark Gray is a longtime writer for People Magazine and Rolling Stone. His work has also been published in Entertainment Weekly, MSN and Las Vegas Weekly, and his past interviews have been cited by the New York Times, Daily Mail, the New York Post, Yahoo!, the Los Angeles Times and more. His Flip The Strip radio show on KXNT Las Vegas garnered national press throughout its two-year run, and he pens a weekly sports gambling column for Station Casinos.Mark wrote a first-person account of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting (from his perspective) about three hours after the bullets stopped flying. It was posted on RollingStone.com in the early morning of Oct. 2, 2017. He's written over 10,000 published articles as a journalist.Filed Under: Biography and Memoir Books, New Releases, The Las Vegas Massacre Connections, True Crime BooksTagged With: america's deadliest mass shooting, best true crime books, coping with loss books, gun violence memoir, healing after tragedy, inspirational survivor stories, las vegas massacre survivors, las vegas shooting book, las vegas true crime, mandalay bay massacre, mary jo von tillow, mass shooting connections, mass shooting survivor story, overcoming grief memoir, resilience after trauma, route 91 harvest festival, Serial Killer, survivor memoir, tragedy to triumph, True Crime, true crime book, true crime mass shootings, widow memoirOctober 13, 2025 By Michael CordovaOrder THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS by Mark Gray Now

What fun!https://wildbluepress.com/serial-killer-travel-guide-true-crime-johnny-trevisani/The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America isn't your typical road trip companion. This darkly fascinating guide is quirky and unconventional and takes readers on a darkly humorous journey through the United States, exploring notorious locations linked to infamous serial killers. From the shadowy forests of the Pacific Northwest to the sun-bleached basements of suburbia, each stop offers true crime devotees an unsettling glimpse into the macabre.Designed like a 1960s-style travel guide, this campy book offers a coast-to-coast tour, showcasing select spots and delving into the twisted histories of the perpetrators. Blending history, psychology, and a hint of gallows humor, this book is part travel guide, part true crime encyclopedia, and fully addictive.Whether you're planning a dark tourism pilgrimage or just indulging your morbid curiosity from the safety of your couch, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America will take you closer to the truth—and the horror—than you ever thought possible.Warning: This book may cause sudden urges to double-lock your doors.Johnny Trevisani is a writer with a dark sense of humor and a fascination with true crime. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, he studied computer science and psychology at Penn State and later worked in corporate offices, where his interest in serial killers began. His writing blends satire, psychology, and offbeat wit to explore grim topics in a campy, engaging style. He's the author of *Serial Killer Quote of the Day* and the upcoming *The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America*.About Johnny Trevisani

An outstanding narrative of the shootings from journalist Mark Gray whose first-person account of the tragedy was published in Rolling Stone Magazine the day after the event.But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bonds with other survivors, advocates, and families who knew the same kind of loss. From a 9/11 firefighter who turned his pain into kindness, to a victims' rights attorney who changed national law, to fellow widows and survivors who refused to give up, Mary Jo discovered what it means to carry tragedy together.https://wildbluepress.com/las-vegas-massacre-connections-mark-gray-true-crime-memoir/THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS is both a deeply personal account and a collective portrait of resilience. Through Mark Gray's in-depth reporting and Mary Jo's courage to share her story, this book captures the enduring impact of Route 91 and the human strength that rises after unimaginable loss.

https://www.amazon.com/Out-Bounds-Broken-Dreams-Redemption-ebook/dp/B0F5JZSST7/A story of extraordinary talent, devastating loss, and ultimate triumph.Highly promising basketball player Chris Washburn was selected third overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. But a chance encounter with famed basketball player Len Bias introduced him to crack cocaine.Soon, the overwhelming temptations of fame, fortune, and drugs derailed his promising career. And by 1989, after failing his third drug test, Chris was banned from the NBA. His life then spiraled into addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and near-death experiences.Yet, in 2000, a turning point came when he lost his father. This loss fueled Chris's resolve to change. With incredible strength and determination, he fought back from the depths of addiction.Today, Chris is a beacon of hope and resilience. He is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate, inspiring others with his journey of recovery from addiction, and redemption. From speaking to youth groups and drug rehab centers to sharing his powerful story with the NBA, Chris is now making a positive difference in the world.Co-written with bestselling author Ron Chepesiuk, OUT OF BOUNDS describes in dramatic, heart-wrenching detail Chris's remarkable journey, which included finding his birth mother, and proves that it's never too late to rise again.

https://wildbluepress.com/presiding-over-shadows-crime-memoir-michael-randazzo/I am Judge Michael Randazzo, but by all odds, I never should have been. My story begins in a pop-up trailer-no electricity, no running water-born to parents who dropped out of high school and carried the weight of our family's excommunication from the Sicilian Mafia. I came into the world premature, delivered by a veterinarian, clinging to life while doctors warned I'd never catch up.Crime and tragedy run through my bloodline: moonshining, sexual abuse, attempted manslaughter. My father struck deals with the Mexican Cartel and still battles opioid addiction. Every member of my family has been both perpetrator and victim. Yet, somewhere between generational sin and the chance to start over, I clawed my way through law school. Today, I serve as one of Missouri's youngest Presiding Circuit Judges.This memoir is my confession and my exorcism. It's about the curse of inherited character flaws, the desperate hope to shield my children from them, and the heavy truth that even heroes-like my beloved Grandpa Nick-are deeply flawed. Each chapter opens a new door: from Grandpa Nick wrestling a grizzly bear to the darkest corners of family trauma, violence, and betrayal.What does it take to rise above a legacy of darkness? How do you reconcile love for those who did unspeakable things? My life is proof that the past shapes us-but it doesn't have to define us.

This guy's life is amazing!!!International bestselling author James Byron Huggins returns with the sequel to his novel Hunter, delivering a story of primal terror, relentless pursuit, and ultimate confrontation.A brilliant but twisted Army scientist has done the unthinkable. He has become the beast, an ancient, prehistoric monster powerful enough to survive anything, even death itself. Buried beneath ice for ten thousand years, it was meant to stay forgotten. Now it walks again, leaving a trail of blood and destruction across the English countryside.No conscience. No mercy. No weakness.Only one man has faced the creature and survived. Hunter. Once again, he is called to do what no one else can: track and destroy the unstoppable before it consumes everything in its path.Driven by duty, haunted by memory, and pursued by the past, Hunter must go beyond fear, beyond pain, and beyond human limits to end what began in a time before history.The battle has begun. The world hangs in the balance.This time, there may be no return.

See all formats and editionsIn this haunting memoir, a clinical psychologist sentenced to 51 months for healthcare fraud confronts the harsh realities of federal prison. Incarcerated amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, he endured a relentless odyssey through eight different prison facilities, caught in a near-perpetual cycle of transfer. Through his expert lens, Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison unveils the stark truth of an uncivilized, harsh, and insane system that erodes the very essence of humanity.The author reveals a grim truth: extended exposure to the cruel environment of prison—crafted by government policy and the ruthless prisoner code—strips away humanity, pushing individuals toward savagery. Drawing from his own struggle to preserve his sense of self and the hard-earned wisdom of those who survived years of confinement, he offers a raw, introspective exploration of survival under psychological siege.Countless prison memoirs exist, but many are marred by exaggeration, falsehoods, or a lack of objective clarity. Few offer the raw, unfiltered honesty found in this account.This powerful narrative is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the harsh realities of prison.

It was five year aqo , on August 15th 2020, that true crime author Burl Barer and his daughter, Anea, told true crime stories of Washington State while broadcasting live from Seattle's Pioneer Square. These stories are shocking!

DOUG FIFER WAS AN ANCHORAGE COP WHO SOON DISCOVERED THERE ARE PLENTY OF WEIRD SEX ACTS GOING ON IN ALASKA -- SOME SO PECULIAR THEY HADN'T INVENTED LAWS AGAINST IT, LIKE SEX WITH DUCKS (FATAL TO THE DUCKS) OR SEX WITH HOGS (HOGS DIDNT FILE COMPLAINTS) and OTHER STUFF TOO DISGUSTING TO MENTION BUT WE DO MENTION ALL OF IT IN THIS SHOW.IF WEIRD SEX STUFF UPSETS YOU, PLUG YOUR EARS.

Paul LaRosais a CBS News writer & producer, mainly for the true crime program "48 Hours." He is a journalist, author and book reviewer and has produced nearly 100 episodes of the true crime classic. He is a 4-time Emmy Award winner and a producer for the CBS documentary 9/11. He is also a big fan of our show and is here to talk about his career and his memoir

Kerrie Droban has been a popular guest on the show since 2015. Once again, she gives us a great conversation.Her latest book : Surviving a Psychopath: In Court. In Life. In "Love." Most of us are both horrified and fascinated by the dark psychology of serial killers and predators who dominate headlines and true crime documentaries. But what if the psychopath wasn't on the news? What if they were your spouse, boss, child, parent, date? In Surviving a Psychopath, Kerrie Droban, veteran attorney, award-winning true crime author and expert consultant on criminal pathology, takes readers beyond the sensational cases and into the hidden world of relational psychopathy. Droban reveals how they charm their way into our lives --appearing disarmingly normal, until it's too late.With chilling clarity and raw vulnerability, Droban exposes the red flags, psychological manipulation, and emotional terrorism inflicted by predators who live among us and cannibalize our lives. They're not insane. They're insanely evil, terrifying calculated, utterly remorseless and masters of disguise.Surviving a Psychopath is a powerful resource for anyone who's questioned their reality, blamed themselves for another's cruelty, or wondered how to break free from the grip of a predator. Through real-life insights from both sides of the justice system, Droban arms readers with the knowledge and courage to recognize the manipulation before it's too late--and reclaim their lives after devastation.

GARY NASSEF BROUGHT ROCK TO LAS VEGAS AT A TIME WHEN 'THE MOB' WAS HEAVILY INVESTED IN THE HOTELS AND CASINOS-- BUT THE MOB WAS NOT THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN SIN CITY...IT WAS THE OLD LINE CITY FATHERS, MANY OF WHOM SAW ROCK N ROLL AS THE DEVILS TOOL! HERE ARE THE AMAZING STORIES TOLD BY GARY NASEEF HIMSELF, MANY FEARURED IN HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK "CEASARS & ME."

Author Jonathon Dyer in a fascinating discussion of the legendary manipulative psychopath murderer AND FBI informant, Greg Scarpa,.

FRANK, BURL, AND MARK DISCUSS THE BIZARRE TRIAL OF DIDDY, THE VERDICT, THE INSANITY, AND WHAT THE POSSBLE OUTCOME MIGHT BE IN LIGHT OF PAST SIMILAR CASES.

Award winning investigative journalist Frank Girardot tells how he picks his cases and gives a preview of the new book he and Burl have been investigating for several years that will be published soon, why it has take so many years to write, and what makes this true crime murder story so fascinating.

Sean Goff was a dynamic Pentecostal minister who was already running his own church by the age of twenty-two. He had wed a pliable teenager and bent her to his will, eventually convincing her to agree to his secretly taking a second wife named Joy. Although at first the clandestine arrangement worked well, problems soon began to surface.Leif Wright, Sean's friend and co-worker, confronted Sean about his hidden polygamous lifestyle, which threatened to scandalize their employer, a world-famous televangelist.Sean's foray into polygamy led to his association with an online community where he earned respect by dispensing advice to other evangelical polygamists. He derided divorce as the sign of a weak man who didn't know how to lead his women. It was especially troublesome to Sean when Joy hinted that she wasn't happy and wanted to have a meaningful career. Then Joy suddenly disappeared, although friends continued to receive her e-mails. The messages seemed strange, and some wondered whether she was really traveling around Europe.Leif Wright takes his readers into the mind of a ruthless, controlling killer in this straight-from-the-headlines true crime saga, leaving us all to question just how well any of us really knows our neighbors, friends and spouses.

Ron Chepesiuk tells us the amazing story of Frank Mathews -He was the biggest drug dealer in America. In 1973 he jumped bail and disappeared with millions ...Frank Larry Matthews, was an American drug trafficker and crime boss who sold heroin and cocaine throughout the eastern United States from 1965 to 1972. He operated in 21 states and supplied drug dealers throughout every region of the countryThe Frank Matthews Story filmed in 2012 by Ron Chepesiuk and Al Profit is now available to view online in a variety of formats.

Our guest is one of the most prolific true crime writers in our lifetime. He has a special knack in connecting with international drug dealers and crime kingpins, plus localized stories such the Taco Bell Strangler who murdered his coworkers!Ron Chepesiuk is an optioned screenwriter, documentary producer and the award-winning author of more than 40 books. His books include BLACK CAESAR: The Rise and Disappearance of Frank Matthews, Kingpin, SERGEANT SMACK: The Legendary Life and Times of Ike Atkinson, and his Band of Brothers, GANGSTERS OF HARLAM, BLACK GANGSTER OF CHICAGO, and NARCOS INC: The Rise and Fall of the Cali Cartel.  He is a former professor and head of the Archives at Winthrop University in South Carolina. He is a two-time Fulbright Scholar to Indonesia and Bangladesh and a former instructor in UCLA's Extension Journalism Department. His articles, which number in the thousands, have appeared in such publications as FHM, USA Today, Black Enterprise, Woman's World, Modern Maturity, New York Times Syndicate, Toronto Star, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, among others. His documentary on Frank Matthews, legendary drug Kingpin, which he produced and directed, won the Silver Doc award at the Las Vegas International Film Festival. Four of his screenplays are currently in development for feature movies and four of his books have been optioned for movies. His script DEATH FENCES was the grand winner of the Amsterdam, Holland-based 2019 New Visions International film Festival. As an expert in crime history, he is a consultant to the Gangland TV series and has been interviewed on numerous TV programs, including Discovery, NBC Dateline, History, Biography, ID, Reelz, Black Entertainment Television, Starz, and TV 1. As a journalist, Ron has reported from more than thirty-five countries, including Cuba, Northern Ireland, Colombia, Kenya, Hong Kong, and Nepal, and his 16, 000 plus interviews include such luminaries as Gerry Adams, Yasser Arafat, John Kerry, Evander Holyfield, Jimmy Carter, Andy McDow, Abbie Hoffman, a former president of Nicaragua, and three former presidents and two vice presidents of Colombia, South America. In addition, Ron is radio host of CRIME BEAT Radio Show. The Crime Beat show has been on the air since January 2011 and has listeners in 160 plus countries. Guests have included Robert Kennedy, Jr., Henry Hill, Noam Chomsky, George Jung, Joe Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco), F. Lee Bailey and Chris Kyle, American sniper VISIT: ronchepesiuk.com/index.htm 

The brilliant Susan Murphy Milano went to Garvin County Oklahoma to reveal three murders falsely ruled suicide or accident. She got death threats, but that didn't stop her!A powerful episode from 2010 that is a MUST LISTEN!

Kevin M. Sullivan turns from Ted Bundy to Adolf Hitler and the men who planned the HOLOCAUST, HOW COULD THEY DO SUCH HORRIBLE INHUMAN THINGS??

This show, featuring the lawyer for the family, was recorded in 2013. The cause of death -- suicide, accident or murder- was hotly debated but never investigated! It all ended in 2017! Here is the timelineMarch 2, 2012 - Jacob Limberios dies of a gunshot wound to the head at a York Township home near Clyde. Sandusky County Coroner Dr. John Wukie rules the death a suicide.June 4, 2012 - Sandusky County Prosecutor Tom Stierwalt asks prosecutor's office investigator Bill Kaiser to conduct a follow-up investigation. Kaiser says he thinks the death was "a horrible accident."September 2012 - Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht of Pittsburgh conducts the first autopsy on Limberios after being hired by Limberios' parents.Oct. 19, 2012 - Limberios' parents sue Wukie in Sandusky County Common Pleas Court, seeking to force him to change the suicide ruling.Dec. 12, 2012 - Wecht releases his opinion that Limberios' death was a homicide.May 1, 2013 - Limberios' body was exhumed for a second autopsy conducted by Dr. Cynthia Beisser, Lucas County deputy coroner.May 22, 2013 - Beisser says her autopsy findings are "not inconsistent" with suicide.Nov. 20, 2013 - After reviewing evidence presented by the Attorney General's Office, a Sandusky County grand jury determines Limberios accidentally shot himself and did not have suicidal intent. Citing precedent, Wukie says he will not change his suicide ruling.Jan. 4, 2014 - Limberios' parents dismiss their lawsuit against Wukie without prejudice, meaning they can file it again.Jan. 2, 2015 - Shannon Limberios files lawsuit against Wukie seeking to change manner of death from suicide to accidental. Jan. 28, 2016 - Visiting Judge Dale Crawford, who oversaw grand jury, recuses self from proceedings. Feb. 10, 2016 - Patricia Cosgrove is appointed judge in the case.Feb. 10, 2017 - Lawsuit is dismissed with prejudice.  

https://www.amazon.com/Season-Darkness-Berkley-True-Crime-ebook/dp/B0049H9AVK/The horrific true crime cold case of Marcia Trimble, the little girl who disappeared while selling Girl Scout cookies and was discovered a month later, strangled. This mystery haunted her family for over 30 years...When nine-year-old Marcia Trimble was murdered in 1975, her devastated parents believed justice would be served. But without a clear suspect in sight and without the ability to analyze DNA evidence, fingers pointed toward the family and toward neighborhood boys without any definitive conclusion. Police were left at a loss to find any kind of evidence that would lay this brutal murder case to rest and bring peace to the long-suffering family of this innocent little girl.A Season of Darkness catalogs the gruesome account of the murder and its awful aftermath, detailing the thirty years of wondering, silence, and investigation that would eventually lead to a shocking, unexpected, and long-awaited concLusion.

https://www.amazon.com/Against-Tide-H-Bedford-Jones-ebook/dp/B0DZHSFHDAgainst the Tide is a true story that captures the fear and hardships faced by African Americans during a disturbing time in American history the post-Reconstruction period that led to the introduction of Jim Crow laws.Through hard work and determination, Hansford C. Bayton would rise from humble beginnings to become the captain and owner of five excursion and mail delivery steamboats that plied the Rappahannock River during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Unusually for an African American, he would acquire wealth and the respect of both blacks and whites. Nevertheless, his boats were burned one by one. But with each malicious burning, and with lynching on the rise, he would build again.This book illuminates a time in American history when the surge of progress made by freedmen was sharply curtailed through the enactment of segregation laws and the activities of the Ku Klux Klan. As a result Hansford C. Bayton died poor, but his story is one of dignified courage and determination when faced with overwhelming odds. Truly, he was a man who swam against the tide.---

Famous as the world's expert on Ted Bundy, Kevin Sullivan turns his attention to something far worse than a single serial killer -- the systematic and planned murder of 6 million Jews in highly organized death camps. Kevin researched the backgrounds and childhoods of the two men who, at the request of Hitler, planned the Holocaust. This is part one of our conversation.

https://www.amazon.com/Irma-Grese-Becoming-Hyena-Auschwitz/dp/B0DZBR8PV3Irma Grese - Becoming the Hyena of AuschwitzShy schoolgirl and farmer's daughter turned vicious Nazi concentration camp guard IRMA GRESE is one of the most notorious female perpetrators to emerge from the Hitler regime. She moved quickly through the ranks of the concentration camp hierarchy due to her cruelty and fearlessness. At the age of 20 she was the youngest female camp supervisor in the SS.Prisoners recall Grese using her custom whip, gun, and attack dog as she moved through the camps, causing terror in prisoners with torture and death. She ignored her superior's demands to contain her cruelty. When on trial and punished, she remained defiant to the end.Her attractiveness was legendary among prisoners and staff and - later - the press. Her good looks were used against her at trial. She was complimented by her hangman.What created Irma Grese? Was she a killer given the right tools at the opportune time? Was she a true sadist? Or was she attempting to heal childhood injuries?Criminologist and award - winning author Judith A. Yates details the life of Irma Grese and those around her. Dispelling ageless myths and questioning long-held beliefs, Yates exposes the truth on how Irma Grese became “THE HYENA OF AUSCHWITZ.”Includes:Irma Grese's letters from death row & her poetryColor images100+ photos & documentsHolocaust survivor interviewsRare images

ALERT: The audio quality of the first few minutes really sucks, but it does get better. Our producer is investigating why the audio quality on our award-winning true crime show has suffered this decline. Please keep listening!Seth Ferranti, former outlaw unlicensed pharmaceutical supplier of mind altering substances who was still in his early twenties when sentenced to 25 years in prison for the non-violent crime of selling LSD, is now a famed writer and co-producer of several outstanding documentary series available on the top streaming services, and even more excellent and insightful non-fiction insights into America's prison system and post-prison PTSD. He joins Burl and Mark for a lively discussion of LSD and other psychedelics, and all manner of amusing anecdotes!

British author J.R. Hensby joins us from the U.K.WAS ELVIS MURDERED?AND OTHER TRUE CRIMES FROM THE DARK SIDE OF DIXIEThe shock was felt around the world when it was announced on August 16th 1977 that the world's biggest superstar, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock-n-Roll, had died at the age of only forty-two. Since then there has been much speculation about what actually happened on that fateful day. Did he die of natural causes? Did he commit suicide? Did he die of a drug overdose? Did he not die at all? Or was he murdered?The author, a massive fan of Elvis, examines in great detail all the available evidence relating to these possible scenarios and gives an opinion about what did happen to Elvis all those years ago.That is the main story in the book, but additionally there are detailed true accounts of twelve horrible crimes committed in the beautiful Deep South of America: Young black boys who were electrocuted without any fair trial, women who murdered family members with impunity for years, a Baptist Minister who murdered the church handyman....... and much more.Illustrated with 20 full page photos.https://www.amazon.com/WAS-ELVIS-MURDERED-OTHER-CRIMES-ebook/dp

D.R. BARTLETTE JOINS BURL AND MARK TO TELL A SHOCKING STORY OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION, LIES, AND MANIPULATION THAT SET A MURDERING RAPIST FREE TO DO IT AGAIN!                 Ashley Stevens, at 17 years old, thought justice would be done when she named Wayne Dumond as the guy who had  abducted and sexually assaulted her in 1984.She was unaware that her horror was only getting started. Dumond was a vicious serial predator with a troubling past of assault and homicide,not just another criminal.However, a complex network of deceit, manipulation, and influence freed him from prison.After being freed, he struck once more, ruthlessly killing two more ladies in the process.  Investigative writer D.R. Bartlette tells the terrifying true story of how a monster was able to escape punishment due to a corrupt legal system, political ambition, and conspiracy theories.In THE DUMOND AFFAIR: How Lies and Politics Freed a Killer, through exclusive interviews and compelling details Bartlette shows the terrible truthTHE DUMOND AFFAIR IS AVAILABLE DIRECT FROMhttps://wildbluepress.com/the-dumond-affair-lies-politics-a-killer-freed-true-crime-expose/

We walked in on a surreal scene. There are few words, if any, to accurately describe the abject horror...What Jeannie and Kevin McDonough saw was a wanted, multi-state serial killer about to take his next victim-their own daughter. Jeannie joins us to tell us the shocking true story == What happened next was a thrilling true-crime story of a fight for justice and the harrowing struggle with the unexpected nightmare of "survivor guilt". thiz show was first aired in March, 2011https://www.amazon.com/Caught-Act-Courageous-Familys-Daughter/dp/0425235432

This show starts off silly but soon turns deadly serious-- former FBI agent Michael Tabman joins Burl, Howard, and Mark to talk about the danger of talking heads on talk shows giving misinformation or outright BS about crimes or investigations.This show originally aired 2014

Charles Manson Now is a critical dissection of what happened forty-one years ago when Manson family members stormed the Polanski estate near Los Angeles and murdered five people, including one of America's most beautiful, beloved actresses, Sharon Tate. This book is also a collage of Charles Manson's own writing, a poetic, ironic, and disturbing account of his universe, from his childhood to his time in the 8x12 prison cell where he is condemned to stay forever. It is Charles Manson, uncensored, unedited, in his own words.When author Marlin Marynick was eight years old, he discovered a beat up copy of Helter Skelter - the bestselling true crime book of all time written by Vincent Bugliosi, the lead prosecutor at Charles Manson's trial. Bugliosi's portrait of Charles Manson as an icon of unbridled evil haunted Marynick for years, well into his career as a psychiatric nurse and ultimately culminated when he met Manson behind the tightly locked doors of California's Corcoran State Prison. In Charles Manson Now, Marynick challenges the official version of events.

STORM OF SUSPICION: The Karen Read Murder Trials is an electrifying, real-time courtroom thriller and the gripping personal account of author Kevin Lenihan's detailed examination of the evidence—both known and what he's discovered—as well as the dark rumors, courtroom bombshells, and conspiracy theories that are at the heart of two of the most explosive and controversial murder trials of the decade.The case began in the midst of a massive snowstorm in 2022 and ended the first time in a mistrial. Now, more than two years later, it is poised to ignite in a Boston courtroom once again.At question is whether Karen Read, a 43-year-old college professor, is responsible as charged for the cold-blooded murder of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer? Or was she framed, by the real killer—another cop—covering his tracks with the help of a corrupt law enforcement establishment?In STORM OF SUSPICION, Lenihan, the COURT TV expert commentator in the case, breaks down the key evidence and shocking conspiracy theories from the first trial. Then he does a deep dive into how the new trial will be fought by both sides, as well as in the court of public opinion, with new revelations, unanticipated twists, and a storm of suspicion.https://www.amazon.com/STORM-SUSPICION-Karen-Murder-Trials-ebook/dp/B0F286V1LP

BRIAN and CAMERON SANTANA join Burl and Mark for a fascinating investigation into the 1973 murder of Virginia Olson.On April 15, 1973, two high school students discovered the body of 19-year-old drama major Virginia Marie Olson on a trail near the campus of the University of North Carolina-Asheville. The scene was horrific. Olson had been bound, raped, and brutally stabbed to death. The murder shocked the Asheville community and set off an investigation that would span three generations of detectives.A MURDER ON CAMPUS: The Professor, The Cop, And North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case by Brian and Cameron Santana is the first book to present the story of law enforcement's dramatic efforts to find Virginia Olson's killer and bring him to justice.Readers will experience the obstacles and confusion that the Asheville Police Department and the North Carolina SBI navigated, from the 1974 abduction of a UNCA student on the first anniversary of Olson's murder to a second rape and murder victim found feet from Olson's crime scene just as campus life returned to normal in 1978.For more than 50 years, whispers about the killer's identity have circulated throughout Buncombe County—from an escaped mental health patient from nearby Highland Hospital, to one of North Carolina's most notorious serial killers, to a mysterious prime suspect whose wealthy and influential family kept his identity secret from the public … until now.

Host of YouTube's "Chattin' with Staxx" returns! He was a non-stop trouble machine as a young teen who was on a collision course with being a big zero until...well, let him tell the story!

B.R. Bates joins us to discuss two different but deadly serial killers from Detroit: THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER AND THE BAB Y DOLL KILLER!B.R. Bates is a longtime author and journalist whose fascination with true crime brings us two fantastic new books about two serial killers you perhaps were not aware of.THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides Of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America's most notorious serial killers.In this gripping narrative, award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin "Tony" Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a year in the early 1990s. Known for targeting vulnerable women in Detroit's most dangerous neighborhoods, Atkins attacked at least 13 women along a mile-and-a-half stretch of Woodward Avenue, one of the city's most iconic streets.Known as "the nation's fastest serial killer," Atkins' crimes were brutal and relentless, leaving victims abandoned in the dark corners of the Cass Corridor and Highland Park. Only when the lone survivor of his horrific spree came forward did law enforcement begin to connect the dots and ultimately capture the monster behind the killings.Through meticulous research in this second book in her Murders In The Motor City series, Bates uncovers the complex web of motivation, abuse, and desperation that led Atkins to target sex workers, while also exploring the societal pressures and systemic neglect that shaped his dark path. A poignant look at a killer's psychology, Bates invites readers to understand how a troubled life could give rise to such monstrous behavior."THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER" is well-researched and superbly written. Bates takes the reader behind the scenes and describes Benjamin Atkins's actions in a riveting manner. She paints a vivid picture of the victims that is both factual and heartbreaking." - Scott Fulmer | Host and Producer, A Study in Crime | A True Crime Podcast THE 'BABY DOLL' SERIAL KILLER: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides.He was the boy next door—sweet, friendly, unassuming. But behind John Eric Armstrong's innocent façade lurked a monster. Prowling Detroit's streets, he preyed on women who never saw the danger coming. The ‘Baby Doll' Serial Killer unearths his chilling crimes and the hunt to stop him.

We cover everything from Daniel's life changing 10-year prison sentence, decline in NYC crime, airline safety after WW2, to whether or not Burl's brother is the root cause of world war 3 in this episode of true crime uncensored. Daniel is calling from some building in NYC that messes with his phone signal, so be forgiving of audio distortion

SPECIAl GUEST WINNIE SCHRADER, HOST OF MYSTERIES, MAYHEM, AND MERLOT PODCASTSUNDAY NIGHTS 10pm EASTERN 7pm PACIFICStep into the murky underworld where justice is a game of shadows. Each episode of our true crime podcast takes you deep into the labyrinth of unsolved mysteries, chilling confessions, and sinister plots. Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot unravels tales of crime and deception, painting a vivid picture of the dark side of humanity. Tune in for a journey through smoky alleyways and rain-soaked streets, where every whisper could be your last clue and every shadow hides a story waiting to be told.With a little wine of course  For each case, we take a deep dive to examine the evidence, possible theories and just strange mysterious circumstances that keeps us, arm chair detectives up at night.Our true crime podcast will scratch that itch for any true crime junkie

Sixteen years ago, Caitlin Rother debuted her book "BODY PARTS" on our show -- now she returns with a new, updated edition of this true crime classic! Always an excellent guest and a brilliant investigative journalist, Rother brings her insight, wit and wisdom to our little corner in the true crime broadcast universe. Always a pleasure and yes, she is also crafting a new series of fiction novels coming out in June!

It is always a thrill to have Frank on the show, and once again we get great true crime insights from both Frank and Burl. who give us preview of their new true crime book coming out this year.****Best-selling author Frank C. Girardot has been called the "Demon dog of true crime" by none other than Black Dahlia author James Ellroy. Praise for his writing has come from authors as varied as Walter Kirn and Michael Fleeman.His books have ranged from "Name Dropper", a chronicle on the bizarre antics of a murdering imposter who called himself Clark Rockefeller to "Betrayal in Blue" a look at cocaine dealing cops in 1980s New York City, which was co-authored by Burl Barer and Ken Eurell, one of the actual cops.In all of his writing, Girardot's ability to interview complicated characters like drug kingpin Adam Diaz, German imposter Christian Gerhartsreiter and serial arsonist John Orr, add a depth to his story telling that is often lacking in police procedurals masking as true crime. In each of his books, Girardot has displayed a unique ability to locate long-hidden public records and distill narratives from complex court records that brings his stories to life. Girardot's career in journalism began as a copyboy with the now-defunct Los Angeles Herald Examiner. As a reporter he covered stories as fascinating as the O.J. Simpson murder trial and as complex as the mistaken gang execution of three trick-or-treaters on Halloween 1993 in the Los Angeles area.

WOW! If you are into hearing about the Mob in New York -- this is the show for you! Mike Campi, former FBI agent, has an incredible memory for details of characters, murders, confessions, betrayals, and arrests. Some of the names he mentions are folks who have been on our show, or who helped me with my true crime books. So, if the Mafia is your interest, ENJOY!

Cathy Scott is a 23-year journalism veteran and true-crime author who has written 12 nonfiction books. Best known for penning the biographies of rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls and onetime drug kingpin Freeway Rick Ross, her latest books are: The Crime Book, a guide to criminology that explores the most infamous cases of all time; Murder of a Mafia Daughter, about the journalist and mob daughter alleged to have been killed by New York millionaire Robert Durst; and The Millionaire's Wife, about the death of New York businessman George Kogan in a hit-for-hire in daylight on Manhattan's upper east side. Scott's work, for which she has received more than a dozen journalism awards and national book honors, has appeared in TIME-Life books, The New York Times Magazine, George Magazine, New York Post, The Christian Science Monitor, The Associated Press, Reuters, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Scott is a regular blogger for Psychology Today, covering forensics and evidence, and a former contributing blogger on Forbes. She taught journalism for five years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She lives in the mountains of San Diego County and has one son, Raymond Somers, Jr.

POP KORN was an important figure in the Pagan Motorcycle gang, and he comes to us courtesy of our pal Bill Staxx of "Chattin' with Staxx" on youtube. Also check out INKERVIEWS podcast on YouTube. Vastly entertaining!

Carla Conti, author of Chained Birds, joins Burl and guest co-host Eric Shelby in an in-depth discussion of America's corrupt prisons where rehabilitation is not the goal, but return business is! A must hear program!

Former drug dealer and smuggler Leonard Lee Buschel returns for a fun hour with Burl and Mark! Leonard publishes the incredibly successful Addiction/Recovery e-Bulletin and created the Reel Recovery Film Festivals. HIGH is his vastly entertaining bio and recovery memoir.

"CHAINED BIRDS is a book that will generate emotions from frustration to sadness and even awe at the events that transpired. Carla Conti has penned a book destined to be a future true crime classic." —Manhattan Book Review (5-Star)After three years in Europe, former journalist Carla Conti* just wanted to settle her family into the suburbs of Philadelphia. But her high school friend Scott Powell, a lawyer handling a brutal prison stabbing case, needed a favor. Before she knew it, Carla became part of the defense team and mired in the terrifying world of federal prison gangs, penal abuse, and corruption. Then, when she agreed to write a tell-all book on the violent machinations behind the court case — with Scott's client as an inside source — the stakes turned deadly. Two different prison gangs issued “hit orders” against the prisoner she and Scott now considered a friend, and the journalist and defense attorney were imperiled by association.CHAINED BIRDS is a true crime memoir of Carla's 10-year journey to advocate for federal inmate Kevin Sanders and help him re-enter society after prison. But the mission came at a cost as Carla struggled to balance her own, Scott's, and Kevin's safety while writing an exposé on the horrific conditions that led to the shutdown of an experimental prison program in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.This thrilling, frightening book depicts a journey filled with unlikely friendships, invisible victims of prison abuse, failings in our criminal justice system, and redemption through storytelling.