Podcast appearances and mentions of Gregg Olsen

In 1958, the Tuck family was plagued by a series of eerie, spontaneous fires – flames that defied logic, burned with strange colors, and followed them wherever they went, leaving behind a haunting with more questions than answers.IN THIS EPISODE: In the late 1950s, the Tuck family of Alabama found themselves at the center of a terrifying ordeal as mysterious fires spontaneously erupted in their home. Despite their best efforts to escape the flames, the fiery phenomenon followed them from one residence to another, consuming their possessions and leaving them homeless. We'll look at this case and other similar ones where the seeming explanation is nothing short of paranormal. (Paranormal Flames) *** In the sleepy Kentish hamlet of Charing, a centuries-old mystery unfolds every May Day. As the clock strikes midnight, ghostly children emerge from their moss-encrusted graves, their ethereal feet dancing to the silent fiddle's tune. It's all part of the "Night of the Dancing Feet." (Dancing After Death) *** Before his wife's murder in June 2009, Eli Weaver had numerous affairs with women he met through online dating sites, where he called himself an "Amish Stud." But only one mistress was willing to kill for him. (Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer) *** The American West evokes iconic images often seen in movies: bold adventures, noon shootouts, resolute sheriffs and marshals maintaining order, and the cavalry arriving just in time. However, the history of the Wild West, replete with myths and stereotypes, presents a more complex and sometimes disturbing reality about justice in that era. (Wild West Justice) *** On the morning of July 13, 1997, the body of Denise Johnson was discovered inside her burning childhood home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Emergency responders quickly realized they weren't dealing with a simple arson, but a murder as well.  Now, more than two decades later, the case remains unsolved. (The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson) *** Hachishakusama, often referred to as the "Japanese Slender Man," is a haunting figure from Japanese urban legends that rivals the terror of her American counterpart. While the Slender Man has gained a cult-like following and has even inspired real-life horror stories, Hachishakusama's tale is equally spine-chilling and capable of keeping you up at night. (The Japanese Slender Man)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:39.446 = Show Open00:04:48.027 = Paranormal Flames00:24:26.752 = The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson00:38:08.456 = Dancing After Death (Night of the Dancing Feet)00:46:29.513 = Wild West Justice00:56:30.302 = Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer01:06:14.321 = The Japanese Slender Man01:11:41.698 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ablaze – The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion” by Larry E. Arnold: https://amzn.to/3UqdhmzBOOK: “A Killing In Amish Country” by Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris: https://amzn.to/44wghmb“Paranormal Flames” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4eb8xht2“The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8t3b7p“Dancing After Death” by Ken DaSilva-Hill submitted directly to Weird Darkness and used with permission“Wild West Justice” source: Christy Box at Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8db9vj“Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer” source: Hannah Reilly Holtz at AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jfmybjh“The Japanese Slender Man” source: Curry L Mitchell at ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd7fthz=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: May 01, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomFlames

“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.”—Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.”The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words:SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.“Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.”—Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death InvestigationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Recorded on November 28, 2024 Book talk starts at 29:40   Our 2024 Fall Sweater KAL is continuing.  You have until January 15, 2025 to complete an adult sweater and post a photo in our FOs thread.  It must have some type of sleeves - short sleeves are fine!  Check out our bundles of patterns for inspiration and join the discussion on our Sweater KAL Chatter thread!   Our Zoom group is continuing.  Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time.  All the info you need is in our Ravelry group!   EVENTS We will be at the New Years Fiber Retreat at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA in January. Dates for NoCKRs will be April 10-13, 2025, and registration info letters have been sent out. If you haven't received one and are interested in going to the retreat, please contact Tracie.     KNITTING Barb has finished: Yume by Isabel Kraemer, using Indigodragonfly R.O.U. Sport in the Is She all Green and Fuzzy and Mossy colorway   Tracie has finished: Scraps Chaps by Barbara Prime #6 -“Chihuahua” in Encore Worsted …a hint of summer by Isabel Kraemer in Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace in Jen S. Green and JuniperMon Fibers Findley in Curacao Knit Hat with added earflaps and pompom by Kathy Green in Berocco Vintage in the Mochi colorway Baby/Kids Earflap Hat by Julie Hentz in Berocco Vintage in the Mochi colorway Barb is still working on: Granito by Joji Locatelli, using Serendipidye Dyeworks 24 Carrot Fingering MCN in the Peppermint Julip colorway Two by Two beanie by Anne Gagnon using a mystery worsted yarn in a Heather gray colorway The Market Bag by Davina Choy, using a DK white cotton pima and a DK blue cotton pima   Tracie has Cast On: Koko Bean hat by Judithmarieknits in Lisa Souza Blue Face Leicester Worsted in Styx Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun - 6 Gnaomis in Plymouth Select Worsted for class at Rumpelstilskin LYS Alignment sweater by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated Rhododendron   Tracie is still working on: Davis #5 by Pam Allen in Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted- Nightfall colony Socks for Ryan in Marinated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in Melted Box of Crayons colorway   BOOKS Barb has read: Everyone is Watching by Heather Gedenkauf - 2.5 stars Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty - 5 stars   Barb Did Not Finish: The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham   Tracie read: Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes - 4 stars Reread - Razor Girl by Carl Hiaason - 4 stars The Hive by Gregg Olsen - 3 stars None of this is True by Lisa Jewell - 5 stars Saint Xby Alexis Schaitkin - 4 stars This episode ends with our usual Thanksgiving Thumbs Up/ Thumbs Down from our whole family! 

Join Caroline, Dannelle and Lexis as they continue to cross books off of their "To Be Read" lists! This episode includes "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success" by Phil Jackson, "Nancy Drew and the Palace of Wisdom" by Kelly Thompson, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon, "Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi, and "If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood" by Gregg Olsen.

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: It began in early April, 1971 and continued for several weeks. Numerous calls, fifty in total, all reporting sighting a strange beast – half human, half wolf. Possibly female. What were the people of Mobile, Alabama witnessing? (The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama) *** You know someone is truly evil when their own children are warning the public about them while the parent is in prison. That's exactly what the daughter of serial killer Shelly Knotek has been doing. (Serial Killer Landlady) *** Was U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's mother actually killed by vampires? (Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) *** It began as a sharing of a water source between properties… then accusations of improper relations… and it escalated to murder in 1895 Indiana. But who killed the beautiful, young Clara Shanks? (The Wolf Creek Tragedy) *** Six young boys were out playing when suddenly a bolt of lightning came crashing down near them. That's when they saw the tiny, strange-looking blue man. (Strange Tales of Little Blue Men) *** The loneliness of isolation during the mandated quarantine from the current pandemic can be stressful for some, torturous for others, and terrifying for some – particularly those who are forced to stay indoors in a home that is also haunted. 
(Quarantining With a Ghost)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Intro00:03:35.795 = Quarantining With a Ghost00:26:27.145 = Wolf Woman of Mobile, Alabama00:32:15.713 = Serial Killer Landlady00:39:57.892 = Wolf Creek Tragedy00:48:35.912 = Strange Tales of Little Blue Men01:02:48.051 = Abe Lincoln, Vampire Hunter01:07:49.947 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood” by Gregg Olsen: https://amzn.to/3cqoXOq“Quarantining With a Ghost” by Molly Fitzpatrick for The New York Times: https://tinyurl.com/ybwphplt, and Paul Guzzo for the Tampa Bay Times: https://tinyurl.com/y97lg8nc“The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama” by Rev. Robin Swope for Paranormal Pastor: https://tinyurl.com/y7hd7scc“Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” by Buck Wolf for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/ybwx5tyz“Serial Killer Landlady” by Pritha Paul for MeAww: https://tinyurl.com/ya4zkcwx“The Wolf Creek Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y6y938n7“Strange Tales of Little Blue Men” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y8jvwe4kWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 02, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/LincolnVsVampires

Please share your feedback on the show!In this mystery's explosive finale, the investigators make their escape from Wilderness Heights and then need to finally break Anne's curse. Doctor Jensen is reunited with an old friend (it's booze). Julian learns a little Norwegian. Sofie has poor trigger discipline.Content Warning: This episode features themes of starvation, torture and medical malpractice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information on the Hazzards, you can pick up Gregg Olsen's book "Starvation Heights" at your favorite local bookseller or from local Seattle company the Elliot Bay Book Company.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify.  Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!

Please share your feedback on the show!After infiltrating the Wilderness Heights Sanitarium, things go wrong with almost record speed. Sofie explores some options. Julian gets manhandled without any innuendo. Doctor Jensen is presented with an offer. Content Warning: This episode features themes of starvation, torture and medical malpractice. Listener discretion is advised. For more information on the Hazzards, you can pick up Gregg Olsen's book "Starvation Heights" at your favorite local bookseller or from local Seattle company the Elliot Bay Book Company.Our opening theme is “Myths and Legends” by Robert Bruckmayer which you can pick up at his bandcamp or stream on Spotify.  Our episode music is created by Andreas Lundström. You can hear more of his work on the Sweden Rolls podcast or on Spotify. Do you have questions or comments about the show? Send them to old.seattle.pod@gmail.com, we would love to hear them!

One of the most interesting aspects of true crime is how we're able to explore cultures and societies that are unfamiliar to us. That was the case for me when I talked with author Gregg Olsen about his book, The Amish Wife. It's about a killer in the Amish community in Pennsylvania. There are many twists and turns in this story, I promise.   Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3zukETh See more information on my books: katewinklerdawson.com   Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @wickedwordspod (Facebook) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Instagram)   2024 All Rights Reserved  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ida Stutzman perished in a barn fire on a warm summer night in 1977, her husband Eli's side of the story didn't add up from the start. But the Stutzmans were part of the Amish community. The very nature of their insular world meant the suspicious nature of Ida's death went unspoken for many years. They rarely talk to outsiders, which is why author Greg Olsen had his work cut out for him when penning his latest book The Amish Wife.  But slowly, with the help of his researcher Robin Lassen, a story of cover-up, lies and an investigation that never stood a chance started to reveal itself.  THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Get $20 off for our birthday. Click here to get a yearly Mamamia subscription for just $49.  Find out more about Mamamia's charity partner RizeUp Australia here. And if this episode has brought up anything for you or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). CREDITS Guest: Robin Lassen - Researcher for The Amish Wife author Gregg Olsen Host: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Liv Proud Audio Producer: Scott Stronach GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Josh's detachment from his marriage. When the Powell's two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didn't show up at daycare and Susan didn't show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said he'd left at 1 am and taken his sons camping despite the cold and snowy conditions while Susan stayed home. Josh assumed she went to work. Police interviewed Josh but he was evasive and unhelpful. However, he was not arrested. What followed was a frustrating years-long investigation, a creepy obsession, an ugly custody dispute, and a tragic end.Today's snack: Cream cheese pancakesJoin us on Patreon to hear all three parts of this episode today.Sources:https://susanshelp.nethttps://web.archive.org/web/20101209044541/http://stevechantrey.com/Pages/About/MeetSteve.aspxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RaOOO7lzBU Steve Chantrey BushIf I Can't Have You: Susan Powell, Her Mysterious Disappearance, and the Murder of Her Children, Gregg Olsen, 2014https://web.archive.org/web/20110404172123/http://susanpowell.org/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2102413/Josh-Powell-Killers-mother-drops-bid-bury-sons.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTnt89UhxEUhttps://www.reddit.com/r/TheColdPodcast/https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/special-reports/article25859581.htmlhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/josh-powellhttps://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/what-is-memory-hoarding-in-ocdhttps://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2013/05/josh_powell_had_affair_in_mont.htmlhttps://kidshealth.org/en/parents/molluscum-contagiosum.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2012/04/19/washington-state-dispatcher-reprimanded-after-bungling-911-call-about-josh-powell/https://www.ksl.com/article/20058991/dispatcher-reprimanded-for-josh-powell-incidenthttps://kslnewsradio.com/1897007/operation-tsunami-josh-powell-cold/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/wa-court-reinstates-nearly-100m-verdict-against-state-in-death-of-2-boys/https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=57930309&itype=CMSIDgl=1ert29rgaMTgxODAwNjkwNC4xNzE3MjE2NDYwgaDC2TJEE08TMTcxNzgyMDYxNy4xMS4xLjE3MTc4MjE0NTguNTkuMC4whttps://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/susan-powell-chuck-cox-optimistic-utah-mine-discovery/281-5218a41f-c312-40af-a42a-39cd03831010https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwTi_WDSkmo

In this episode: FAQ is: I get lost all the time, so how can I travel without getting frustrated and upset? I want to have fun and not fear making a mistake. Today's Destination is: Bremerton, WA Today's Mistake- Mixing up my cities in Washington State   Travel Advice:  Stuck in your planning? FAQ: I always get lost, so how can I travel without getting frustrated and upset? I want to have fun and not fear making a mistake. Answer: Like you, I get lost all the time. I've got a terrible sense of direction. How bad? If I leave a hotel room, I usually walk the wrong way out the door, which tells me I am not noticing the direction when I should.   What is a sense of direction? According to the dictionary, a Sense of direction is knowing one's location and performing wayfinding. It is related to cognitive maps, spatial awareness, and spatial cognition.   Given that, I've still traveled around the world solo and can help you deal with this issue. My personal experience is as a teacher. I admit my faults and weaknesses but don't let them get the best of me. I make the same number of errors but don't get distracted or upset.   I will try to be more self-aware of direction, and in the meantime, you can do the same with me.   Today's destination: Bremerton, WA   I spent Easter vacation near this area, and it was beautiful. It was chilly compared to San Diego, but it was sunny, and it felt crisp to be hiking and enjoying the outdoors air.    You will likely come from the Seattle airport, about a 90-minute drive, or you can take a ferry. Ferries are popular ways to get around the area, and I took a Fast Commuter Ferry from Port Orchard to Bremerton. Let's back up a minute here.   From SeaTac, you can also take the Kitsak bus to Bremerton. It makes several local stops along the way, but it's frequent, and you don't need a reservation from the airport. Just pay the driver and jump on the bus. If you rent a car, consider the traffic you will face in Seattle and be patient.   Either way, look at the maps and the ferry routes as you navigate the area. You will discover a lot of water, islands, and sound here.   Bremerton sits on the Kitsap Peninsula, overlooking the Puget Sound. It's a city with strong links to Seattle, well-known for its charming neighborhood restaurants and coffee shops, beautiful parks, and fascinating naval museums. You'll find plenty to do to pass the time in Bremerton, WA, with visitors of all ages able to enjoy the city's scenic nature trails and family-friendly eateries. The top 6 things to see are?   1. USS Turner Joy Museum Ship 2. Puget Sound Navy Museum 3. Manette Bridge 4. Illahee State Park 5. Kitsap Forest Theater 6. Purple Scent Lavender Farm   I had a great dinner while walking around the downtown areas, observing the influence of Quincy Jones and the music scene. I could also see the snow-capped mountains in the distance, which was a beautiful and peaceful vision. In the spring, look for lilacs, daffodils, tulips, and other blooming beauties.  If you are looking for some off-the-beaten-track places, check out Ollala. There is a winery and cidery here. You can see the history of a sanitarium, where a murder happened by starvation. You can go clamming here with a day license. I met Gregg Olsen, the author of several books and a clam expert. Another touristy town is Manchester, but you will miss it if you sneeze. Manchester State Park has some great hikes with military mines, which you can observe. There are barbeques, shelters, and hiking trails here. https://vacationidea.com/washington/best-things-to-do-in-bremerton-wa.html Today's Mistake- Mixing up my cities in Washington State I was mixing up my B-cities in the Seattle area. I was confused about Bremerton and Bellingham. I've now been to both cities, and they are very different. Sometimes, you need to be there in person to get a feel for and understand what the city is all about. You've heard about Bremerton here. Let me know if you want to learn more about Bellingham, and I will do a podcast about that, too.   Today's Travel Advice-Stuck in your planning?   The planning can be just as much fun as the trip itself. Are you stuck in your travel planning? My team is working on a new helpful tool to make your planning more of an adventure and tangible experience instead of a drudge. It's a workbook that my daughter, Tina, and I have been discussing for two years. Let us know what you want to see in a workbook for solo travel. You can email me or respond to any connection options in the notes. Connect with Dr. Travelbest Drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram email: info@drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube  

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IN THIS EPISODE: In the late 1950s, the Tuck family of Alabama found themselves at the center of a terrifying ordeal as mysterious fires spontaneously erupted in their home. Despite their best efforts to escape the flames, the fiery phenomenon followed them from one residence to another, consuming their possessions and leaving them homeless. We'll look at this case and other similar ones where the seeming explanation is nothing short of paranormal. (Paranormal Flames) *** In the sleepy Kentish hamlet of Charing, a centuries-old mystery unfolds every May Day. As the clock strikes midnight, ghostly children emerge from their moss-encrusted graves, their ethereal feet dancing to the silent fiddle's tune. It's all part of the "Night of the Dancing Feet." (Dancing After Death) *** Before his wife's murder in June 2009, Eli Weaver had numerous affairs with women he met through online dating sites, where he called himself an "Amish Stud." But only one mistress was willing to kill for him. (Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer) *** The American West evokes iconic images often seen in movies: bold adventures, noon shootouts, resolute sheriffs and marshals maintaining order, and the cavalry arriving just in time. However, the history of the Wild West, replete with myths and stereotypes, presents a more complex and sometimes disturbing reality about justice in that era. (Wild West Justice) *** On the morning of July 13, 1997, the body of Denise Johnson was discovered inside her burning childhood home in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Emergency responders quickly realized they weren't dealing with a simple arson, but a murder as well.  Now, more than two decades later, the case remains unsolved. (The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson) *** Hachishakusama, often referred to as the "Japanese Slender Man," is a haunting figure from Japanese urban legends that rivals the terror of her American counterpart. While the Slender Man has gained a cult-like following and has even inspired real-life horror stories, Hachishakusama's tale is equally spine-chilling and capable of keeping you up at night. (The Japanese Slender Man)YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Introduction/Show Open00:05:20.724 = Paranormal Flames00:26:22.890 = The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson00:40:03.507 = Dancing After Death (Night Of The Dancing Feet)00:48:36.820 = Wild West Justice00:58:36.687 = Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer01:08:23.238 = The Japanese Slender ManSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Ablaze – The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion” by Larry E. Arnold: https://amzn.to/3UqdhmzBOOK: “A Killing In Amish Country” by Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris: https://amzn.to/44wghmb“Paranormal Flames” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4eb8xht2“The Unsolved Murder of Denise Johnson” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8t3b7p“Dancing After Death” by Ken DaSilva-Hill submitted directly to Weird Darkness and used with permission“Wild West Justice” source: Christy Box at Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8db9vj“Eli Weaver, Amish Stud and Murderer” source: Hannah Reilly Holtz at AllThatsInteresting.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jfmybjh“The Japanese Slender Man” source: Curry L Mitchell at ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdd7fthzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 01, 2024PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/paranormal-flames/

This episode includes updates on the Joshua Farmer and Bryan Kohberger cases. We also discuss the mysterious case of Cheryl Coker.If you are interested in learning more about the Coker case, we suggest consulting the following sources:Dayton Daily News, specifically work done by Will Garbe.Coshocton Tribune.Cincinnati Enquirer: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/accused/2020/07/23/backstory-ohio-mom-cheryl-cokers-body-found-but-no-charges-filed/5476284002/Amber Hunt of the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Accused podcast did an in depth dive.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------At The Murder Sheet, we're all about true crime podcasts, but we also adore books about fascinating cases. Audiobooks are like our happy place —they have the in-depth coverage that books provide, but in the audio medium that we love so much.So you can imagine we adore Audible. With an Audible subscription, you can enter an immersive library of audiobooks, from mysteries to thrillers to true crime. We're talking about thousands of titles. Audible puts our collection of books to shame, and it also ensures you don't have to deal with crooked bookshelves like we do. They've also got thousands of podcasts from all sorts of genres — including yours truly's — not to mention theatrical performances and wellness program and all sorts of other audio experiences. Audible members can download or stream included titles at any time, and the Audible app lets you listen on the go. We love listening to audiobooks when we're doing chores around the house.We also enjoy playing audiobooks while we're out on a walk. Audible is a great way to immerse yourself in countless stories. It's a wonderful way to experience all kinds of books. And as a new member, you can try out Audible free for 30 days. This is a valuable membership that gives you access to so many new listening experiences. One novel we're looking forward to listening to is "A Wicked Snow" by Gregg Olsen, as narrated by Karen Peakes. It's all about a young crime scene investigator haunted by her mother's mysterious murder ... who one day receives an anonymous message. Just three words turn her world upside down. "Your mom called." We talked to Gregg on the show a while back, and we cannot wait to check that out. We love spine-tingling thrillers and mysteries, and we can tell that this one is going to be spooky in the best possible way. We'd also like to go back and re-read some Scott Turow legal thrillers, but we'll be doing so through Audible audiobooks this time, to get a whole new experience. Audible brings such atmosphere to the listening experience, with a focus on quality sound design, soundscapes, and excellent vocal performances. Audio is such a wonderful way to lose yourself in a book.Visit Audible dot com slash msheet – that is M-S-H-E-E-T — or text msheet to 500-500.https://www.audible.com/msheetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TRE's Hannah Murray chats to Gregg Olsen about The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free

In this gripping episode of "Criminal Conduct," we delve into the intriguing case of Ida Stutzman's death, as explored in bestselling author Gregg Olsen's latest book, “The Amish Wife.” Gregg shares his personal journey with this case, which has captivated him for decades and inspired his very first book. Reflecting on his early days as a young, believing writer, he reveals how his perspective on seeking truth has evolved over the years. The episode uncovers the mystery surrounding Ida's death, initially dismissed and swept under the rug, and Gregg's firm belief in her husband Eli Stutzman's guilt. It's a poignant discussion about how personal the journey became for him, transforming from a simple investigation into a mission to correct a longstanding wrong. Read "The Amish Wife": https://a.co/d/cq36xIV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his 1990 true crime classic, Abandoned Prayers, Olsen delivered “a riveting and deeply disturbing chronicle” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) of “Little Boy Blue”—nine-year-old Danny, found dead in a Nebraska cornfield, whose errant father, former Amish man Eli Stutzman, had a racked up a wild history of sexual profligacy, pornography, and drugs. Years before, Stutzman's pregnant wife, Ida, had died under bizarre and suspicious circumstances. Yet Eli, shrouded by the encircling privacy of the Amish and small-town law enforcement negligence, was never charged, or even an official suspect in her death.Gregg Olsen has long been haunted by Ida Stutzman's shady death and the role Eli must have played in it. In THE AMISH WIFE: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free (Thomas and Mercer; January 1, 2024), Olsen returns to the Ohio Amish community where the young woman perished in a barn fire, her death deemed “natural causes.” Eli would sell up and leave town soon after, launched on the sexual odyssey that would eventually lead to Danny's death, as well as Eli's conviction for his roommate's murder.Determined to discover the truth and seek justice for Ida—and urged on by Ida's brother—Olsen reopens the door into Eli Stutzman's dark life of debauchery and deception. He revisits many of the witnesses that he first met and interviewed when researching Abandoned Prayers, as well as numerous new voices, discovering many facts and suspicions long held secret by the pious, closed-mouth Amish community. Olson tracks down Ida and Eli's relatives and friends, as well as Eli's lovers and sex partners. He finds that many in this world where families and associations are inextricably intertwined have quietly believed that Eli killed Ida, yet few are willing to publicly judge.Returning to the investigation around Ida's death, Olsen pokes holes in the medical postmortem. Perhaps most significantly, he delves into the questionable work of Sheriff Jim Frost, a charismatic, opportunistic lawman who lived a closeted homosexual life and may have, for a time, been Eli Stutzman's lover. How much did Jim Frost cover up, either intentionally or subconsciously, to shield the truth about Eli and their shared sexuality at a time when small town life for gay men was confining and even dangerous? How complicit does that make Frost in the numerous deaths Eli left in his wake? Did the conspiracy of silence among the members of the Amish community indirectly allow Ida's and the other deaths to occur?Leaving no stone unturned and unfolding with one chilling revelation after another, THE AMISH WIFE is vintage reportage from the writer New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother calls, “one of today's true-crime masters."

In his 1990 true crime classic, Abandoned Prayers, Olsen delivered “a riveting and deeply disturbing chronicle” (Cleveland Plain Dealer) of “Little Boy Blue”—nine-year-old Danny, found dead in a Nebraska cornfield, whose errant father, former Amish man Eli Stutzman, had a racked up a wild history of sexual profligacy, pornography, and drugs. Years before, Stutzman's pregnant wife, Ida, had died under bizarre and suspicious circumstances. Yet Eli, shrouded by the encircling privacy of the Amish and small-town law enforcement negligence, was never charged, or even an official suspect in her death.Gregg Olsen has long been haunted by Ida Stutzman's shady death and the role Eli must have played in it. In THE AMISH WIFE: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free (Thomas and Mercer; January 1, 2024), Olsen returns to the Ohio Amish community where the young woman perished in a barn fire, her death deemed “natural causes.” Eli would sell up and leave town soon after, launched on the sexual odyssey that would eventually lead to Danny's death, as well as Eli's conviction for his roommate's murder.Determined to discover the truth and seek justice for Ida—and urged on by Ida's brother—Olsen reopens the door into Eli Stutzman's dark life of debauchery and deception. He revisits many of the witnesses that he first met and interviewed when researching Abandoned Prayers, as well as numerous new voices, discovering many facts and suspicions long held secret by the pious, closed-mouth Amish community. Olson tracks down Ida and Eli's relatives and friends, as well as Eli's lovers and sex partners. He finds that many in this world where families and associations are inextricably intertwined have quietly believed that Eli killed Ida, yet few are willing to publicly judge.Returning to the investigation around Ida's death, Olsen pokes holes in the medical postmortem. Perhaps most significantly, he delves into the questionable work of Sheriff Jim Frost, a charismatic, opportunistic lawman who lived a closeted homosexual life and may have, for a time, been Eli Stutzman's lover. How much did Jim Frost cover up, either intentionally or subconsciously, to shield the truth about Eli and their shared sexuality at a time when small town life for gay men was confining and even dangerous? How complicit does that make Frost in the numerous deaths Eli left in his wake? Did the conspiracy of silence among the members of the Amish community indirectly allow Ida's and the other deaths to occur?Leaving no stone unturned and unfolding with one chilling revelation after another, THE AMISH WIFE is vintage reportage from the writer New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother calls, “one of today's true-crime masters."

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/18390IN THIS EPISODE: It began in early April, 1971 and continued for several weeks. Numerous calls, fifty in total, all reporting sighting a strange beast – half human, half wolf. Possibly female. What were the people of Mobile, Alabama witnessing? (The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama) *** You know someone is truly evil when their own children are warning the public about them while the parent is in prison. That's exactly what the daughter of serial killer Shelly Knotek has been doing. (Serial Killer Landlady) *** Was U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's mother actually killed by vampires? (Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) *** It began as a sharing of a water source between properties… then accusations of improper relations… and it escalated to murder in 1895 Indiana. But who killed the beautiful, young Clara Shanks? (The Wolf Creek Tragedy) *** Six young boys were out playing when suddenly a bolt of lightning came crashing down near them. That's when they saw the tiny, strange-looking blue man. (Strange Tales of Little Blue Men) *** The loneliness of isolation during the mandated quarantine from the current pandemic can be stressful for some, torturous for others, and terrifying for some – particularly those who are forced to stay indoors in a home that is also haunted. 
(Quarantining With a Ghost) *** (Originally aired June 02, 2020)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood” by Gregg Olsen: https://amzn.to/3cqoXOq“Quarantining With a Ghost” by Molly Fitzpatrick for The New York Times: https://tinyurl.com/ybwphplt, and Paul Guzzo for the Tampa Bay Times: https://tinyurl.com/y97lg8nc“The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama” by Rev. Robin Swope for Paranormal Pastor: https://tinyurl.com/y7hd7scc“Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” by Buck Wolf for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/ybwx5tyz“Serial Killer Landlady” by Pritha Paul for MeAww: https://tinyurl.com/ya4zkcwx“The Wolf Creek Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y6y938n7“Strange Tales of Little Blue Men” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y8jvwe4kVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/18390This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

This is an audio re-broadcast of the halloween special "Kreepy Kitsap" put on by the Kitsap History Museum in 2020! If you'd like to see all of the photos and documents that Gregg Olsen references, you can find them in the youtube broadcast here: https://youtu.be/A1GVBmV5fuM?si=_gTBRsbJpScUgKNT If you'd like to check out the history museum or donate, you can visit https://kitsapmuseum.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bremelore/message

For readers of Ann Rule and Gregg Olsen, a riveting new true crime book from the acclaimed author of True Crime Addict and creator/host of the podcasts True Crime This Week and The Philosophy of Crime, as he explores the unsolved murder of 16-year-old Lisa Pruett in the real life town of the bestselling novel Little Fires Everywhere for a painstakingly researched account of a senseless and heartbreaking tragedy and the people who were pulled into its aftermath.In September of 1990, in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, sixteen-year-old Lisa Pruett, a poetry lover and member of a church youth group, was on her way to a midnight tryst with her boyfriend, when she was viciously stabbed to death only thirty feet from the boy's home.The murder cast a palpable gloom over the upscale community and sparked accusations, theories, and rumors among Lisa's friends and peers. Together they wove a damning narrative that circled back to a likely suspect: “weird” high school outcast Kevin Young. Without a shred of evidence the teen was arrested, charged, and tried for the crime. His eventual acquittal didn't squelch the anger and outrage among those who believed that Kevin got away with murder.With a fresh perspective and painstaking research culled from police files, court records, transcripts, uncollected evidence, and new interviews, James Renner reconstructs the events leading up to and following that heartbreaking night. What emerges is a portrait of a community seething with dark undercurrents—its single-minded authorities, protective status-conscious parents, and the deeply peer-pressured teens within Lisa's circle.Who had the capacity for such unchecked violence? What monsters still lurk in the dark? After more than thirty years, questions like these continue to fester among the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio, still deeply scarred by wounds that remain hidden, unspoken, and unhealed.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the mid-1980s Stella Nickell was suspected of murdering her husband using headache pills laced with poison. Author Gregg Olsen describes the panic that ensued when someone else also died from taking pills. But were the two deaths connected? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com   If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com   Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)     2023 All Rights Reserved See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Ron Franscell's 'Deaf Row' tells a darkly engrossing story with masterful, easy-flowing prose and a clever infusion of humor. The tension builds incrementally to a chilling five-star climax in which Franscell puts his well-honed skill as a true crime author to good use. It gave me goosebumps big time." —ANNE HILLERMAN, bestselling author of the Leaphorn, Chee, Manuelito mysteries "A line-up that begs to be part of a movie. Author Ron Franscell, who writes both fiction and nonfiction, creates an endearing group of old men in a gripping story of a psychotic killer." — DENVER POST "I'm a big fan of Ron Franscell's works and I consider them 'can't-miss' crime books." —CJ BOX, #1 New York Times bestselling author of LONG RANGE and THE HIGHWAY "As you read along, be sure to dog-ear the pages bursting with Franscell's gritty descriptions - a sentence, a paragraph or a page - of the silver-haired people and the gray places of rural Colorado in this raw, wintry crime novel." —ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL "A first-class mystery!" —JORDAN RICH, host at WBZ-AM/Boston "DEAF ROW is a self-aware, clever police procedural with a riveting climax, but what truly sets this mystery apart is its wonderfully realized characters. Franscell explores struggles with aging, death and friendship with poignant prose, humor and affection and has given us yet another gem of a book that's impossible to put down. I fell in love with these guys in DEAF ROW!" —CHRISTINE CARBO, bestselling author of A SHARP SOLITUDE "Ron Franscell is well-known and justly revered for his brilliant, often elegant and always suspenseful non-fiction, but with DEAF ROW he breaks new ground and creates an immediately unforgettable new fictional character — Mountain Bell — who takes his place right near the top in the pantheon of thriller heroes. If you haven't yet read Franscell, this is a fantastic place to start, in a novel of shattering power and a mystery that will take your breath away. Highly recommended!" —JOHN LESCROART, author of 19 NYTimes bestsellers, including THE 13th JUROR and THE MISSING PIECE "...an undisputed gift for storytelling." —GREGG OLSEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of IF YOU TELL "A solid mystery that will keep readers rooting for [Woodrow] Bell and his band of retirees. For fans of Craig Johnson, CJ Box and Meg Gardiner." —LIBRARY JOURNAL "A fantastic whodunit, but that's only part of what makes it so good ... it's also a story about aging, redemption, friendship, and connection. Finishing DEAF ROW was bittersweet; satisfying, yet like saying goodbye to a group of folks I'd come to care about like family." —OIL CITY NEWS, Casper WY "By the second paragraph of Deaf Row, I was invested. ... I can't say enough about Deaf Row, except that I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. Ron Franscell is one of our finest modern literary masters and this book proves it." —Robert Waters' KIDNAPPING, MURDER & MAYHEM BLOG "A stroke of genius ... I fell in love with these characters." —TIM DENNIS, host at Darkness Radio "Horrifying and hysterical! Smart writing and colorful characters from one of crime's best storytellers." —MYSTERYVOX From the Author "In the end, DEAF ROW is a classical mystery but it also dives into the lives of old people whose best days are behind them, whom we see every day but no longer actually notice. It's been either the blessing or the curse of my book-writing career: I just don't want to do it like everybody else is doing it. I blended journalism and novel technique in my true crime, and in DEAF ROW, I wanted to blend commercial crime fiction with a kind of literary exploration of men who have outlived their best days and who are now growing invisible to the rest of the world. So, yeah, DEAF ROW is an up-market fiction that should appeal to both suspense fans and to fans of more literary storytelling."

Join Katera and Kara as they review "If You Tell" by Gregg Olsen, a true crime novel about Shelly Knotek's horrific crimes of abuse, murder and neglect. We decided to go with a spring snack of strawberry salsa with homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. Don't mind some of our technical difficulties and antics! Visit our website for our ongoing blog and much more at www.booksandbrunchpodcast.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksandbrunch/support

In 1911, two sisters traveled to Seattle to meet a "doctor" named Linda Hazzard. The sisters didn't seem very sick, but when they arrived, Dr. Hazzard told them they didn't have a moment to lose – they needed to begin her treatment right away.  A few months later, one of the sisters wrote a letter to her old governess. “I am wonderfully better in fact,” she said, “getting stronger by leaps.” But her handwriting was messier than usual, and her sentences ran together and overlapped. You can find Gregg Olsen's book, Starvation Heights, here. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Listen back through our archives at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.  We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.  Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roger Stelljes discusses his 5th Tori Hunter thriller, THE SNOW GRAVES, and much more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins, on Crime & Wine. About Roger Stelljes: A proud native of Minnesota and a voracious reader of novels, Roger is also an avid sports fan, particularly of the Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey team as well as the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and the Wild. If you can't find him at a game, you might find him on one of Minnesota's lakes, golf courses, or at a local hockey rink. He became a fan of Michael Crichton, David Baldacci, W.E.B. Griffin, Robert Ludlum, James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Tami Hoag, John Sandford and Vince Flynn. All of them in one way, shape or form have influenced his writing. About THE SNOW GRAVES: The young couple lies still on the snow-covered sidewalk, their gloved hands tightly linked as though they could save each other. But flashing blue lights illuminate the quiet street, and drops of blood scatter the pure white ground… Agent Tori Hunter is heartbroken at the murders of Cam and Gracie, two college students dating for just a few months, shot dead outside his aunt's home. With witnesses in this once-peaceful neighborhood saying they saw a black car speed away, Tori is desperately tracking it down when a nine-year-old girl is found sitting alone on a park bench, refusing to speak. No-one in this small community knows who she is… is she somehow linked to the murders? Visiting little Alisha as she huddles in her pink coat, Tori quickly realises she is deaf. As her hands move in sign language Tori makes out her message: We had to run from the lady in the black car. I want to go home. Did Alisha witness Cam and Gracie's killer? Tori is racing to follow her directions to a lonely cabin deep in the pine forest when she gets an anonymous call from a female voice that makes her blood run cold. “Hello, Tori. To keep Alisha safe you need to do exactly as I say…” Is Tori speaking to the killer, or is putting her trust in this mysterious woman her one hope of catching the true perpetrator? As more phone calls come, it's clear the voice knows all about a cold case from Tori's past—and that Tori must confront this twisted mind, and her own darkest demons before more innocent lives are lost. An absolutely unputdownable read that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh.

Roger Stelljes discusses his 5th Tori Hunter thriller, THE SNOW GRAVES, and much more with Pamela Fagan Hutchins, on Crime & Wine. About Roger Stelljes: A proud native of Minnesota and a voracious reader of novels, Roger is also an avid sports fan, particularly of the Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey team as well as the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and the Wild. If you can't find him at a game, you might find him on one of Minnesota's lakes, golf courses, or at a local hockey rink. He became a fan of Michael Crichton, David Baldacci, W.E.B. Griffin, Robert Ludlum, James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Tami Hoag, John Sandford and Vince Flynn. All of them in one way, shape or form have influenced his writing. About THE SNOW GRAVES: The young couple lies still on the snow-covered sidewalk, their gloved hands tightly linked as though they could save each other. But flashing blue lights illuminate the quiet street, and drops of blood scatter the pure white ground… Agent Tori Hunter is heartbroken at the murders of Cam and Gracie, two college students dating for just a few months, shot dead outside his aunt's home. With witnesses in this once-peaceful neighborhood saying they saw a black car speed away, Tori is desperately tracking it down when a nine-year-old girl is found sitting alone on a park bench, refusing to speak. No-one in this small community knows who she is… is she somehow linked to the murders? Visiting little Alisha as she huddles in her pink coat, Tori quickly realises she is deaf. As her hands move in sign language Tori makes out her message: We had to run from the lady in the black car. I want to go home. Did Alisha witness Cam and Gracie's killer? Tori is racing to follow her directions to a lonely cabin deep in the pine forest when she gets an anonymous call from a female voice that makes her blood run cold. “Hello, Tori. To keep Alisha safe you need to do exactly as I say…” Is Tori speaking to the killer, or is putting her trust in this mysterious woman her one hope of catching the true perpetrator? As more phone calls come, it's clear the voice knows all about a cold case from Tori's past—and that Tori must confront this twisted mind, and her own darkest demons before more innocent lives are lost. An absolutely unputdownable read that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Jerry is here for his first update and starts with audio of Derek Carr's brother, David, discussing his free agency on NFL Network. Lamar Jackson posted on Instagram again where he appears to be taking a shot at his situation with the Ravens. Steve Cohen talked to the media and said when he's in, he's all in, and doesn't accept mediocrity. Aaron Boone talked about Aaron Judge and the captaincy. Jerry predicts Aaron Judge will challenge Barry Bonds single season HR record this year. Jerry says 65 HRs for Judge this season. Jerry goes around the NHL for the locals. Gregg Olsen said he's not going to ‘roll over and die' because Tom Brady is coming for his job.

Hour 1: Gio thinks he's catching the Norovirus as he speaks into the microphone. It went through his house and he was getting cocky with his immune system. Derek Carr's brother, David, talked about Derek's meeting with the Jets. Boomer talked to some NFL insiders yesterday and has a list of things that need to happen between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers before there can be an Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Boomer said they are not getting rid of Zach Wilson, no matter who else comes here. Gio said he's not surprised that Aaron Rodgers is Zach Wilson's idol since they both fell off ‘the same douche tree'. Jerry is here for his first update and starts with audio of Derek Carr's brother, David, discussing his free agency on NFL Network. Lamar Jackson posted on Instagram again where he appears to be taking a shot at his situation with the Ravens. Steve Cohen talked to the media and said when he's in, he's all in, and doesn't accept mediocrity. Aaron Boone talked about Aaron Judge and the captaincy. Jerry predicts Aaron Judge will challenge Barry Bonds single season HR record this year. Jerry says 65 HRs for Judge this season. Jerry goes around the NHL for the locals. Gregg Olsen said he's not going to ‘roll over and die' because Tom Brady is coming for his job. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer talked to some NFL insiders about Aaron Rodgers and the Jets and it doesn't seem as impossible as it once did. Rodgers will have to modify his contract to make it work for the Jets. There is a chance Daniel Jones makes more money next year than Aaron Rodgers.

Hour 1: Gio thinks he's catching the Norovirus as he speaks into the microphone. It went through his house and he was getting cocky with his immune system. Derek Carr's brother, David, talked about Derek's meeting with the Jets. Boomer talked to some NFL insiders yesterday and has a list of things that need to happen between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers before there can be an Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Boomer said they are not getting rid of Zach Wilson, no matter who else comes here. Gio said he's not surprised that Aaron Rodgers is Zach Wilson's idol since they both fell off ‘the same douche tree'. Jerry is here for his first update and starts with audio of Derek Carr's brother, David, discussing his free agency on NFL Network. Lamar Jackson posted on Instagram again where he appears to be taking a shot at his situation with the Ravens. Steve Cohen talked to the media and said when he's in, he's all in, and doesn't accept mediocrity. Aaron Boone talked about Aaron Judge and the captaincy. Jerry predicts Aaron Judge will challenge Barry Bonds single season HR record this year. Jerry says 65 HRs for Judge this season. Jerry goes around the NHL for the locals. Gregg Olsen said he's not going to ‘roll over and die' because Tom Brady is coming for his job. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer talked to some NFL insiders about Aaron Rodgers and the Jets and it doesn't seem as impossible as it once did. Rodgers will have to modify his contract to make it work for the Jets. There is a chance Daniel Jones makes more money next year than Aaron Rodgers. New  Hour 2: If you're the Giants, who do you tag, Daniel Jones or Saquon Barkley? A Bills fan calls in and is now nervous because of what Boomer's been saying this morning about Rodgers and the Jets. A caller wants the Giants to ‘forget the quarterback' and just focus on the defense. Jerry returns for an update and has audio from David Carr, Derek's brother, on NFL network discussing his free agency. The Jets have had seven coaches since Bill Parcells bolted. Aaron Boone talked about Aaron Judge's captaincy. Steve Cohen talked to the media down in Spring Training and he talked about how hard it is to get into the World Series. Charles Barkley was on Jimmy Kimmel to talk about Kevin Durant going to the Suns. Jerry goes around the NHL for the locals. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about another passive aggressive Instagram post by Lamar Jackson. Boomer thinks the Falcons should go after Lamar. Boomer really thinks Aaron Rodgers is going to tell the Packers he wants to go to the Jets.  Hour 3: During the break, Gio was throwing up so he left. Jerry is now in the studio and does not want to be in there since Gio was throwing up in there. Jerry wonders what the show policy is if we are sick. Boomer said you don't come in. Jerry asked if we would be called ‘wuss bags'. This is normally the Jerry segment but Jerry's in there with Boomer since Gio went home sick. Aaron Boone talked to the team about expectations moving forward and he's expecting a big season from Aaron Judge. Buck Showalter talks about growing older and kind of moaned like Boomer did in his hummus commercial. Jerry has audio of White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger vs the local sports station in Chicago regarding domestic violence allegations. Jerry has audio from Wheel of Fortune. She did not go with Fresh Tropical Fruit for some bizarre reason. In the final segment of the hour, a woman tells us she got so sick on the plane she stripped naked in the tiny bathroom.  Hour 4: Boomer starts with ways you can get the Norovirus since Gio left at 8am throwing up. I don't know how else to say this other than Boomer tells us again how Aaron Rodgers to the Jets could actually happen. Aaron Rodgers is the one making these decisions. Boomer said Lamar Jackson to the Falcons makes total sense. Jerry said you can't sell Ryan Tannehill to the Jets fans. It's update time and Jerry has audio of David Carr on NFL Network talking about his brother and the Jets. Gregg Giannotti calls in from  his car to give us an update on his Norovirus symptoms. Steve Cohen talked to the media down at Spring Training and is focused on this year, not Ohtani next year. He is also focused on building a farm system. Aaron Judge talked to the media about the disappointing end to the Yankees season. The Rangers lost to the Jets and Jerry played all of Winnipeg's goals. In the final segment of the show, we took some calls on Rodgers, Carr and the Jets.

“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.”—Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.” The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.“Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.”—Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations

Both of us first got interested in true crime not through podcasts but through books — and one of the best true crime writers working today is Gregg Olsen. He has produced many terrific titles. The first of his books that Kevin read was STARVATION HEIGHTS, an incredible true story of medical murder that happened back in 1911. We recently got a chance to talk with Gregg about his career, how he researches his books and his newest title: AMERICAN MOTHER, which tells the true story of a troubled family who is at the heart of a cyanide murder case. You can find it at Barnes and Noble, Amazon or wherever you buy books.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.SPONSORSo we're thrilled about our next sponsor. Tanasi. This is a company that develops potent and pure products, from soft gels to gummies, all designed to help you relax. You see, a group of PhDs studying the hemp plant's natural benefits found that two of the plant's compounds - CBD and CBDa —were much more effective in decreasing inflammation, as well as twice as effective as CBD alone. Tanasi's robust line of products is the result of those findings. This CBD+CBDa is 2X better than CBD alone not to mention better than over the counter ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin. This patent-pending formula was developed by a team of chemists and biologists, and 5% of the product's revenue goes back to Middle Tennessee State University where this all was developed. Tanasi is so sure that you'll adore their products that they'll give you a full refund for up to 30 days.Go to TANASI.com and use code MSHEET to get 50% off at checkout. That's T-A-N-A-S-I dot com, to get FIFTY PERCENT off for your first order with promo code MSHEETFrom Amazon music, I HEAR FEAR is a chilling, new anthology series of stories hosted by Carey Mulligan. Each of these spine-tingly stories are inspired by true events and real places, so be prepared to hide under your covers after listening. Each episode of I HEAR FEAR is its own self-contained psychological thriller: a rave that gives new meaning to the term danse macabre. That one was our favorite. These aren't just urban legends. I HEAR FEAR proves that the scariest stories of all are the ones that are true. I HEAR FEAR immerses you in horror and lures you straight into the heart of darkness. Tune in to begin your journey into the unknown. Hey Prime Members, listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, I HEAR FEAR, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app todayThe Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell comes the absolutely unputdownable and chilling true-crime story of Stella Nickell—a mother and wife who did the unthinkable… and the unforgiveable. At 5.02 pm on June 5, 1986, an emergency call came into the local sheriff's office in the small town of Auburn, Washington State. A distressed housewife, Stella Nickell, said her husband Bruce was having a seizure. Officers rushed to the Nickell's mobile home, to find Stella standing frozen at the door… Bruce was on the floor fighting for his life. As Stella became the beneficiary of over $175,000 in a life insurance pay-out, forensics discovered that Bruce had consumed painkillers laced with cyanide. A week later, fifteen-year-old Hayley was getting ready for another school day. Her mom, Sue, called out ‘I love you' before heading into the bathroom and moments later collapsed on the floor. Sue never regained consciousness, and the autopsy revealed she had been poisoned by cyanide tainted headache pills. Just like Bruce. While a daughter grieved the sudden and devastating loss of her mother, a young woman, Cindy, was thinking about her own mom Stella. She thought about the years of neglect and abuse, the tangled web of secrets Stella had shared with her, and Cindy contemplated turning her mom into the FBI… Gripping and heart-breaking, Gregg Olsen uncovers the shocking true story of a troubled family. He delves into a complex mother-daughter relationship rooted in mistrust and deception, and the journey of the sweet curly-haired little girl from Oregon whose fierce ambition to live the American Dream led her to make the ultimate betrayal. Gregg Olsen is a New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of nonfiction books and novels, most of which are crime-related.

It's finally game day! Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker get you ready for Blue Jays-Mariners starting with their instant reaction to the Jays' postseason roster announcement and Game 1 starter Alek Manoah's media availability from Thursday. Later, the guys go over the other Wild Card series in the AL & NL and share their predictions for Guardians-Rays, Cardinals-Phillies, and Mets-Padres. Longtime MLB closer & current ESPN analyst Gregg Olson is in town working Jays-Mariners and discusses why he's anticipating a low-scoring Game 1, starters Alek Manoah and Luis Castillo, and the battle of the bullpens (35:06). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hey friends! Here we are back again with another long episode! Well, long for us at least! What started as 1 hour and 21 minutes, I managed to cram down to 1 hour and 7 minutes! Sorry friends! We hope it's not too long for you! Socials are listed below as well as THE lovely list that everyone is dying to see! Thank you, kindred spirits, for all your patience and dedication! Insta/TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked Podcast Email - happilybookedpodcast@gmail.comSideways Sheriff socials:Insta/ TikTok - sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff 9:00- Goblin by Josh Malerman11:41 - Fallen by Lauren Kate12:05 - Torment by Lauren Kate15:18 - Pax by Sara Pennypacker18:38 - The Fine Print by Lauren Asher20:44 - The Shadow Of The Gods by John Gwynne 23:28 - The Simple Wild by K. A. Tucker26:25 - Vanishing Fleece: Adventures In American Wool by Clara Parkes29:44 - Witch: A Tale Of Terror by Charles MacKay35:57 - The Witch 2015 Horror Movie41:10 - Alien: Isolation by Keith R. A. DeCandido42:11 - The Wolf And The Woodsman by Ava Reid 43:45 - Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens46:50 - Coraline Movie47:29 - Coraline By Neil Gaiman47:56 - Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling49:16 - Fatal Frost: A Dewberry Farm Mystery by Karen MacInerney49:55 - Love Until Death by Mark Seal54:20 - Hush Movie 54:44 - If You Tell: A True Story OF Murder, Family Secrets, And The Unbreakable Bond Of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen 57:26 - Be Not Far From Me by Mindy McGinnis1:00 - Goblin by Josh Malerman1:01 - Wild At Heart by K. A. Tucker  

Show notes: It's recap time! Tune in for 10 of our June reads. We read some really great books in the month of June and have lots of 4- and 5-star reads to share. Is your TBR list growing by leaps and bounds? We hope so and we have no apologies for it.   Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Books We Both Love, Monthly Overflow Books, Bookish Conundrums, and The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Bookish Goodies: [3:08] Mia - There and Back by Jimmy Chin [4:33] Sarah - Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton   Our June Reads: [8:10] Mia - The Borrowed World by Franklin Horton and Ashes of the Unspeakable by Franklin Horton [10:43] Sarah - The Perfect Neighborhood by Liz Alterman (available July 12) [12:03] Mia - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [13:56] Sarah - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune [16:07] Mia - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune [18:37] Sarah - You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi [20:57] Mia - Kaleidoscope by Cecily Wong [22:40] Sarah - The Bright Side Running Club by Josie Lloyd [24:33] Mia - If You Tell by Gregg Olsen [26:26] Sarah - Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith   Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice Follow Mia: @miasutton55   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

“DID ABRAHAM LINCOLN EVER TRULY DEAL WITH VAMPIRES?” and More! #WeirdDarkness=IN THIS EPISODE: It began in early April, 1971 and continued for several weeks. Numerous calls, fifty in total, all reporting sighting a strange beast – half human, half wolf. Possibly female. What were the people of Mobile, Alabama witnessing? (The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama) *** You know someone is truly evil when their own children are warning the public about them while the parent is in prison. That's exactly what the daughter of serial killer Shelly Knotek has been doing. (Serial Killer Landlady) *** Was U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's mother actually killed by vampires? (Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) *** It began as a sharing of a water source between properties… then accusations of improper relations… and it escalated to murder in 1895 Indiana. But who killed the beautiful, young Clara Shanks? (The Wolf Creek Tragedy) *** Six young boys were out playing when suddenly a bolt of lightning came crashing down near them. That's when they saw the tiny, strange-looking blue man. (Strange Tales of Little Blue Men) *** The loneliness of isolation during the mandated quarantine from the current pandemic can be stressful for some, torturous for others, and terrifying for some – particularly those who are forced to stay indoors in a home that is also haunted. 
(Quarantining With a Ghost)(Dark Archives from June 02, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…BOOK: “If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood” by Gregg Olsen: https://amzn.to/3cqoXOq “Quarantining With a Ghost” by Molly Fitzpatrick for The New York Times: https://tinyurl.com/ybwphplt, and Paul Guzzo for the Tampa Bay Times: https://tinyurl.com/y97lg8nc “The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama” by Rev. Robin Swope for Paranormal Pastor: https://tinyurl.com/y7hd7scc“Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” by Buck Wolf for Live About: https://tinyurl.com/ybwx5tyz “Serial Killer Landlady” by Pritha Paul for MeAww: https://tinyurl.com/ya4zkcwx “The Wolf Creek Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y6y938n7 “Strange Tales of Little Blue Men” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y8jvwe4k Subscribe to the podcast by searching for Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts – or use this RSS feed link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/episodes/feed.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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This is the devastating and unbelievable story of a monster named Shelly Knotek. A mother who somehow managed to hide decades of abuse. A mother who would be called a serial killer, a psychopath, master manipulator, and a sadist. This story gained attention when Shelly's three daughters reached out to true crime author, Gregg Olsen, wanting to share their story to bring awareness to their mother's patterns and behavior. Why? Because Shelly Knotek will be released from prison in less than a month (June 2022). Gregg Olsen's If You Tell was released in November of 2019 and serves as a story of survival and a warning to all about the monster who will soon be rejoining society.

Hey Buds, This week Sam takes back over hosting as we discuss a really heavy case with a bunch of twists and turns... Strain of the Day: Dosidos -Leafly strain of the year winner for 2021. To donate to Susan's foundation, go to https://www.susancoxpowellfoundation.net/ Book used for this episode: If I Can't Have You, by Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris. Make sure to follow us on all the social medias @kushandcrime And if you want to check out DJ Styles, here's his Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/73vEMzXtnFX1PyPg6 As always, stay lifted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kushandcrime/support

This week, Brooke, Shannon, and Georgina are recommending some of their favorite novels featuring female detectives. Titles mentioned include: Wendy Dranfield, Shadow Falls (Detective Madison Harper #1) Jane Pek, The Verifiers Steve Higgs, What Sam Knew (Patricia Fisher Mysteries #1) TR Ragan, Count To Three Julia Heaberlin, We Are All the Same In the Dark Barbara O'Neal, When We Believed In Mermaids Helen Phifer, One Left Alive (Detective Morgan Brookes #1) Sheena Kamal, The Lost Ones (Nora Watts #1) Patricia Cornwell, Postmortem (Kay Scarpetta #1) Gregg Olsen, Snow Creek (Detective Megan Carpenter #1) Kendra Elliot, A Merciful Death (Mercy Kilpatrick #1) Kelley Armstrong, City of the Lost (Rockton #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.” —Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author “I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.” The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. “Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.” —Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations

CW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of physical abuse against children and adults, please use caution when listening. Our longest episode yet tells the horrific, decades-long story of Michelle Knotek and her systematic pattern of abuse and manipulation of the people she was supposed to love and care for the most.  Knotek is slated for release from prison in June of 2022, and this episode will have you asking - why should she ever be released at all? Sources If You Tell by Gregg Olsen - 2019 https://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotek https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/876416/shelly-knotek-abuse-daughters-serial-killer/  https://nypost.com/2019/11/30/kids-of-murderer-michelle-shelly-knotek-warn-their-mom-could-kill-again/ https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Dog-adds-twist-to-Raymond-case-1121726.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20030817&slug=raymond17m https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Woman-gets-22-years-in-deaths-of-boarders-1152156.php https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Plea-deal-reduces-charge-in-Raymond-murder-case-1136130.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20030813&slug=raymond13m  https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Suspect-s-relatives-contacted-police-in-2001-1121929.php#page-1  Sins & Secrets - Season 4, Episode 7 - The Murder Inn (Free on Discovery+) Wicked Attraction - Home Sweet Home (Free on Discovery+)

Welcome back to Book Loving African American Queens, glad you could join us. Our November 2021 selection is If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen Credits: Photo created with Canva. Chime in on the podcast via Anchor.fm/blaaq, Twitter, Instagram, or via blaaq.bookclub@gmail.com. We would love to have your feedback, questions, and suggestions. This podcast is available on the following streaming sites: Anchor, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Pocket Casts. Content Warning: The following podcast contains material that some listeners may find disturbing. It is intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion is advised. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blaaq/support

Subscribe to True Crime Cat Lawyer on iHeart - https://ihr.fm/3mTvxFGSubscribe on Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3bR1IzaSubscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3CA2axgMichelle (“Shelley”) Knotek would abuse and torture her children and other friends for two decades before she would be outed as the horrific and sadistic monster that she is.**Please note: near the end of the episode, I mention Shelley is up for parole in 2002 but this should actually be 2022. Sorry for the error!--Sources:“If You Tell” by Gregg Olsenhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotekhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1430291.htmlhttps://murdercoffeeco.com/blogs/news/sadistic-couple-who-tortured-their-victims-to-deathhttps://tdn.com/business/local/cops-search-raymond-house-for-bodies/article_269eea76-3068-55fc-90aa-6b9de9eb3aed.html**Subscribe/follow here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/true-crime-cat-lawyer or wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow on Social MediaINSTAGRAM: @truecrimecatlawyerTWITTER: @truecrimecatlawWEBSITE: truecrimecatlawyer.comPATREON: patreon.com/truecrimecatlawyerFACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimecatlawyer~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to True Crime Cat Lawyer for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropinTwitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Subscribe to True Crime Cat Lawyer on iHeart - https://ihr.fm/3mTvxFGSubscribe on Stitcher - https://bit.ly/3bR1IzaSubscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3CA2axgMichelle (“Shelley”) Knotek would abuse and torture her children and other friends for two decades before she would be outed as the horrific and sadistic monster that she is.**Please note: near the end of the episode, I mention Shelley is up for parole in 2002 but this should actually be 2022. Sorry for the error!--Sources:“If You Tell” by Gregg Olsenhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotekhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1430291.htmlhttps://murdercoffeeco.com/blogs/news/sadistic-couple-who-tortured-their-victims-to-deathhttps://tdn.com/business/local/cops-search-raymond-house-for-bodies/article_269eea76-3068-55fc-90aa-6b9de9eb3aed.html**Subscribe/follow here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/true-crime-cat-lawyer or wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow on Social MediaINSTAGRAM: @truecrimecatlawyerTWITTER: @truecrimecatlawWEBSITE: truecrimecatlawyer.comPATREON: patreon.com/truecrimecatlawyerFACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimecatlawyer~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to True Crime Cat Lawyer for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comHelp Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropinBrands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreonhttps://patreon.com/indiedropinTwitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Welcome to episode 2 of Certainly Sinister! Today Shanya tells the story of Michelle ‘Shelley' Knotek. Listener warning: this episode has talks of child abuse. sources: https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/876416/shelly-knotek-abuse-daughters-serial-killer/ If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood Book by Gregg Olsen

Gregg Olsen is a New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of nonfiction books and novels, most of which are crime-related. An impassioned voice for victims and their families, Olsen has been a guest on Dateline, 48 Hours, 20/20, William Shatner's Aftermath, Deadly Women, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning,... The post MTTA 160: Gregg Olsen appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.

Welcome back for Episode 29! It's a burger with the lot episode, a missing person, Sexual perversions and ends in a double murder/suicide. Its a long one and can be confusing in parts. It's a lot and It's a little bit...devastating. Trigger Warning: 911 Calls, Sexual assault against adults & children and deaths of children. Please be sure to like and share the story and follow us @itsalittlebitpodcast on Instagram, It's a little bit podcast on Facebook or email itsalittlebitpodcast@gmail.com Susan Powell's 'Insurance' video: https://youtu.be/cwTi_WDSkmo If you would like to check out the book its calls - If I can't have you by Gregg Olsen, Rebecca Morris ISBN: 9781250066688

Stephanie Early Green is back to discuss the usual complement of light, fizzy fare! ...Okay, no: our first Most Wanted conversation is about Amazon's new Ted Bundy docuseries, Falling For A Killer. Does it succeed in subtracting Ted Bundy from all the secondary stories of grief and horror he created? Should the filmmaker have spun off another series on women in '70s law enforcement? And what exactly happened between Bundy and Molly Kendall? We KNOW what happened between Shelly Knotek and her children (and luckless boarders) in Gregg Olsen's mercilessly detailed If You Tell -- but Olsen doesn't do as much with the hows and whys as we'd like. Olsen's book reads fast, but not so fast that we didn't wonder why certain figures in this tale of gaslighting and abuse weren't taken to firmer task. (And why his editor didn't cut that awful eagle simile.) It might seem like nothing good comes out of Washington State in The Blotter Presents, Episode 130. [Content warning: this episode's materials involve sexual trauma, child abuse, and...well, Ted Bundy. Please listen with care.] SHOW NOTES Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Bundy-Falling-Killer-Season/dp/B082FPGQD8 If You Tell https://www.amazon.com/If-You-Tell-Unbreakable-Sisterhood/dp/B07TNTB329 Stephanie Early Green's blog http://www.stephanieearlygreen.com Best Evidence: bestevidence.fyi And our sponsor, Lola! http://mylola.com