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A missing person's case in Columbus, Ohio, grows cold.  It seemed that what happened to 20-year-old Ashley Howley would remain a mystery until a psychic medium connected with the spirit of the missing girl.  Did Ashley Howley return from beyond to solve her own murder?  Resources: A Vision of Murder: Professional Psychic Medium, Shelly Stewart-Soldan, The Citizen Online, Oct 9, 2023.  Missing woman's family left to wait, The Columbus Dispatch, April 5, 2008. Metro Detroit psychic says she communicates with the dead, Gus Burns, mLive.com, April 14, 2014. www.Kristyrobinett.com  Restless Souls, Season 1-Ep 1, Investigation Discovery Channel, April 14, 2014.  Ashley Lyn Howley, Porchlight USA, June 11, 2007  Man Pleads Guilty to 3 Slayings, 10TV.com, July 22, 2008.  Tipster in killing portrayed as out to avoid prosecution, The Columbus Dispatch, July 27, 2008.  Triple killer gets life without parole, The Columbus Dispatch, July 22, 2008. Offender Detail: Robert MacMichael II, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Feb 7, 2022.  Sponsors: BetterHelp: The episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit www.BetterHelp.com/ONCE to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Seed: Go to seed.com/ONCE and use code ONCE to get 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01 Daily Synbiotic. 

TV Stars' Journey from Cops to Their Show on ID Channel. Retired Sheriff J.B. Smith and retired Detectives Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco went from Law Enforcement Officers to stars of the television show Lone Star Justice, on the Investigation Discovery Channel. We delve into the fascinating journey of the TV stars who were once dedicated law enforcement officers. Join us as we explore their transition from the streets to the screen, their unique experiences, and the impact their previous careers have had on their roles in the captivating world of crime-solving on television. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Robbins is an award-winning performer and creative artist that has worked in many areas of popular entertainment and the performing arts during a thirty year career.Todd is currently seen hosting a new TV series for the Investigation Discovery Channel. This documentary series is called True Nightmares and features Todd telling the stories of some very twisted people and the dark wrongdoings they have perpetrated. Other recent appearances include The Discovery Channel's Oddities and Lost Magic for the History Channel. In addition to being a featured performer, Todd has often been called upon to speak as an authority on all things unusual. Todd can be seen talking about sword swallowing and swallowing disorders on Spike TV's 1000 Ways to Die. And he was a reoccurring expert on the History Channel's Wild West Tech, where he expounded upon Dime Museums, traveling sideshows, Spiritualism, narcotics and prostitution in the Old West. He also provided commentary and insight on the DVD of the classic sideshow/horror movie FREAKS. Todd has also been a consultant on numerous TV shows and movies, including several episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Criss Angel's Mind Freak on A & E and Road Trick on the Travel Channel. Classically trained as an actor at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, he has put his performing abilities to good use in the two Drama Desk nominated theater pieces that he created for off-Broadway. The first one, Carnival Knowledge, was a behind the scenes look at the world of the American sideshow and chronicled his experiences working in places like Coney Island. The second show, Play Dead, was co-created by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and was a spooky evening of ghost stories and startling phenomenon. Teller also directed this acclaimed production. A film of this stage show is now playing the film festival circuit around the county. Plans are being made to open a permanent production of Play Dead in Las Vegas in the fall of 2017. It is very likely that Todd will reprise his role in the show for this production.Todd is also one of the producers of NY's longest running magic show, Monday Night Magic, and is a partner in the parent company, Magical Night Inc., NY's preeminent source of magical entertainment for corporate and private events.You can see Todd on the Modern Con Man series of instructional DVDs: How to Scam Your Way to a Free Beer, Poker Night Scams and Cons and Work Place Pranks. And Bloomsbury Books has released his book The Modern Con Man: How to Get Something for Nothing. For more information about Todd, view the documentary on him, American Carny:Tales of the American Sideshow, and go to his website: www.toddrobbins.com.

Today on Too Opinionated we visit with actor Matt Riedy!  In 2005, at age 47, Matt moved to L.A. with 7 credits to his name and as of 2022 has 129. Some recent work includes: The feature Devotion with Glen Powell and Jonathan Majors, and Agent Game with Mel Gibson. You may remember him as Sheriff White in The Judge. Recent TV credits include recurring on The Game on Paramount+ and Swagger on Apple+ as well as Shameless, This Is Us and Lethal Weapon. He has made 19 skit appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and 11 on Conan. Before all this, he had spent eleven years on the road doing stand-up. Matt Riedy has been doing voice work since 1977 in radio, commercials and acting. Recent clients include Dodge Ram, California Milk and Discover Card. He narrated two seasons of Murder Among Friends for Investigation Discovery Channel. His promo work includes The Daytona 500, The Voice and Nascar Race Hub. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Greg is the author of the best-selling book, “Stay Safe – Security Secrets for Today‘s Dangerous World”, and is the host of Investigation Discovery Channel's police drama, “Body Cam – Behind the Badge”. Greg served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for twenty years before founding Shaffer Security Group. He has served as an Operator on their elite “Hostage Rescue Team” conducting tactical operations across the globe; as well as the Legal Attaché in Budapest, Hungary where he led the FBI's international mission to defeat national security and criminal threats. He is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts and authorities on the phenomenon of “active shooter” events and domestic terrorism prevention. His responsibilities have included the security of all major Special Events such as NFL Super Bowl; NBA Finals; NBA All Star Game; MLB World Series and many other high profile events which were considered targets of terrorism. Check out Greg here: https://shaffersecuritygroup.com/our-founder/ Today's Sponsor: SAP Gear (Stately Asset Protection)  https://SAPGEAR.com Veteran-owned company, Stately Asset Protection's retail store specializes in handmade and unique survivability products. Use the code “TEAM” for 15% off your order! https://SAPGEAR.com To help support the show and for all bonus content including: -2 bonus episodes per month  -Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests -Ad Free audio feed Subscribe to our Patreon!

Law Enforcement / Security Specialist at Investigation Discovery Channel, CNN, & various media. Director of Safety & Security at The Kew Forest School. DE&I/Police Academy Instructor. Retired NYPD Detective.Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of HopeHost Soraya Coffelt shares lifechanging stories of hope to encourage and motivate you.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Future Is FreelanceThis show is for freelancers, sole traders, solopreneurs, digital nomads, consultants,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A student residing with three roommates on an Indiana college campus finds herself mired in a tense living situation. An unusual set of circumstances soon turns deadly.  Resources:  Murder Loves Company: Dorm Living Nightmare, Season 1, Episode 1, The Investigation Discovery Channel, (2019). Liette Martinez Obituary, Las Cruces-Sun News, April 22, 2008.  A series of articles regarding this case can be found in the Albuquerque Journal, April 18, 2008 - Sept. 19, 2008.  Sponsors:  Best Fiends - Download FREE on the App Store or Google Play Chime - www.chime.com/once Blood Ties - Listen to Blood Ties, Season 3, Strange Days on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or binge the series early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resources: Murder Loves Company: Dorm Living Nightmare, Season 1, Episode 1, The Investigation Discovery Channel, (2019). Liette Martinez Obituary, Las Cruces-Sun News, April 22, 2008. A series of articles regarding this case can be found in the Albuquerque Journal, April 18, 2008 - Sept. 19, 2008. 

Oh MY MY MY- If you are obsessed with true crime- this episode with legendary detective Joe Kenda is waiting for you. Joe Kenda is the star of the Homicide Hunter, the hit tv show on Investigation Discovery. Jules (Julie Lokun) is particularly fascinated with true crime, as she has a background in law and know just enough to be dangerous. Julie introduced Joe Kenda to her podcast, The Mediacasters, and we know you will enjoy this episode--get to know Joe Kenda!Get Obsessed with us. Collectively we are a nutritionist, a master certified life coach, an attorney, and a self-esteem expert. We dive into topics that uncover the essence of the human experience. Our stories are one of kicking fear in the face and taking a leap of faith. We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living. We are Julie Lokun, JD, Tia Morell Walden, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Mika Altidor, Certified Life Coach. Join us for the conversation, and more importantly be a part of the conversation. Reach out with a question or comment about an episode or suggest a personal development topic you are obsessed with. After all, the Obsessed Podcast is for you and about you. Learn More About Your Hosts: HereFor More About Julie Lokun Check Her Out: Here

True Crime Junkies Unite! In this episode, we are talking to Detective Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva the cast of reality show Reasonable Doubt. Their mission is to uncover the story of those incarcerated for murder. Meet the stars of the HIT SHOW Reasonable Doubt on the Investigation Discovery Channel. Former Detective Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva are the stars of the incredible true crime show that is unveiling the stories behind those incarcerated for homicide. Motive, Method, and means are critical in understanding the guilt or innocence of a murderer. Anderson and Silva talk to the loved ones of those behind the bars and dig deeper into the past investigations. This episode runs on the heels of our amazing conversation with The Homicide Hunter, Joe Kenda. Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva are partners who are obsessed with taking the stories of convicted killers and proving or disproving their guilt. Seeking justice drives this duo to change the landscape and minds of viewers of horrific criminal acts. The show, Reasonable Doubt, does not angle to be judge or jury, but rather looks at the evidence in a new fresh way. Investigation Discovery hales the mission-based work of Anderson and Silva:All too often, innocent people fall through the cracks of the justice system. These judicial missteps leave families devastated with doubt and paralyzed by unanswered questions about their convicted loved one. Determined to uncover the truth of these questionable convictions, retired homicide detective Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva return for a fourth season of REASONABLE DOUBT. With 10 all-new cases, Anderson and Silva use their resources, collective expertise, and objective investigative lens to re-examine controversial murder cases throughout the country to ensure that the right person is behind bars for the crime committed. After their thorough investigation, Anderson and Silva review the evidence with the family to either present the chance for an appeal, or confront them with the crushing truth that their loved one may have been rightfully convicted of murder. Appeal or acceptance? Either way, this due-process-duo finds the truth, with their revelations pushing families toward an emotional reckoning with reality. New Episodes of Reasonable Doubt can be seen on Tuesdays on The Investigation Discovery Channel. #truecrime #reasonabledoubt #crimestory @Investigation Discovery For More: https://themediacasters.com/podcast/Join Our Community Of "Dragonflies" And Reach For Your DreamsFollow us on all social spaces @themediacastersJoin The Mediacasters Community FREE for a limited time: https://themediacasters.mn.coGet our #1 new book release! The book, Audiocasters teaches you how to launch, market, and, monetize your podcast! Get it here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediacastersPodcast website: https://themediacasters.comNetwork website, with all our community shows: https://podpage.com/themediacasters

From Street Cop to Homicide Detective Sergeant to Star on the Reasonable Doubt TV Show. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Retired Homicide Sergeant Chris Anderson tells his amazing story. He shares his experience in policing and the realities of investigating murders and catchingkillers. Plus behind the scenes look at the television show Reasonable Doubt. Chris talks about his journey through police work, starting as a rookie street cop and then progressing to Homicide Detective and retiring at the rank of Sergeant. He discusses the training and molding he received from the senior police officers during his early days. One of his biggest mentors in police work was his Mother. "I credit most of my success and achievements to my mother. My mother is a retired Birmingham Police Sergeant and was the breadwinner. She was loving but extremely tough on us as kids. My father, a victim of an assault was left disabled when I was very young." He also talks about his unlikely transition and journey to becoming a television star on the hit series Reasonable Doubt on Investigation Discovery channel. Chris is also an author and the Chief of Police at Talladega College. Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “Homicide Hunter” Joe Kenda Returns with his True Crime Insights and More. An American Law Enforcement Icon talks about his career, true crime insights, television programs, and more. In a style that is uniquely Joe Kenda. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. There is only one Joe Kenda and we are thrilled to have him back on the Law Enforcement Today Show. Most people know him from the long-running "Homicide Hunter" television show on the Investigation Discovery Channel. Joe is a retired Colorado Springs Police Lieutenant and he spent most of his career in Homicide catching killers. Check out the programs on the Investigation Discovery Channel and on-demand at Discovery +. Joe talks about his television programs "Homicide Hunter Never Give Up", a special about a cold case that was solved after many years and the show "American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda. Joe also discusses his career, life after law enforcement, and his True Crime insights.   Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com.  Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Robbins is an award-winning performer and creative artist that has worked in many areas of popular entertainment and the performing arts during a thirty year career. Todd is currently seen hosting a new TV series for the Investigation Discovery Channel. This documentary series is called True Nightmares and features Todd telling the stories of some very twisted people and the dark wrongdoings they have perpetrated. Other recent appearances include The Discovery Channel's Oddities and Lost Magic for the History Channel. In addition to being a featured performer, Todd has often been called upon to speak as an authority on all things unusual. Todd can be seen talking about sword swallowing and swallowing disorders on Spike TV's 1000 Ways to Die. And he was a reoccurring expert on the History Channel's Wild West Tech, where he expounded upon Dime Museums, traveling sideshows, Spiritualism, narcotics and prostitution in the Old West. He also provided commentary and insight on the DVD of the classic sideshow/horror movie FREAKS. Todd has also been a consultant on numerous TV shows and movies, including several episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Criss Angel's Mind Freak on A & E and Road Trick on the Travel Channel. Classically trained as an actor at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, he has put his performing abilities to good use in the two Drama Desk nominated theater pieces that he created for off-Broadway. The first one, Carnival Knowledge, was a behind the scenes look at the world of the American sideshow and chronicled his experiences working in places like Coney Island. The second show, Play Dead, was co-created by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and was a spooky evening of ghost stories and startling phenomenon. Teller also directed this acclaimed production. A film of this stage show is now playing the film festival circuit around the county. Plans are being made to open a permanent production of Play Dead in Las Vegas in the fall of 2017. It is very likely that Todd will reprise his role in the show for this production.Todd is also one of the producers of NY's longest running magic show, Monday Night Magic, and is a partner in the parent company, Magical Night Inc., NY's preeminent source of magical entertainment for corporate and private events.You can see Todd on the Modern Con Man series of instructional DVDs: How to Scam Your Way to a Free Beer, Poker Night Scams and Cons and Work Place Pranks. And Bloomsbury Books has released his book The Modern Con Man: How to Get Something for Nothing. For more information about Todd, view the documentary on him, American Carny:Tales of the American Sideshow, and go to his website: www.toddrobbins.com.

In the 68th episode, I chat with Investigative Journalist Diane Dimond! Diane is probably best known for breaking the story of child molestation allegations against singer Michael Jackson in late 1993 and following the story through the entertainer's criminal trial in 2005. Dimond's book, “Be Careful Who You Love: Inside the Michael Jackson Case,” is seen by many as the definitive work about the downfall of one of the most talented and controversial figures in the entertainment industry. As a veteran television correspondent, Dimond has won many awards over her long career. She appears regularly on the Investigation Discovery Channel to offer commentary and to discuss past cases she has covered, notably: Jeffrey Epstein, OJ Simpson, Robert Durst, Aaron Hernandez, Jerry Sandusky, Casey Anthony, JonBenet Ramsey, Pamela Smart, and the West Memphis Three. She is frequently interviewed about American crime stories by international media as disparate as the BBC, Irish Radio, and Australia TV 7.

An Insider's Look At The Caylee Anthony Murder Investigation. Being a Crime Scene Investigator on the Caylee Anthony Case. Alina Burroughs a retired C.S.I. talks about the difficulties and trauma she and other investigators endured on this extremely high-profile and traumatic case. She discusses her involvement in investigating the Pulse Nightclub massacre. Alina discusses her career in Law Enforcement with the often unreported and unheralded work of Crime Scene Investigators. She also talks about her new tv show “Crime Scene Confidential” on the ID Channel. Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe for our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about half way.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Robbins is an award-winning performer and creative artist that has worked in many areas of popularentertainment and the performing arts during a forty-year career.Todd has been on more than 200 TV shows, and recently was seen hosting his True Nightmares TV seriesfor the Investigation Discovery Channel.Classically trained as an actor at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, he has put hisperforming abilities to good use in the two Drama Desk nominated theater pieces that he created for off-Broadway. The first one, Carnival Knowledge, is a behind the scenes look at the world of the Americansideshow and chronicled his experiences working in places like Coney Island. The second show is PlayDead. which he wrote with Teller (of Penn & Teller). Teller also directed this acclaimed production.Todd reprised his role in Play Dead at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, and also created and starredin The Charlatan's Séance at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ. Most recently, Todd just finishedan extended run at the SoHo Playhouse of his controversial necromantic show, Haunt Quest.Todd is one of the producers of NY's longest running magic show, Monday Night Magic, now in its 25thseason, and is a partner in the show's parent company, Magical Nights Inc.Todd is currently working on several projects with the producers of Sleep No More. The first project isSpeakeasy Magic, an ongoing series of performances at the McKittrick Hotel featuring an ensemble of thebest close-up magicians in NYC, now in its third year of performances. Upcoming will be a newimmersive theater show called Life & Trust. And there is a rumor that Todd also has a secret séance roomhidden somewhere within the McKittrick.Also upcoming is a new magical cocktail lounge in Bushwick, with a permanent magic/variety/burlesqueshow that Todd is developing with Austin McCormick and his Company XIV (Nutcracker Rouge).As an authority in many areas of arcane popular culture, Todd has been called upon to be a talking headon countless TV programs, and to provide commentary on the DVDs of Tod Browning's Freaks and theCriterion Collection release of the 1947 noir classic Nightmare Alley.Todd's podcast Abnormalcy features Todd telling true twisted stories of murder and mayhem. For moreabout this go to abnormalcypodcast.com.For more information about Todd, go to his website: www.toddrobbins.com.

A few years ago there was program on the Investigation Discovery Channel called “I Almost Got Away with It”. The story of David and Bathsheba would have been a perfect one for that show, especially the part where the prophet Nathan confronted David. David thought that he had committed the perfect crime by having an affair with Bathsheba and covering it up by killing her husband. Unfortunately, he was caught by the one true, perfect, all-seeing and all-knowing God. David forgot that God sees everything that his people do. It reminds me of the line from the Christmas song “Santa Clause Comes to Town” that goes like this:He sees you when you're sleepingHe knows when you're awakeHe knows when you've been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake.

Summary:In today's episodes of The Tragedy Academy, Jay is joined by Brazilian actor and dancer Glauco Araujo. Glauco walks us through his life growing up in remote farmland in Brazil and how he turned his internal struggles into beautiful art for all to consume.Key Points: Glauco tells his backstory growing up in a remote farm area in BrazilTransitioning from a field outside of Rio to an accomplished dancer and actorGlauco's first contact with balletFavorite ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev and relating to his struggleMoving to New York wanting to something moreSeeking therapyCharity: Disciple Actors GuildEpisode Highlights:[02:23] Glauco tells us his experience growing up on a farm outside of Rio De Janeiro and his aspirations of wanting something more [05:05] Glauco shares where his passion for dance was born. Starting with performing at Carnival, to working in the Paralympics, and also working for Modern Dance in Chicago.[07:20] Glauco expresses his awe every time he visited Rio as a kid, comparing it to being in Times Square for the first time. [09:47] Glauco gives us a rundown of his initial contact with a ballet which was getting his first job in a dance company in Rio where he was lucky enough to have a director who believed in him. Although he does admit that he hated ballet at first.[12:49] Glauco begins to immerse himself into the ballet by studying its history which is where he discovered his favorite dancer, Rudolf Nureyev.[17:37] Glauco reveals how he relates to Rudolph's struggle; the diversity he had to overcome by being gay, the humble beginnings, his grit in following his dreams. [19:36] Glauco shares the difficulties growing up in Brazilian culture that is traditionally machismo and suppressive, and evangelical.[21:51] Gluaco expresses his relief and gratitude for finally living in a place that allows him to be free and is encouraged to live out his dreams.[26:00] Glauco moves to New York where he feels a burning desire to do more than dance, something that allows the human connection. [29:14] When moving to New York, a director sees Glauco perform and offers him a role in a short film about dancing. [31:02] Glauco reveals that most opportunities that have come into his life have been through connecting with people.[34:37] Staying out of trouble is Glauco's #1 advice to his younger self, but through this, he recognizes that his aggressions as a kid acted as a way to protect himself. [38:46] Glauco and Jay discuss how people don't change without new experiences which also means you cannot judge people without people having a chance to be confronted in what they believe in.[40:30] Glauco confesses how therapy was his savior in overcoming and accepting past trauma. He feels that the only way to help others in seeking mental help is by setting the example.[42:58] Charity: Disciple Actors Guild; helps performers pay their rent and bills [46:01] Glauco shares heartwarming messages he has received on social media [48:34] Jay and Glauco discuss the very prominent body dysmorphia in dance and how we judge ourselves to the worst degrees.[51:00] Plugs: 2 short films that will be out in June. Actorsguild.org[54:00] OutroConnect with Glauco:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeIMDB Tweetable Quotes: “I think the motivation should be to get out of the small town and be in a big city...I had a dream to be an artist”“I was lucky enough to have a director who believed in me… a raw talent”“I got the job first and started taking ballet classes, and I HATED ballet in the beginning”“Where I came from you don't have a choice”“I don't have to be afraid when I got outside, I'm free here. I can be myself. it's like everything is in favor of me”“If there's 50% of love… try to nurture that 50%” Glauco Araujo is a Brazilian-born professional dancer and actor trained both here in the U.S. and in Brazil. In Rio, Glauco danced with the Rio Dance Company (modern dance), as well as with the integrated dance company ANDEF (disability dance). In 2012, Glauco represented Brazil in the closing ceremony of the Paralympic games in London. And from 2015 to 2017 Glauco acted and danced lead roles at Momenta Dance Company with a repertoire including Doris Humphrey, Martha Graham and Charles Weidman, as well as classic choreographers like August Bournonville, Mikhail Fokine, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa; and disability choreographers Alice Sheppard and Ginger Lane. At Momenta, a dance piece entitled Meloudious Marco was created for Glauco in which he was featured in the lead role of Marco. Glauco was drawn to NYC in early 2017 and was given a scholarship in at Alvin Ailey from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, he was the featured dancer in Aria, a duet choreographed for him by Pedro Ruiz, with live accompaniment by the Camerata NY Orchestra. Glauco danced and acted the following year in Sasha Spielvogel's new musical Come Back Once More So I Can Say Goodbye — a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Glauco's next featured role was in Joshua Bergasse's musical A Crossing, performed with Barrington Stage Company. Glauco has teamed several times, beginning in 2018 to the present, with the award-winning German dancer/director Severine Reisp. Their films have been recognized in a number of international film festivals: A Tango to Remember– Best Romance Film, Los Angeles Film Awards; Best Woman Filmmaker, The Atman Film Festival; Cinematic Award Winner, Cyprus International Film Festival; Ruminate– Best Musical and Best Dance Choreography, Oniros Film Awards; Best Musical/Dance Film, Los Angeles Film Awards. Another film, Lucid, written and directed by Juan Wang has received a Best Film award from The Heibei Television Artists Association. Glauco costarred in this short film with the beautiful and talentedactress and formerAmerican Ballet Theater dancer, Elina GoldeMiettinen. Another film project that Glauco and Elina collaborated on Stop What You're Doing(Music Video), directed by Severine Reisp. This music video won Best Music Video at the Athens International Digital Film Festival Award. On TV, Glauco most notably had a featured comic role in a promo commercialfor Betty in New York, and last January Glauco played the devious Pawnbroker on The Investigation Discovery Channel in Homicide City: Charlotte. Drawn to the New York theater scene, Glauco has worked nonstop onstage for the past three years, working often with Triangle Theater and The Snarks, ACC and EAG. His New York debut was as the romantic lead, Peter Latham, in Pierre Barillet's Forty Carats. His comic turn was followed by his hilarious performance as the effete Bob Lamb in Tina Howe's Museum. In a series of scene nights, Glauco's range has covered the hot-headed role of Ken in John Logan's Red, the sweet-hearted Cornelius in Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker, the deceptive Morris Townsend in Ruth and Augustus Goetz's The Heiress, and the diabolic Adolf Eichmann Raul Wallenberg's Saved Me. In Soledad Bailada y Casi Compartida, presented at the University of Seville, and on tour around Spain. Glauco has been thrilled to work alongside Broadway and West End actors Anthony Newfield, Alison Fraser and Karen Archer in Richard Alleman's new play Adrift, playing the Brazilian, and provocative Zumba instructor, Flavio. Glauco has been honored to be part of special performances to benefit the Episcopal Actors' Guild and the Cape May Stage. Reviewed in the Times Square Chronicles, “Betsy (Alison Fraser) longs for something more, alongside interactions of the less virtuous kind with the handsome and sweet-talking Flavio, played seductively by the appealing Glauco Araujo (Spielvogel's Come Back Once More).” Recently, Glauco performed in a short bio-pic entitled Dance for Freedom directed by Severine Reisp, highlighting the challenges people of color face today, and which has garnered recognition as the First-Place Recipient of the Dr. David Milch Foundation/CCNY Award in short film competition. In her review, juror Timberkly Whitfield, program executive and producer for A&E, as well as a host on the History Channel and A&E, wrote: “Glauco Araujo is a beautiful dancer and you capture him in such a way that really moved me. I felt inspired by his story that even in the face of racism he doesn't see himself as a victim. Strong production values. You checked all the boxes on this one — FANTASTIC!”  Link from past Interviews  http://diversityrulesmagazine.com/2021/02/28/march-feature-interview-glauco-araujo/http://www.ourtownny.com/news/the-universal-language-of-the-arts-YE1547010https://elespecial.com/glauco-araujo-el-bailarin-que-ha-conquistado-de-brasil-new-yorkhttps://www.noticiali.com/glauco-araujo-sobreviviendo-a-traves-de-la-creatividad/

Get Your FREE COPY of 3 Signs of A Toxic Relationship Now...   Can you heal from abuse?  What do I do after leaving my narcissist? What does a healthy relationship look like? These concerns cross the minds of over 20 people every minute; over 28,800 people every day.  And the sad fact is, we still don’t talk about it enough.  Healing from Emotional Abuse isn’t a bandaid situation.  But it doesn’t have to take years either. The lives of millions of other survivors around the worlds have been impacted by their narcissist.  Yours doesn’t have to.  To show you how to live a free, confident and peaceful life, your host and Founder of the Healing From Emotional Abuse Philosophy, Marissa F. Cohen.   Marissa: Welcome back to Healing From Emotional Abuse. Today, I have two really awesome guests I'm really excited to chat with. The first one is Shanta Block. She's the sister of Kamisha Block, who was murdered in Iraq by someone in her chain of command, the military label the death as a friendly fire and then attempt to cover it up. And we're going to talk a lot more about that in a minute. And we also have on Jennifer Norris, who is a veteran and an active military advocate fighting for the rights of people who are unlawfully treated by the military. And I'm so excited to delve more into that because they explain this way better than I do. So welcome on, guys.    Jen: Thank you for having me.    Shonta: Thank you for having me.    Marissa: Of course. So, the first thing I really want to talk about is you to have different but similar stories. So Shonta, you did not serve, correct? You just your sister Kamisha did.    Shonta: Right.    Marissa: So how did you two find each other?    Shonta: Well, Jen, would you like to answer that one?    Jen: Sure. This is kind of how it played out my life. One of my first research projects was to learn more about the non-combat deaths of our soldiers overseas. So, by non combat deaths, I mean, that's the label that the military gives it in an effort to hide what's considered non-combat, meaning suicide, homicide, or some other unknown cause of death. So, I wanted to bring light to all the non combat deaths overseas and find out what the common denominator was. And in my research, I learned about Kamisha. And learned, because of the family's efforts, that it was labelled "friendly fire,” when in fact, it was a homicide by someone in her chain of command. And so, as I moved forward in life, and in my advocacy, I was fighting for Kamisha and the rest of the soldiers that had died overseas in suspicious circumstances. And one day, I was sitting here watching, Investigation Discovery and Kamisha’s story was on a show called Forbidden: Dying For Love. Finally, we got an opportunity to see what really happened over there because the family, their advocacy efforts had reached a bigger audience, including myself. So, it reignited my fire to talk about those cases and deal with it now that we knew the truth about Kamisha. And somewhere along the line, Shonta just found me, and it was like a dream come true, actually, that I'd be working with her on behalf of her sister. Because before I even knew Shonta, I was fighting for Commission's rights and what had happened to her and everything else, and trying to find ways that we could have prevented what happened to her. So, it was an honor that her sister reached out to me, and that we're now in a partnership to stand up for those that have lost their lives. Especially since 9-11.    Marissa: Wow, well, first of all, thank you for doing everything that you're doing. That's incredible. And so important. I mean, you're giving a voice to the literal voiceless, in a situation where they already are out of control. So, thank you so much for doing that. And I think it's so special that you guys have created a partnership out of something so horrible. So Shonta do you want to tell us a little bit about what happened to your family?    Shonta: Yes. So, in the beginning, before my sister was murdered, I had gotten a phone call from her. And she just kept saying, “He won't leave me alone. He won't leave me alone.” And I said, “Is there anybody that you can talk to?” She said, “There's nobody. There's nobody, I can talk to you here." And I said, “Maybe there's a church there?” And she said, “No, I'm in Iraq, Shonta. There’s no church to go to.” And I was like, “Well, I mean, do I need to call the Red Cross?” You know, I didn't know how serious it was. You know, she was like, no, no. I said, Well, you know, you're coming home next month on leave, you'll be alright. You know, you'll be home next month. You know, in the very next week, it was the day before my birthday stateside, but over there it was my birthday. So, she contacts me and I talked to her on webcam for a few minutes and she tells me happy birthday and I'm like, it's not till tomorrow, and she’s, Like over here it is the 17th. And I'm like, okay, you know, and I said, you want to see your nephew. And she was like, Yeah, because she hadn't seen yet. I was pregnant when she left.  And she was he was a month and a half old, and I put him in my lab and she was crying. And I told her that I had to pack the diaper bag, because we were going to celebrate my birthday that night with my friends, and go to dinner. And so I was packing in the diaper bag. Well, I seen my sister's killer in the webcam. I seen his face, like, go right into the webcam. And I didn't pay no mind to it, though. You know, I was packing the diaper bag. And I told her I loved her and went on to mom's and dropped Hayden off, my son, and started going down the road. And there was like a really nice car going really slow. And I was like, why are these people going so slow down my parent’s road. They live on a dead end, you know? And I look and it was to service members in the vehicle. And I was like, Oh my God. And I kind of knew, you know, I was like, thinking in my mind, I was like, man, they don't come to your house tell you they're hurt. They're going to call you, you know? I'm freaking out and turn the truck around. And I get to the end of the street and I didn't even kill the vehicle And I got out. And they were facing me. And I seen that bottle behind that Chaplain’s back, and I just lost it. I mean, I just lost it. I told him just don't even tell me. Just don't even say it. And I saw my mom, mom and my dad come out on the front porch, and my mom just went to scream and she was just screaming at the top of her lungs. And, and my dad, I watched him cry for the first time. They said that my sister was shot by friendly fire, one shot to the chest. And it took five days to get her body home and they said her body was flown to Washington DC to be dressed. And then when it got here, it was sent to the funeral home first and I let my mom and my dad go in their first month. Like Come on. I said, “Why don't why don't you and Dad go in there first. You and Pop go in there first. And I'll wait right here by the door, I won't go nowhere. In just a couple minutes come get me. Just go in there first.” And so, I waited by the door. Mom come just a few minutes. And she said, “Shonta. You ready?” And I said yes, ma'am. So, I walked up, walk in there and mom and dad stepped to the back of the room. And she said go ahead and go up there Shonta.  So, I walked out there, and I looked down and my sisters got a bullet hole in her head with a putty patch on it. Just looked like putty stuck in it. And it wasn't her hair on her head. It was a bun glued on the back of her head. My sister's hair was to her chin. And I turned around I said mom, she's been shot in the head. I said this is not even her hair on her hand. And she said Shonta, I know. She said nobody comes in this room. She said, we got to get home and we got to get on the phone. And we need some answers. And what do you do when you're just a civilian? You're up against the government? What do you do? So, mom got hime and she calls the casualty assistance officer, and she says I want to know what happened to my daughter, and I want to know who killed her. I want to name. So a little while later they call back and they give a fake name. I said his name was Carl Brandon. And I got to think and I was like well, I don't think Brandon's a last name. Pretty sure that's a first name. This is not a last name. Something just don't sound right. And she said no. So, she calls back. She says I'd like to get a full name, please and then they call and they said Brandon Paul Norris. Like, Oh, my God.    Marissa: You okay?    Shonta: Yeah. So, you know, time goes on. And we finally get a report. You know, we had to go to the congressman's office. And actually, he told the military, they had six months to get a report on his desk in the very last day of the six months is when the report showed up, and half of it was missing. Actually, even more than half after years went by, we found out that we really only have about a quarter of it. 440 pages out of about 2200. Well, we didn't know in there, even the congressman question that you know, and you just never get nowhere because there's really not any laws set up. It's like they have immunity. They can murder your own and get away with it. And I believe I know that.    Marissa: I would say I know for sure that they know that. And they take advantage of that. As we've heard on other episodes of Breaking Through Our Silence, and as we've heard from stories from hundreds of other families like Vanessa Guillen’s Family. And it's not okay.    Shonta: Right. So, time went on mom fought and fought. Congress and Brady actually pulled the officers in his office, and let us question them. They would not talk about anything. Pretty much like what they were supposed to be doing, you know, like maybe what their job was. I mean, just talking around everything. They never really answered any question. And we knew that soldiers over there were placed on Gag orders, that they weren't allowed to talk to my family. There was really nothing that you could do at the time and about, I don't know, years went on and Investigation Discovery Channel did that documentary that Miss Norris mentioned earlier. And soldiers seen it and started coming forward. A lot of times, because of fear of retaliation, they don't speak about it. But it's 10 years later at this point. They're out, their stateside. They don't have that hand over them, you know. So, then they all started speaking up and said, Miss Block, this is what happened. This is what happened. I was able to get the case reopened, and it ended up being the first homicide case in the Army to ever be reopen by the Pentagon — by the DODIG — Department of Defense Investigating General. Later on, Miss Norris had found out, by the records, this is the first one. And people kept saying that, I really didn't realize what they were saying. And now I understand. What if there was never a homicide case ever reopened stateside ever? Or there was only one. This is the situation that we have going on in the military. This is what we're dealing with. It's reality.    Marissa: I want to go back and focus on the significance of the person who killed her. And if you don't mind talking about it. So, you said that you saw her killer in the camera, in the webcam when you spoke to her earlier that day. So, do you know anything about him or who he was?    Shonta: Yeah. I mean, she had met him in Fort Hood, in a restaurant bar thing. His friend said that he walked over to her. And later, about, I know he started abusing her at Fort Hood. I don't know that it was reported to the PSG, the platoon sergeant. He was actually friends with the killer, because he was an officer there. And so, they let him slide on everything. Well, my sister gets sent to Iraq in a few months, you know, only maybe three months of being at Fort Hood. Well, Brandon Norris is still at Fort Hood. And he's got some training to do. And my sister goes to Iraq. Well, all of a sudden Brandon shows up in Iraq. So, who placed him in Iraq, then placed him as her squad leader? Who pulled the string? Who gave him full access to her, I want to know? In another country, where you know where to turn to. No FBI, no state police, no, nothing?    Marissa: That's disgusting.   Shonta: Nowhere to turn to. But the ones that are actually letting it happen and doing it.    Marissa: And allowing after reports are being made of abuse, and stalking. Allowing him access.    Shonta: So, they get in Iraq, then it goes to abusing her again. Well, a couple of soldiers go in and report it. The PST does nothing. So, then they go to the first sergeant. And they tell him and the captain sitting in there. And that soldier ends up getting moved that day, right then for telling. And this is a male, not a woman, because in the military. I mean, that kind of I mean, they look at males, and that's disgusting, too. They look at them as more than a woman, you know, a woman gets called a soul instead of a soldier, you know? And they're not, you know, they're not another body. These soldiers are men and women, gettin’ murdered by our own people. And the families are not getting answers, and they're not getting justice.    Marissa: Since the case was reopened, have you guys received any additional assistance from the military or is this still an uphill battle?    Shonta: No, they closed it. They closed it right when Vanessa died. That's when it got closed.    Marissa: Interesting,    Shonta: And they said no new findings and hurried up and closed it. And then the first sergeant that I'm after, that was recorded to he just took retirement in Fort Hood two days on the eighth before the independent investigation got there. And he Just had an IG case on him. The first ever homicide case for a cover up. That's what my papers from the Pentagon.    Marissa: God, it's just bullshit on top of bullshit, essentially.    Shonta: Right?    Jen: Completely.    Marissa: So, Jen, do you mind weighing in on this? Because this is what you do.    Jen: Yeah. So okay, all of this was by accident. I want to start off with that. I was a victim of crime while I was in the military. And I witnessed the injustice and how they pretend that the military justice system is equal to the civilian justice system. In fact, it is not. It is set up to protect people in leadership. And that's basically the bottom line. So, I learned the hard way that although the people that I reported, and eventually pled out, in fact, what that meant was, they asked me to agree to the terms of which were, “If you agree to these terms, it all goes away.” And they don't even have to report that anything even happened to any higher authority. So, it can all be swept under the rug at the lowest level. And the Pentagon and Department of Defense, even if they did care, wouldn't even know about it. So that's what inspired me to actually get involved once I was forced out for post traumatic stress, was what an unfair system this is. You give my perpetrators full military retirement, yet you're kicking me out because I have post traumatic stress from what they did. What kind of system is this? So, the reason that I had empathy for Kamisha especially, is because I could have been Kamisha. I was in a situation where I worked as a satellite communications technician, and there were like five people on the team. If I had deployed overseas with my perpetrator, who was also in my chain of command, he was the supervisor. What would I have done? Where would I have turned. there is no 9-11 overseas. I lost my father right after 9-11. So, my new command or spared me from going overseas because he knew I wasn't doing well mental health wise because of the loss of my father. And that's what saved me from going into positions like that overseas, where there's no escape. But at the same time, Congress and everybody knows that women in combat ban have been lifted, more women are going to go overseas, yet they still haven't fixed the situation overseas as to where do you turn to if your chain of command fails you, Or they're the perpetrator themselves? Why do we have to choose death? Because their policies are messed up?    Shonta: Yeah.    Marissa: Absolutely.    Jen: It's unbelievable to me that we have not had this conversation, yet they're bragging every day, about women making strides here, there and everywhere, knowing that we could all get sent overseas on a moment's notice and be a Kamisha Block. What happened to her can happen tomorrow, and it happened stateside to Vanessa Guillen to show the entire nation it can happen on a federal base too. We can't just quit our jobs. We can't just say Oh, I'm sorry. I don't want to work for my rapist anymore without a federal AWOL charge.   Shonta: And the deaths aren't getting labelled right, so we really don't even know how bad it is. I mean, look at Lavina Johnson. She was shot in the wrong side of the head. I mean, acid was poured in her mouth, you know. And they call it a suicide. They call it a suicide.    Marissa: That's disgusting.    Jen: So, there's no checks and balances for the military overseas. There's no one to turn to reopen an investigation. There's no one to question them about how things happen. And they're hiding behind the non-combat death label. There's a story behind each and every one of those non-combat deaths, whether it be from suicide, or homicide, it really doesn't matter at this point. Because if I’d gone overseas, with my rapist, I can see taking my life. I got to get away from him after the cases and I still wanted to take my life. So why wouldn't I want to take my life overseas, if the only alternative was him raping me every day, or beating me or whatever it is that he could do overseas, and there's no one around to stop it. It's no different than being trapped in a domestic violence relationship, you know, with a significant other. they're your family. you depend on them for your life. So, if you anyone's Wondering why the soldiers that post-traumatic stress so bad, if they do make it out alive, that's why.    Marissa: And the worst part about it is that you are legally bound to stay. Or else you're dishonorably discharged and have the most difficult time having getting a job like doing little things, because of that dishonorable discharge, because you stuck up for yourself and did what you needed to do to survive.    Jen: Right. And so, Congress has been giving us crumbs all along. We asked for what the Vanessa Guillen Act is asking for now, back in 2010-2011-2012 timeframe. And we asked for specifically, the Military Justice Improvement Act, which would basically start changing the military justice system to mirror the civilian justice system. So instead of it going to your boss who can hide the crime, or can choose not to do anything about it, because they're buddies with your perpetrator, or whatever it might be. They want to protect their career, there's all kinds of number of reasons that they're covering things up. They couldn't do that anymore, because then you'd report to a police department or, you know, some sort of investigative authority, who would then investigate the situation. And then present it to a prosecutor who then decides whether or not there's a case to move forward. We all we're asking for is that the military justice system, mirror the civilian justice system, and make the system so that the commander is held responsible too, because they could be the rapist. Why are they immune from being held responsible? Because really, what the military is telling the entire country is, we're going to investigate ourselves and commanders are judge, jury and executioner. And yeah, there's no checks and balances for that. If you don't like it too bad. Oh, you think that case should be reopened? There is no way to reopen it what we said goes. That’s not okay.    Marissa: That's your right. That's not okay. So, what is it that we can do, as a country to change that? To make it fair, and to make it safe, because I don't have kids yet, but I know as a human that if my child wants to serve, I will most likely throw a tantrum until they don't, because of all these horrendous stories. And it's not because I'm anti-America, or anti-military, I think that we need protection. But I'm so scared for, for people for any service member, especially women, because we're vulnerable and put at a significant disadvantage.    Jen: Yeah, I was the only female in my work center. And so, I was an automatic target. So, if I go overseas with this group, and one of them turns out to be the rapist, most likely I'm going to be the chosen victim. So, you're definitely put at a disadvantage in that way. So, what I want to see happen is, so Kamisha’s case woke me up to the fact that she wasn't a victim of sexual assault, she was a victim of more of an interpersonal violence. So, one of the things that we need in place is an expedited transfer. So that would be a way for the military member to escape their perpetrator, whether it be from sex assault, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, whatever it is. But unfortunately, right now, the expedited transfer policy only covers sex, assault, and rape. And I don't want to see the military member have to wait and get assaulted or raped before they can get away from their perpetrator. I'd like to see it expanded so that if they're dealing with escalating sexual harassment, or interpersonal violence, or whatever the situation might be, that they'd be given this expedited transfer to get them away from this person who's obsessed with them and won't leave them alone. Because once you're a victim of that, you figure out really quick, like, Wow, I've been targeted. And no matter what I say, or do I can't stop this. So, we literally need someone to help us escape these situations that otherwise we can't escape without getting federal charges. And where do you go in a place like Iraq? You know, even if you wanted to go AWOL? What are you going to do go run into one of the villages? Like there's nowhere to turn. You know what I mean? Like this is the reality of this situation out in the desert. All I know is why haven't we had this discussion and why haven't they fixed this? And that's going to be the number one thing is to get us to safety, because if you report, it now is a motive for homicide. Shonta: Right. They get retaliated on.    Jen: And Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recognized that with the Military Justice Improvement Act, why we needed to change the reporting system was, because two-thirds of the people that reported to the military got retaliated against including myself. I got retaliated against so badly, that I had to change squadrons to escape the abuse, because I made him lose his job. That's why they hated my guts. Not that he was a rapist. Not that he was an assaulter or harasser, even though some of them witnessed it. I made him lose his job. No, he didn't lose crap. He got through retire was full military benefits. But as if I'm going to have this conversation with the, you know, judgmental, cruel people.    Shonta: Here we go. Seeing that again. In Kamisha’s cases, this first sergeant is now Sergeant Major and in charge of military police at Fort Hood. And he gets out on retirement two days from the independent investigation. He sneaks out on retirement, too.    Jen: Yep, one of the main players, in Kamisha’s case, helping cover this whole thing up overseas, that Fort Hood had the audacity to retire him in the middle of everything. And he's been at that base since at least 2007 because that's when Kamisha was there. So, of all the people in the world, this guy has institutional knowledge of what's been happening at Fort Hood for years, and they retire him.    Shonta: Right, because he's the military police. So, when there's a crime scene, they show up, the military police show up.   Jen: But what people don't realize is that everybody reports to the commander. So, it would be like in the civilian justice system, saying everybody's got to report to the judge. So, I would have to report to the judge, the police would have to report to the judge. You know, it, basically, that's what the military justice system’s Problem is. Is this one person controls everything, including how it's investigated, what said in an investigation report, whatever. Because the bottom line is, the military does not want you to know that people have been murdered overseas because they don't want to impact their recruiting efforts to get new, young, fresh faces in that have no idea what they're getting ready to step into. So, they can just keep making the same mistakes over and over at our expense. When in fact, all they'd have to do is have a decent justice system that actually cared about things. Include all the reports that are made, so that you'd have multiple people that could you could go to court with to get the one person who was the serial offender, and give them an expedited transfer to get them to safety and let them get some help. Yet, here we are.    Marissa: I have a difficult time even considering these mistakes. Because I have like I said, I've never served, the closest I got was to was being a contractor for the Army Reserve. And even I know that the most vulnerable population are E1-E4. And if I know that being an outside third-party person, the military definitely knows that. And I would, I would even go as far as say they exploit that because they don't protect those people. And by knowing, having that knowledge, and making no effort to protect the enlisted soldiers who are fighting for this country, who are literally like the foundation of you know, our service, our Armed service, to not protect them is ridiculous, and to not put protections in place for those people that they know are vulnerable is intentional.    Jen: That's how it feels. That I have moral injury from knowing everything that I know, especially after doing the research and then meeting the families who are left behind with the not never getting answers. Not having a justice system that they can get the case reopened. Getting treated like crap and having to deal with all kinds of red tape and bureaucracy. Because no one knows where to turn. No one knows that the commander is in charge of everything. Like they're coming at it from you know, I've never been in the military. I don't even know where to start. And not realizing that they have to actually contact a commander, not a police officer, not a detective, or whatever. And then that person can stop that, and then it goes nowhere. So yeah, I can't believe, today, in 2020, we’re having a conversation that we can't reopen, there isn't a streamlined process for reopening cases. Federal cases that occur on federal bases or overseas.    Marissa: And even that there’s, in 2020, no accountability. Right? Like you guys said, it's 100% of the commander's discretion.    Jen: Right.    Shonta: Yep. And part if the problem, when the investigators show up on the crime scene is, they have anything to do with it. Like in my sister's case, you know, they were reported to, I don't know how many times. So they didn't do anything. So then when these investigators show up, they will they didn't probably ever even get informed of that. You know? Where does it go? Right? And a fair part of the problem. When the investigators show up on the crime scene, if they have anything to do with it, like in my sister's case, you know, they were reported to, I don't know how many times so they didn't do anything. So then when these investigators show up, they will they didn't probably ever even get informed of that, you know, where does it go? And then if you find something out later, you give it to these investigators, will they tell these commanding officers, and they give them a head start on what you know, because they're running the investigation.    Jen: They can easily sabotage any investigation to protect themselves. And you know, let me make it clear too. That we're not saying every single commander is going to do this, and they're all covering everything up. I'm saying, the opportunity to be able to cover something up is there.  There’s no checks and balances to prevent that. And the reason that we're calling it out now is that there's been too many families that have stated, I don't believe my child died by suicide, in country, A, B, or C,    Shonta: Right? My paperworks not lining up. You know? And these soldiers have come forward, and they're saying this.   Jen: Right. So, and I'm seeing the same stories over and over, because I'm doing the military-wide research. So, it's hard to find the information in the state, because not everything goes national. But where there is a lot of valuable data for us to learn to, from as a society is overseas with all the non combat deaths If we start looking into that, to find out how we can solve the problems in the military, whether it be suicide or crime, we have to look at why they've chosen to take their life if we can determine that. And by doing that, we reach out to the Gold Star families, the people that knew them the best to find out why they did it, so that we could find ways to prevent it. Because until we actually find out why, And we start going at the root of the problem like that, you know, we're just going to keep spinning. And that's what we're seeing too is every year sweeping legislation to prevent this or that, and then nothing happens. The numbers go up, the numbers of suicides are the highest they've been. At Fort Hood alone, they've lost more soldiers to homicide in the last five years than they have overseas. And Fort Hood is symbolic of the rest of the bases. They're just more secretive. So that's why I tapped into non-combat deaths overseas, because all the press releases are on the Department of Defense website, currently, until they delete that too, and take that information away from us. But for now, it's on there. And you can clearly look through and see whether they died in combat or non-combat death. And then from there, you can google the person's name, and find out whether or not the family thought form in the media or whatever, because that's really the only place they can turn to try and hold these guys accountable. And so that you're out there. Yeah, that's how I realized it was multiple families that had fought for justice but we didn't know nationwide because it was only local. And so, once you put start putting all those families together and seeing they're all saying the same thing, that's when you start noticing a pattern, and that's where you start realizing, Okay, wow, I didn't realize there's no place to turn to reopen a case. A federal case if it was on a base or overseas. Where’s the checks and balances here?    Marissa: Right. On the civilian side, about 40% of female homicide victims previously made reports on their abusers of abusive behavior. And those ended up being the killers. So, I would be curious to know what that number is for military. Especially because making a report doesn't necessarily grant something written, you know, right. So, I would like to know How many female homicide victims made reports of stalking, harassment, abuse, rape, before they were then murdered?    Shonta: Absolutely, that what came out from doing the research is I'd find the non combat death I started with females, because it's a smaller population and not as overwhelming. There's a lot of males that have died from non-combat deaths, two that I care very much about and want to explore more. But I started out with the females. And I realized there was a common theme over and over from the parents that they soldier had reported rapes, the soldier had reported harassment, the soldier had reported, in Kamisha’s case, interpersonal violence over and over and over. And then that's what caught my attention was, wait a minute, these are crimes that could have been prevented. And because of military policy, these people are having to choose death, whether it be by their perpetrator, or they take their own lives. And that we can fix. And that's the mission that I'm on right now is fixing the military policy necessary to get these people to safety. So, they can live and not die because the military doesn't have the right policy in place. And where do they turn to you with the chain of command fails them? We need some sort of bug out plan and overseas locations. Especially Kamisha. She shouldn't have had to chosen death, because no one would help her. And she had nowhere to turn. And that's our current situation. That's reality right now for the US military.    Marissa: So, what advice do you guys have for either families of people serving, or people that are serving to help keep themselves safe? And for the families to help keep their family member their service member family safe?    Shonta: Oh, man, all I can say is mind your business, and don't do nothing extra for nobody.    Marissa: Isn't that awful thing to think? I mean, you're right…    Jen: Pray that you don't become a victim. Because once you do, life as you know it, it will never be the same. Because you can't just get out of the military, you have to stay in and deal with their abuse until you can get out of the military. And why should an 18-year-old or a 20-year-old or a 22-year-old die when the military is a temporary situation? Why can't we just fix our discharge policy, if you hate us that much that you're going to bully us to death? Because we had the nerve to report and inconvenience you and your job? You know, why can't you just like find some compassionate way to let them get help and then get out? Instead of them having to choose death? Why aren't we having that conversation? And as long as everything goes good in your career, you'll be good. But until you have to deal with the military justice system, in any capacity, you'll find out really quick, you're going to get sold out quicker than you know what, until we take the power out of the chain of command and put it in the hands of somebody else, like a police department where that's their only job. Just do what we do in our own communities with our police departments not have my dad being in charge of the entire town. You know? Really, that's what they're asking us to do in the military. Dad, you’re going to use your iron fist to run this town through those police departments. You know, really, that's what they're saying. So, we can until we can change that we're not going to be able to really give people hope on the military justice end. But there are laws that people can help fight for, in the meantime, to provide those safety measures so that we can prevent anything happening to their loved one should they choose to join the military. So, they can contact their congressional members and help support the Brandon Act, which would be a law that is named for Brandon Caserta. And it would allow people to get mental health treatment, as opposed to choose suicide while they're in the military. So at least that would be some measure of hope for them until they can get out, or their situation can change. Then we've been fighting for the Military Justice Improvement Act since 2013. That would remove the decision making of felony crimes out of the hands of the commander and into the police department, detectives, prosecutors’ hands to make those decisions. So more along the lines of independent investigations. And then recently they've come out with a Vanessa Guillen Act, that's tackling the sexual assault and sexual harassment issue that we’re dealing with, that lead to other crimes. So, if we take these crimes more seriously, then we can prevent the homicide. So, you know, you'll find the terms of that bill in the online in the IAmVanessaGuillen And then there's other bills too And I list everything on my website, military justice for all. Basically, I track the military legislation history as well so that I know what to share with people and they know what to ask for. So, we can make these changes. But we really need people to like take action on our behalf to get these issues addressed as quickly as possible. Because Meanwhile, people are dying in the data backs it up, like our suicides are the highest they've been active duty wise, our veteran suicide is high, we'd like to prevent them from even getting post traumatic stress to begin with, so if we tackle things on the military, and we could actually make some real change and save some lives.    Marissa: And what about you, Shonta? Do you have any, as the sister of a of a veteran? Do you have any advice for families that might be going through this?    Shonta: I mean, don't give up. I mean, I know it's an endless battle right now. And I know there's really, I mean, there's no laws and stuff set up for justice at the moment. But I mean, I have written a bill for accountability and justice. And hopefully family, you know, it'll get passed and families will be able to get answers and justice. And then a court system that just like, you know, there is in the state when there's a murder. Right now, there's nothing like that. So, I mean, don't give up and he could send for four years, and you can always be trying to do a DODIG report, you know, if something's wrong. It's still no hope when they're investigating themselves, because it just gets given right back to the same in the the investigation. I don't know. Just don't stop, you know, always tell your story.    Jen: Because collectively, their voices do speak and her bill that she's talking about, is the first time that anybody's asked for a way to reopen investigations in the military. Because really, what she's saying is, if we don't reopen this, like we're letting a killer roam free, potentially. And so the family has evidence of some sort where we can bring it forward to an independent investigator and get it reopened as a homicide, potentially, then we're doing our job, which is trying to put criminals away, and why they wouldn't have anything in place to deal with that is beyond me. But it's the same organization that doesn't have one place to go to find out all the unsolved homicides that they do acknowledge, and missing cases. Nothing surprises me, it seems that the institution's reputation is more important than actually solving cases. God forbid, they put unsolved cases on and turn off a new recruit that, you know, has no idea how dangerous the military really is. So therefore, them hiding the data hurts people because we can't make informed consent on whether or not we want to join a dangerous organization or not. Do we even want to take that chance? So, the Kamisha Block Accountability And Justice Bill would be an excellent answer to help us start solving some of these unsolved cases with all these other families that have come forward and collectively said, something's wrong with this investigation. I don't think this is suicide. It's a homicide.    Shonta: And I think the numbers would go down. I mean, if we started seeing accountability, why wouldn't the numbers go down?    Jen: Exactly.    Marissa: Right. If they're held accountable, the people that are doing the awful things, and will be probably kicked out of the military, are discharged. And it will scare other people from taking advantage of the vulnerable population.    Jen: It really is important that people contact their congressional members because like the squeaky wheel does get the grease, and we really need civilians by the numbers. What it boils down to is, if the military doesn't take care of their crime issues, it's spilling out into the civilian world. And my research backs up that they've been let out under these kinds of circumstances and then turn around and kill somebody in the civilian world. So, the military, not dealing with their issues is already impacting civilian society and has been for years. And nobody says anything until after the fact when they're in court and finally can get the data that's hidden to find out, “Oh, wow, he was problematic in the military, too." So, it's coming out in these court cases, but I think collectively we need to talk about its impact on our civilians as well. Their policy is killing our civilians.    Marissa: You're absolutely correct. I think it needs to start from the top and work its way — clean house and work its way into the foundation. Thank you so much for being here today and for chatting with me. You brought up and touched on a lot of really important topics and made some really awesome points And I'm hoping that in the next year, all of these bills will pass : The Brandon Act, The Kamisha Block Accountability and Justic Bill, The Vanessa Guillen Act. That's our job as civilians is to protect the people that are protecting us. We're now fighting for their freedom as well and for their safety. If you enjoyed this podcast, you have to check out www.MarissaFayeCohen.com/Private-Coaching. Marissa would love to develop a made-for-you healing plan to heal from emotional abuse. She does all the work, and you just show up. Stop feeling stuck, alone, and hurt, and live a free, confident, and peaceful life.  Don’t forget to subscribe to the Healing From Emotional Abuse podcast, and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marissafcohen, and instagram @Marissa.Faye.Cohen. 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Joe Kenda, The “Homicide Hunter”, Talks About His Life, Police Career, TV & New Book. “If you kill someone in my City, I will find you.” Retired Police Detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda is our guest. He talks about his amazing police career, what inspired him to get into law enforcement. Hint, it happened at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Joe discusses the challenges of investigating homicides. The good, the bad and the long term effects it had on him and his family. Joe also talks about his amazing TV career, it’s surprising start and also his new book “Killer Triggers”. You’ll learn about a side of Joe that you probably never knew and wouldn’t have guessed. If you enjoyed the show, please tell a friend about it and if you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Follow us on the MeWe social media platform. We are on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. In the Clubhouse app look for and follow our club, the LET Radio Show and Podcast. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of International Women's Day - March 8th 2021.Mayor of Bell Gardens California, Daniel Crespo Snr abused his wife Lyvette for 28 years. He also threatened those he worked with in the council and had a secretary fired for not sleeping with him.On September 30th, 2014, while beating Lyvette, he turned his violent rage toward their teenage son when he tried to intervene. Crespo punched his son in the face so hard he fell down the stairs. What happened next was an unusual ending to a horribly common situation.TCNT: Doug Coster wrote to us about the Investigation Discovery Channel show Dead North.Aussie As: A pair of drunk knuckleheads rob a Northern Territory store of two VB six packs.If you feel you are affected by family violence. You are not alone. Here's some links.https://www.1800respect.org.auhttp://www.thehotline.orghttp://domesticabuseservices.cahttp://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.ukhttp://kvinnofridslinjen.se/en/For our sources, see our website www.bloodymurderpodcast.com.Become a Bloody Murder Patron (for as little as $1 per month, which you can cancel at anytime) and have access to dozens of Patron only episodes (including our whole first season and AD FREE episodes released early! New patron only content added every month!Go to https://www.patreon.com/bloodymurderLevels $5 and over go into our monthly merchandise draws and get Stickers and hand-made Barney Badges!See our website! bloodymurderpodcast.com for all our social media links, contact details, a gallery, fabulous merchandise.True Crime Nerd Time, a segment on Bloody Murder, needs your help because it stars you! We want you, our listeners, to submit your recommendations for anything true or fiction crime related! Email here! bloodymurderpodcast@gmail.com. Oh and if you give us your postal address we'll send you some stickers as a reward!Bloody Murder is supported by BetterHelpBetterHelp offers licensed professional counselors who are specialized in issues, such as depression, stress, anxiety, relationships, sleeping, trauma, anger, family conflicts, grief, self esteem and more. You can connect with a professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Anything you share is confidential and it's so convenient. You can now get help at your own time and at your own pace. You can schedule secure video or phone sessions plus chat and text with your therapist. As a Bloody Murder listener you get 10% off your first month with the Discount code: BLOODYMURDERSo why not get started today? Go to betterhelp.com/bloodymurderSimply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you’ll love. That’s: betterhelp.com/bloodymurder With the discount code: BLOODYMURDER See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

JAMAL HODGE is a multi-award winning filmmaker and writer. Since May of 2016, Jamal Hodge's films have been an official selection in over 100 Film Festivals, and have won 50+awards including The Vanguard Award (Best of The Fest) at the Hip Hop Film Festival (2020), Best Director at the Chelsea Film Festival (2020) Best Director at Genre Blast (2020), Best Director at The Hip Hop Film Festival (2019), Best Short Film at The People’s Film Festival (2019), And the Audience Choice Award at the Blackstar Film Festival (2016). In 2018 he directed the first season of Investigation Discovery Channel's 'Primal Instinct' and came on as a Producer on the Animated feature film 'Pierre The Pigeon Hawk' starring Will.I.Am and Whoopi Goldberg.As a writer, his screenplay 'Mourning Meal' won 5 awards (including best short screenplay at NYC Horror Film Festival 2018) and was featured as a finalist in 7 writing competitions. Jamal's poetry is featured in the historical all-black issue of Star*line Magazine and has been featured several times in SPACE AND TIME MAGAZINE, PENUMBRIC Speculative Fiction Magazine, and in the upcoming anthology CHIRAL MAD 5 alongside such greats as Linda Addison, Sharee Renee Thomas, & Jack Ketchum.Motivated by his accomplishments, Hodge has blossomed to take his talents to the next level. Jamal's tone of work, or what he calls, "Inspirational Darkness", can be described as a melding of genres. The Psychological Horror, Thriller, and Inspirational genres are Jamal's usual forte of film making. His mission is to add value to people’s lives through his unique brand of cinema. He’s excited to continue to grow outstanding partnerships to create memorable and impactful cinematic experiences for audiences across the world.For more on Jamal's works go to: https://linktr.ee/directorhQuestions, Comments or Suggestions?Email me at demonddoes@gmail.comor you can contact me on Twitter, Instagram or FacebookMusic by DJ PRhyme

Sean Patrick Murtagh is an actor and singer based in New York City. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sean Patrick made the big leap to NYC 10 years ago and has been thriving. His work has been seen on theatrical and cabaret stages on both coasts, Off-Broadway, and on TV & Film. Most recently, Sean Patrick made his prime time television debut on the Investigation Discovery Channel’s HOMICIDE CITY: Philly. Next up, he will be making his HERE TV debut in the short film NIGHT DISCLOSURES, directed and produced by AJ Mattioli. Sean Patrick is the 2020 MAC Award Recipient for his much anticipated and critically acclaimed New York City Debut Cabaret, MARIO! A Salute to the Great Lanza. He has also been recognized with a BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award nomination for his ongoing Pantsless Living Room Concert Series, conceived and performed during the COVID-19 pandemic and streaming live on Facebook. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram: @seanieboysfnyc For his upcoming projects and ongoing silliness. http://www.seanpatrickmurtagh.com/

Two women thought they'd met the man of their dreams. But one of them would be found dead of mysterious circumstances and one would go missing never to be seen again. Would justice prevail to convict Drew Peterson for these crimes?  Resources: Marcia Clark Investigates the First 48: Drew Peterson, Investigation Discovery Channel, April 5, 2018 Justice Cafe, petersonstory.wordpress.com  Sponsors: EverlyWell - www.everlywell.com/once and use ONCE at checkout for 20% off your test. SimpliSafe - www.simplisafe.com/once For 30% off your SimpliSafe system plus a free security camera.  Links: CrimeCon House Arrest: www.crimecon.com/housearrest Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime    

Two women thought they'd met the man of their dreams. But one of them would be found dead of mysterious circumstances and one would go missing never to be seen again. Would justice prevail to convict Drew Peterson for these crimes? Resources: Marcia Clark Investigates the First 48: Drew Peterson, Investigation Discovery Channel, April 5, 2018 Justice Cafe, petersonstory.wordpress.com Links: CrimeCon House Arrest: www.crimecon.com/housearrest Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime

Retired Police Detective Sergeant Pat Postiglione is our guest. Pat retired from the Nashville Police Department, where he spent most of his career in the Homicide unit. He talks about his transition from New York to Nashville and his progression from police work to starring on a television show. Pat discusses the many difficulties  of investigating homicides, arresting murderers and serial killers. Plus he talks about the importance of getting justice for the victims and their families. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Greg is the author of the best-selling book, "Stay Safe - Security Secrets for Today‘s Dangerous World", and is the host of Investigation Discovery Channel’s police drama, "Body Cam - Behind the Badge". Greg served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for twenty years before founding our team. He has served as an Operator on their elite "Hostage Rescue Team" conducting tactical operations across the globe; as well as the Legal Attaché in Budapest, Hungary where he led the FBI’s international mission to defeat national security and criminal threats. He achieved this by building a network of trusted partners which has strengthened international capabilities. Episode Highlights: Greg shares insights from his best-selling book, Stay Safe. Hear a breakdown of the structure and strategies of the Shaffer Security Group. Zack and Greg discuss the ways school shootings could be more effectively prevented. Hear the steps aspiring security experts should take to become top in their field. Tweetable Quotes: “The greatest textbook in the world is life.” “Communication is key.” “Violence is seldom the answer, but when it is the answer, it is the only answer.” “The body can’t go where the mind has never been.” Greg Shaffer: admin@shaffersecuritygroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sterling-9b3384175/ (greg@shaffersecuritygroup.com) Sponsor: Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Greg Shaffer on the show. Greg is a Coast Guard Veteran and is the founder and president of “Shaffer Security group."  Greg had some great opportunities in life while serving in the US Coast Guard.  He is an expert in crisis management and designing, implementing and managing security for high profile, large-scale special events.  Today Greg will talk about security and self-awareness. Key Points of Discussion Greg Shaffer’s life story Working in FBI Being a successful entrepreneur Security; need of the hour Gun and politics Writing a book Advice for veterans Key Milestones of this Episode [00:54] Greg’s life story [03:22] Working in FBI [06:29] Transition into successful entrepreneur [09:26] Facts about security [16:21] Dangers of guns for the society [23:45] Importance of awareness [27:33] Book about security [29:39] Advice for veterans [31:12] Helping other people Key Quotes “I can go out there and tell people why they need to hire me.” “Do you know that the number one cause for women to die in the workplace is from violence.” “Completely oblivious to everything around them and the bad guys know and that's what they target.” “You’re never going to get rid of guns in America and this is for two reasons;  one is part of our culture and other is the 2nd Amendment.” “The body can't go where the mind has never been.” About Our Guest   Greg Shaffer is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on Active Shooter and Terrorism Matters.  He has over 31 years of law enforcement experience to include twenty years with the FBI and six years serving on their elite “Hostage Rescue Team”.  Additionally, he is the founding partner of Shaffer Security Group, a global security and risk management specialty firm based in Dallas, Texas. Greg is the author of best-selling book, Stay Safe – Security Secrets for Today’s Dangerous World” and the host of Investigation Discovery Channel’s docu-drama, “Body Cam – Behind the Badge”.  Stay Safe - Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World LinkedIn Website About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union~at Navy Federal Credit Union, we want you to know that we have your back.  We’ve all faced tough challenges individually. But right now, we’re facing some together.  And the safety of our members, employees, and community is our first priority. We know our members will face these times head-on.  Still, at Navy Federal Credit Union, we want you to know that we have your back.  Because uncertain times call for reliable service. No matter what, we remain committed to serving all of our members, all of the time.  That means, our branches will remain open as long as possible. You can also get in touch with our world-class, member service. Whether you’re on ship or ashore, at home or abroad.  We’ve had our members’ backs for 87 years. In good times and bad. Maybe that’s why we’ve been named one of the best Military Credit Unions by U.S. News and World Report.  Serving active duty, veterans, and their families. Navy Federal Credit Union. Our Members Are The Mission.  Insured by NCUA. American Express is a registered service mark of American Express, used by Navy Federal under license. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information. Where do you go to find on-demand talent?  There’s no doubt finding the right freelancer can be time-consuming, frustrating, and expensive.  Whether you’re launching your first business, scaling your current business or if you’re in need of extra support to complete a project, Fiverr is here to help you evolve, adapt, and grow. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more. In fact, several tasks involved in the production of this podcast are done by talented people we found on fiverr.

A recap of one of my favorite Investigation Discovery Channel shows. Evil lives here S:7 E:8 called ( I should have killed him myself) It's the amazing story of the life of John duck Kevin's younger brother and what it was like to grow up with a monster in his home knowing and waiting for the day that he became a monster. Kevin duck was charged with first-degree murder of his girlfriend Dawna Natzke in December of 2011!

Retired Police Detective Fil Waters and the cases he has solved are the subject of the new show The Interrogator on the ID Channel. He talks about the  challenges faced when investigating homicides. Fil also discusses inside tips and strategies he used to gain so many confessions and in the process solve an extremely high number of homicides. He talks about some of his toughest cases and the new television show on the ID Channel.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

On this episode of the VIP Ignite podcast, your host Deneen White is excited to have the opportunity to interview Valerie Smaldone. She is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market. She has hosted, produced and created several nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with top recording artists such as Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Mariah Carey, among others. Having interviewed hundreds of celebrities, performers and entrepreneurs, she is an accomplished interviewer who is always interested in procuring each individual's unique story. A well-known voice-over artist, Valerie can currently be heard narrating the program “Fatal Encounters” on Investigation Discovery Channel. She has recorded commercials for clients like Tidy Cats Kitty Litter, IBM, Verizon, Publix Supermarkets, and Minute Maid as well as television promos for Dateline on NBC, The NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Lifetime, Cinemax, Oxygen and many others. She has been the “Voice of God” for numerous prestigious live events including: The Kennedy Center, The Clinton Global Initiative, The Concordia Summit, The New York Emmy Awards, The Tony Preview Concert on CBS, The Drama Desk Awards,  Broadway on Broadway in Times Square, Broadway Under the Stars in Central Park, The GLAAD Media Awards, The Point Foundation, and many more.If you are interested in learning more about how you can network with people like Valerie Smaldone, please check out our website at https://ammsociety.com/webinar-registration to register for our next live webinar!  

On this episode of the VIP Ignite podcast, your host Deneen White is excited to have the opportunity to interview Valerie Smaldone. She is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market. She has hosted, produced and created several nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with top recording artists such as Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Mariah Carey, among others. Having interviewed hundreds of celebrities, performers and entrepreneurs, she is an accomplished interviewer who is always interested in procuring each individual’s unique story.  A well-known voice-over artist, Valerie can currently be heard narrating the program “Fatal Encounters” on Investigation Discovery Channel. She has recorded commercials for clients like Tidy Cats Kitty Litter, IBM, Verizon, Publix Supermarkets, and Minute Maid as well as television promos for Dateline on NBC, The NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Lifetime, Cinemax, Oxygen and many others.  She has been the “Voice of God” for numerous prestigious live events including: The Kennedy Center, The Clinton Global Initiative, The Concordia Summit, The New York Emmy Awards, The Tony Preview Concert on CBS, The Drama Desk Awards,  Broadway on Broadway in Times Square, Broadway Under the Stars in Central Park, The GLAAD Media Awards, The Point Foundation, and many more. If you are interested in learning more about how you can network with people like Valerie Smaldone, please check out our website at https://ammsociety.com/webinar-registration to register for our next live webinar!    

Today - October 3, 2019 is #JusticeForDJDay.As many of you may already know; I (Heather) co-host another podcast called Status Pending with Scott Fuller. DJ was the inspiration behind the entire podcast Status: Pending.DJ's case has had such an impact on me that I want to spend my 30th birthday today, spreading the word about DJ; will you help me?________________On October 3, 2016, a gun went off and a 911 call was made. Responding officers find DJ shot in the face. He's deceased. Witnesses claim someone else in the home - a one-time romantic interest of his wife Brandy's - shot and killed DJ. Some say accidentally, some say intentionally.Members of DJ's family can't believe that DJ would kill himself, and some sheriff's detectives don't buy the suicide. But the state's crime lab and a medical examiner disagree. And so nobody has ever been charged with the death of Donald Edward Fickey, Jr.Since we released the case on Status: Pending, Amanda (DJ's sister) has been tirelessly working to ensure that the GBI looks into her brother's case. She has reached out to tons of podcasters as well as YouTubers and even folks with the Investigation Discovery Channel to share her brother's story.____________You can sign the petition to help bring this case in front of a grand jury! This is an important step to get Justice for DJ! You can visit change.org and search for “help support justice for dj…” and the petition will populate. Your signature can help! As of today, there are 23,080 of the 25,000 goal: https://www.change.org/p/help-us-in-getting-justice-for-dj-and-his-3-babies-justicefordj (petition). You can also visit Amanda's Facebook page called “Justice for DJ” Or reach out to her on Twitter: @JusticeForDj88 Amanda has also set up a website where you can find all of the information about DJ's case: https://justicefordj.com/ Change your page orange for #JusticeForDJDay - Visit the Status Pending or Nature vs Narcissism Facebook page for the photos to use (or you can create your own).

*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Today - October 3, 2019 is #JusticeForDJDay.As many of you may already know; I (Heather) co-host another podcast called Status Pending with Scott Fuller. DJ was the inspiration behind the entire podcast Status: Pending.DJ's case has had such an impact on me that I want to spend my 30th birthday today, spreading the word about DJ; will you help me?________________On October 3, 2016, a gun went off and a 911 call was made. Responding officers find DJ shot in the face. He’s deceased. Witnesses claim someone else in the home - a one-time romantic interest of his wife Brandy’s - shot and killed DJ. Some say accidentally, some say intentionally.Members of DJ’s family can’t believe that DJ would kill himself, and some sheriff’s detectives don’t buy the suicide. But the state’s crime lab and a medical examiner disagree. And so nobody has ever been charged with the death of Donald Edward Fickey, Jr.Since we released the case on Status: Pending, Amanda (DJ's sister) has been tirelessly working to ensure that the GBI looks into her brother's case. She has reached out to tons of podcasters as well as YouTubers and even folks with the Investigation Discovery Channel to share her brother's story.____________You can sign the petition to help bring this case in front of a grand jury! This is an important step to get Justice for DJ! You can visit change.org and search for “help support justice for dj…” and the petition will populate. Your signature can help! As of today, there are 23,080 of the 25,000 goal: https://www.change.org/p/help-us-in-getting-justice-for-dj-and-his-3-babies-justicefordj (petition). You can also visit Amanda’s Facebook page called “Justice for DJ” Or reach out to her on Twitter: @JusticeForDj88 Amanda has also set up a website where you can find all of the information about DJ’s case: https://justicefordj.com/ Change your page orange for #JusticeForDJDay - Visit the Status Pending or Nature vs Narcissism Facebook page for the photos to use (or you can create your own).

Retired Sheriff J.B. Smith and retired Detectives Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco went from Law Enforcement Officers to stars of the new television show Lone Star Justice, on the Investigation Discovery Channel. They talk about their unique bond and history in Law Enforcement, plus the challenges of presenting an accurate as possible portrayal on the television show. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Former NY prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi joins us to talk about her hit series, "True Conviction" on Investigation Discovery Channel.

What's Trending--a look at the hot topics of the day including a Taco Bell Hotel and Resort. We’ll discuss “Things You Should Never Order at a Restaurant”. Tracy Borman, host of the show "Private Lives of the Monarchs", talks about her new series on the Smithsonian Channel. Make Us Feel Good--our heartwarming story of the day including a Good Samaritan who feeds 200 hungry children in Toledo and a bonus story about an honest little leaguer who overrules an umpire's bad call. Majic Ways to Save--Matt Granite brings you storm ready savings. Former NY prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi joins us to talk about her hit series, "True Conviction" on Investigation Discovery Channel. Would You Rather?--Nolan takes sinister glee in posing two equally diabolical scenarios and we must choose one. Cleveland Bites--Doug Trattner, restaurant critic at 'Scene Magazine' talks about the closing of a Rocky River favorite and Ball Ball Waffle bringing the popular Hong King street food, bubble waffles, to Cleveland's Asiatown.

Shannon Sikes Mack is an active Law Enforcement Officer with 19 years of service. She holds the rank of Lieutenant in the Bossier Parish Sheriff's office in Louisiana where she oversees detectives in the criminal division. She first started her career in Shreveport, LA before joining the Sheriff's office. She worked with Rod Demery, a homicide detective in Shreveport and last year joined him on the Investigation Discovery Channel show Murder Chose Me. It is now in its second season. She is also known for the Bossier Doe case where she and her team combined the latest DNA testing methods with FaceBook to bring closure to a 34-year-old murder case of an unidentified teenager.

Rod Demery, star of the hit show "Murder Chose Me" on the ID Channel, is our guest. Rod talks about the challenges of investigating and solving Homicides. Plus, the realities of being a Law Enforcement Officer in America. Hurricane, our theme song, is used by permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Philadelphia Police Sergeant William Britt and two executive producers of the television show Homicide City, on the Investigation Discovery Channel are our guests. William Britt discussed three homicide cases he worked that are featured in the first season. The Executive Producers of the show, talk about the challenges of creating a realistic crime reenactment show, plus their perspective on Law Enforcement Officers. Background song Hurricane used by permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer, learn more about the band at their website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The job market is undergoing a tremendous disruption with even skills like welding for instance requiring computer literacy. How do we prepare the workforce for the rapidly evolving skills necessary for entering family sustaining jobs and careers? Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with H. Patrick Clancy President and CEO of Philadelphia Works an organization that is addressing that issue. But first – what goes into a murder investigation that results in a successful conviction? We get an inside look with Anna-Siggis Nicolazzi host of Investigation Discovery Channel's True Conviction.

The job market is undergoing a tremendous disruption with even skills like welding for instance requiring computer literacy. How do we prepare the workforce for the rapidly evolving skills necessary for entering family sustaining jobs and careers? Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with H. Patrick Clancy President and CEO of Philadelphia Works an organization that is addressing that issue. But first – what goes into a murder investigation that results in a successful conviction? We get an inside look with Anna-Siggis Nicolazzi host of Investigation Discovery Channel's True Conviction.

A young girl is abducted on her way home from school in Lugoff, South Carolina in 2006.            14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf masterminded her own rescue from this underground bunker hidden deep in the woods.   Several resources were used in the research for this episode including:  Sarah Beckett, Investigation Discovery Channel, "Surviving Evil: Underground Terror," 2013.  Mike Celizic, Today, "Kidnapped teen describes bunker ordeal," Mar 7, 2008.  Twitter: @uponacrime Patreon: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Facebook and Instagram: @onceuponacrimepod  

Ashley Overton tries her best to convince Chris and AJ to care about the Investigation Discovery Channel. 

http://atlanticcoastufos.com/SHATTERED/todd-robbins.mp3 In November 2015 Kate Valentine and Fahrusha welcomed Todd Robbins of Investigation Discovery Channel’s True Nightmares to “Shattered Reality Podcast”. Fahrusha has known Todd for at least 25 years. They have worked together at many events. She was both happy and surprised to learn that he was hosting a new TV program featuring bizarre … Continue reading Todd Robbins and True Nightmares #21 → The post Todd Robbins and True Nightmares #21 appeared first on Shattered Reality Podcast.

https://atlanticcoastufos.com/SHATTERED/todd-robbins.mp3 In November 2015 Kate Valentine and Fahrusha welcomed Todd Robbins of Investigation Discovery Channel's True Nightmares to “Shattered Reality Podcast”. Fahrusha has known Todd for at least 25 years. They have worked together at many events. She was both happy and surprised to learn that he was hosting a new TV program featuring bizarre … Continue reading Todd Robbins and True Nightmares #21 → The post Todd Robbins and True Nightmares #21 appeared first on Shattered Reality Podcast.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and we are honored to be joined by Jenn Carson, a writer, educator, speaker and counselor who specializes in supporting those who have suffered from traumatic events.  As a trauma survivor herself, she has turned her own personal experiences into a foundation of healing, not just for herself, but those around her.  While Jenn's personal story may be extremely unique, her message is universal: There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.  Forgiveness and self-acceptance may take time but they are attainable and the key to not just surviving, but also thriving.  This is an uplifting conversation about a difficult to navigate subject.  *Jenn Carson is a writer, educator and speaker who addresses issues related to overcoming adversity, building resiliency and increasing self-acceptance. She holds a B.A. from Baylor University and a M.A. in Counseling from George Washington University. On the Hallmark Channel, the Oxygen Network, Investigation Discovery Channel and in Marie Claire Magazine, FabUplus Magazine and People Magazine, Jenn has shared her journey from daughter of a serial killer to stigma-busting advocate. As a trauma survivor, Jenn seeks healing through her passions for reading, writing, gardening and binge-watching sci-fi shows. Jenn blogs on social media about mental health awareness, body-positivity, age-inclusive beauty, pop-culture and women's history on www.instagram.com/ carson_jenn. You can learn more about Jenn at Jenn Carson DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this episode of The Luscious Living Podcast are purely our own and not meant to be used to diagnose or treat any health conditions. Mental health conditions are complex and vary from person to person.  If you believe that you, or someone you love, is suffering or in crisis please reach out to a qualified Healthcare provider, such as your Primary Health Care Physician, to discuss treatment options. 

My guest is psychiatrist, Dr. Victoria Dunckley, MD, author “Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time Dr. Dunckley, MD, is one of the leading psychiatrists practicing integrative, holistic psychiatry with children. She is a prominent and award-winning voice for greater understanding of the effects of electronic screen media on the developing brain. She practices in Los Angeles and has been a featured expert on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, NPR, and the Investigation Discovery Channel. About Kids in Crisis Radio: Award-winning journalist, Beth Greer, (aka Super Natural Mom®) and author of bestselling Super Natural Home, interviews  internationally-recognized health care providers, leaders and innovators about effective, alternative, holistic treatments for children with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction and other behavioral problems. This show was created for YOU, the parent, loved one or professional who wants expert information and practical advice and tools about emerging, non-toxic approaches to helping kids with behavioral, emotional and mental challenges. Kids in Crisis is available as on-demand talk radio on iTunes and at Supernaturalmom.com  

This week, Gina Savage sits down with comedian Emma Willmann of SiriusXM's The Check Spot, AXSTV's Gotham Comedy Live, OXYGEN, Investigation Discovery Channel & more! We go the gamut in this episode! From wicked stepmothers, to scary houses in Maine, to comedy management, to NACA, to abortion, to coming out, to our ignorance of current affairs and more! Don't miss it! Download, listen, share and subscribe to The Red Light Podcast Redux (RLPR) on #itunes! You can hear the RLPR every Tuesday at 8pm on www.wromradio.net! As always, special thanks to Al Martin and The Broadway Comedy Club & Jim Vern for sound engineering!

#98 — Tech Brain: The Vice Grip of Screens and Lights ** April 20, 2016 Guest // VIctoria Dunckley, MD ** Host //  Carla Atherton Has technology grabbed ahold of your kids’ brains, with the vice grip of blue screens and blinking lights? It’s affecting our children socially. It’s messing with brain function and development. It’s causing health problems from fatigue to sleep problems. It’s a catalyst of emotional upset, from tantrums and depression to addictions and even violence. Gulp. Do you have a daughter who’s not responding well to treatment? Do you suspect that you son is being medicated unnecessarily? Could screentime be affecting your child’s grades, happiness, sense of self, relationships, and overall quality of life? Could it be at the root of an ADHD or Oppositional Defiance Disorder diagnosis? Find out during this interview, and learn how you can join host Carla Atherton and Dr. Dunckley for a screenfast challenge. Reverse these tech side effects and develop new, healthy relationships with technology. Victoria L. Dunckley, MD is an award-winning integrative child psychiatrist and a leading expert on the disruptive effects of electronic media on brain health and development. In the past ten years, her Reset Program has helped more than five hundred children, teens, and young adults who failed to respond to conventional treatment alone.She blogs for Psychology Today, and has been a featured expert on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, and the Investigation Discovery Channel. She is the author of a groundbreaking new book, Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time. Carla Atherton, MA, Director of the Lotus Health Project, Writer and Editor, Workshop Instructor, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, Transformational Nutrition Coach, Yoga Instructor, Health (R)evolutionary, and Children’s Health Advocate. Carla is a trained Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and Transformational Nutrition Coach, and is a creative and academic writer, lecturer, workshop instructor, acreage-living, unschooling mom of three. She is passionate about health and wellness, which, to her, involves all aspects of health including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Carla created the Lotus Health Project, the Children’s and Teen Health (R)evolution, and its biannual online Children’s and Teen Health Summit in order to further her mandate – to let people know, both young and old, they are not alone in their health challenges or management and that anything can be overcome if you have the right mind and information.

Vibrational Healer. Nadine Merecy, cast member of Investigation Discovery Channel's show Paranormal Home Inspectors, Educator, Intuitive and author of "Deeper Souls, Less Shoes", joins Nightcast host Ian Morris to talk about Vibration Healing, her book, her new show Ghost In My Home, on Destination America Channel and more.

Welcome to Podcast Stockton, featuring an exclusive interview with Leona Marino and Jared Foster, introducing WebWorldTalent.com.In this episode:A Bay Area casting agency is looking for Stockton talent. On May 22nd, American Eagle Casting will be holding an open audition for roles in the second season of the Investigation Discovery Channel's series, "I Almost Got Away With It." The casting calls will be held in Patterson beginning at 10AM and American Eagle Studios has asked specifically for participation from anyone interested from Stockton.Our thoughts on Mayor Ann Johnston's State of the City Address. Last week the Mayor gave her Stockton State of the City Address speech. She talked about what Stockton needs to do in order to shake it's national reputation. Dallas Braden was also brought up as an example of the kind of person she is looking to to help change the "attitude" of the city. You can read the text of the speech here.The Stockton Stingrays vs. Podcast Stockton beep baseball rematch you have all been waiting for. We recently took on the Stockton Stingrays beep baseball team. The Stockton Stingrays are still looking for six-person teams to play them on Saturdays at Atherton Park. Contact the Community Center for theBlind and Visually Impaired for more information at 209-466-3836 or info@communitycenterfortheblind.org. Check out the pics here.An interview with Leona Marino and Jared Foster from WebWorldTalent.com. WWT will be looking for talented individuals to compete for cash and prizes. Later this summer, they will begin by filming audition videos for local singers. Check out their website and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.Couple more things...Don't forget to check out visitstockton.org for what is going on this weekend, there are a ton of things happening so stay informed by visiting the website.The Haggin Museum A la Carte is taking place this Saturday from 6-9.Check out the Port City Roller Girls in their first bout of the season.Don't miss the Stockton Ports as the honor Dallas Braden and his perfect game on Saturday.Join Delta College for their 2nd Annual Medifest starting at 10am in Upper Danner.Until next time, make it great Stockton!- Matt & Rod

Jason is a Licensed Psychotherapist/Mental Health Counselor (NY/FL), Coach, Actor and Writer. The son of not one but TWO Psychoanalysts, Jason has appeared on TV, on the web and in print for his expertise with parenting, substance abuse, trauma and wellness. As a writer Jason has worked as a Script Consultant for The Investigation Discovery Channel's (ID) The Mind of a Murderer and completed the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) sketch program last year. He is also the co-authored a parenting book with his mother Norma Ross, entitled You Can Say NO and Your Child Will Still Love You. As an actor, he has appeared in six Discovery ID shows in under 15 months and two award-winning films. 

Generally, clients come to him because they want a direct and nurturing approach and truly want to make significant changes in their lives and are tired of repeating old, negative patterns. Jason also promotes a very healthy lifestyle, having been a personal trainer for many years. With his experience performing stand-up comedy he uses humor to engage clients to deal with the "stuff" they have avoided for too long. 
With a firm belief that we need to tackle our goals in order to avoid regret, Jason pursued a lifetime goal of being in a Beatles Tribute Band, and at age 40 after what he calls many failed attempts, landed the role of George Harrison for “Let It Be.” 

Jason works to help clients bring a wellness model into their lives, engaging in spiritual, physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. Jason recently completed a Sprint Triathlon with only a month to prep for it. Check out Jason on social media @jasonericross and his website www.jasonericross.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dave-pamah-show/donations