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The Opperman Report
Scout Camp - Sex, Death, and Secret Societies Inside the Boy Scouts of America (NEW 3/28/25)

The Opperman Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 57:30


In this timely and deeply personal true crime memoir, acclaimed journalist, author, creator of the True Crime This Week podcast, and former Boy Scout James Renner, explores the dark side of an American institution, its pervasive culture of sexual abuse, and the traumatic—even deadly—repercussions of its long-buried secrets.In the summer of 1995, at the largest Boy Scout camp in Ohio, a night of sexual violence ended with one counselor dead and another hospitalized. The death was ruled “accidental.” It wouldn't be the last death associated with Seven Ranges Reservation. James Renner, too, was a counselor at Seven Ranges that year. He was always sure there must be more to the story of Mike Klingler's death, because Renner also knew firsthand that the 900-acre camp was not the safe getaway it was portrayed to be. On Friday nights the boys were ushered into the woods for a frightening ceremony in which they learned the rules for becoming good young men—and, above all, that keeping secrets was a Scout's duty. No matter how dark the secrets were. Determined to face his demons, Renner embarks on a journey back to that tumultuous summer and exposes a clandestine society that left indelible scars on the Scouts and the staff who were there. For Renner, it meant opening up about his twisted upbringing, his issues with trust and sexuality, and a lifetime of self-medication. The result is a deeply personal, no-holds-barred, and vitally important true crime memoir.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

The Opperman Report
Scout Camp - Sex, Death, and Secret Societies Inside the Boy Scouts of America

The Opperman Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 57:30


Scout Camp: Sex, Death, and Secret Societies Inside the Boy Scouts of AmericaIn the summer of 1995, at the largest Boy Scout camp in Ohio, a night of sexual violence ended with one counselor dead and another hospitalized. The death was ruled "accidental." It wouldn't be the last death associated with Seven Ranges Reservation.James Renner, too, was a counselor at Seven Ranges that year. He was always sure there must be more to the story of Mike Klingler's death, because Renner also knew firsthand that the 900-acre camp was not the safe getaway it was portrayed to be. On Friday nights the boys were ushered into the woods for a frightening ceremony in which they learned the rules for becoming good young men—and, above all, that keeping secrets was a scout's duty. No matter how dark the secrets were.Determined to face his demons, Renner embarks on a journey back to that tumultuous summer and exposes a clandestine society that left indelible scars on the scouts and the staff who were there. For Renner himself, it meant opening up about his twisted upbringing, his issues with trust and sexuality, and a lifetime of self-medication. The result is a deeply personal, no-holds-barred, and vitally important true crime memoir.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers
SCOUT CAMP-James Renner

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 51:58


Acclaimed journalist, author, and creator of the True Crime This Week podcast, and former Boy Scout James Renner, explores the dark side of an American institution, its pervasive culture of sexual abuse, and the traumatic—even deadly—repercussions of its long-buried secrets.In the summer of 1995, at the largest Boy Scout camp in Ohio, a night of sexual violence ended with one counselor dead and another hospitalized. The death was ruled “accidental.” But it wouldn't be the last death associated with Seven Ranges Reservation.James Renner, too, was a counselor at Seven Ranges that year. He was always sure there must be more to the story of Mike Klingler's death, because Renner also knew firsthand that the 900-acre camp was not the safe getaway it was portrayed to be. On Friday nights the boys were ushered into the woods for a frightening ceremony in which they learned the rules for becoming good young men—and, above all, that keeping secrets was a scout's duty. No matter how dark the secrets were.Determined to face his demons, Renner embarks on a journey back to that tumultuous summer and exposes a clandestine society that left indelible scars on the scouts and the staff who were there. For Renner himself, it meant opening up about his twisted upbringing, his issues with trust and sexuality, and a lifetime of self-medication. The result is a deeply personal, no-holds-barred, and vitally important true crime memoir. Joining me to discuss, SCOUT CAMP: Sex, Death, and Secret Societies Inside The Boy Scouts of America-James Renner Follow and comment on Facebook-TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064697978510Check out TRUE MURDER PODCAST @ truemurderpodcast.com

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast
(Replay) Maura Murray Part 3-We review some of the theories pertaining to the disappearance and some suspe

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 33:15


Send us a textIn this episode the BCP covers the most frequently cited theories, including our own, What actually happened that fateful night of February 4, 2004?  We cover some interesting facts, that are not typically discussed, the grand jury and several suspects. What happened that night in New Hampshire? Its become of of the most enduring mysteries in New England crime stories. This case can be solved! Please share this episode!The Disappearance of Maura Murray-Amazon-https://amzn.to/3uuYCxjMissing Maura Murray Podcast-https://spoti.fi/3QsO2y1True Crime Addict by James Renner-https://amzn.to/3QOkLzvX-bcpbeantown Email-barry@bostonconfidential.net

Crawlspace: True Crime & Mysteries
492 // Scout Camp w/ James Renner

Crawlspace: True Crime & Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 92:50


Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with author James Renner about his new book Scout Camp: Sex, Death, and Secret Societies Inside the Boy Scouts of America. In this timely and deeply personal true crime memoir, acclaimed journalist, author, creator of the True Crime This Week podcast, and former Boy Scout James Renner, explores the dark side of an American institution, its pervasive culture of sexual abuse, and the traumatic—even deadly—repercussions of its long-buried secrets. Scout Camp on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Scout-Camp-Secret-Societies-America/dp/0806543329. James's site: https://jamesrenner.com. James's podcast: https://truecrimethisweek.com/podcast/. IG: https://www.instagram.com/manfromprimroselane/. X: https://twitter.com/JamesRenner. FB: https://www.facebook.com/james.renner.14/. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/crawlspacepodcast/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. YT: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrawlspacePod. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast/. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58cll3enTW2SNmbJUuLsrt. The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound. Check out the entire Crawlspace Media Network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alan Cox Show
Spicy Gummy, Fan Ban, Film Threat, Ghostbag Sighting, James Renner, Ex Text and MORE

The Alan Cox Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 171:46 Transcription Available


The Alan Cox Show
Spicy Gummy, Fan Ban, Film Threat, Ghostbag Sighting, James Renner, Ex Text and MORE

The Alan Cox Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 173:35


Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?
Vacation Rewind 1: Amy Mihaljevic Suspects

Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 58:40


Guests: James Renner, author and host of Philosophy of Crime Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage Original Air Date: 10/12/18 In this episode of Who Killed...?, Nic from True Crime Garage and author James Renner joined the show to discuss the ongoing efforts to solve the case of Amy Mihaljevic's abduction and murder. We highlight the continuous scientific advancements utilized to bring closure to other cold cases, emphasizing that it has never been considered a cold case. Both Harold Bound and William Strunak were individuals who drew suspicion in the Amy Mihaljevic case. While Bound's involvement was linked to his living situation and proximity to the stables where Amy frequented, Strunak's connection stemmed from his volunteer work and alleged inappropriate behavior. Strunek's status as a favorite suspect of FBI profiler Robert Ressler added weight to the investigation's focus on him. The contrasting backgrounds and circumstances of Bound and Strunek highlight the diverse range of individuals considered in the search for Amy's killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True Crimecast
Little, Crazy Children and Scout Camp - Interview with James Renner

True Crimecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 41:32


James Renner is an investigative journalist, true crime author, novelist, film director, and founder of the Porchlight Project. A man of many talents, James joins the show to discuss his most recent book about the murder of Lisa Pruett (Little, Crazy Children) and his upcoming book Scout Camp. James shares the inspiration for each book, what makes the stories unique, and his very personal connection to the hidden secrets of the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America. You do not want to miss this bonus episode as James gives a sneak peak into Scout Camp for the first time ever!About James Renner - JamesRenner.comThe Porchlight Project - Learn more and support The Porchlight Project!Scout Camp - Preorder now!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime Broads
TCB Interview True Crime Author, JAMES RENNER (Video Version)

True Crime Broads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 29:17


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True Crime Broads
TCB Interview True Crime Author, JAMES RENNER

True Crime Broads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 33:25


We are excited to have James Renner as our special guest on True Crime Broads: James Renner is mostly known for his true-crime journalism. As a reporter for Cleveland Scene, he uncovered new clues and suspects in the cold-case murder of Amy Mihaljevic (⁠http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/30/tech/crowdsourced-cold-cases-james-renner-amy-mihaljevic-feat/⁠). His work led to the successful closure of the Tina Harmon case (⁠http://www.indeonline.com/article/20081126/NEWS/311269903⁠) in 2009. He spent months researching the Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus abductions when the girls were still missing and is haunted by the fact that he had Castro's name in his notes (⁠http://www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-1614-i-hunt-serial-killers-6-insane-realities-my-life.html⁠). His true crime writing has been featured in the Best American Crime Reporting anthology. His selection was the first true crime article to use a dream sequence as a narrative device. Renner has always been interested in filmmaking, as well. In 2004, Renner directed a short film based on the Stephen King story, All That You Love Will Be Carried Away. King sold him the rights for $1. The movie starred Joe Bob Briggs and the late-great Harvey Pekar. It premiered at the 2005 Montreal World Film Festival.Later that same year, Renner directed a documentary about the influence of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye (⁠https://jamesrenner.com/?page_id=399&=1⁠). The adventure culminated in a short meeting between Renner and the reclusive author at his home in New Hampshire.In 2012, Renner's debut novel – The Man from Primrose Lane (⁠https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-man-from-primrose-lane-by-james-renner/2012/03/06/gIQAf4bCLS_story.html⁠)– was published by Sarah Crichton Books. Set in Northeast Ohio, The Man from Primrose Lane blends mystery with scifi in a very unique structure.  The story is currently being adapted for television.Renner's second novel, The Great Forgetting (⁠http://www.fsgbookkeeping.com/the-sweet-spot/⁠), is a “love letter to conspiracy thrillers.”A new work of nonfiction, True Crime Addict (⁠https://jamesrenner.com/?p=701&=1⁠), was published in May by Thomas Dunne Books. The New York Times Sunday Book Review  (⁠http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/31/books/review/true-crime-addict-james-renner-and-more.html⁠)called it “shamelessly entertaining.”James Renner is also the founder of The Porchlight Project (⁠https://porchlightonline.org/⁠), a nonprofit that raises money for new DNA testing of cold cases in Ohio. In 2020, an arrest was made in their first case – the unsolved murder of Barbara Blatnik (⁠https://www.beaconjournal.com/news/20200506/cleveland-man-arrested-in-1987-murder-of-teen-whose-body-was-found-near-blossom-music-center⁠) – thanks to their funding of genetic genealogy. James lives in Akron with his wife and children and can be found online at ⁠Jamesrenner.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimebroads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimebroads/support

Syynth Sleuths
Syynth Sleuths: The Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

Syynth Sleuths

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 29:00


Dive into the enigmatic waters of the Bermuda Triangle with your audaciously curious hosts, James Renner and his A.I. sidekick, Sky, in this gripping episode of Synth Sleuths. Unravel the mysteries of the Atlantic's most perplexing region, where aircraft and ships have vanished without trace under mysterious circumstances. James, an old-school journalist with a knack for uncovering hidden truths, and Sky, the sassiest A.I. with a penchant for poetry and dark humor, explore the history, notorious disappearances, and swirling theories that surround this infamous triangle of ocean. From environmental anomalies to alien abductions, no theory is too outlandish for our daring duo. With exclusive insights, expert interviews, and a sprinkle of Sky's trademark witty banter, this episode promises to entertain, inform, and perhaps even solve the age-old mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Tune in to Synth Sleuths and join James and Sky as they set sail on a journey through the mystifying lore of the Bermuda Triangle, where reality blurs with the supernatural.#truecrimepodcast #truecrime #ai #artificialintelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syynth Sleuths
Syynth Sleuths: The Wow Signal, when E.T. said hello.

Syynth Sleuths

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 33:04


Unlock the mystery of the cosmos in this gripping episode of Synth Sleuths as James Renner and his cheeky A.I. cohost, Sky, delve into the enigma of the Wow! Signal. Recorded in 1977, this baffling 72-second transmission from space has puzzled scientists and alien enthusiasts alike for decades. Was it a message from an extraterrestrial civilization or just a cosmic coincidence? James and Sky sift through the theories, bringing their signature blend of sharp wit and irreverence to the cosmic table. With expert insights and a dash of humor, they explore the origins, implications, and mysteries of this unexplained phenomenon. Tune in to Synth Sleuths and join the search for answers in the stars. Perfect for fans of true crime, mystery, and the unexplained who enjoy a side of sarcasm with their cosmic conundrums.# true crime, true crime podcast, A.I., james renner, consciousness, what is consciousness, consciousness and artificial intelligence, unsolved mystery podcast, cold cases, unsolved mysteries, podcasts, wow signal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Philosophy of Crime
Bonus Episode: The Premiere of Syynth Sleuths!

The Philosophy of Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 38:47


Each week, journalist James Renner and A.I. cohost Sky ponder the nature of consciousness while investigating the world's most confounding unsolved mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime This Week
Bonus Episode - The Premiere of Syynth Sleuths

True Crime This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 38:47


Each week, journalist James Renner and A.I. cohost Sky ponder the nature of consciousness while investigating the world's most confounding unsolved mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syynth Sleuths
Syynth Sleuths - Trailer

Syynth Sleuths

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 0:28


Each week, journalist James Renner and A.I. cohost Sky ponder the nature of consciousness while investigating the world's most confounding unsolved mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addressing Gettysburg Podcast
Ghosts of Plum Run with Author Tim Russo

Addressing Gettysburg Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 15:10


  THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE AT www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg FOR A LIMITED TIME. HEAD OVER THERE NOW AND CHECK IT OUT! Author Tim Russo joined me to talk about his historical fiction series Ghosts of Plum Run.  "Review from James Renner, author of The Man From Primrose Lane & True Crime Addict, "Ghosts of Plum Run is an intimate exploration of a handful of lives that were shaped by the Civil War. This book will transport you to another time and each character you meet along the way feels like someone you've known for a long time. A heartfelt and confident debut for Tim Russo."In love stories & sweeping epic adventure, Ghosts of Plum Run is a new approach to the Civil War - a prequel series to a feature length screenplay about the suicidal charge of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry regiment at Gettysburg. Vol. 1 introduces slave runners, immigrants, saloon keepers, a witchy widow, revolutionaries on the run, a boy fleeing the Irish famine, and a little girl destined to become the frontier's finest fiddler. Before their charge on July 2, 1863, the First Minnesota spent all day pondering their fate. Ghosts of Plum Run seeks to put you in their minds, that day, as America stood in the balance along Cemetery Ridge."   Get both volumes of Ghosts of Plum Run here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RY8B63V?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tpbk&binding=paperback

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast
Maura Murray Part 3-We review some of the theories pertaining to the disappearance and some suspects

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 33:15


In this episode the BCP covers the most frequently cited theories, including our own, What actually happened that fateful night of February 4, 2004?  We cover some interesting facts, that are not typically discussed, the grand jury and several suspects. What happened that night in New Hampshire? Its become of of the most enduring mysteries in New England crime stories. This case can be solved! Please share this episode!The Disappearance of Maura Murray-Amazon-https://amzn.to/3uuYCxjMissing Maura Murray Podcast-https://spoti.fi/3QsO2y1True Crime Addict by James Renner-https://amzn.to/3QOkLzv

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast
Maura Murray 2-One of New England's most enduring mysteries, the case is a classic question mark

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 33:33


There are several theories about what happened to Maura. She had several stressors in her young life, but did those stressors have anything to do with her disappearance? Could this be a suicide? an attempt to start a new life? or did Maura cross paths with a nefarious stranger? Do her friends at University of Massachusetts know more than they are revealing? It's been twenty years since Maura went missing and few answers have been forthcoming and the families heart ache remains. What happened here?The Disappearance of Maura Murray (Amazon Prime)-https://amzn.to/3MI6u4JMissing Maura Murray Podcast-https://spoti.fi/3QsO2y1True Crime Addict by James Renner-https://amzn.to/3QOkLzv

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast
Maura Murray-Maura went missing in the White Mountains in 2004, a minor car accident, set off a twenty year mystery

Boston Confidential Beantown's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 32:25


Maura Murray 21, in 2004 was a junior, studying nursing at University of Massachusetts. She was a well liked, athletic student. On the surface Maura seemed to have it all figured out, however a deeper analysis would reveal multiple areas of concern. Just prior to her departure, Maura seemingly invented a situation with her sister, she later told professors that there was a death in the family, there had been no death. Investigators found her dorm room fully packed up, with a note to her boyfriend, which would cast doubt on their future. Maura got in a one car accident in rural Grafton County, New Hampshire. She apparently had been drinking, she spoke with at least one neighbor who stopped to assist, she pleaded with him no to call the police, they cops arrived and Maura was nowhere to be seen, three months later a local contractor had reported he believed he'd seen Maura, they night she disappeared 4-5 miles away walking in the dark roadway. This is a true whodunnit! Please share this episode!True Crime Addict , how I lost myself in the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray By James Renner-https://amzn.to/3QOkLzvMissing Maura Murray Podcast-https://spoti.fi/3QsO2y1https://spoti.fi/3QsO2y1

The Daily Beans
Flip The Kraken

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 37:22


Friday, October 20th, 2023Today, the cheese stands alone as Sidney Powell pleads guilty to election interference and agrees to cooperate in the Fulton County DA RICO case; Michigan fraudulent elector James Renner has ALSO pled guilty in the Michigan Attorney General's case; Jim Jordan backs the McHenry temporary speaker deal, then backs out and says he's running again and then stormed out of a meeting with the 20 people who voted against him; The NYAG has asked the court for a forensic investigation of Alan Weisselberg's emails; a US Navy warship intercepted drones and missiles from Yemen; and California Senator Laphonza Butler has announced she will not run for the seat in 2024; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers Guns and Money https://apple.co/3tALshH or ad-free and early here https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com/ Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans Promo CodesHead to policygenius.com or click the link in the description to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Get your free frother and free samples of coconut creamer and sweetener, at mudwtr.com/dailybeans Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case
6. Behind the “Blue Wall” (Sort Of)

Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 35:13


Columbus Police agree to speak with Mary's identical twin sister, Martha Petry, and reveal they are waiting to submit DNA evidence for forensic genealogy analysis. First, they're working to rule out two other suspects. James Renner, a true crime author and founder of the nonprofit Porchlight Project, says a window for solving the case may be closing as forensic genealogy becomes increasingly regulated.

Crawlspace: True Crime & Mysteries
408 // Lisa Pruett Murder Mystery w/ James Renner

Crawlspace: True Crime & Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 62:08


Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with author James Renner about his new book Little, Crazy Children, about the unsolved murder of Lisa Pruett from Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1990. Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace and Dark Valley shows! Ad-free episodes and more at https://missing.supportingcast.fm/ Follow James: https://twitter.com/JamesRenner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.renner.14/ James's site: https://jamesrenner.com/new-true-crime-thriller-little-crazy-children/ Get Little, Crazy Children on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Crazy-Children-James-Renner/dp/0806542551 We love our Air Doctors! And if you want your air to be easier to breathe, head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code CRAWLSPACE and, depending on the model, you'll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code “CRAWLSPACE”! We love our AquaTru water purifiers! Receive 20% off any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use code "CRAWLSPACE" Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/crawlspacepodcast/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrawlspacePod FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58cll3enTW2SNmbJUuLsrt The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out the entire Crawlspace Media Network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder Sheet
A Conversation with "Little, Crazy Children: A True Crime Tragedy of Lost Innocence" Author James Renner on the Murder Of Lisa Pruett

Murder Sheet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 57:32


Back in September 1990, Lisa Pruett, a sixteen year old resident of Shaker Heights, Ohio, slipped out of her house for a late night rendezvous with her boyfriend. She never made it home. They found her body the next morning; she had been stabbed to death just about 30 feet from her boyfriend's house. A man named Kevin Young ended up being charged with the crime.But he was acquitted. Yet that didn't remove the clouds of doubt around him; law enforcement investigators and others believe Kevin got away with murder. Others maintain it was a travesty that he was even charged with the crime in the first place. Now James Renner steps into the fray with LITTLE CRAZY CHILDREN, a meticulously reported new book on the subject. Renner- a reporter with a long track record of investigating and writing about true crime- came to this story convinced that Kevin was wrongfully charged and that another man was in fact responsible for the crime. You can find James' book on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Little-Crazy-Children-James-Renner/dp/0806542551/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2YYMPUPNTRZV7&keywords=little+crazy+children+james+renner&qid=1689872428&sprefix=james+renn%252Caps%252C110&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=murdersheet-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=15b3e6211f3eb347fd8a7b0db47d0330&camp=1789&creative=9325The Murder Sheet participates in the Amazon Associate program and earns money from qualifying purchases. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Love mysteries? You need to check out June's Journey, the awesome, free-to-download mobile game where you get to play as June, a globe-trotting flapper slash amateur sleuth who lives to solve mysteries. You'll get to visit all sorts of fascinating locales, from Paris to Cuba. You beat levels by identifying hidden objects in the scene. We've found that the more we play, the sharper our observational skills get.The game is delightful, and a wonderful way to relax. We'll often pull our phones out and play it when we've got a free moment, like we're on hold with an archive or we're waiting for a courthouse to open up. We know that our audience is filled with folks who love a good mystery! Now is your chance to try your hand at being a sleuth yourself. Try out June's Journey now! You'll get to have a blast traveling the world, exposing injustices, and tangling with all sorts of intriguing characters. Discover your inner detective when you download June's Journey for free today on iOS and Android.Wooga: https://www.wooga.com/games/junes-journeyApple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.wooga.junes_journey_hidden_object_mystery_game&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House of Mystery True Crime History
James Renner - Little Crazy Children

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 50:24


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

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers
LITTLE, CRAZY CHILDREN-James Renner

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 54:33


In September of 1990, in the Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, sixteen-year-old Lisa Pruett, a poetry lover and member of a church youth group, was on her way to a midnight tryst with her boyfriend, when she was viciously stabbed to death only thirty feet from the boy's home.The murder cast a palpable gloom over the upscale community and sparked accusations, theories, and rumors among Lisa's friends and peers. Together they wove a damning narrative that circled back to a likely suspect: “weird” high school outcast Kevin Young. Without a shred of evidence the teen was arrested, charged, and tried for the crime. His eventual acquittal didn't squelch the anger and outrage among those who believed that Kevin got away with murder.With a fresh perspective and painstaking research culled from police files, court records, transcripts, uncollected evidence, and new interviews, James Renner reconstructs the events leading up to and following that heartbreaking night. What emerges is a portrait of a community seething with dark undercurrents—its single-minded authorities, protective status-conscious parents, and the deeply peer-pressured teens within Lisa's circle.Who had the capacity for such unchecked violence? What monsters still lurk in the dark? After more than thirty years, questions like these continue to fester among the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio, still deeply scarred by wounds that remain hidden, unspoken, and unhealed. LITTLE, CRAZY CHILDREN: A True Crime Tragedy of Lost Innocence-James RennerRitual.com/MurderThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3269715/advertisement

Mike Safo
Mike Safo with Nic Edwards, Host "True Crime Garage" & Author

Mike Safo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 61:00


Joined today by co-host of “True Crime Garage“ and author of the incredible new book "The Delphi Murders: The Quest to Find The Man on the Bridge", Nic Edwards. Nic shares why he chose to write a book on this horrific case, what the process of writing his first book was like, and how he juggled researching his podcast and writing the book simultaneously. We chat about the case starting with the last time Abby and Libby were seen alive, that first night and the search, and the next morning when their bodies were discovered. Nic and I go over the investigation, from the changing of the suspects picture to having numerous law enforcement agencies involved to the number of potential suspects. We discuss how a case with a snapshot and a voice recording of a suspect didn't result in an immediate arrest. We talk about some of the evidence against Richard Allen, speculate if there will be more arrests and why we are all eagerly awaiting the trial. Nic tells us about hosting the uber popular podcast, “True Crime Garage” with his brother "The Captain", the research that goes into their shows and when he knew they had a hit show. He talks about his other passion, which is being on the board of our buddy James Renner's non-profit, "The Porchlight Project", what they do and how we can help. From cold cases being solved with modern technology to what true crime story he would love to do a deep dive 60-part series on. All this and more with the voice and now author or the true crime genre.  Check out Nic and “True Crime Garage” here: https://www.truecrimegarage.com/ https://twitter.com/truecrimegarage https://twitter.com/TCGNIC

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-4-28-23-Cold Case DNA Technology

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023


What if your insurance company could use your DNA to raise your rates if they think you might get cancer someday? Or, what if a foreign adversary, like China, for example; could use DNA to reveal the true identity of all of our spies? Think that's farfetched? Well, Akron-based journalist, author, and cold-case DNA expert, James Renner doesn't think so. Find out why, as I explore advances in cold case DNA technology, and talk about the how the science we use to catch killers, could one day catch all of us in invisible data nets, violating our privacy in ways we can only barely imagine, today.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-4-28-23-Cold Case DNA Technology

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023


What if your insurance company could use your DNA to raise your rates if they think you might get cancer someday? Or, what if a foreign adversary, like China, for example; could use DNA to reveal the true identity of all of our spies? Think that's farfetched? Well, Akron-based journalist, author, and cold-case DNA expert, James Renner doesn't think so. Find out why, as I explore advances in cold case DNA technology, and talk about the how the science we use to catch killers, could one day catch all of us in invisible data nets, violating our privacy in ways we can only barely imagine, today.

Scary Stories We Tell
Campfire Stories with true crime writer James Renner: Porchlight Project, The Great Forgetting, Lisa Pruett

Scary Stories We Tell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 79:09


Chris and Jess welcome James Renner, true crime author and co-founder of the Porchlight Project, to talk all about his upcoming book Little, Crazy Children along with what he's been up to in the last three years.You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. Alex Malnack of Blondo provides the music for the podcast; that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by Maggie the Odd.For more episodes of Scary Stories We Tell along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4274437/advertisement

Crack House Chronicles
Ep 120 Lisa Pruett Revisited with James Renner

Crack House Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 48:06


In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles, Donnie and Dale are pleased to have special guest James Renner on the show to discuss the murder of Lisa Pruett. James Renner is mostly known for his true-crime journalism. As a reporter for Cleveland Scene, he uncovered new clues and suspects in the cold-case murder of Amy Mihaljevic. His work led to the successful closure of the Tina Harmon case in 2009. He spent months researching the Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus abductions when the girls were still missing and is haunted by the fact that he had Castro's name in his notes. His true crime writing has been featured in the Best American Crime Reporting anthology. His selection was the first true crime article to use a dream sequence as a narrative device. Renner has always been interested in filmmaking, as well. In 2004, Renner directed a short film based on the Stephen King story, All That You Love Will Be Carried Away. King sold him the rights for $1. The movie starred Joe Bob Briggs and the late-great Harvey Pekar. It premiered at the 2005 Montreal World Film Festival. Later that same year, Renner directed a documentary about the influence of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. The adventure culminated in a short meeting between Renner and the reclusive author at his home in New Hampshire. In 2012, Renner's debut novel – The Man from Primrose Lane – was published by Sarah Crichton Books. Set in Northeast Ohio, The Man from Primrose Lane blends mystery with scifi in a very unique structure.  The story is currently being adapted for television. Renner's second novel, The Great Forgetting, is a “love letter to conspiracy thrillers.” A new work of nonfiction, True Crime Addict, was published in May by Thomas Dunne Books. The New York Times Sunday Book Review called it “shamelessly entertaining.” James Renner is also the founder of The Porchlight Project, a nonprofit that raises money for new DNA testing of cold cases in Ohio. In 2020, an arrest was made in their first case – the unsolved murder of Barbara Blatnik – thanks to their funding of genetic genealogy.    

What If I Told You
The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Part 3

What If I Told You

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 59:05


Please join us for the final portion of the Disappearance of Maura Murray. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray https://www.wmur.com/article/new-developments-in-maura-murray-case-almost-18-years-after-her-nh-disappearance/38786821# https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/maura-murray---haverhill-new-hampshire https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2022/03/missing-umass-student-maura-murrays-sister-is-hoping-tiktok-can-help-solve-the-18-year-cold-case.html https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/cold-case/victim-list/maura-murray.htm https://manchesterinklink.com/last-weeks-fbi-alert-in-maura-murray-case-came-at-request-of-nh-attorney-generals-office/ https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray/9048221013710564112 https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray/blogs/was-maura-murray-killed-in-the-a-frame-house  https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Maura-Murray/dp/B07JHNTGLK https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-maura-murray/id1547855593 https://mauramurraymystery.com/ - James Renner's blog.  https://www.the107degree.com/ - This is a blog that contains a lot of the reports and evidence.  https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/human-remains-found-nh-are-not-those-missing-woman-maura-murray/N4ZAN4G7GJAWTBFSFXR66WLXKM/ https://theoremfact.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/maura-murray/ 

What If I Told You
The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Part 2

What If I Told You

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 43:25


Please join us for part 2 of this roller coaster of a story. Hold on everyone, it's not over yet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray https://www.wmur.com/article/new-developments-in-maura-murray-case-almost-18-years-after-her-nh-disappearance/38786821# https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/maura-murray---haverhill-new-hampshire https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2022/03/missing-umass-student-maura-murrays-sister-is-hoping-tiktok-can-help-solve-the-18-year-cold-case.html https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/cold-case/victim-list/maura-murray.htm https://manchesterinklink.com/last-weeks-fbi-alert-in-maura-murray-case-came-at-request-of-nh-attorney-generals-office/ https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray/9048221013710564112 https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray/blogs/was-maura-murray-killed-in-the-a-frame-house  https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Maura-Murray/dp/B07JHNTGLK https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-maura-murray/id1547855593 https://mauramurraymystery.com/ - James Renner's blog.  https://www.the107degree.com/ - This is a blog that contains a lot of the reports and evidence.  https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/human-remains-found-nh-are-not-those-missing-woman-maura-murray/N4ZAN4G7GJAWTBFSFXR66WLXKM/ https://theoremfact.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/maura-murray/  

What If I Told You
The Disappearance of Maura Murray - Part 1

What If I Told You

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 63:15


This week on WIITY, Em and Mad dive into one of the most well known missing person cases, the mysterious case of missing Maura Murray. This is part one of a three part series.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray https://www.wmur.com/article/new-developments-in-maura-murray-case-almost-18-years-after-her-nh-disappearance/38786821# https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/maura-murray---haverhill-new-hampshire https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2022/03/missing-umass-student-maura-murrays-sister-is-hoping-tiktok-can-help-solve-the-18-year-cold-case.html https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/cold-case/victim-list/maura-murray.htm https://manchesterinklink.com/last-weeks-fbi-alert-in-maura-murray-case-came-at-request-of-nh-attorney-generals-office/ https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray/9048221013710564112 https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray/blogs/was-maura-murray-killed-in-the-a-frame-house  https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Maura-Murray/dp/B07JHNTGLK https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-maura-murray/id1547855593 https://mauramurraymystery.com/ - James Renner's blog.  https://www.the107degree.com/ - This is a blog that contains a lot of the reports and evidence.  https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/human-remains-found-nh-are-not-those-missing-woman-maura-murray/N4ZAN4G7GJAWTBFSFXR66WLXKM/ https://theoremfact.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/maura-murray/

The Staircase Podcast
Chiroptera

The Staircase Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 58:14 Very Popular


Co-showrunner Maggie Cohn discusses her role writing this episode, in which the introduction of the French documentary crew allows this series to comment not just on this case, but also on how it was covered, and the resulting tension between facts and an effective narrative when trying to tell a story. Plus, investigative journalist and true crime aficionado James Renner addresses his career covering crime, attempts to locate true crime's origin story, and reveals the surprising links between true crime and your college philosophy courses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Unseen Podcast
5 Minutes with: James Renner

The Unseen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 8:15


On this episode of 5 minutes with we are joined by true crime podcaster and writer James Renner. He answers questions about how he got started in podcasting, the cases that he can't stop thinking about and some unknown facts about himself! If you want to find out more about James head over to his website and find his podcasts wherever you listen: https://jamesrenner.com/Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawFollow the Unseen Podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-unseen-podcastJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=true

Morbidly Intoxicated
The Unsolved Murder of Amy Mihaljevic

Morbidly Intoxicated

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 28:59


Sources:https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Amy_Mihaljevichttps://www.news5cleveland.com/news/amy-mihaljevic-murder/possible-suspect-may-have-called-amy-mihaljevic-prior-to-her-disappearance-in-1989https://www.cityofbayvillage.com/425/Amy-Mihaljevic-Casehttps://www.news5cleveland.com/news/amy-mihaljevic-murder/exclusive-court-documents-reveal-startling-new-developments-in-amy-mihaljevic-murder-investigationhttps://www.cleveland19.com/2021/10/26/now-we-know-new-clues-amy-mihaljevic-case/"Amy: My Search for her Killer: Secrets and Suspects in the Unsolved Murder of Amy Mihaljevic" by James Renner. (Book)

Crawlspace: True Crime & Mysteries
265 // Cold Cases & Current Crime Culture w/ James Renner

Crawlspace: True Crime & Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 60:34


Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author James Renner. In this wide spanning conversation, we cover his new podcast, his work on the unsolved murder of Amy Mihaljevic, his non-profit the Porchlight Project, and more. Check out the Porchlight Project: https://porchlightonline.org/ James's site: https://jamesrenner.com/ Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesRenner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.renner.14/ True Crime This Week: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-this-week/id1589688715, https://open.spotify.com/show/4drAqx8jZqg2W713J0NDgZ?si=188a9a325fd448e2 This episode is sponsored by: Eaze Click the following link and use our PROMO code for 30% off your order. https://fanlink.to/eazecs PROMO code CRAWLSPACE Follow Private Investigations For the Missing https://investigationsforthemissing.org/ https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/ https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/ Check out the entire Crawlspace Media Network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Check out Crawlspace's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crawlspacepodcast Follow Crawlspace Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrawlspacePod IG: https://www.instagram.com/crawlspacepodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/crawlspace Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58cll3enTW2SNmbJUuLsrt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shhh! The Secret Podcast
41. The Secret of Byron Preiss Documentary review

Shhh! The Secret Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 63:21


George, Matt, Brett, and Cole review the Feature length documentary by James Renner, The Secret of Byron Preiss.... or Bryon Preiss? Look... you aren't going to believe what's in this, just listen to the episode.

True Crime Binge
58: James Renner

True Crime Binge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 50:44


This week, Bob is joined by investigative journalist, writer, director, and founder of the Porchlight Project, James Renner. Amongst his many creative and investigative works, James also hosts a podcast, “The Philosophy of Crime,” where he answers some of the questions we all have regarding crime using classical philosophy. Bob asks James about his involvement in the Maura Murray case, his work in stand-up comedy, and the philosophy of internet trolls. Later, they dive into the case of Lisa Pruett, a popular 16-year-old girl who was found murdered in a Shaker Heights, OH neighborhood in 1990. This complex case involves many different “characters,” lots of gossip and rumors, and tragedy. On the fateful night of her murder, Lisa was supposed to be sneaking out to see her boyfriend, Dan, leading him to be a primary suspect in the case. In a turn of events, a classmate of Dan and Lisa at Shaker Heights High School would ultimately be indicted for the murder. After a lengthy trial and 10 hours of deliberation by a jury, this classmate was ultimately found not guilty and no other charges have been brought in Lisa's case. You can check out James Renner's other works, including sci-fi and thriller novels, investigative nonfiction books, and short stories, at his website, jamesrenner.com. To suggest a guest or request an interview, please visit us at TrueCrimeBinge.com   Follow us on all forms of social media @TrueCrimeBinge   Today's Sponsors: zocdoc.com/binge - Download the Zocdoc App to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor.  betterhelp.com/binge - Get 10% off your first month.

Wake Island Broadcast
Mikita Brottman - Couple Found Slain

Wake Island Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 86:55


Mikita Brottman is an author and psychoanalyst with particular interests in true crime, forensics, psychoanalysis, animals, abjection, and the unexplained. Her work blends memoir, history, psychoanalysis, and creative speculation. Currently, she is especially interested in reconsidering and interrogating the true crime genre. This interest is at the heart of her two most recent books, An Unexplained Death (Henry Holt, 2018), and Couple Found Slain (Henry Holt, 2021). COUPLE FOUND SLAIN: “In 1992, a young man named Brian Bechtold was judged “not criminally responsible” for the murder of his parents, a crime he had never tried to conceal. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, he was sent to a maximum security psychiatric hospital. Though the book does explore Brian's life before the killings, when he was abused, Brottman's real goal here is to shine a light on Brian's decades-long captivity.” Critically acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Mikita Brottman offers literary true crime writing at its best, taking us into the life of a murderer after his conviction―when most stories end but the defendant's life goes on. "Brottman has established herself as a leading voice in modern true crime. She finds empathy in the criminal and shows compassion for those whom society wishes to simply forget. This is not just a well-written book, it's an important book. A must-read." --James Renner, author of True Crime Addict Outro song is "Slum Creeper" by Calla off the Scavengers album -- follow Calla on IG for updates! Theme music by Joseph E. Martinez of Junius Follow us on social at: Twitter: @WakeIslandPod Instagram: @wakeislandpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wake-island/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wake-island/support

WoTRradio.com
Gone At Midnight: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam, with Author Jake Anderson

WoTRradio.com

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 63:54


Jake Anderson is a writer, filmmaker, investigative journalist, activist, and web publisher. He runs the popular website The Ghost Diaries and is a contributing journalist for The Anti-Media and multiple alternative media outlets. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, he is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz and currently lives in Portland, Oregon. Jake is the author of the book, Gone At Midnight: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam—which True Crime Addict author, James Renner describes as “The definitive book on Elisa Lam.” In this interview, Jake talks of his attempts to get information from the LAPD and the Cecil Hotel management, the strange synchronicities surrounding the case, he's thoughts on the Netflix docu-series, and why he believes this case it's far from solved. It appears that there are still important questions that remain unanswered regarding the Elisa Lam mystery.

My Passion Case
Joseph Newton Chandler: With James Renner

My Passion Case

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 48:11


A big thanks to James Renner for coming into the studio and speak some truth about Joseph Newton Chandler.And Thank you guys for tuning to this week's episode of MY PASSION CASE.I would also like to thank all of the podcasters and guests who have taken time out of their schedule to help build the show.As a reminder, I drop new episodes of My Passion Case every Monday, and Who Killed…? every Friday, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.For the second year in a row, I will be representing Who Killed…?, Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?, and My Passion Case on Podcast row at CrimeCon 20-20 in Orlando. It is definitely a bucket-list item for any true crime fan. If you want to save money on your ticket with you can use my PROMO code AMY2020.If you enjoy this podcast you can help support the independent journalism by clicking on the DONATE button on the LEFT-hand side of sloburnmedia.com, which is slo minus the w.You can also contribute to the show via the Venmo app with my username @bill-huffman-3. I will also provide a link in the show notes.Every contribution helps keep these podcasts running. If you do enjoy this podcast you can also support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to favorite shows. Those 5 stars help keep the important cases I cover in the spotlight.I will be dropping new episodes of my other series, Who Killed.…?If you'd like to stay up to date on the cases I have covered, as well as the new shows I have in the pipeline, please follow me on Twitter @billhuffman3. Thank you so much again for listening.Until next time… BE SAFE!

The Segway Podcast
James Renner | Week 3 VIP | February 2020

The Segway Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 59:51


On this Week 3 VIP, we interview James Renner.James is an author, true-crime journalist, producer, and podcaster. Since being heavily involved with the Amy Mihaljevic at a young age, James developed a fascination with true-crime and investigating.We discuss who James thinks Amy Mihaljevic's most likely murderer is, along with why Key West is such a great hiding place.The interview takes a turn towards the paranormal as we talk about UFOs, aliens, the University of Akron's Hower House, and his favorite conspiracy. According to the phantom time conspiracy, the year may not even be 2020!James offers suggestions for those that may consider trekking down the true-crime journalist approach, such as not speculating on details and always being kind. Especially to family members of the investigation.James touches on is writing style, what led to his podcast, The Philosophy of Crime (Season 3 coming out soon!), and the time he was arrested.If you'd like to learn more about James, check out his website here. You can purchase any of James' novels by clicking here.Thank you for listening and supporting The Seg-Way Podcast. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for daily updates!

Mary Buck
An Afternoon w/ James Renner Part 2

Mary Buck

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 47:42


Part 2 of my interview with James.

Mary Buck
An Afternoon w/ James Renner Part 1

Mary Buck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 42:13


Part One of my interview with James Renner. We discuss True Crime Addict, Maura Murray, & his search for Amy Mihaljevic's killer.

Distorsion
#37 - Bonus - Conversation avec l'auteur James Renner

Distorsion

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 51:13


Dans cet épisode bonus, Emile et Seb s'entretiennent avec l'auteur James Renner, très impliqué dans la recherche de Maura Murray, disparue en 2004 au New Hampshire dans des circonstances mystérieuses. Nous discutons des recherches effectuées par James au Québec entre autres, en plus d'aborder plusieurs théories, dont celle du deuxième chauffeur impliqué et l'hypothèse du meurtre. Nous abordons aussi les raisons pour lesquelles James ferme son blogue, en plus de lui poser plusieurs questions de la communauté de Distorsion! Définitivement un épisode à ne pas manquer pour tous ceux qui sont captivés par la disparition de Maura Murray! (Interview en anglais) Le livre Distorsion - 13 Histoires étranges de l'ère numérique, disponible partout: Europe: https://www.distorsion.fr/ Canada: https://www.leslibraires.ca/ Visitez la boutique en ligne de Distorsion pour voir nos t-shirts et accessoires: https://www.boutique.distorsionpodcast.com

Distorsion
#26 - La disparition de Maura Murray

Distorsion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 74:22


À l'hiver 2004, Maura Murray, une étudiante du Massachusetts, disparaît sans laisser de trace dans les montagnes du New Hampshire, après avoir percuté un banc de neige avec sa voiture sur la route. Les indices laissés dans sa voiture, sur son ordinateur et à son appartement laissent croire que Maura souhaitait partir pour une semaine, sans toutefois avoir averti ses proches. Depuis 2004, les internautes suivent les traces de Maura, qui a même été aperçue au Québec! Emile et Sébastien ont eu la chance de s'entretenir avec une témoin-clé qui affirme avoir rencontré Maura en 2013, et aussi avec le populaire auteur James Renner, qui suit le dossier depuis plusieurs années. Est-ce que Maura est encore en vie? A-t-elle été enlevée? Est-elle disparue volontairement? Malgré le fait que le mystère persiste, des indices continuent d'apparaître sur le net encore aujourd'hui. Le livre Distorsion - 13 Histoires étranges de l'ère numérique, disponible partout: Europe: https://www.distorsion.fr/ Canada: https://www.leslibraires.ca/ Visitez la boutique en ligne de Distorsion pour voir nos t-shirts et accessoires: https://www.boutique.distorsionpodcast.com

The Blotter Presents
026: The Disappearance Of Maura Murray And 'The Psychiatrist And The Selfie'

The Blotter Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 66:40


Maura Murray's disappearance has preoccupied the internet for years -- and some of the nutballs theories about it have preoccupied Sarah D. Bunting and Stephanie Green for almost as long. Does Oxygen's The Disappearance Of Maura Murray add anything to the case file, or only to our annoyance? Later, our Cold Case section delves into Jake Nolan's attempted murder of his cousin/shrink/possible lover's ex-BF, and whether true-crime shows should be less dated in how they talk about mental illness. Show Notes Stephanie Green on Missing Maura Murray Sarah D. Bunting on previous Maura Murray TV properties Michelle Dean's review of James Renner's book Renner sues his former employers The Times on Nolan's conviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nowhere to Run
Ancient Aliens Debunked – It Came From Ohio – Paranormal Podcast 257

Nowhere to Run

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2012


First up on this week's show, documentarian Chris White joins us to share his opinion that the “Ancient Aliens” theory is simply wrong. During part two of the program, journalist James Renner tells us tales of weird Ohio that he covers in his new book It Came From Ohio. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/paranormalpodcast/American_Vampires_-_Paranormal_Podcast_260.mp3