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February 28, 1983. St. Louis, Missouri. The body of an African-American girl is found in the basement of an abandoned apartment building. She is believed to be between eight-to-eleven years old and has her hands tied behind her back and it turns out she was sexually assaulted and strangled to death before she was beheaded. Since the victim's head is never recovered and she cannot be identified, she becomes known as the “St. Louis Jane Doe”. Over the years, investigators explore a number of different leads, but they are unable to determine the girl's identity or figure out who was responsible for killing her. On this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore one of the most horrific and tragic stories you'll ever find about the murder of an unidentified decedent, who has also been known by such as names as “Little Jane Doe” and “Precious Hope”.If you have information about this case, please contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at (314) 231-1212.Support the Show: Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcoldAdditional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Jane_Doehttp://www.doenetwork.org/cases/54ufmo.htmlhttps://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/St._Louis_Jane_Doe_(1983)“Our Precious Hope: St. Louis' Little Jane Doe Revisited” Documentary

February 28, 1983. St. Louis, Missouri. The body of an African-American girl is found in the basement of an abandoned apartment building. She is believed to be between eight-to-eleven years old and has her hands tied behind her back and it turns out she was sexually assaulted and strangled to death before she was beheaded. Since the victim's head is never recovered and she cannot be identified, she becomes known as the “St. Louis Jane Doe”. Over the years, investigators explore a number of different leads, but they are unable to determine the girl's identity or figure out who was responsible for killing her. On this week's episode of “The Path Went Chilly”, we explore one of the most horrific and tragic stories you'll ever find about the murder of an unidentified decedent, who has also been known by such as names as “Little Jane Doe” and “Precious Hope”.If you have information about this case, please contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at (314) 231-1212.Additional Reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Jane_Doehttp://www.doenetwork.org/cases/54ufmo.htmlhttps://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/St._Louis_Jane_Doe_(1983)“Our Precious Hope: St. Louis' Little Jane Doe Revisited” Documentary

Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a public safety bill that includes a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. State Senator Nick Schroer discusses the bipartisan efforts behind the bill and its provisions on illegal immigration, street takeovers, fentanyl exposure, and compensation for the wrongfully convicted. He also addresses opposition from local officials like Tashara Jones and Kara Spencer. Schroer emphasizes that the bill will likely be signed by the governor by the end of the week.

In the final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show, the team discusses the heated debate surrounding the Missouri crime bill, which seeks to return control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to the state. Marc and Kim explore the potential changes and the role local citizens will continue to play. The conversation shifts to the shameful behavior of Democrat members of Congress during President Trump's address, with Shannon Bream weighing in on the situation. Griff Jenkins then provides an in-depth look at sanctuary cities, the risks posed by transnational gangs, and the consequences of Biden's immigration policies. Finally, Michael Quinn previews the upcoming St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dogtown, highlighting key events and tips for enjoying the celebration.

Marc & Kim bring you a jam-packed show today, tackling a range of pressing issues from politics to scandals, and sports to personal experiences. Hour 1: The debate over state control of the St. Louis Police Department intensifies, with local police unions supporting the move due to failures under local leadership and staffing shortages. Despite resistance from Mayor Tashara Jones and other city leaders, advocates argue that state control will improve funding allocation, officer recruitment, and crime prevention. The conversation shifts to a St. Louis nonprofit scandal where $7 million in taxpayer money meant for children was misused for lavish lifestyles. The Trump administration is credited for exposing this corruption and triggering accountability. Kim opens up in Kim on a Whim about how political divides are fracturing friendships, particularly between conservatives and liberals. She shares how moments in White Lotus resonate with her experience as a Christian conservative losing friends and family over political differences. The conversation transitions into a discussion on how intellectual honesty could heal these rifts, with Marc and Carl weighing in on whether honest discourse can be achieved without emotional bias clouding judgment. Hour 2: The show heats up as the Missouri Senate debates the return of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to state control. Marc, Kim, and the crew dive into the dramatic filibuster by Democrats, creating a standoff despite Republicans holding a supermajority. March Madness excitement also heats up as the crew discusses the start of the basketball tournament and DJ's viral moment with Trump. They reflect on how politics and personal moments are colliding as Missouri's ongoing political gridlock continues. The Democrats' internal struggles are under the microscope as Marc and Kim analyze their fractured party, with figures like Sunny Hostin and Anna Navarro voicing frustration over a lack of unity and focus on divisive rhetoric. In sports, Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss Missouri's basketball team's chances and the impact of Jordan Walker's injury on the Cardinals. The crew also reflects on the Blues' playoff hopes as spring training heats up. Hour 3: Marc and Kim discuss the St. Louis Comptroller race, highlighting Donna Behringer's victory and her emphasis on the financial power of the role. They also analyze Missouri's recent crime bill passing, which re-establishes state control over SLMPD after heated debate. A breakdown of the ongoing battle over Medicaid cuts takes place, as Marc calls for reform and highlights the need for fiscal responsibility in government. The conversation shifts to Al Green's dramatic walkout and the chaos of congressional hearings. Twila Brase joins the show to shed light on the dangers of the Real ID system, warning against national IDs that could lead to surveillance and social credit systems. She explains why 44% of IDs remain non-compliant and why it's crucial to reject the federal government's overreach on personal freedoms. Hour 4: Marc and Kim dive back into the SLMPD debate, discussing the Missouri Senate's bill and its potential impact on local control. The discussion touches on the importance of appointing local residents to a new board of commissioners and keeping local citizens' influence intact. The conversation shifts to last night's disgraceful behavior by Democrat members of Congress, including a walkout and shouting at President Trump. Fox News' Shannon Bream joins to discuss this political chaos and the White House's upcoming battles over tariffs and budgets. Griff Jenkins provides an update on sanctuary cities, Biden administration policies on migrants, and the release of dangerous gang members, while offering a glimmer of hope in the declining migrant fatalities. Finally, Michael Quinn joins to talk about St. Louis's St. Patrick's Day Parade, sharing tips for navigating the busy day and giving a glimpse of the fes ...

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum sits down with St. Louis County Executive Sam Page about the county's budgetary challenges and his fractured relationship with the County Council. Rosenbaum also talks with GOP Sen. Nick Schroer about his bid to place a gubernatorial board in charge of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Republicans in the Missouri General Assembly want to place a board with gubernatorial appointees in charge of overseeing the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. It's an idea with high-level support among police unions and Missouri's new governor, but fierce opposition from St. Louis' top elected officials. We talk about the proposal with one of its most vocal backers, Republican state Senator Nick Schroer from St. Louis County.

Sean Malone joins Chris and Amy to discuss the 7% raises for St. Louis police officers and sergeants, increasing starting salaries to nearly $57,000, and the implications tied to local control of the department. The conversation explores the potential state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Mayor Tishaura Jones' fight against it in Jefferson City. Sean also breaks down the compromise on the Rams settlement money, prioritizing downtown and North City infrastructure, subsidized childcare for city employees, and educational opportunities.

STLPR's political correspondent Jason Rosenbaum caught up with Missouri's Governor-elect Mike Kehoe in Jefferson City after his gubernatorial race win to discuss his future plans for Missouri's Child Services department, sporting arenas, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and more.

This episode was created on the day of the 10 year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, Jr, an unarmed Black teenager shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Story Stitchers held a Youth Empowerment Summit at the .ZACK Theatre and held a discussion with Branden Lewis and Emeara Burns and youth leaders about police and youth rights and responsibilities and community and personal trauma with guests Dr. Julie Gary, Behavioral Health Bureau Chief for the City of St. Louis, Officer Chassit Hickman, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and Tamika Butler, MEd, LPC from BJC HeathCare. Recorded live August 9, 2024 at Story Stitchers' Youth Empowerment Summit at the .ZACK Theatre in celebration of our 10 Year Anniversary.   Pick the City UP Art Interlude Perception Isn't Always Reality KP Dennis, 2016 On Saint Louis Story Stitchers 10 Year Anniversary Album, Keep On Marching On, released 2024   This episode is part of a series exploring youth and police rights and responsibilities, presented in four parts. In addition to Parts III and IV, check out Parts I and II, in which our StitchCast sits down with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry, for a conversation about the relationship between the police and the community in this edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! Recorded live at High Low in Saint Louis, Missouri on April 23, 2024. This Special Edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! is supported as a part of Saint Louis Story Stitchers 10 Year Anniversary Ken and Nancy Kranzberg, Carmon and Susan Colangelo, Jane Schaefer, In memory of Tom Schaefer, John and Harrison Hagan Heil,  In memory of Jamyla Bolden, and Ted and JoAnn Sanditz. Additional support was provided by BJC HealthCare, Honda of Frontenac, Cities United, and  St. Louis American. Story Stitchers creative youth development programs are supported in part by The Lewis Prize for Music's 2021 Accelerator Award. The mission of The Lewis Prize is to partner with leaders who create positive change by investing in young people through music.  Additional support for StitchCast Studio and Story Stitchers programs is provided by the Regional Arts Commission, the City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention in partnership with the St. Louis Board of Aldermen through the 2024-2025 Programs to Reduce Crime Among At-Risk Youth, and Tegna Foundation.  Saint Louis Story Stitchers' studio, The Center, is supported in part by Kranzberg Arts Foundation, where Story Stitchers is a proud resident organization.  

This episode was created on the day of the 10 year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, Jr, an unarmed Black teenager shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Story Stitchers held a Youth Empowerment Summit at the .ZACK Theatre and held a discussion with Branden Lewis and Emeara Burns and youth leaders about police and youth rights and responsibilities and community and personal trauma with guests Dr. Julie Gary, Behavioral Health Bureau Chief for the City of St. Louis, Officer Chassit Hickman, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and Tamika Butler, MEd, LPC from BJC HeathCare. Recorded live August 9, 2024 at Story Stitchers' Youth Empowerment Summit at the .ZACK Theatre in celebration of our 10 Year Anniversary.   Pick the City UP Interlude They Think It's OK! Taron Booker, Toryon Booker, KP Dennis Saint Louis Story Stitchers, 2017 On Saint Louis Story Stitchers 10 Year Anniversary Album, Keep On Marching On, released 2024   This episode is part of a series exploring youth and police rights and responsibilities, presented in four parts. In addition to Parts III and IV, check out Parts I and II, in which our StitchCast sits down with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry, for a conversation about the relationship between the police and the community in this edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! Recorded live at High Low in Saint Louis, Missouri on April 23, 2024. This Special Edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! is supported as a part of Saint Louis Story Stitchers 10 Year Anniversary Ken and Nancy Kranzberg, Carmon and Susan Colangelo, Jane Schaefer, In memory of Tom Schaefer, John and Harrison Hagan Heil,  In memory of Jamyla Bolden, and Ted and JoAnn Sanditz. Additional support was provided by BJC HealthCare, Honda of Frontenac, Cities United, and  St. Louis American. Story Stitchers creative youth development programs are supported in part by The Lewis Prize for Music's 2021 Accelerator Award. The mission of The Lewis Prize is to partner with leaders who create positive change by investing in young people through music.  Additional support for StitchCast Studio and Story Stitchers programs is provided by the Regional Arts Commission, the City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention in partnership with the St. Louis Board of Aldermen through the 2024-2025 Programs to Reduce Crime Among At-Risk Youth, and Tegna Foundation.  Saint Louis Story Stitchers' studio, The Center, is supported in part by Kranzberg Arts Foundation, where Story Stitchers is a proud resident organization.  

Chief Robert Tracy of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department discusses the department's crucial role in maintaining safety and fostering community engagement during major sporting events in the city, including Cardinals games and St. Louis City SC matches. He shares his personal connection to the Yankees as a lifelong fan, while also emphasizing his support for the Cardinals and the importance of providing a welcoming environment for all fans. Chief Tracy highlights the collaborative efforts between law enforcement, sports organizations, and the community to create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending these events.

Dr. Randi Mozenter, psychologist and part of the Clinical Medical Staff at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Wash U Med School, join us to explain what drives a troubled young mind into committing heinous acts like a school shooting. In light of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department releasing the graphic bodycam footage of the CVPA school shooting, we also question how this disturbing imagery impacts the minds of the average viewer.

Our StitchCast sits down with Emma Klues and Shaughnessy Daniels of Great Rivers Greenway for a conversation about The Brickline Greenway project and the great outdoors, in this episode of StitchCast Studio LIVE! Recorded live at High Low in Saint Louis, Missouri on May 28, 2024. Emma Klues has been with Great Rivers Greenway since early 2014, currently serving as the Vice President of Communications & Outreach. The goal is to tell the St. Louis region about the greenways, listen to ideas and concerns from community members and create ways for people to live life outside. She loves being outside, leading laughter yoga, eating at local restaurants and giving back to her community. Shaughnessy Daniels is the Director of Civic Engagement at Great Rivers Greenway where she leads the agency's efforts to gather input that guides planning and implementation for greenway projects. Pick the City UP Arts Interlude The Traveler Traydon Rogers, Saint Louis Story Stitchers, 2024 Recorded live at High Low, May 28, 2024   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In 2024, Saint Louis Story Stitchers' StitchCast Studio LIVE! is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. On the web at arts dot gov. Support for Story Stitchers creative youth development programs is provided in part by The Lewis Prize for Music 2021 Accelerator Award. Additional support for StitchCast Studio and Story Stitchers youth programs has been provided by Kranzberg Arts Foundation where Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a proud resident organization and by the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Youth Opportunities Program. StitchCast Studio LIVE! Season VI Listen to Story Stitchers latest season of live podcast discussions and open mics, presented and recorded on the state-of-the-arts stage, High Low, 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists round out each presentation with live art interludes. Episodes include: Tuesday, January 23 Black Youth and Juvenile Justice Guest: Ryan Vickers, Youth Advocacy Program   Tuesday, February 27 Black History Lessons Guest: John A. Wright, Sr. and John A. Wright, Jr.   Tuesday, March 26 Mental Health Crisis Guest: Hassan Shariff   Tuesday, April 23 Mending the Gap - Black Youth and Police Part I & II Guest: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry   Tuesday, May 28 The Great Outdoors Guest: The Brickline Greenway with Great Rivers Greenway's Emma Klues and Shaughnessy Daniels   ABOUT Watch and be a part of Story Stitchers live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage of 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round out each presentation with live art interludes. Youth, ages 16-25 years old, discuss current topics in live podcast recordings on stage. Live art interludes are incorporated into the presentations. Learn about the community through the words of young leaders. Youth, ages 16-25, lead meaningful dialogues that inspire original content in mentor-led workshops based on participants' lived experiences in economically disadvantaged, high crime areas. Podcasts focus on the streets, gun violence, and finding solutions to issues that are coming at our youth hard. The project goal is to gain greater understanding of the needs and desires of the youth served and to give them an amplified voice to create needed changes in society, to support youth in a successful transition to adulthood, and to reduce youth crime in St. Louis. Youth artists use dialogue, adult guests, original poetry, and music to highlight their personal experiences with gun violence, life transitions, and mental health, promoting mutual respect for diverse ideas, greater understanding, and a more peaceful society.

Mayor Jones took some time to join Chris and Amy this afternoon to talk about the recent stretch of crime over the holiday, what to make of recent crime statistics, and the effort to hire more officers for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

In the final part of this episode, our StitchCast sits down with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry, for a conversation about the relationship between the police and the community in this edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! Recorded live at High Low in Saint Louis, Missouri on April 23, 2024. Pick the City UP Arts Interlude Bang in the Night KP Dennis Saint Louis Story Stitchers, 2020   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In 2024, Saint Louis Story Stitchers' StitchCast Studio LIVE! is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. On the web at arts dot gov. Support for Story Stitchers creative youth development programs is provided in part by The Lewis Prize for Music 2021 Accelerator Award. Additional support for StitchCast Studio and Story Stitchers youth programs has been provided by Kranzberg Arts Foundation where Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a proud resident organization and by the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Youth Opportunities Program. StitchCast Studio LIVE! Season VI Listen to Story Stitchers latest season of live podcast discussions and open mics, presented and recorded on the state-of-the-arts stage, High Low, 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists round out each presentation with live art interludes. Episodes include: Tuesday, January 23 Black Youth and Juvenile Justice Guest: Ryan Vickers, Youth Advocacy Program   Tuesday, February 27 Black History Lessons Guest: John A. Wright, Sr. and John A. Wright, Jr.   Tuesday, March 26 Mental Health Crisis Guest: Hassan Shariff   Tuesday, April 23 Mending the Gap - Black Youth and Police Part I & II Guest: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry   Tuesday, May 28 The Great Outdoors Guest: The Brickline Greenway with Great Rivers Greenway's Emma Klues and Shaughnessy Daniels   ABOUT Watch and be a part of Story Stitchers live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage of 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round out each presentation with live art interludes. Youth, ages 16-25 years old, discuss current topics in live podcast recordings on stage. Live art interludes are incorporated into the presentations. Learn about the community through the words of young leaders. Youth, ages 16-25, lead meaningful dialogues that inspire original content in mentor-led workshops based on participants' lived experiences in economically disadvantaged, high crime areas. Podcasts focus on the streets, gun violence, and finding solutions to issues that are coming at our youth hard. The project goal is to gain greater understanding of the needs and desires of the youth served and to give them an amplified voice to create needed changes in society, to support youth in a successful transition to adulthood, and to reduce youth crime in St. Louis. Youth artists use dialogue, adult guests, original poetry, and music to highlight their personal experiences with gun violence, life transitions, and mental health, promoting mutual respect for diverse ideas, greater understanding, and a more peaceful society.  

In this episode, our StitchCast sits down with St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry, for a conversation about the relationship between the police and the community in this edition of StitchCast Studio LIVE! Recorded live at High Low in Saint Louis, Missouri on April 23, 2024.   Pick the City UP Arts Interlude Saint Louis, Saint Louis Traydon Rogers, Saint Louis Story Stitchers, 2024 Recorded live at High Low, April 23, 2024   ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In 2024, Saint Louis Story Stitchers' StitchCast Studio LIVE! is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. On the web at arts dot gov. Support for Story Stitchers creative youth development programs is provided in part by The Lewis Prize for Music 2021 Accelerator Award. Additional support for StitchCast Studio and Story Stitchers youth programs has been provided by Kranzberg Arts Foundation where Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a proud resident organization and by the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Youth Opportunities Program. StitchCast Studio LIVE! Season VI Listen to Story Stitchers latest season of live podcast discussions and open mics, presented and recorded on the state-of-the-arts stage, High Low, 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists round out each presentation with live art interludes. Episodes include: Tuesday, January 23 Black Youth and Juvenile Justice Guest: Ryan Vickers, Youth Advocacy Program   Tuesday, February 27 Black History Lessons John A. Wright, Sr. and John A. Wright, Jr.   Tuesday, March 26 Mental Health Crisis Hassan Shariff   Tuesday, April 23 Mending the Gap - Black Youth and Police St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Sergeant Stephen Perry   Tuesday, May 28 The Great Outdoors The Brickline Greenway with Great Rivers Greenway's Emma Klues and Shaughnessy Daniels    ABOUT Watch and be a part of Story Stitchers live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage of 3301 Washington Ave. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round out each presentation with live art interludes. Youth, ages 16-25 years old, discuss current topics in live podcast recordings on stage. Live art interludes are incorporated into the presentations. Learn about the community through the words of young leaders. Youth, ages 16-25, lead meaningful dialogues that inspire original content in mentor-led workshops based on participants' lived experiences in economically disadvantaged, high crime areas. Podcasts focus on the streets, gun violence, and finding solutions to issues that are coming at our youth hard. The project goal is to gain greater understanding of the needs and desires of the youth served and to give them an amplified voice to create needed changes in society, to support youth in a successful transition to adulthood, and to reduce youth crime in St. Louis. Youth artists use dialogue, adult guests, original poetry, and music to highlight their personal experiences with gun violence, life transitions, and mental health, promoting mutual respect for diverse ideas, greater understanding, and a more peaceful society.

Staffing at the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department dropped by about a third since 2014. There's a backlog of DNA samples linked to homicides, and the homicide squad grappled for resources as murders in the city spiked. Our investigation with APM Reports and The Marshall Project has found that one reason police failed to solve more than 1,000 homicides in the city over the last 10 years is a lack of resources. Tom Scheck with APM Reports, spent a lot of time digging into the finances of the SLMPD's homicide squad. He spoke to St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann about the findings.

We've been reporting this week on the difficulty the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department had with solving homicides between 2014 and 2023. Reporting by St. Louis Public Radio, APM Reports and the Marshall Project found that the department kept detectives in the unit even after a supervisor claimed they repeatedly failed to perform basic investigative tasks. St. Louis Public Radio's Rachel Lippmann has more of the investigation's finding.

This week, we're taking a look at how the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department handles homicide investigations. An investigation by St. Louis Public Radio, APM Reports, and The Marshall Project found there were roughly 1,000 unsolved homicides involving Black victims over the last 10 years. Tom Scheck takes us to a stretch of road in north St. Louis where Black families rarely see justice.

There were more than 1,900 murders in St. Louis between 2014 and 2023, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has failed to solve more than 1,000 of them. That means thousands of family members and friends do not have answers from police about the violent death of their loved ones. Rachel Lippmann has the story, part of an investigation into the city's homicide clearance rates by St. Louis Public Radio, APM Reports and the Marshall Project.

A Hillsboro man is facing a 252-count indictment for property crimes committed in St. Louis City.According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's probable cause statement, the crimes occurred between August 2023 and March 2024.Police claim Gage Luttman, 36, broke into dozens of businesses, basements, garages, and storage units and stole thousands of dollars in tools, firearms, electronics, musical instruments, jewelry, and other assorted property.Police claim Luttman used stolen vehicles to commit the break-ins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Missouri Legislature defunds Planned Parenthood ahead of voters getting a chance to restore abortion rights in the state. … The issue of a state-appointed police board taking over the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department just keeps rolling in Jefferson City. … The St. Louis Board of Aldermen is proposing a hike in the city's sales tax rate. … The city removes a refugee couple and their makeshift shelter from the sidewalk, where they'd been living in front of someone's house for more than three years. … Universities—including Washington University in St. Louis—continue to grapple with tent camps and protests against Israel's sustained bombing and ground campaign in Gaza in the months following a Hamas-led surprise attack in Israel last October. … Former President Donald Trump endures a week of damaging testimony in his New York trial and also argues for immunity before the U.S. Supreme Court. … President Joe Biden says he will debate the former president, but he's been saying a lot of things that may not be true.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The State of Missouri took a big step toward taking control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The House of Representatives approved a “state control” bill in a landslide 109-36 vote.The debate was passionate and heated on the house floor prior to the vote on Thursday. “Don't let anybody fool you,” said South County Republican State Rep. Brad Christ. “This is about supporting public safety and solving a public safety crisis in the St. Louis region that's affecting the entire state.His bill, HB 1481, calls for a new state police board made up of the St. Louis Mayor and four members appointed by the Missouri Governor to operate the city's police department, staffed with at least 1,313 officers. The department has fewer than 900 officers now, according to the St. Louis Police Officers Association. From the Civil War until 2013, a state-appointed board ran the department from the days of the Civil War until 2013. It was initially established to keep Union supporters in St. Louis from controlling the police department's weapons arsenal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department heads to Jefferson City to fight a state takeover of his department. ...There's another viral video of another Missouri Republican breaking out a flamethrower. ...Both Republicans and Democrats lament our do-nothing Congress, from border security to aid for Israel and Ukraine to impeaching a cabinet secretary. ...In our quote of the week, a local congresswoman calls into question President Joe Biden's memory and also calls for his resignation. ...There's a new Democratic candidate for Congress from St. Louis. ...On this Super Bowl Sunday, St. Louis Aldermanic President Megan Green says the people have spoken: they want to spend NFL settlement money on city pay raises, among other things. ... Should Missouri and Illinois follow Michigan's lead in sending parents to prison for crimes their children commit? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss how the office has been running since he took over from former Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. "I do think there was a sense we had lawlessness in the city," says Gore.  From prosecuting cases to mending the relationship with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Gore explains what his office is doing to right the ship in the city of St. Louis.   "We are doing the work necessary to restore the Circuit Attorney's Office to its critical role in the criminal justice system."  

On Monday morning, a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer drove his SUV through the front wall of a local gay bar. The incident ended with Bar:PM co-owner Chad Morris in handcuffs, under arrest and charged with felony assault. Attorneys Mark Smith, Kalila Jackson and Dave Roland discuss this case, and others, in this Legal Roundtable episode.

Cops are fleeing a major city previously declared as the nation's murder capital, with officer staffing hitting its lowest level on record, according to police data.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, like many law enforcement agencies across the country, has faced significant departures that it's struggled to replace, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday. The department is budgeted for 1,224 officers, but has over 300 vacancies, the data show."I've never heard of anything that low," the business manager for the St. Louis Police Officers Association, Joe Steiger, told the Post-Dispatch. "When I started back in 1995, there were closer to 1,600 officers, and now they're down under 1,000. That's just crazy."The police department has dropped annually since 2020, according to SLMPD data. There were just over 1,200 commissioned employees at the start of that year, but dropped to 1,198 in January 2021, and finally to less than 1,130 last year, Fox News previously reported.Support the show

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A shoutout to the dedicated men and women of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, led by Chief Robert Tracy! Despite facing challenges daily, these heroes continue to serve our community. Let's express our gratitude for their unwavering commitment. Stay tuned for updates on the Enterprise Center's Budweiser Guns and Hoses event. Together, let's stand with Chief Robert Tracy and honor the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

"Dive into the buzz as Todd Piro spills details on his 97.1 FM Talk debut with Marc Cox! Explore St. Louis' recent gun ban controversy with insights from Aiden Johnson of Gun Owners of America. Plus, salute Chief Robert Tracy and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's unwavering service. Join us for laughs, updates, and honoring our community heroes!"

Hour 3 -  Happy Halloween! Here's what Nick covers this hour: Security for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was denied again. The person arrested for trespassing on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s property twice this week was listed in a Secret Service risk assessment as part of the candidate's request for protection in June. ALSO -  Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft, joins Nick: Jay has teamed up with Sgt. Donnell with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Ashcroft wrote an opinion piece to highlight the alarming policing issue in St. Louis. "St. Louis is one of the most dangerous cities in America. But you wouldn't know it from the FBI's tracking of crime statistics. For three months this year, the St. Louis Police Department failed to report legally required crime data to the state."

A St. Louis youth football coach is on the road to recovery after being shot four times by a disgruntled parent allegedly upset over his son's playing time. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed the details of the incident. Assistant coach and defensive coordinator Shaquille Latimore, 30, is now in critical but stable condition following the shooting at a North St. Louis park during the team's football practice on Tuesday evening. The assailant, identified as Daryl Clemmons, 43, reportedly opened fire after a heated argument between the two. "I didn't see his gun until it was already too late," Latimore shared from his hospital bed with the St. Louis Dispatch. "I ran, and he shot me in the back. I fell, and he shot me a couple more times." The incident unfolded at the St. Louis BadBoyz practice session, a city recreational league team consisting of children aged 9 and 10. Clemmons, who used to coach the same team before Latimore's tenure, allegedly taunted the injured coach while he was on the ground before other adults intervened. Fortunately, no children or other adults were injured in the shooting. Clemmons turned himself into the police and now faces charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He remains in custody. According to a St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office probable cause statement, the altercation originated from Clemmons' dissatisfaction with Latimore's decision not to start his son in the games. "After every game, he would try to critique me," Latimore stated. "After he shot me, he was like… 'I told you I was going to pop your (expletive).' I heard people running and screaming." Latimore sustained gunshot wounds to his back, leg, arm, and abdomen, with some bullets causing damage to internal organs. Despite the severity of the injuries, he is thankful to be alive, as confirmed by his mother, SeMiko Latimore. The incident sheds light on escalating harassment and violence directed at youth coaches and umpires. In a similar vein, a Florida man was arrested in May for sucker-punching an umpire at his son's baseball game, and last year, a youth softball umpire in Mississippi was punched in the face by a disgruntled mother. Latimore, a married father of five, had been armed when he arrived at the field, citing concerns about the area's safety. However, he handed the weapon to another adult before practice began. "I gave my gun to someone else to hold. I didn't want [Clemmons] to feel threatened," Latimore explained. He added that had he kept the gun on him, he would've defended himself. After receiving treatment at the hospital, the coach is now in stable condition, expressing confidence in his recovery. "I'm going to be OK," Latimore said. "It's more psychological than anything else." Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A St. Louis youth football coach is on the road to recovery after being shot four times by a disgruntled parent allegedly upset over his son's playing time. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed the details of the incident. Assistant coach and defensive coordinator Shaquille Latimore, 30, is now in critical but stable condition following the shooting at a North St. Louis park during the team's football practice on Tuesday evening. The assailant, identified as Daryl Clemmons, 43, reportedly opened fire after a heated argument between the two. "I didn't see his gun until it was already too late," Latimore shared from his hospital bed with the St. Louis Dispatch. "I ran, and he shot me in the back. I fell, and he shot me a couple more times." The incident unfolded at the St. Louis BadBoyz practice session, a city recreational league team consisting of children aged 9 and 10. Clemmons, who used to coach the same team before Latimore's tenure, allegedly taunted the injured coach while he was on the ground before other adults intervened. Fortunately, no children or other adults were injured in the shooting. Clemmons turned himself into the police and now faces charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He remains in custody. According to a St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office probable cause statement, the altercation originated from Clemmons' dissatisfaction with Latimore's decision not to start his son in the games. "After every game, he would try to critique me," Latimore stated. "After he shot me, he was like… 'I told you I was going to pop your (expletive).' I heard people running and screaming." Latimore sustained gunshot wounds to his back, leg, arm, and abdomen, with some bullets causing damage to internal organs. Despite the severity of the injuries, he is thankful to be alive, as confirmed by his mother, SeMiko Latimore. The incident sheds light on escalating harassment and violence directed at youth coaches and umpires. In a similar vein, a Florida man was arrested in May for sucker-punching an umpire at his son's baseball game, and last year, a youth softball umpire in Mississippi was punched in the face by a disgruntled mother. Latimore, a married father of five, had been armed when he arrived at the field, citing concerns about the area's safety. However, he handed the weapon to another adult before practice began. "I gave my gun to someone else to hold. I didn't want [Clemmons] to feel threatened," Latimore explained. He added that had he kept the gun on him, he would've defended himself. After receiving treatment at the hospital, the coach is now in stable condition, expressing confidence in his recovery. "I'm going to be OK," Latimore said. "It's more psychological than anything else." Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Legal Roundtable dives into local and regional lawsuits and litigation. This month that includes a lawsuit filed by Lt. Col. Michael Sack, a white officer with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Sack alleges that St. Louis discriminated against him when it hired another white candidate as the new chief of police. This edition of the Legal Roundtable features attorneys Javad Khazaeli, a former prosecutor and founding member with the St. Louis firm Khazaeli Wyrsch; Dave Roland, the director of litigation at the Freedom Center of Missouri; and Susan McGraugh, director of the criminal defense legal clinic at St. Louis University School of Law.

Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man suspected of a child sex crime in a south city neighborhood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The department's clearance rates have improved in recent years, but more than 750 murders in the city since 2017 remain unresolved. Those numbers are from data provided by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as part of an open records lawsuit settlement.

In this episode, our StitchCast sits down with Captain Pierre Benoist of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, to have a  conversation about violence in the police force and the relationship of police with the community. Youth, ages 16-24 years old, discuss current topics in live podcast recordings on stage. Live art interludes are incorporated into the presentations. Learn about the community through the words of young leaders. Join Stitchers Youth Council by filling out the form at storystitchers.org. Pick the City UP Art Interlude Sneaker Tact KP Dennis and Branden Lewis Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective All right reserved, 2021 Watch and be a part of Story Stitchers live podcast discussions, presented on the state-of-the-arts stage. Participate in a family-friendly open mic. Story Stitchers artists and guest artists will round out each presentation with live art interludes. Get a free ticket on Eventbrite or at the door. Upcoming events:  High Low, 3301 Washington Abe, St. Louis, MO 63103 6:00-9:00 PM March 25 Youth and Sadness April 25 Violence in Music May 30 Youth and Violence June 6 The Great Outdoors Saint Louis Story Stitchers' StitchCast Studio LIVE! is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. On the web at arts dot gov. Support for Story Stitchers creative youth development programs is provided in part by The Lewis Prize for Music 2021 Accelerator Award. Additional support for StitchCast Studio and Story Stitchers youth programs was provided by the Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund, Arts & Education Council, Trio Foundation of St. Louis, Deaconess Foundation, and Kranzberg Arts Foundation.

February 28, 1983. St. Louis, Missouri. The body of an African-American girl is found in the basement of an abandoned apartment building. She is believed to be between eight-to-eleven years old and has her hands tied behind her back and it turns out she was sexually assaulted and strangled to death before she was beheaded. Since the victim's head is never recovered and she cannot be identified, she becomes known as the “St. Louis Jane Doe”. Over the years, investigators explore a number of different leads, but they are unable to determine the girl's identity or figure out who was responsible for killing her. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore one of the most horrific and tragic stories you'll ever find about the murder of an unidentified decedent, who has also been known by such as names as “Little Jane Doe” and “Precious Hope”. If you have information about this case, please contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at (314) 231-1212. Additional Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Jane_Doe http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/54ufmo.html https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/St._Louis_Jane_Doe_(1983) “Our Precious Hope: St. Louis' Little Jane Doe Revisited” Documentary https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/the-case-that-haunts/Content?oid=2460475 http://fox4kc.com/2013/06/17/authorities-try-to-locate-body-of-girl-killed-beheaded-30-years-ago/ http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-hope-in-cold-case-of-decapitated-girl-found-in/article_ef7aca67-2f9f-5c76-9516-4285802f338f.html http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/research-unlocks-some-secrets-about-decapitated-girl-for-st-louis/article_36de5a5c-b615-5292-b5aa-abb99a888a6c.html https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/little-jane-doe-grizzly-1983-st-louis-child-death-remains-unsolved/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/who-was-she-new-technology-brings-hope-to-identifying-headless-girl-killed-30-years-ago https://www.riverfronttimes.com/movies-tv/new-documentary-digs-into-st-louis-cold-case-of-headless-child-38416649 https://www.stlamerican.com/arts_and_entertainment/living_it/unsolved-mysteries/article_297141c6-43c2-11ec-b8af-db4f4c92958b.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/151783522/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Brown_(murderer) https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/10456sw/st_louis_jane_doe_documentary_gives_a_lot_more/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is doing a weekly livestream show on Vokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True  Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon UK” at the Tower Bridge, Leonardo Royal Hotel & Spa in London on June 10-11, 2023, as well as “Crimecon” at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on September 22-24, 2023. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to either event, please use our specialized promo  code, “COLD23”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.co.uk or https://www.crimecon.com. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

For the first time in its 214-year history, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has a chief from outside its ranks. Robert Tracy is leaving a similar job in Wilmington, Delaware to become the top officer in St. Louis.

The columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on the finalists for the next chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department all while bills are being proposed in Jefferson City to take control. Follow Antonio for more: https://twitter.com/AntonioFrench

The columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on the recent op-ed (https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-hawley-opines-on-midterm-disappointments-as-if-he-had-no-role-in-gop-setbacks/article_1e60fe20-9bfa-573e-8c07-62b6cd3cf35b.html) about Josh Hawley's recent op-ed (https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-op-ed-gop-dead-new-gop-must-listen-working-people) on the future of the GOP. Also, concerns growing with staffing shortage issues for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Follow Antonio for more: https://twitter.com/AntonioFrench

This week on The Advantage host Julio Gonzalez interviews special guest Ann Dorn, Retired Sergeant St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, as they discuss the state of law enforcement, spiking crime, and the going shortage of police nationwide.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist on the process going national to find the next chief of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Also, more St. Louis County difficulties with the North County Recreation Complex. Follow Antonio for more:

APM Reports is suing the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for withholding data about which homicide cases have been solved. As calls for police accountability grow nationally, the St. Louis department has become less transparent.

This week, I am repeating part of a show that ran this past Sunday on PNN. The show deals with how Spire, one of the largest natural gas suppliers has been causing a panic in St. Louis (where Spire is based), over a 65 mile stretch of pipeline. The STL or St. Louis Pipeline as it has been dubbed had its certificate yanked by a DC court, over claims that the FERC assessment and certification was not in accordance with the actual LAW. The EDF (Environmental Defense Fund) brought the lawsuit against Spire, requesting that FERC do its job in accordance with the Natural Gas Act.  Spire's response was to send thinly veiled threatening emails and using local media as propagandists, claiming that without the 65-mile pipeline--there will be power outages as early as December 13. That is NOT totally true. FERC can extend the temporary permit and will most likely do so. EDF just wants to make sure that Spire isn't allowed to profit from their illegal move. During this investigation, I read from the court document, and found that Spire isolated St. Louis from any other pipelines, rendering us totally dependent on this single pipeline. Spire 'retired' the other pipelines which connected St. Louis to heating gas. EDF is ok with another temporary permit extending through the Winter, as long as Spire doesn't profit from this illegal action.  While investigating this story and making calls to Spire's Public Affairs Director Jason Merrill or it's CEO Suzanne Sitherwood, I must have stepped on some politically powerful toes, because I was 'visited' by 3 detectives from the Intelligence Unit of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. And no--I'M NOT KIDDING.  This was obviously an intimidation tactic. They claimed that Spire filed a complaint against me--FOR MAKING A PHONE CALL.  Come listen.  Jeanine

When the yearly “most dangerous city” rankings are released, St. Louis almost invariably ranks first. It is important to analyze the technique used to compile these rankings. When they compare cities, do they take the full Metropolitan Statistical Area into account or simply the limits of St. Louis?Our city is separated from St. Louis County, inflating violent crime statistics in comparison to other metro regions, the majority of which do not have the same city-county barrier.While St. Louis has a higher murder rate than other cities of comparable size, it is not the city with the highest rate of all forms of violent crime. According to the 2017 FBI Crime Report, there were more rapes in Cleveland and Cincinnati, while Cleveland's robbery rate is significantly higher than St. Louis'.Another reason the city has such a stunning per capita rate is that though the population has decreased significantly, crime inside the city has remained relatively stable.Additionally, the city's per capita crime rate likely remains high due to individuals who visit the city during the day but do not contribute to the population base. Consider downtown, where the per capita rate seems inflated since a large number of people visit on a daily basis or for nighttime activities, and large crowds often result in increased crime, but those individuals do not reside downtown.If you're considering a vacation to St. Louis, the first thing you should know is that our city is safe and inviting to everybody. Indeed, St. Louis is as safe as any other large American city. When visiting any urban region, tourists must maintain vigilance and awareness of their surroundings by following basic, straightforward procedures to minimize their chances of being victims of crime.Is it safe to visit St. Louis?In general, St. Louis is no more dangerous than any other metropolitan location. Indeed, crime in St. Louis has decreased almost 50% in the last decade (see graph below). It is critical to recognize that the bulk of criminal activity happens within a few block segments, which account for the bulk of violent crime in St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department monitors and reacts to these regions on a proactive basis, employing cutting-edge methods, tactics, and technology to ensure the safety of local residents and tourists. While attempting to make the whole city secure for tourists and residents, the police are concentrating their efforts on lowering crime in certain high-risk neighborhoods.Why is St. Louis often ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States by the media?Because some media outlets, in the sake of ratings and readership, seek to manipulate the yearly FBI Uniform Crime Reporting in order to compare citations, resulting in skewed, distorted, and meaningless crime rankings. The FBI, the Council of Mayors, and top criminologists all caution against comparing FBI statistics to other sources because of the varied and inconsistent geographic borders of American cities. Due to St. Louis City's limited physical limit in comparison to the much broader metro region, these rankings misinterpret the data and do not accurately portray crime in St. Louis. What efforts are being made in St. Louis to combat crime?The Mayor, Downtown STL, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have all taken several measures to combat crime in the downtown area. Along with additional patrols, St. Louis authorities are pursuing proactive measures to combat crime, including the following: Support the show (https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9522497556608756916)

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Kristine Hendrix, President to the University City School Board, Junior Bayard Rustin Fellow with the Fellowship for Reconciliation and contributor to the Truth-Telling Project and "We Stay Woke" podcast, to discuss efforts by city governments across the country to ‘re-fund' the police against the wishes of many community members and Missouri Rep. Cori Bush's praise for the “historic” decision to defund the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Onyesonwu Chatoyer, cadre with the All African People's Revolutionary Party and the All African Women's Revolutionary Union, and national coordinating committee member of the Venceremos Brigade, to discuss the car caravan they're planning for Sunday, May 30th to call for an end to the US government's economic blockade against Cuba, as well as how anti-communist propaganda is used to limit solidarity between working people in the US and in Cuba.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of our weekly segment “The Red Spin Report.” They discuss Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge's dismissal of Kyrie Irving's comments on racism among sports fans in Boston, the new statement by head coach Brad Stevens regarding the controversy, and why the undervaluation of gymnastics legend Simone Biles' groundbreaking achievements points to racist double standards in athletics.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kamau Franklin, Founder and Board President of Community Movement Builders in Atlanta and Co-host of the Renegade Culture podcast, to discuss former President Barack Obama's assertion that “institutional constraints” kept him from doing more to stop racist police killings, how the Mutual Aid For Veteran Black Panthers Fund is working to help support the elders who were “at the forefront of class struggle,” and the growing importance of political education in a time of mass propaganda and widespread ideological confusion.

In this episode, Latosha sits down with Heather Taylor, a retired Detective Sergeant of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and President of the Ethical Society of Police to take a closer look into racism as it relates history, systems, police brutality and current events.  

COVID has changed the way every attorney works. Trial and appellate attorney, arbitrator and professor Ron Norwood joins John and Erich for a positive discussion on how firms of all sizes have adapted and often improved their practices under pandemic restrictions.  Tune in and share some virtual camaraderie as we continue to record from home offices.   Ronald A. Norwood, a native of Chicago, and 1986 MU Law graduate, joined Lewis Rice in 1988 after serving as a law clerk for U.S. District Court Judge Scott O. Wright in Kansas City from 1986 to 1988.  He was named an equity member of Lewis Rice in 1997. Throughout his legal career, Ron has acted as a trial attorney and appellate attorney in state and federal litigation matters throughout the United States, with primary concentrations in Missouri and Illinois. His wide-ranging practice includes representing national and regional banks, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions; health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and health care providers in health care litigation disputes; and manufacturers in product liability litigation, consumer fraud claims, and disputes arising under the Uniform Commercial Code. He has also served as counsel to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Louis Career Education District, and currently serves as trial counsel for the St. Louis Public Schools District.

Sgt. Heather Taylor is a homicide detective with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. She is also the President of the Ethical Society of Police, a primarily black police union in St. Louis that is on the forefront of demanding accountability in the profession. In this special town hall event that was also streamed by local news, we talk about police reform in the wake of more violence. The #EladPod is hosted by civil rights attorney and former Missouri Assistant Attorney General Elad Gross. These are recordings of our live, uncensored town halls with audience questions designed to bring our government back to you. To participate in our town halls and view recordings, visit www.EladGross.live.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department collects a lot of information on how it uses force. But it doesn't release most of the data. Researchers say those details are crucial for understanding how officers interact with the public.

Starting a thriving global business in spite of a global pandemic. As an advocate for underserved people and communities, SJ has an extensive background in both Law Enforcement, having served as a Police Officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (2010) and Nonprofit Program Leadership in the St. Louis area. In 2016, she made the transition from Foster Care Case Manager to Director of a nonprofit agency that assisted women reentering society after incarceration. SJ brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, compassion and the innate desire to serve. Her life's purpose has always been to see others rise above their circumstances. She's an optimist, she sees the good in all things and doesn't believe in bad days...She is a nurturer, by nature. It is that combination of personal motivation, professional achievements, and educational accomplishments; that makes her the perfect woman to take your nonprofit to the next level. SJ graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2007, from Lindenwood University with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration in 2009, from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy in 2010 and completed her Community Health Worker certification in 2018. In addition to founding, SJS. Business Building & More, in February 2020, SJ holds a Lead Grant Writer position for A.L.I.V.E.(Always Living In Victory Enterprises, LLC), has been an active member on the Grant Review Committee for Flourish (Generate Health), is a Brand Ambassador for Annie Malone as a member of the #BoldMoves family based out of St. Louis, Missouri and serves as a Domestic Violence Advocate for a local nonprofit organization. “Growing up on the West Side of St. Louis City, I wasn't expected to go very far; but I beat the odds. I have been blessed to find my passion helping others build their dreams and my only hope is to take it to the next level with SJS. Business Building & More.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/americassupermom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americassupermom/support

Nathaniel Jordan The Minister of Wellness is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. He is a keynote health and wellness speaker that travels across the country teaching and preaching on the benefits of adopting a plant rich diet. He is a nationally certified health coach with the American Council on Exercise and a strength coach. He was trained under Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Nutrition Education Program. Through an amazing transformation of his own he developed a passion to serve others by helping people take responsibility for their own health. In this episode The Minister of Wellness talks candidly about our addiction to food. He talks about the 12 components of food addiction, the reasons behind our addiction and solutions to overcome the battle with unhealthy food. Website: https://theministerofwellness.com/ Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: The Minister of Wellness 12 components of addiction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nitJckQp0Kw Interview with Roland Martin Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84n6xLMqoi8&t=617s Success Story of 13 year old Video: https://www.facebook.com/theministerofwellnessnathanieljordan/photos/a.157368241621893/476390529719661/?type=3&theater Top three plant foods: Salads with homemade dressings, bean dishes & berries 3 items to put in picnic basket of health to Eat Your Best Life: GBOMBS (Greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries and seeds)

What do Gaza and Ferguson have in common? Security forces that stink. I mean it literally. Thanks to Missouri's open records law, it has been confirmed that the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is one of a slew of US city police forces to add a new Israeli crowd control spray to their arsenal. The spray, called skunk, is a vile smelling liquid that an Israeli company called Odortec has developed with the help of the Israeli military. Israel's so-called Defense Forces have been firing skunk on Palestinians – trying it out -- since 2008. A professor I know who got skunked in Gaza this summer, described the smell as a mix of sewage and excrement and rotting flesh – impossible to wash off – even after weeks back home. An Israeli spokesperson told the BBC it's a non-lethal non-toxic alternative to bullets and pepper spray. It's “100 percent eco-friendly” too.” That doesn't mean it's friendly. Human rights groups have video tape of Israeli water cannon soaking fields and farms and homes with skunk. Now it's here. Mistral Security, a firm based in Bethesda, sells skunk in fire extinguisher or grenade form, and also in “Bulk Skunk”– “264 gallon barrels to treat large areas in a very short period of time.” “Applications include, but are not limited to, border crossings, correctional facilities, demonstrations and sit-ins,” says Mistral. The stench of all this confirm the thesis of a new book by Jeff Halper, whom I first met two decades ago in the hills above Jerusalem, where he was directing the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions. Wars between states are largely a thing of the past, he write in his book War Against the People. What's needed now are the counter-insurgency weapons and Israel leads the world in those. For skunk, there is an antidote soap – the St. Louis PD has bought a good amount of it already. But is there an antidote for what Halper calls the globalization of Palestine? That's what we need. You can watch my interview with Tim Wise, author of Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of Americ,a this week on The Laura Flanders Show on KCET/LINKtv and TeleSUR and find all my interviews and reports at LauraFlanders.com. To tell me what you think, write to: Laura@LauraFlanders.com. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34227609 http://www.mistralsecurityinc.com/Our-Products/Crowd-Control-Skunk http://www.dailydot.com/politics/skunk-spray-us-police-mistral-security/?tw=dd

Producer Jade Harrell (sitting in for Bethany Johnson-Javois) with Pat McGonigle, anchor for KSDK Channel 5 and Sergeant Sally Panzer from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Through their work, as well as their life experiences, they have a unique perspective on what our region needs to become Alive and Well. Mr. McGonigle and Sgt. Panzer were brought together at the McAtee Awards, of which Mr. McGonigle was the host. These awards, given by Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, honor law enforcement officers whose compassion and dedication make a significant difference in the lives of persons living with mental illness. Sgt. Panzer was honored twice this year for two separate situations with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, both of which had positive outcomes. She clearly has a proven track record of success -- as an officer -- of helping people living with mental illness get connected to care they need to become well. As host for the second year of the Mental Health America McAtee Awards, Mr. McGonigle has become a champion for officers who help facilitate positive outcomes for families and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Mr. McGonigle has seen first-hand the difference a well-trained, compassionate officer can have in the life of a family member of someone living with mental illness. Surprised to hear a police officer and a television news anchor talking about mental illness? Discover how the two worlds became involved in this topic. IN THIS EPISODE: Sgt. Panzer's role as a law enforcement officer when responding to someone in a mental health crisis. Share Mr. McGonigle's story about having law enforcement responding to calls in his home. The impact that the officers made when interacting with his family member living with a mental illness. How we as a community can support the ability of law enforcement to respond effectively to people with mental illness. Pat's recommendation to families who may be going through this difficult time. Why having a family member living with a mental illness can be difficult without having a support system in place. Sgt. Panzer's suggestions for us who may find ourselves in a situation with a family member in crisis and the police become involved. Thank you everyone for joining us for another episode of Alive and Well STL. We look forward to speaking with you next week. For more information about Alive and Well STL follow us on Twitter @aliveandwellstl or visit us online at aliveandwellstl.com. We'll be back next week. Thanks for listening!

Major Ronnie Robinson of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Demetrius Johnson started a weekly grief meeting for loved ones of homicide victims. Robinson encourages law enforcement to use outreach, intervention, and enforcement to reduce violence and to work with people in the community in order to gain their trust. He wants society to admit the stigma of the young black male so that we can cure it.

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND... A special in-depth timely conversation... Chris Krehmeyer with Dan Isom, Director of Missouri Department of Public Safety, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Policing and the Community and retired Chief of Police for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. A deeper conversation about the incidents, implications, community, policing, policy and the circumstances surrounding the death of Mike Brown. Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND... Chris Krehmeyer with Daniel Isom II, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Policing and the Community and retired Chief of Police for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. A deeper conversation about policing in the region and how to keep our neighborhoods safe. How does Normandy and the 24:1 rank? Join the conversation. Learn More at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600