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Daniel Genis, author of SENTENCE: Ten Years and a Thousand Books in Prison, returns to bemoan the recent arrest of Seth Feranti , famed documentary filmmaker and frequent guest on True Crime Uncensored. In 2003 Daniel Genis, the son of a famous Soviet émigré writer, broadcaster, and culture critic, was fresh out of NYU when he faced a serious heroin addiction that led him into debt and ultimately crime. After he was arrested for robbing people at knifepoint, he was nicknamed the “Apologetic Bandit” in the press, given his habit of expressing regret to his victims as he took their cash. He was sentenced to twelve years—ten with good behavior, a decade he survived by reading 1,046 books, taking up weightlifting, having philosophical discussions with his fellow inmates, working at a series of prison jobs, and in general observing an existence for which nothing in his life had prepared him. Genis describes in unsparing and vivid detail the realities of daily life in the New York penal system. In his journey from Rikers Island and through a series of upstate institutions, he encounters violence on an almost daily basis, while learning about the social strata of gangs, the “court” system that sets geographic boundaries in prison yards, how sex was obtained, the workings of the black market in drugs and more practical goods, the inventiveness required for everyday tasks such as cooking, and how debilitating solitary confinement actually is—all while trying to preserve his relationship with his wife, whom he recently married. Written with empathy and wit, Sentence is a strikingly powerful memoir of the brutalities of prison and how one man survived them, leaving its walls with this book inside him, “one made of pain and fear and laughter and lots of other books.”
Jeff McArthur has written two fascinating books that illumine two little known aspects of Al Capone's life and career. Uncovering these stories is one thing. Researching the truth of these stories and turning that information into compelling books is something else entirely. Joining us on True Crime Uncensored, Jeff tells us the process and challenges he encountered researching and writing these two fascinating books: The Great Heist and Two Gun Hart.
Wade Williamson, a guest on the True Crime Uncensored podcast hosted by Burl Barer and Mark Boyer, found himself in a harrowing situation. He shot a man in self-defense after the man threatened his wife's life. However, to his surprise, Williamson was charged with first-degree murder1. The incident occurred when Williamson's wife's former boyfriend came over to their house, roughed up his wife, and threatened to kill him. In the heat of the moment, Williamson defended himself, but the legal aftermath was unexpected. If you're interested, you can listen to the full episode where Williamson shares his story12. It's a gripping account of a life-altering event
A producer for CNN during the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, McDougal has won more than fifty honors, including a George Foster Peabody Award. In addition to his famed best-selling true crime classics, he is the award-winning biographer of Jack Nicholson, Bob Dylan, Universal Studios chieftain Lew Wasserman and the Los Angeles Times' Otis Chandler. He has lectured in journalism and creative writing at UCLA, Stanford, Cal State Fullerton, and Cal State Long Beach, but his biggest thrill is laughing and trading one liners with Burl Barer and Mark Boyer on True Crime Uncensored!
RAW DEAL Can a fiction writer on line be arrested for what he creates? When Gil Valle's wife saw what he was writing on a dark fantasy web site, she freaked out reading about him abducting, torturing and eating women..including her! She didn't stop to think that she was alive and hadn't been served up after salad and appetizers. He was subsequently arrested at gunpoint by FBI agents and tossed into solitary confinement. After Valle's arrest, worldwide media coverage exploded in a frenzy of lurid tabloid headlines and stories about the “cannibal cop.” But here's the fascinating part; Valle was simply engaging in his own private fantasies, albeit fantasies that are abhorrent and grotesque, with others in online chatrooms. But he was charged for his “thought crimes,” and faced life in prison. He was convicted by a jury and incarcerated for 21 months until the judge in his case, overturned the jury decision and he was eventually exonerated of all charges. RAW DEAL: The True Story of NYPD's “Cannibal Cop” delves into the dark world of Valle's violent sexual fantasies. But it is also the tale of his ordeal from his arrest and onslaught of media attention, the devastatingly embarrassing trial and relationship with his female attorney, his wrongful conviction and nearly two years of incarceration, his battle to be free, and his life since. RAW DEAL will certainly test the boundaries of any reader. But it also raises the question of when does thought become a crime? Valle's story will challenge the reader's beliefs about free speech, the right to privacy, and government's role in watching over us.. Gil Valle joins Burl Barer, Howard Lapides and Mark Boyer on True Crime Uncensored for a fascinating hour. Listen to this fascinating hour!
It has been many years since Gregg Olsen joined us on True Crime Uncensored, and we are thrilled that he's taken time from his busy schedule of being one of the world's best true crime authors, novelists, and media commentators to join us
Author/podcast host of True Crime Uncensored Burl Barer talks about his amazing career including how he got started the Pacific Northwest from Walla Walla, WA to Seattle and establishing Barer Cable Advertising in the 80's, plus an expert on Simon Templar and “The Saint” (including a 1997 adaptation starring Val Kilmer!) and author of many books including “Man Overboard”, “Murder in the Family”, “Betrayal in Blue”, etc. and has appeared on the TV show “Investigation Discovery”! Listen to his amazing stories about his amazing career, plus check out his books on Amazon and www.burlbarer.net ! #burlbarer #author #podcast #truecrime #uncensored #pacific #northwest #seattle #washington #wallawalla #simontemplar #thesaint #valkilmer #manoverboard #murderinthefamily #investigation #discovery #amazon #crime #murder #mystery #iheartradio #spotify #spreaker #youtube #anchorfm #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerburlbarer #themikewagnershowburlbarer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support
Author/podcast host of True Crime Uncensored Burl Barer talks about his amazing career including how he got started the Pacific Northwest from Walla Walla, WA to Seattle and establishing Barer Cable Advertising in the 80's, plus an expert on Simon Templar and “The Saint” (including a 1997 adaptation starring Val Kilmer!) and author of many books including “Man Overboard”, “Murder in the Family”, “Betrayal in Blue”, etc. and has appeared on the TV show “Investigation Discovery”! Listen to his amazing stories about his amazing career, plus check out his books on Amazon and www.burlbarer.net ! #burlbarer #author #podcast #truecrime #uncensored #pacific #northwest #seattle #washington #wallawalla #simontemplar #thesaint #valkilmer #manoverboard #murderinthefamily #investigation #discovery #amazon #crime #murder #mystery #iheartradio #spotify #spreaker #youtube #anchorfm #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerburlbarer #themikewagnershowburlbarer
We outdsource everyting now days -- we asked our man in Pakistan to find us a typical fan of our show in the USA and he gave us Anthony in New York City. Join us for a wild show about all sorts of true crime, sheep, STDs and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Steve Gonzales is an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law and a founding faculty member of Phoenix School of Law. He teaches Constitutional Law, FederalIndian Law, and knows his way around immigration policy as well. Yes, he is a legal smarty pants for sure! Wait....there's more! He founded the Veteran's Military Legal Assistance Clinic, Veteran's Tax Clinic, American Indian Law Clinic, and the Juvenile Defense clinics. In other words, he knows his stuff. So, if you want to hear someone who actually knows what he's talking about address issues related to the Constitution, Veterans, American Indians, and much more, make sure you listen to this episode of True Crime Uncensored. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
2001: In 2001, Genis traded in his publishing career for a life of crime to feed a raging heroin appetite. 2003: In June 2003, five months before his arrest, Genis married Petra Szabo, a photographer, and instructor of Vinyāsa and Forrest yoga. 2014: He also received the Rookie of the Year award by Deadspin and was nominated for Deadspin's Hall of Fame in 2014. 2015: Genis published his fifth article in Newsweek in 2015, continuing to explore his interest in Chinese art. 2015: Genis wrote an article for Vice entitled, "New York State's Scariest Prison", concerning the escapees at ClintonCorrectional Facility in June 2015 Genis achieved more fame appearing on True Crime Uncensored with Burl Barer and Howard Lapides. He has a much-anticipated book coming out in January 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
About the Author Kevin M. Sullivan is a retired minister and author of 14 books. He’s a former contributing writer for Snitch, a weekly newspaper devoted to crime and the law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Kevin is a frequent guest on Burl Barer's TRUE CRIME UNCENSORED. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
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Erin Moriarty was one of our earliest guests twelve years ago, and this will be her fourth appearance on True Crime Uncensored. We . are delighted to have her return to the show. Erin's adventures on the front lines of broadcast journalism are always insightful, informative and entertaining. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
"I hope that THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY MURDERS: A COLD CASE MYSTERY offers New Jersey State Police detectives some fresh leads and new names to consider, and inspires their Major Crime Unit to give a second look at persons of interest they might have previously overlooked or disregarded." Christian Barth manifests the two greatest characteristics of a successful true crime writer -- a love of research and a quest for truth. He also has the bravery required to endure another full hour with fellow crime writer Burl Barer and fact checker Mark Boyer on True Crime Uncensored on OutlawRadioLive.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Burl Barer definitely is a legendary figure in true crime writing and broadcasting, co-hosting the very first true crime podcast, True Crime Uncensored. He is an Edgar Award winning author and two-time Anthony Award nominee. Burl Barer is the author of 9 truly important true crime books.In 2000, Murder in the Family was published, In 2004, Broken Doll, In 2008, Mom Said Kill. In 2011, Fatal Beauty, In 2012, Body Count and also Head Shot were published, Man Overboard in 2014, and with co-author Frank C. Girardot Jr., A Taste For Murder was published in 2016 as was Betrayal in Blue. A short story The Alaska Mail-Bomb Conspiracy was also published in 2016.In this Burl Barer Retrospective we will discuss how his true crime writing career began; his very first case and book; the murder cases that shaped his career, and his incredible personal experiences with psychopaths and serial killers writing these now 9 true crime classics. BURL BARER RETROSPECTIVE-Burl Barer
Way back in 2009, we devoted a full hour to Kevin M. Sullivan and his debut book about Ted Bundy, THE BUNDY MURDERS. Now, a decade later, Kevin has finished book number five, a Ted Bundy encyclopedia. Kevin returns for another amazing, amusing, shocking and sensational episode of True Crime Uncensored. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Dori Eurell knew her husand, Ken, an NYPD cop, was up to no good, but she didn't know how bad the no-good really was. Sooner or later, Dori believed that she would find out. She was right. Ken is now infamous as the 2nd most corrupt cop in the contemporary history of the NYPD. Dori could have ditched him when he got busted with his buddy and partner in crime Michael Dowd, but she didn't and she made the right decision.. 36 years together, through sickness and health, scandal shame arrest and conviction..their marriage surived and thrived --proof that it is not time alone that heals all wounds, but time and true love. Dori and Ken Eurell join Burl, Howard and Marc on True Crime Uncensored. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Anthony M. DeStefano Anthony M. DeStefano is a New York City journalist who specializes in legal affairs, criminal justice and organized crime. He is the author of "The Big Heist", published in June 2017;"Gangland New York: The Places And Faces of Mob History, published in July 2015; "Vinny Gorgeous: The Ugly Rise and Fall Of A New York Mobster," published in July 2013; "The Last Godfather" "King of the Godfathers" and "Mob Killer," the latter of which was released in June 2011. He also authored "The War On Human Trafficking," published by Rutgers University Press. As a member of the staff of Newsday, Mr. DeStefano was on a team of reporters who won the Pulitizer Prize for spot news in 1992 for the newspapers coverage of the Union Square subway crash (1991). In connection with his work, he has traveled to Europe and South America. He also speaks at academic conferences about crime and human trafficking. As part of promotional work for "Gangland New York", Mr. DeStefano has appeared on WPIX-TV in New York City, NY1 in New York City, as well as WVOX radio in New Rochelle and The Frank Morano Show on 970AM. Recently, he has appeared on the Biography Channel and Sundance Channel and is scheduled to appear in an upcoming cable series as an expert commentator about organized crime in New York City. The highlight of his career ? Being a frequent guest on True Crime Uncensored. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
ERIN MORIARTY of CBS returns to True Crime Uncensored because we offered her a free toaster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
John DeDakis required two episodes to give him the time he deserved -- so here are part one and part two (two weeks apart back in 2016) of our conversations with the brilliant journalist John DeDakis Since 1969, I've been a just-the-facts-ma'am journalist working in radio and television newsrooms in Wisconsin, Germany, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. Highlights of my career include getting tear gassed while covering the anti-Vietnam War riots in 1970 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; doing a 40-minute, one-on-one radio interview with Alfred Hitchcock in 1973 during my stint in the Army at the American Forces Network (AFN)-Europe; and covering the White House for CBN News during the last three years of Ronald Reagan's presidency. In 1988, I joined CNN as a writer. From 2001 to 2005, I supervised the writing on "Daybreak" anchored by Carol Costello. From 2005 to 2013, I was a Senior Copy Editor on "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." In March of 2013 I retired from CNN after 25 years with the network. I now write full time. I grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin and earned a BA in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1977). The name DeDakis first appeared in the Chicago phone book about 1915 as a typographical error. My grandfather, who had just immigrated from Greece, felt the accidental capitalization of the second D made the name look more "dignified" so, Dedakis became DeDakis. It's pronounced dih-DAY-kiss, by the way. Mr. DeDakis, being shy, didn't mention the highlight of his media life is appearing on True Crime Uncensored on Outlaw Radio with fellow old school journalists Burl Barer and Howard Lapides --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Burl Barer was unceremoniously inducted into the "Rock n Roll Radio Hall of Fame" - i t was a package deal "Okay, you can have Larry Lujack, Pat O'Day, Tom Murphy, Dick Curtis and these other great talents, but only if you put Burl Barer in there somewhere." He won numerous advertising writing and production awards for both radio and television,,,,,then he decided to write books. His first book won the EDGAR AWARD from the Mystery Writers of America. He is also two time Anthony Award Nominee and the apex, Zenith, and Motoroll of his career is being host of True Crime Uncensored on OutlawRadiolive.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support