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Episode 279-Bang or Bong. Maybe both. Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 11 Gun Lawyer — Episode 279 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Supreme Court case, marijuana user ban, Second Amendment rights, ACLU, NRA, New Jersey, Hughes amendment, West Virginia, machine guns, loopholes, gun rights, felon restoration, Epstein files, Michael Bloomberg, gun violence prevention. SPEAKERS Speaker 2, Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:16 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:18 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:20 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, we have some exciting things coming in the future here. I want to make sure the listeners are well aware. In the Supreme Court, we have a case coming up that is going to look at the prohibitor for firearm possession concerning marijuana use, if you’re a user of marijuana. And the case is U.S. versus Hemani. This is very interesting, because it is widely believed that the Court is going to strike down the gun ban for marijuana users. Regardless of how you feel about marijuana use, I’m looking forward to seeing this opinion, because it may be useful in knocking down other gun disqualifiers. Because, folks, gun disqualifiers, such as the gun ban for marijuana use, is an area of exploitation by the gun rights oppressors. Evan Nappen 01:38 So, if they can’t just get a flat out gun ban through, which they try to do all the time, if they can piece meal gun bans to various classes of individuals, then they get the job done that way. That’s why you see the ever expanding list of persons who they try to get disqualified from being able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. And this case has, I believe, potentially very far reaching implications as to subverting that anti-gun rights, that gun rights oppression tactic. So, we want to look at it at as more than just the marijuana. It will be fascinating to see it be a victory, because we have parties in support of this ban going away as diverse as, on the same side now, the ACLU and the NRA. Both. The ACLU is in favor of getting rid of the marijuana user gun ban, because it is, of course, beneficial to in their view, I’m sure, legalization of marijuana, which is something that they would be in support. The NRA is in favor of it going away, because it is consistent with The NRA’s position of supporting Second Amendment rights. So, this has created the classic strange bedfellows situation. (https://www.marijuanamoment.net/aclu-attorney-confident-supreme-court-will-strike-down-gun-ban-for-marijuana-users-after-oral-arguments-next-week/ ) Page – 2 – of 11 Evan Nappen 03:28 But ultimately, what we see coming from it should be a victory for gun rights. And I believe and hope it will be even further reaching than simply addressing the marijuana question. It’s going to be, I believe, very helpful in fighting other disqualifications. Remember, New Jersey is one of the states that tries to always have an expansive list of what disqualifies a person from being able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. They love to create disenfranchisements of our rights because they are rights oppressors, and this tactic, hopefully, will be taking a hit here. So, we’ll keep you informed about the progress and what occurs under the Hemani decision. Teddy Nappen 04:30 I will say, just from the ACLU, just to be clear, they are heavily backed by the Democrat for their super PACs. I’m just saying. Like that is the, and I can’t wait to see all the individuals of the ACLU all out in mass as they’re about to help win a pro-gun victory as well. Yeah. Evan Nappen 04:55 I guess they’re looking at it more as a pro-marijuana victory and ending prejudice toward marijuana users. But whatever their motivation may be, we are going to be consistent in our support for Second Amendment rights. Getting rid of disqualifiers is getting rid of disqualifiers that are disenfranchisements to our Second Amendment rights. So, hey, at least they’re on the right side on this one, and maybe we can get them to continue to see the light on other disqualifiers. Such as restoration of rights for felons and such, right? I mean, this is something you would think they would be in favor of, as well, for restoration of rights. You paid your dues. You served your time. And if you’re not a violent felon, why are you disenfranchised of your rights? I mean, even violent felons, when you get right down to it. I mean, there’s, I missed that in the Second Amendment, where it says we have a right to keep and bear arms, unless you’re a felon, you know, or any of these exemptions. They aren’t there. So, to what degree we tolerate them, to what degree we may think they’re even valuable, I don’t know, but we need to. I’d rather be seeing us pull back on every type of ban and maximize freedom and maximize our Second Amendment rights. Evan Nappen 06:31 Also, in regards to maximizing our rights, there is a really interesting I just love this. I love this. There is an attempt, now, a very shrewd attempt on the pro-rights side to create the ability to get around, yes, a loophole, folks. Because you know what loopholes are. Loopholes are freedom finding a way. And this. Teddy Nappen 07:08 I thought it was a hole in a Castle. Evan Nappen 07:10 Yeah. Right, exactly. Loopholes were the hole in the castle that you would fire your arrows from, because you would still be protected. You could still fire through those, those square, rectangular hole. They’re the loopholes. So, that’s why they’re called that. But, anyway. The key loophole here is in the Hughes Amendment. What there’s an attempt to do, particularly in West Virginia, who has taken the lead here with a bill in West Virginia, which is SB 1071. This is right from AmmoLand, by the way. Page – 3 – of 11 (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/02/contact-chairman-willis-now-sb1071-could-restore-machine-gun-rights-in-west-virginia-if-it-gets-a-hearing/) It could restore access to modern machine guns. That’s right. Evan Nappen 08:00 What they’re doing, what they’re attempting to do is a bill that will create a state run Office of Public Defense within the West Virginia State Police. To procure and sell modern, select-fire machine guns directly to qualified, law-abiding citizens. That’s right. You know how some states have State liquor stores. This will become the state machine gun store. That’s right. It can operate via the Hughes Amendment. Now, the Hughes Amendment was the law back in ’86 that prohibited the, I mean, actually the Hughes Amendment prohibited the new, the sale of new manufacture of machine guns. Okay? So, that created this situation we have now where it’s legal for a citizen to obey the NFA and acquire a machine gun and pay the $200 tax. But the problem is no new machine guns could be put into registration, you see. And that created this essentially, artificially, ridiculously high, crazy prices to own full auto. So, this bill takes the Hughes Amendment and essentially flips the script on the Hughes Amendment by stating that, and this is under Title 18 922(o), that the Hughes Amendment. Here’s, the key loophole language. “. . . does not apply with respect to a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, a State or any department or political subdivision thereof.” Evan Nappen 10:20 So, in other words, the bill will create a State agency that purchases machine guns and transfers them by quote, right in the law, “by or under the authority of”, the State of West Virginia. The transfers are therefore fully compliant with federal law and critically exempt from the National Firearms Act $200 transfer tax because they’re government facilitated. It’s brilliant. It’s brilliant. It’ll make it so that qualified persons, any adult, who can legally possess firearms under federal and state law, they’d undergo a background check at state police, state police troop headquarters. The office would, where possible, prioritize West Virginia manufacturers, operate distribution points using existing facilities, and issue official state certificates of transfer. Subsequent transfers between qualified citizens would require a simple $275 re-transfer fee through the office, which is waived for heirs. A $250 surcharge per gun plus a modest administrative fee capped at 50 bucks, would flow to the new Public Defense Fund to cover costs, generating revenue for the state without raising taxes. Evan Nappen 11:48 And it was GOA (Gun Owners of America) that drafted this bill. This is really cool. And now I think Kansas is putting a bill forward, and I’m sure we’ll see other pro-gun states moving to create this. This way we can gut the Hughes Amendment and open up the market for new full auto. And by doing that, they’ll become even more commonly owned and become an even greater argument for the Second Amendment and their protection. Eventually, with enough exploitation of loopholes, laws themselves that created the original ban become useless and in fact, go away. We’ve seen this happen. We’ve seen this happen. For example, when it came to NFA Trusts, to purchase NFA, you had to get, at one point, what was called a chief law enforcement officer to sign off. And if your chief didn’t sign off on that, you could not appeal it. You were just dead in the water and could not acquire NFA. Then along comes the idea of setting up a trust where trusts do not require a chief law enforcement to sign off. So, everyone started doing NFA Trusts to acquire NFA, because it avoided the Chiefs sign off. And Page – 4 – of 11 because of that, there were about 10,000 trusts at ATF on NFA. So many just got around it that they finally just repealed the rule and said, guess what? You don’t need to have your chief law enforcement approve it. They just have to get notice of it. But they got rid of the sign off. Why? The loophole defeated it. Evan Nappen 13:50 We see that even going on with switchblades. We’ve seen how there’s been a huge expansion in knife rights based on the ability to work the loopholes for interstate sale and for state sales to be independent. And how the federal prohibition was simply affecting very specific transactions under federal law. To the point where the federal government, in trying to uphold the federal switchblade law, said, as one of their justifications, well, the law isn’t even enforced anymore. That’s right. Why? Loopholes! Loopholes. Freedom finding a way. And so this is exciting to see this taking place on machine guns. Finally going at the NFA. Not shying away from taking on the big stuff. Not letting them get away with claiming that any firearm is somehow intrinsically evil, wrong or bad. We’re finally fighting back with offense. Offense for once. Not just totally on the defense. Evan Nappen 15:07 Speaking of which, you may encounter a new group called “Bridging the Divide”. (https://bridgethedividenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brief-Policy-Outline.pdf) Bridging the Divide on Firearm Policy. Oh yeah, they’re claiming that there’s some bipartisan, that they have taken pro-gun folks and anti-gun and uniting them on principles that everybody believes in. They’re claiming to do this. And here’s their wonderful policies. Lo and behold, when you look closely at this so-called, you know, “Bridging the Divide”, which is, you know, bridging the gap, which is more of laying a trap, my friends. Laying a trap. What you see are their policies that they’re claiming is, you know, they have this bipartisan, so to speak. This is pro-gun and anti-gun right oppressors. Gun rights oppressors and gun rights people. Evan Nappen 16:08 And of course, here’s their policies. They have eight of them, eight of them. This so-called “Bridging the Divide.” One, Prohibiting Factors for Firearm Purchase and Possession. This is right from their “Firearm Policy Outline.” They want to prohibit gun possession by those convicted of violent crime at the misdemeanor level while removing state restrictions on those non-violent felonies. So, they want to expand prohibitions to misdemeanors. Claiming, of course, non-violent felonies, right? Yeah. And then remove prohibition of gun purchases by persons who use marijuana. Well, yeah, guess what? The Court’s already going to kill that. So, they’re throwing this in. They want to, essentially, what they’re looking to do is expand prohibitions to misdemeanors. Who’s kidding who? Come on. Give me a break. Evan Nappen 17:04 Two, Background Checks. Create state level background checks for private sales. Oh, so, in other words, Universal Background Checks, and they want to impose it state by state. More of that. So, end private sales. But they want to have “logical exemptions”? Well, it’s the same, so-called logical exemptions. Let’s just instead of logical, we’ll call it “narrow”, narrow exemptions. No. Private sales should remain private sales. It is more of an intrusion, more of oppression, on our gun rights. How about three? What’s the third thing? Extreme Risk Protection. Oh, seriously? Red flag. We have seen, Page – 5 – of 11 experienced, and are currently experiencing the unbelievable denial of due process that takes place from that garbage. Evan Nappen 17:55 Four, Dealer Registration and Gun Trafficking. They want to focus on the small number of dealers from whom the majority of traced crime guns originate. Oh, really? Well, guess what? What creates those statistics? Anytime they’re run – when guns are seized. And if you’re seizing guns the way New Jersey does, at the drop of a hat and those guns are run, that raises dealer numbers as quoting “crime guns”, even though they’re not crime guns. It is absolutely a flawed basis, and they want to focus on that. Five, Child Firearm Access Prevention. Oh, lock up your safety. That’s what that’s called. Lock up your safety to protect the children. Here we go again. Six, Firearm Suicide Prevention. Ah. In states where murder rates are low, well, let’s go at suicide. Anything we can do to go at the guns, right? And what happens with suicide prevention? Oh, well, that’s the wellness check. You know what’s going on in New Jersey with wellness checks? Anybody calls on anybody, and the police come. They take you away. They take your guns. They hold you for about three days to see if you’re okay. And even though you’re fine, now we got to fight to get your rights back. Fight to get your guns back. There’s a million ways to kill yourself, folks. Focusing on the gun isn’t the answer. Focus on actual causes. But no, it’s just an excuse. Teddy Nappen 19:34 I think the biggest issue with this whole concept of “Bridging the Divide” is take a step back and let us, let us be on equal terms. Here’s the problem, they cannot define what an assault firearm is. They are. Evan Nappen 19:50 Wait, wait, Teddy. I haven’t even gotten to that yet. I haven’t gotten to that. Teddy Nappen 19:54 All right. Evan Nappen 19:54 Number seven, Firearm Injury Prevention Education. They want to tie public health to firearm injuries. Why? Because that goes to healthcare so they can regulate it. Get it regulated back through the health, federal health agencies. Get it back to the CDC. Get them back on it. Cranking out anti-gun nonsense. That’s the game. Eight, Community Violence Intervention. Oh, that gets funding to who? Anti-gun groups. That’s what it’s about. Evan Nappen 20:33 So, we’re looking at these policies and then who’s on it? Well, their board is chock full, chock full of all former and bunch of all anti-gun rights folks. Then they sprinkle in a few that are supposedly pro-gun. So, who’s one of them? Rob Pincus. Rob Pincus is on there, proudly on there. They have listed him as a gun rights advocate. Except here’s a little article from Lee Williams back in March 29, 2021, from thegunwriter.com. (https://thegunwriter.substack.com/p/huh-rob-pincus-supports-expanded?utm_source=publication-search) It says, “Huh? Rob Pincus calls for expanded background checks, gun control and then says he didn’t.” Oh, really? Interesting. You can read that article and see. Page – 6 – of 11 The people they’re getting on board. There’s no major player there that is truly an advocate of our gun rights that I could find, and plenty that aren’t. Evan Nappen 21:30 Nowhere in their policy does it say repeal assault firearm bans, repeal large capacity magazine bans, repeal sensitive place prohibitions, or enact national reciprocity. All the things that we’re fighting for, for our rights. No. All it is is more, more, more. Just a subterfuge of more bans, more back doors to taking away rights. I didn’t see a damn thing here that expands our rights. Nothing. It’s just take, take, take. And package it as some kind of compromise. Their compromise is always us giving up our rights. Forget it, folks. Just forget it. Evan Nappen 22:18 And finally, let me point out, right from The Trace, right from The Trace. Sent out in an email blast, and I just want to read you this from The Trace. (https://mailchi.mp/thetrace/inside-the-loosely-regulated-world-of-gun-manufacturing-4869976?e=a13774efb8) This is fascinating. “Since the Trump administration snatched. . . ” This is The Trace. Snatched. They think of the Mel Brooks. You know, sees snatched, right? But anyway. “Since the Trump administration snatched funding from gun violence prevention . . .” Oh, in other words, let’s decode that. Since Trump took away all the money going to gun rights oppression groups, “. . . the field’s practitioners have had to confront an uncertain future.” Oh, they’re no longer getting the money from the Government. Huh. “Without federal dollars, state and local governments will have to decide whether to pick up the tab. It’s far from a sure thing. Gun violence intervention programs have long had to fight to prove the value of their work. The problem, however, is that it’s difficult to measure. Studying gun violence is expensive, and the nature of violence makes it a uniquely challenging subject to pull apart.” In other words, to propagandize into an anti-gun policy, to take away our rights. “And while gun violence research has seen a resurgence in recent years, the Trump administration cut funding for that field, too.” Yeah, isn’t that cute? I love it. “. . . meaning the available evidence for these programs could grow slimmer.” Evan Nappen 23:46 So folks, The Trace is bitching and moaning about losing their money, and who took it from them? President Trump. And it’s about time. There’s no reason our tax dollars need to go to oppression of our gun rights, and it’s the Trump administration that ended this funding. Keep that in mind. Teddy Nappen 24:10 Just to kind of going back to the whole issue. Whenever the Left try to present themselves like no, no, we need to find these common sense issues. Okay. Let’s define our terms, because the Left does not see the Second Amendment as a right. We know this because the Left wing nut case of a judge, Jackson went and broke down her entire descent of Bruen, describing how it is not a right. It’s a privilege. Arguing that when we deal with gun cases, you have to consider the victims of gun violence rather than looking to the law and the Constitution. That is where they’re coming from. They’re coming from the stupidity and suicidal empathy when they say they’re bridging the gap. That is their argument. Page – 7 – of 11 Evan Nappen 25:01 Just don’t fall for it. Don’t fall for it. 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Now, this is a micro-compact with an aluminum frame and a very crisp single-action trigger feel. It’s slim. It’s refined, and it’s built for discrete carry without sacrificing shoot ability. It has that classic metal construction in a defensive, ready size. Also, you can see Julianna and the MAC 5. This is a retro-inspired style with modern execution. The MAC 5 delivers iconic roller-delayed energy, and Juliana brings the confidence to match. So, check that out as well. Go to weshootusa.com, weshootusa.com. Check out the guns, check out Julianna, and check out the great things that are offered there. Fantastic training, top training. You can get your CCARE certificate so you can get your carry and have a great time in their pro shop. The service you’ll receive is second to none. Go to weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 27:37 Also, please, please make sure you are a member of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They are the premier gun rights group in New Jersey. They are the umbrella organization of gun clubs in New Jersey. They are fighting for our rights. My good friend and colleague, Dan Schmutter, is there in federal court. He’s doing a great job. We’re waiting for some more results to report. Exciting times. We’re going to have some, I feel, excellent results over “sensitive places”, the magazine ban and the assault firearm ban, as we keep fighting and slogging through it. Getting our rights back. Plus the Association is on guard at the courts, at the legislature and the courthouse, both. We have a full-time paid lobbyist and, man, New Jersey is always a challenge. So, make sure you’re a member. Go to anjrpc.org and join today. You’ll get news sent right to your email. You’ll get a beautiful newsletter, and you’ll know that you’re part of the solution. You want to be part of the solution. The solution to the problem. The problem is gun rights oppressors, and the Association fights them in the belly of the beast, New Jersey, right there. ANJRPC.org. Evan Nappen 29:04 And don’t forget to get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the bible of New Jersey gun law. It is the book you need to navigate through the insanity that is New Jersey gun law. I try to make it as easy as possible. Question and answer format with 120 topics. It’s a book everybody uses, and you need one. Just go to EvanNappen.com and order yours. And when you get it, don’t lend it out, because you’ll never get it back. I hear that complaint all the time. So, make sure you keep your hands on it, or you’ll lose it. Go to EvanNappen.com and get a copy of New Jersey Gun Law today. Now, we have Press Checks with Teddy. Teddy, what do you have for us today in Press Checks? Page – 8 – of 11 Teddy Nappen 29:50 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and I just want to preface this on this one. Where you see in the news media, they’ve been pushing the whole Epstein thing. All right? They’ve been trying to push that. And of course, the Left ended up destroying themselves, as they’ve lost multiple power players who have been implicated in the whole, in the whole surroundings that it comes with the Epstein files being released. And one of the individuals who, by the way, this individual had close ties to Jeffrey Epstein since, like, the early days, Michael Bloomberg. You know, maybe it was because he had a, you know, big gulp in his hand, and that’s why, you know, he’s like, Oh, how dare you. But, yeah. Teddy Nappen 30:41 So, we go to AmmoLand, where this was a wonderful article written up by Alan Gottlieb. (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/02/ccrkba-demands-bloomberg-come-clean-about-epstein-relationship/) Regarding the fact that now we are demanding that all the anti-gun groups, including Everytown, including all of his multi anti gun right the gun rights oppressors groups cut ties with Michael Bloomberg. You know, the money. And there was, I actually went. And funny enough, anyone can do this. You can go on to the Epstein files on the government website, and they have the entire files library. You can type in word searches. So, you type in “Michael Bloomberg”. I went and read through the different documents on it. Now, to preface this, there was no showing of wrongdoing in what was discovered by the fact he was. However, he was invited with Michael Bloomberg, George Stephanopoulos, Eric Schmidt, all these individuals, to a cocktail party with Jeffrey Epstein to watch The Imitation Game. You know, that movie about Alan Turing where he broke the German Enigma. Okay. Bear in mind, this is 2015. Jeffrey Epstein had already been convicted of the first initial charges back in 2000. Evan Nappen 32:05 He was a felon, you know. So, hey, they love to make a point that they shouldn’t have guns. Epstein kept trying and trying and trying to get his rights back so he could get guns. Yet, here he is with the king of anti-gun funding, Bloomturd. Teddy Nappen 32:25 Yeah. Evan Nappen 32:26 What’s that all about? Teddy Nappen 32:27 There was also a letter. Now, again, there was no direct correspondence with Michael Bloomberg. However, there was a letter from Maxwell, Jillian’s mother, basically inviting him to attend a premiere, apparently, this was a movie, Power of Good. I’ve never heard of this one. But this very clearly shows that there was direct information going back and forth. There was also, it seemed to be, there was a massive invitation, and Jeffrey Epstein was trying to create this almost investor group. I want to tell you. Like he wanted to make this online new media. He was naming these board of directors, one of which was Michael Bloomberg, the Rothschild, Lee Rothschild, Alan Goodman. So, various individuals. He Page – 9 – of 11 seemed to be almost like a financial advisor or a bank roller for Jeffrey Epstein. Again, there’s no showing of wrongdoing, but it’s just, clearly, he had a relationship with him. Even highlighted to the articles where, in 2011 the Palm Beach Daily News, Epstein’s address book included Michael Bloomberg. In 2013, there were multiple pictures taken with Bloomberg and Maxwell together having book parties at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, where I guess they were reading gender queer, but also the level. Evan Nappen 33:51 Well, the way they brought in the Clintons to the committee, they need to bring Bloomberg in. I mean, you know, this is. The Left kept pushing and pushing and pushing about the Epstein files. Hoping against hope, that they could somehow get President Trump on this, when, in reality, what we’re seeing is it blowing up in the Left’s face, aren’t we? Teddy Nappen 34:12 Yeah. Also, here’s a really big one. Epstein was invited to a Bloomberg hosted fundraiser for Plaskett. Congresswoman Plaskett. You know, the woman who took direct funding from Jeffrey Epstein, actually got donation money. So, not only was he hosting the dinner, cordially inviting Epstein to come on down. Even writing a letter. Please join our host. Michael Bloomberg. Dear Jeffrey Epstein, please join our host, Michael Bloomberg, to the dinner. So, very clearly he was running in these circles. There’s a very clear tie relationship. Again, no showing of wrongdoing. There wasn’t a direct correspondence with him in the emails. And if you actually go through a lot of the emails, he would email news articles. That’s why you know Bloomberg News. And he would email them to others. So, that did also come up. It just shows the very clear ties. This is the one that really sticks out to me. Documents release revealed he was interested in gun politics and Bloomberg’s work. They don’t show direct donations to EveryTown. However, in 2013 there’s an email soliciting Epstein for a donation to American for Responsible Solutions, which is run by Gabby, Gabby Giffords, who later became Giffords. Evan Nappen 35:34 That’s right. But all they care about with Epstein is Trump. And how does that all relate? Is Trump in the Epstein files, Teddy? Teddy Nappen 35:46 Oh, very much. Yes, yes, Trump is in the Epstein files. Okay, I’ve got to tell this to everyone here. The black pillars, all those out there, we do not have all the information. We know that for a fact. Okay? Has it been mishandled? Absolutely. Pam Bondi should resign. Fall on her sword. Because she has damaged the administration on Trump for the mishandling with the stupid binder gate, all the stupidity of, oh, I have the client list on my desk. That was a lie. And the whole situation there. However, if you actually look at the timeline, you can go see the articles. See the full breakdown of it for Donald Trump. Teddy Nappen 36:24 Here’s the timeline, 2004 to 2005, there was reported abuse by a 14-year-old girl by Epstein. Then Trump immediately ended the relation with Jeffrey Epstein. Banned him from Mar a Lago. In 2008, Epstein was convicted with the help of Donald Trump, who cooperated with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, who fully deposed himself to the lawyers. As opposed to all the other people that are Page – 10 – of 11 implicated, who just stayed away. He actually went in to help the victims. Imagine that. And going in next 2000, after Maxwell is convicted as well, where she trafficked to Epstein. Also in 2019, he’s later arrested again. Guess who’s President in 2019? Donald Trump. He was arrested for sex who invested arrested Epstein for sex trafficking, and then he’s later dead in 2019. So, not only does it exonerate, where, after he was convicted, Trump broke off all relationships with Epstein. He helped get Jeffrey Epstein. That is all that they have on Donald Trump when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. Teddy Nappen 37:32 All the fake news, all the fake and you know why he said hoax? He wasn’t saying the Jeffrey Epstein whole pedo ring was a hoax? No, he is saying hoax, as in talking about the Dems whole plot to directly connect Trump to the pedophile ring. That is their plot. That was the hoax. Was it misspoken? Yes, Trump fires from the hip. Sue him. That’s how it goes. But actually looking at the facts of what came down, this is what he should have said. Under four years of Biden, not one committee was formed to go at the Epstein files, to go after the Epstein files. The Dems didn’t even want to touch it, which, by the way, all the people that were running in Epstein circles, Schumer, all the, all the heavy donators, Bill Gates, all these individuals are running in Michael Bloomberg, running heavily donations, including Jeffrey Epstein, who heavily donated to the Democrats. So, it’s the level of insanity that goes into it. Teddy Nappen 38:37 By the way, for everyone to remember. Did you know? Did you also know the fact that all of a sudden, the victims who never spoke out during the four years under Biden are now taking Super Bowl ads saying, release more files. Okay, what happened to we have our list. We’re making our list. Just say it. Are you worried about defamation? Musk said he’ll pay for defamation. And good luck as trying to go after women of victims of sexual abuse. I’m sure a go fund me will be immediately formed and covered. So, what are you waiting on? Oh, that’s right, these are just political cudgels for you to abuse. Okay? That is a fact, and that’s what I’m saying to the victims who, all of a sudden, will not name names. So, that it’s one of the big things, like, very clearly, it’s being used as a political tool. They don’t actually want to release the names. Evan Nappen 39:28 Well, I think it’s interesting that it’s come around to Mr. Bloomberg, and that has major effect in terms of funding of further gun rights oppression. He needs to explain the way they’re looking at it. Forced it to be opened up. Hey, guess what? You’re there. You need to explain it now. At least do that. Teddy Nappen 39:52 Also this. Evan Nappen 39:53 There you go. Teddy Nappen 39:54 Proof in concept. Peter Mandelson, who was directly connected to Jeffrey Epstein. He was Keir Starmer’s Cabinet Minister, who just recently resigned. He resigned in shame. So, the proof is in the Page – 11 – of 11 proof is, in fact, that this has the effect. If we could break up Bloomberg from EveryTown. I mean, there is their money. They have nothing aside from. Evan Nappen 40:17 Well, they’re not getting funding anymore from the Government. Yeah, from USAID killed all that. Yeah, so that’s good. Well, let me tell you, Teddy, about this week’s GOFU. That is a Gun Owner Fuck Up, where you learn about expensive mistakes that others have made so that you don’t make them. Now this week’s GOFU that I want to talk about, might even be considered a future GOFU. But it applies still today. If West Virginia, Kansas, or any of these places end up creating State machine gun stores, if you will, which I believe they will, and this ends up taking off, make sure that you do NOT, as a non-resident of those states, acquire a machine gun from those states and then, no less, bring it to New Jersey. In other words, the GOFU, in the big picture, is you have to be cognizant of your jurisdiction and what you’re doing in your jurisdiction, and when you’re in another jurisdiction, what you can and can’t do. Evan Nappen 41:34 We see the jurisdictional problem arise all the time. Whether it’s in carrying a gun where you’re allowed to carry in one state and not in another, whether it’s purchase or possession of a firearm in any given state versus another, people bringing guns or accessories or other things that were legal in one place and illegal in another. The burden is on you to know this. I am constantly seeing cases where people make that very critical error. So, the GOFU, in a general term, my friends, is make sure you know your jurisdictions laws and do not inadvertently violate them because you are in another jurisdiction, and you are coming into this other jurisdiction, this is where the trouble can begin. It can be quite serious. So, be very cognizant of this when dealing with guns. Evan Nappen 42:40 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 42:51 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E279_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --ICE and the West Virginia State Police continue an operational agreement--Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson talks to lawmakers about Governor's tax cut proposal--Legislation moves in Charleston to help beleaguered Hancock County Schools' financial mess--In Sports: The Hoosiers make history in Miami 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --West Virginia's funding for it's broadband expansion plan is approved in Washington DC--It looks like a lot of those cases against the West Virginia State Police will go to trial next year --The Upshur County School Board okays the closure of Rock Cave Elementary School--In Sports: WVU and Marshall soccer teams advance in the NCAA Tourney and round two of the high school football playoffs  

West Virginia State Police 1st Sgt Kyle Totten on Halloween safety. University High School Athletics Director Jeff Bailey on the Mohawk Bowl. Voise of the University Hawks Kyle Wiggs with a preview of the Mohawk Bowl.

West Virginia State Police, working with federal ICE agents, have made dozens of immigration arrests in a short period of time. And, an author born in Appalachia delves into America's attitudes about the poor and working classes -- and how that affects every day life. The post More Immigration Arrests And A Tale Of Challenges, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginia State Police in Jefferson County are investigating after two people were found dead inside a burning home in Harpers Ferry. Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris noted that the Trump Administration has recommended federal agencies layoff federal workers during the shutdown: There is some state help for federal workers in Maryland affected by the government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this rare and candid conversation, Todd Chrisley sits down with Billy Marshall, Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Together, they open up about life inside the prison system, the realities of incarceration, and what change might look like from both personal and institutional perspectives.This interview goes beyond headlines to explore Todd's personal experience serving time in the federal prison system, Billy Marshall's role leading the BOP and overseeing federal corrections, and honest discussions about reform, accountability, and the future of corrections in America.Whether you've followed Todd's story from the start or you're interested in learning more about how the federal prison system really works, this conversation gives insight you won't hear anywhere else.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!- Cowboy Colostrum: Visit www.cowboycolostrum.com and get 25% OFF your entire order when you use code CHRISLEY at checkout! #CowboyColostrumPod- Clean Safe Products: Go to www.cleansafeproducts.com/CHRISLEY today to get $15 OFF the Green Mitt Kit, the world's easiest soft surface cleaning solution!- Jones Road Beauty: Use code CHRISLEY at www.jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad- Just Thrive: Go to www.justthrivehealth.com/CONFESSIONS to save 20%! Take the 90-Day Just Thrive Challenge today because when your gut thrives, you thrive!- Genesis Gold Group: Visit www.chrisleylovesgold.com today for your FREE Family Wealth Protection Gold Guide and join thousands of Americans who've protected their legacy with real assets!- Superpower: Go to www.superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodFOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:Todd Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/toddchrisley)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/toddchrisley)Julie Chrisley:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/juliechrisley)Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/JulieChrisley)Chrisley Confessions 2.0:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/chrisleyconfessions2.0)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisleyconfessions2.0)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisleyConfessions)Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/thecastcollective)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective)About Billy Marshall:William K. Marshall III is the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Director Marshall was sworn in on April 21, 2025, and assumed responsibility for the operation of 122 BOP facilities, six regional offices, two staff training centers, and 22 residential reentry management offices. He is responsible for the oversight and management of approximately 36,000 staff members and 156,000 federal inmates.Director Marshall began his law enforcement career with the West Virginia State Police in Huntington, where he was honored as the 1995 National Association of Police Organizations West Virginia Police Officer of the Year. He transferred to the Interstate Drug Interdiction Team and worked with the West Virginia Worker's Compensation Fraud Task Force, as well as on drug task forces in Charleston and Parkersburg. His exemplary service led to his selection for the IRS Criminal Investigation Division's Fraud Task Force, working out of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia in Charleston, during which time he also received a deputation from the U.S. Marshals Service.Promoted to Sergeant in 2006, Director Marshall later became the Commander of the Pleasants County Detachment before serving as Commander of the Wood County Detachment. He was then selected as the Deputy Director of Traffic Records at State Police Headquarters, where he collaborated with the Governor's Highway Safety Program. In 2010, Director Marshall returned to Wood County to resume command until his retirement in July 2017, concluding more than 25 years of service with the West Virginia State Police.Following his retirement, Director Marshall was appointed as the first Director of Corrections Investigations for the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (now known as the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security). He was also designated the Director of the Division of Juvenile Services. Under the newly formed Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, he served as Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Juvenile Services until Governor Jim Justice appointed him as the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation in January 2023.Director Marshall earned his undergraduate degree from Marshall University and is a graduate of the West Virginia State Police Academy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

West Virginia State Police investigate a murder-suicide in Martinsburg A Franklin County, Pennsylvania, youth baseball coach is found guilty of 65 offenses involving sexual assault Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando clarifies the departments policy on operations conducted by immigration officials Bird Flu discovered in a flock in Montgomery CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Young hunters in West Virginia learn firearms safety, ethical hunting practices and personal responsibility in the great outdoors, thanks to DNR police officers…the WV Regional Technology Park helps boost the area's STEM industry…and, WANTED: Your proposals for Bridging Innovation Week…on today's daily304.   #1 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced that police officers from its law enforcement section trained and assisted 43 young hunters during the state's antlerless deer season for youth as part of the agency's ongoing initiative to recruit new hunters to the sport. During the hunts, WVDNR Police officers from each of the agency's six districts taught special needs, underprivileged and community youth about firearms safety, ethical hunting practices and personal responsibility in the outdoors. Youth hunts are a key component of the WVDNR's Law Enforcement Section efforts to promote responsible hunting and conservation education. In September, the agency earned the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' Conservation Law Enforcement Award for excellence in public relations and youth outreach. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/wvdnr-natural-resources-police-mentor-43-young-hunters/article_7ac0c10a-97b6-11ef-870a-eb975e2c4d62.html   #2 – From WV NEWS – Boasting nearly 1,000 employees working at 29 different companies and organizations, the West Virginia Regional Technology Park has its sights set on economic development throughout the state. West Virginia Regional Technology Park Executive Director Matt Ballard said the park's main mission centers on economic development, which it achieves in part by providing its tenants with a safe and valued campus that allows them to grow. Ballard said they're focusing primarily on STEM industries and recruiting in those areas, which is important to help create a skilled workforce of people living and spending money here. This past spring, Gov. Jim Justice announced a $250 million consolidated laboratory facility, which is predicted to be built in the tech park and finished in 2027. The facility will hold the labs for the Department of Health's Office of Laboratory Services, the Division of Labor's Office of Weights and Measures, the West Virginia State Police and the Department of Homeland Security forensics lab and the state Medical Examiner labs. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-regional-technology-park-continues-mission-of-statewide-economic-development/article_a13a9c00-8723-11ef-aeb3-e78779ead3af.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share   #3 – From WVEE – The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference Committee is seeking proposals from individuals and organizations interested in facilitating a conference workshop during Bridging Innovation Week.  Bridging Innovation Week is the state's premier annual entrepreneurship event. The weeklong symposium advances entrepreneurship-led economic development by providing connection and education to business owners, current and prospective entrepreneurs, and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) throughout West Virginia. Proposals are due by Saturday, November 30.  The next Bridging Innovation Week is set for the week of April 29, 2025. Read more: https://mcusercontent.com/f84d9315ebf178a0889b3e200/files/05878f33-5f42-b187-de0a-185b103f673f/BIW_2025_Call_for_Presenters.pdf   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

On this West Virginia Morning, it has been a year since allegations of illicit recordings of cadets and other women at the West Virginia State Police barracks launched federal and state investigations into the law enforcement department. We speak with the superintendent of state police for an update. The post Updates One Year Later On State Police Investigation, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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Our solved case this week is that of the disappearance and murdr of James Johansen. His killer has been caught and charged, but West Virginia State Police are interested in hearing from anyone who has any information of other crimes committed by Charles Michael Kessinger. If you know anything, you can contact the West Virginia State Police Louisville Detachment at 304-647-7600.Our unsolved case this week is Roberta Elena, also known as Sister Robin Elam. If you have any information on her brutal assault and murder at Mount Saint Joseph Convent, please contact the Wheeling Police at 304-234-3664, or the West Virginia State Police at 304-746-2100.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/5466986/advertisement

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The nation is barrelling toward a federal government shutdown this weekend--CWA and Frontier have ratified a new contract agreement--A judge grants a motion in the lawsuits against the West Virginia State Police over a camera in the women's locker room--It's Football Friday with high school football along with WVU and Marshall in action this weekend

The Main Creeps try Zapp's Chips again, this time in the Voodoo Heat flavor. Then Matt talks about a lady, who was in training to become a nun, who was horribly murdered during prayer in Wheeling, WV in the late 70s. This case is unsolved at time of recording. If you have any information regarding this cold case, contact the Wheeling Police Department at 304-234-3664, or West Virginia State Police at 304-746-2100. Matt also describes a wonderful turkey sandwich and a new food truck.

Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis, and Curtis "CS" Bennett, co-host.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Josh Perry, is a campaign strategist, political commentator, and writer @RSBNetwork. @RealJoshPerry Janice Hisle reports on former President Donald Trump's campaign for the 2024 general election ballot and related issues. Before joining The Epoch Times, she worked for more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. Mark Tapscott, DC Correspondent for The Epoch Times Hans von Spakovsky, Heritage Foundation Manager, Election Law Reform Initiative and Senior Legal Fellow, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies   Dedication:  Sergeant Cory Maynard, West Virginia State Police, West Virginia, End of Watch Friday, June 2, 2023

On this West Virginia Morning, the latest legal complaint concerning the West Virginia State Police hidden camera investigation outlines an alleged culture of misconduct towards women, with accusations of sexual assault and concerns over reforms. Randy Yohe has the story. The post Latest In State Police Hidden Camera Investigation On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

In conjunction with the American Museum of Tort Law, we conduct another live Zoom recording where Ralph welcomes legendary trial lawyer Shanin Spector to discuss the constitutional right of wrongfully injured people to have their day in court and the corporate forces that are trying to limit this most basic of American principles. Then, Ralph and Mr. Spector take questions from our live audience.Shanin Specter is a founding partner of Kline & Specter, one of the leading catastrophic injury firms in the United States. Beyond winning substantial monetary compensation for his clients, many of Shanin's cases have prompted beneficial societal changes. He has also taught law for many years and this academic year is teaching tort and trial courses at UC Law SF, Drexel Kline and Stanford Law Schools.Last week, I found myself in Washington DC at the Federalist Society debating the resolution that America should abolish the right of trial by jury, which is being advocated by an otherwise distinguished professor at George Washington University School of Law, Professor [Renée Lettow] Lerner… You don't have to scratch the surface of her argument very much to see that it is based upon the statistics of the American Tort Reform Association and the like. It's essentially a Trojan horse for the Fortune 500.Shanin SpecterWhy don't you describe this assault on the tort system by lobbyists who don't want to argue their case in court— that's too open, too full of cross-examination, too fair in terms of the procedures. They want to lobby lawmakers in states all over the country so the lawmakers, in effect, enact laws that tie the hands of juries and judges— the only people who actually see, hear, and evaluate the cases in the courtroom.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard1. The FTC has issued a statement regarding the proposed merger between CalPortland & Martin Marietta. Chair Lina Khan tweeted that this deal “would've resulted in a single firm owning half of all cement plants serving Southern California, enabling the firm to hike prices.” Following an FTC investigation, the firms have abandoned the deal.2. AP reports that Colorado has become the first state to pass “Right to Repair” legislation, which “compels manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and software,” to “ensure farmers can fix their own tractors and combines.” This idea has drawn support from left and right factions including at the national level. In a similar move regarding home repairs, Senator John Fetterman is pushing to expand Pennsylvania's "Whole Home Repair" program – which “helps Pennsylvanians with needed repairs and eliminate[s] blight” – to the nation.3. Former U.S.-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been ejected from Colombia after attempting to “gatecrash” a summit on the future of the Bolivarian republic, the Guardian reports. Guaidó has fallen out of favor among Venezuelan dissidents and, while some western nations still recognize him on paper as Venezuela's president – despite never winning such an election – many have quietly reengaged with the Maduro government to negotiate for oil. The Guardian added that Mr. Guaidó has now relocated to Miami.4. Slate reports that automakers are finally beginning to backpedal on digital displays in cars. David Zipper writes “The touch screen pullback is the result of consumer backlash, not the enactment of overdue regulations or an awakening of corporate responsibility. Many drivers want buttons, not screens, and they've given carmakers an earful about it. Auto executives have long brushed aside safety concerns about their complex displays—and all signs suggest they would have happily kept doing so. But their customers are revolting, which has forced them to pay attention.” Zipper goes on to pin the blame for the proliferation of these expensive and unpopular displays on one culprit: Elon Musk's Tesla.5. From the Tampa Bay Times: State legislators in Florida are leading a crusade to shred local tenants rights laws, which set standards regarding rent increases, applications and evictions. The recently-passed HB 1417 and its companion SB 1586 would strip away these protections. Rep. Tiffany Esposito, of Fort Myers, who sponsored the House bill, is quoted saying “This bill protects tenants, this bill protects property owners and this bill protects capitalism.” Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville responded “This bill is designed to help corporate landlords at the expense of tenants, many of which are already struggling to stay in their homes.”6. Ben & Jerry's announced that it has reached an agreement with workers at its flagship store in Burlington, Vermont on rules to ensure a fair union election, after workers announced last week that they are seeking to unionize, per the New York Times. “The agreement is likely to pave the way for the store to become the only unionized Ben & Jerry's location in the United States. All of the nearly 40 workers eligible to join a union at the store have indicated their support for doing so.”7. The Hill reports that a War Powers Resolution to pull U.S. troops out of Somalia, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, has been defeated. The resolution garnered the support of 47 Republicans and 56 Democrats but failed by a margin of 103-321.8.  Keeping an eye on out of control cops, the LA Times reports that during a "reverse-buy" sting operation, undercover deputies with the Riverside sheriff sold 60 pounds of meth to a narcotics trafficker. According to the author Noah Goldberg, the dealer then got in a car and fled, resulting in 60 additional pounds of meth being introduced into the community. And in West Virginia, WTRF reports that “42 women, including 10 minors, plan to file lawsuits against West Virginia State Police for [installing] hidden cameras in junior troopers locker rooms…[engaging in] rampant sexual misconduct,” and admitting to destroying evidence in criminal investigations.  9. From Common Dreams: Reps. AOC and Ro Khanna, along with Senator Ed Markey, have reintroduced the Green New Deal. Along with the resolution, which is unlikely to move in the current Congress, the sponsors released “a guide for cities, states, tribes, nonprofits, and individuals about how to help bring the Green New Deal to life."10. From the Economic Policy Institute: April 28th marked “Workers Memorial Day, the date the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) took effect in 1971. Signed in 1970, the OSH Act has made a tremendous difference, and, after more than 50 years, over 668,000 workers can say their lives have been saved by its passage… [yet] In 2022, 343 workers died each day on average from hazardous working conditions, and last year's fatality data show especially troubling trends: The rate of death on the job for Black workers rose to its highest number in more than a decade, and fatality rates for Latino workers have increased 13% in the past decade…grim as these…numbers are, the reality is likely far worse. Government Accountability Office…reports show that a majority of employers fail to report workplace injuries due to [OSHA]'s limited resources and procedures. Official statistics also do not include the untold numbers of worker deaths linked to preventable workplace coronavirus exposure. In fact, the pandemic revealed serious limitations of the OSH Act and its enforcement in an era of eroded worker power and vast economic inequality.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Jim Justice issues a ban on all outdoor burning in West Virginia amid dry conditions--The new leader of the West Virginia State Police briefs lawmakers on his efforts to clean up problems with the agency--Bond rating agencies are rewarding West Virginia for tax cuts and increased revenue--In Sports: The new high school baseball and softball polls are out for W.Va.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, March 24  Take a scenic motorcycle ride on the winding roads of the Midland Trail…a brand new magazine is promoting arts and culture in Almost Heaven…watch bald eagles hatch in real time, from a live cam in Shepherdstown…and here's a reminder for drivers to  S L O W  D O W N  in work zones…on today's daily304. #1 – From RIDER MAGAZINE – A Kentucky motorcycle rider takes a scenic trip along U.S. 60 -- The Midland Trail -- from Kenova to Lewisburg. Carly Becker said it was daunting at first, but she enjoyed every moment of the trip, from dining at local eateries to navigating the  switchbacks and hairpin turns of the New River Gorge.  “Riding on the gentle slopes and curves of hills as green as a jewel, I could see Appalachian ridges seemingly on all sides,” Becker said. “Peaks would loom straight ahead in the distance, growing closer and closer until I was on them, climbing switchbacks, only to descend minutes later and then do it again. It was a dream ride.” Planning your own motorcycle adventure in Almost Heaven? Learn more about scenic routes at www.wvtourism.com. Read more: https://ridermagazine.com/2023/03/14/along-the-midland-trail-a-west-virginia-motorcycle-trip/    #2 – From YNST MAGAZINE – Be the first to check out YNST Magazine's premier issue! YNST Magazine is a rising media outlet based in West Virginia broadcasting print & digital content that connects creatives in and from Appalachia to the rest of the world. The publication promotes all things arts and culture and celebrates the contributions of the region with a progressive, fresh, and colorful point of view. It's in the name: You're Not Seeing Things! Subscribe now to stay connected with Appalachia's unseen arts & culture. Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/a6e68bf6e3de/ynst   #3 – From U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE – Watch bald eagles nest and raise eaglets in real time!  The U..S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center near Shepherdstown provides a live cam of an eagle nest that has been in use for nearly 20 years. This year, the nesting pair laid eggs on Feb. 15 and 18. Both adult eagles take turns incubating eggs and they will be hatching soon.  Check out the Outdoor Channel for a second camera view and chat room with the latest news, photos & videos. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGRF0XxuOFo   #4 – From WVDOT – Slow down! The West Virginia Department of Transportation is cooperating with public safety officials and state and local law enforcement to crack down on speeders in Interstate 64 work zones.  West Virginia State Police, local sheriff's departments and municipal police departments will have extra patrols in work zones all along the I-64 corridor between Huntington and Charleston throughout the construction season, targeting speeders and writing tickets for drivers who disobey work zone safety laws. The WVDOT urges drivers to remain alert when passing through work zones, pay attention to signs and other safety devices, and stay off cell phones. Read more: https://transportation.wv.gov/communications/PressRelease/Pages/WVDOT_police_to_target_speeders_in_I-64_work_zones.aspx Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, March 21  A new renewable energy project will create 100 new jobs in #YesWV…a Clarksburg manufacturer is revolutionizing the graphite industry…and the WVDOT urges drivers to be extra cautious in work zones…on today's daily304. #1 – From BUSINESS FACILITIES – Our Next Energy (ONE) will invest $22 million and create over 100 new jobs under an agreement with the State of West Virginia to locate its Aries Grid battery storage system manufacturing facility in Millwood, at the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Renewables microgrid business site. ONE will use a 40,000 sq. ft. industrial building already located on the Ravenswood site to assemble Aries Grid, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) utility-scale battery system that can serve as long-duration energy storage.  “The BHE Renewables microgrid project, estimated at 420 MWh, in Jackson County represents a historic transition to renewable energy-based manufacturing in the U.S. and establishes a standard for others to follow,” said Mujeeb Ijaz, CEO and Founder of ONE. ONE expects the manufacturing facility to be operational in 2025, with hiring to start next year. Read more: https://businessfacilities.com/west-virginia-welcomes-two-new-manufacturing-facilities   #2 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Did you know that graphite is a highly versatile and valuable material with a wide range of applications? And did you know that a West Virginia business turns this material into remarkable things like batteries and Diamond Drill Bit Mold Materials?  Amsted Graphite Materials is part of the Amsted Industries family of companies, a group of market-leading, diversified global manufacturers serving the railroad, vehicular and construction markets that combine leading-edge manufacturing processes with a history of continuous innovation. Amsted Graphite Materials' state-of-the-art facility supplies customers in over 35 countries with a wide portfolio of extruded, molded, iso-molded, powder and particulate carbon and graphite materials. The Clarksburg facility employs approximately 140 people and significantly contributes to the local economy. In the last century, Amsted Graphite has impacted the local community as a major employer in the region, providing good-paying jobs with benefits. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/revolutionizing-graphite-for-a-better-tomorrow-in-yeswv-meet-amsted-graphite/   #3 – From WVDOT – The West Virginia Department of Transportation is cooperating with public safety officials and state and local law enforcement to crack down on speeders in Interstate 64 work zones. West Virginia State Police, local sheriff's departments and municipal police departments will have extra patrols in work zones all along the I-64 corridor between Huntington and Charleston throughout the construction season, targeting speeders and writing tickets for drivers who disobey work zone safety laws.   WVDOT is also putting up more signs and radar speed monitors in work zones, collecting crash data to better target work zone safety response, and asking our media partners to help spread the word about obeying speed limits and traffic laws in work zones.   “It's easy to get in a hurry or become distracted," said Randy Damron, Work Zone Safety spokesman for WVDOT. "But we need every driver to work with us and remain alert each time they get behind the wheel."   The WVDOT urges drivers to remain alert when passing through work zones, pay attention to signs and other safety devices, and stay off cell phones.   Read more: https://transportation.wv.gov/communications/PressRelease/Pages/WVDOT_police_to_target_speeders_in_I-64_work_zones.aspx   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

In this episode, we tell the story of Timothy Wayne Dalton and his mysterious, unsolved missing case. We got the chance to speak with Timothy's mother Ruth as she tells us how Timothy was like growing up and the day she found out he had been missing. She also tells us what all went down during the investigation, the rumors or theories and her side of what may have happened. This is a very heavy and emotional episode. Please, if you have any information regarding the case contact the West Virginia State Police. (304) 772-5100 CRYPTIC HOTLINE: (540) 358-1583 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR $5 A MONTH https://www.patreon.com/crypticoutthere https://www.youtube.com/ @itscrypticoutthere https://www.facebook.com/groups/2531530113816495/ https://www.instagram.com/itscrypticoutthere itscrypticoutthere@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itscrypticoutthere/support

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about allegations against the West Virginia State Police, the AARP, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica at the West Virginia State Capitol and a local author's new book. In Segment One, we check in with Del. Mike Honacker (R-Greenbrier), Del. David Kelly (R-Doddridge) and Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and their thoughts on the allegations against the West Virginia State Police. Segment Two brings in Gaylene Miller, State Director for AARP West Virginia, to talk about the bills the organization is following as the Legislative Session is winding down. We are in the State Capitol with Bill King, Society of the Honor Guard – Tomb of the Unknowns, to talk about the replica at the West Virginia State Capitol. We end today's episode with Lakeisha Barron-Brown, author and community leader, about her new book.

On the eve of January 18, 1970, Mared Malarik and Karen Ferrell, two (2) freshman students at West Virginia University, disappeared while hitchhiking back to their dorm after attending a showing of the movie, Oliver! at the Metropolitan Theater in downtown Morgantown. Initially the girls were believed to have run off on their own free will, but soon authorities would learn the true nature of the fate of the young Co-Eds. With the discovery of the beheaded bodies ten (10) miles out of Morgantown, and the absence of the heads, Morgantown PD and the West Virginia State Police were soon tasked with the overwhelming responsibility of figuring out What Happened to Mared and Karen? In Part 1 of our two (2) part season finale, the Cold Case Crew takes you back to Morgantown in the 1970's. We learn about our victims, Mared and Karen, discuss the circumstances of their disappearance and the search efforts leading up to the grisly discovery of the bodies. JOIN OUR PATREON: www.Patreon.com/ColdCaseCrew Link for Geoffrey Fuller and S. James McLaughlin's Book, "The WVU CoEd Murders: Who Killed Mared and Karen?" :https://www.amazon.com/WVU-Coed-Murders-Killed-Mared/dp/1467146161/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JD4M5AUQNLZL&keywords=wvu+coed+murders&qid=1660054450&sprefix=wvu+coed+murders%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1#WVUCoEds #WVUCoEdMurders #MaredMalarik #KarenFerrell #WhatHappenedToMaredandKaren #Homicide #UnsolvedHomicide #Murder #DoubleMurder #TrueCrime #ColdCase #1970 #WVU #Morgantown #MonongaliaCounty #ColdCaseCrew #WVMystery #WestVirginiaUniversity #MorgantownWV #WV #Morgantown #WestVirginia #TrueCrimesOfWestVirginia__________________________________________________________________________________References:Books:Bragg, George, Bragg, Melody. “West Virginia Unsolved Murders Book II”. The Death of Innocence: The WVU CoEd Murders. Pgs.1-15. Gem Publications. Beaver, WV.Fuller, Geoffrey C., McLaughlin, S. James. “The WVU Co-Ed Murders: Who Killed Mared and Karen?”. The History Press. Charleston, SC. 2021Newspapers:The Dominion NewsThe Beckley Post HeraldThe Register HeraldThe Courier NewsThe Central New Jersey Home NewsPodcasts: The WVU Co-Ed Murders- Appalachian Mysteria- Season _____________________________________________________________________________________Special Thank You'sCompute OneThank You to Our FamiliesHale Family DentistryCandor Creative CompanyKevin BeattyAh-Hale CreationsBrand RPMPepoli's Pepperoni Rolls Music:abyss by Rexlambo https://soundcloud.com/rexlambo Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3ksUw0DMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/t_VIgXsAp9I Editing:Whitney Cappellari and Audacity Website:www.coldcasecrewwv.com Support the show

Roberta Elam was on her way to becoming a full-fledged nun when her life was taken at only 26 years old. She was described as a happy, energetic, and educated woman who was fiercely devoted to her faith. Sister Robin as she was known at the convent, was on a silent retreat when in broad daylight she was murdered by an unknown man. All leads dried up quickly and her case became cold, but with the ever evolving DNA technology Sister Robin's case could be solved. If you know anything about what happened to Roberta Elam please contact West Virginia State Police at 304-746-2100 or the Wheeling Police Department at 304-234-3664.Patreon & Apple Subscriptions heard it first.#westvirginia #sisterrobin #sisterrobertaelam #murder #unsolved #unsolvedmystery

From flying classified missions into Cambodia during Vietnam to completing law school at night while working undercover, Thomas Kirk worked his way up from a Trooper with the West Virginia State Police through 18 years undercover to become the Colonel. His amazing story incudes taking down an untouchable organized crime figure in West Virginia—someone who had never spent a day in jail until Thom was on the case.Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere elseDonate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.comGo to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and NEW MERCH!Follow us on...TwitterFacebookInstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From flying classified missions into Cambodia during Vietnam to completing law school at night while working undercover, Thomas Kirk worked his way up from a Trooper with the West Virginia State Police through 18 years undercover to become the Colonel. His amazing story incudes taking down an untouchable organized crime figure in West Virginia—someone who had never spent a day in jail until Thom was on the case.Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won't hear anywhere elseDonate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.comGo to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and NEW MERCH!Follow us on...TwitterFacebookInstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 167 on the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we take a trip to the eastern portion of the USA to go “Under the Radar” with another up-and-coming competition pitmaster. Chris Jackson's day job is with the West Virginia State Police and in his spare time he and wife Erica compete (and do catering) as Convicted Pigs BBQ based in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Chris tells us about his background in law enforcement and BBQ and how he got started in each - plus how cooking is a great outlet from what often is a high-stress job. It's also time for the June edition of “Fergie Time” as Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ catches us up on the latest in his world. It's been a busy world with no signs of slowing down for Richard, who's been on a role on the competition circuit with a recent Grand Championship and Reserve Grand at a doubleheader in Greeley, Colorado, plus a couple of other top-10s in the last month. Richard also offers up some early advice for those planning 4th of July weekend cooks in the backyard. So take a listen to the always entertaining “Fergie.” The co-hosts also recap their Father's Day Weekend cooking adventures and take a lap around the sports world. This marks 321 shows over the last six years, combining local radio with podcast. Thanks to all the listeners who have made this passion of ours possible. A big thanks to our great sponsor/marketing partners who make Season 4 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast possible: Blues Hog BBQ Sauce, Royal Oak Charcoal, The Butcher Shoppe, Iowa BBQ Store, Fergolicious BBQ, Affordable Financial Services, Arkassippi Smoke Live and The Arkassippi Combo, Pro Technology Solutions, Vietti Marketing, In the Garden of Eden and Marty “Sign Man” Prather and Domino's. We still have room for a couple of more sponsors. Contact me at lscranton755@gmail.com for more info. Have a great BBQ Week and thanks for listening! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

On January 6, 2012, law enforcement and firefighters responded to a house fire west of Glengary, West Virginia. Inside the home were the remains of 56 year old David Hutzler and his nine year old son James "Macky" Hutzler. Initially, police classified the case as a murder-suicide. David Hutzler was believed to have shot his son, set their home on fire, and then killed himself. Police reported that the father and son both died from gunshot wounds to their heads, and the boy suffered a second "glancing" gunshot wound on his chin.Kelli Hutzler, David Hutzler's daughter, refused to believe this. She insisted that her dad could not have committed such a heinous act. I asked Kelli why law enforcement ruled the case a murder suicide. She told me that her dad had no reason to kill himself and her brother. She also revealed that there was no murder weapon at the scene. According to her, the law enforcement theory that it was a murder suicide is incorrect because there was no weapon present. Kelli has taken issue with the West Va. State police for their initial ruling. For over a year, locals and the public believed David had murdered his son before killing himself. Eventually, law enforcement realized their mistake. The case was then ruled a double homicide. Kelli told me she finds it disturbing that some people still believe the case was murder suicide, even a year after the case was reclassified as a double homicide. Currently, there is an individual who is walking around unpunished after shooting a 9-year-old cub scout to death. Now on with the story of James and David Hutzler as told by David's daughter Kelli Hutzler. Do you know who killed this father and son? Do you have any information about their killer? It is Kelli's mission to find out who killed her dad and brother. Those with information about the Hutzler double homicide are asked to contact the West Virginia State Police at 304-267-0002 or 304-267-0000. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 304-267-4999. If you would like more information about this case, you can visit the In a silent world: Who killed David and Macky Hutzler?Please also visit my website for more information about my true crime and paranormal newspaper columns at www.themarcabe.com. You can also help support my podcast by purchasing a cup of $5 coffee every month. To help support the podcast, please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/catchmykiller. If you would like to contact me about this podcast, please visit my websites www.catchmykiller.com or www.themarcabe.com where you can submit a case.

West Virginia State Police seek a pay raise from the Legislature to help with recruitment. Hospital officials continue to raise concerns about being stretched then with staff as Covid cases continue to rise. Wheeling Fire Department says 2021 was the busiest year in the department's history. A U.S. Attorney creates a health care fraud strike force. Forecasters say a nor'easter is headed our way and West Virginia will feel the impacts starting tonight. In Sports, there were great games in the NFL this weekend and Kyle Wiggs recaps them this morning. Those stories and more in out MetroNews This Morning podcast.

Violence in the Valley is a True-Crime Podcast about unusual murders and other crimes investigated in the mid-Ohio Valley by the Parkersburg Police Department Detective Bureau, West Virginia State Police, and other agencies along the peaceful Ohio River from Wheeling to Huntington, West Virginia. The stories are about the early days of the detective bureau through the 1990's and beyond involving cases of kidnapping, murder, organized crime, mob hits, decapitation murders, drug wars, and other crimes with an unusual twist in many instances.Buy the Book here:https://www.amazon.com/Violence-Valley-Robert-D-Newell/dp/B089M1J233

This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to the mountains of West Virginia to discuss the case of Cassie Renee Sheetz - a case that's not getting the type of attention that it very much so deserves. Cassie Sheetz has been missing since March 11, 2021. On the day of her disappearance, Cassie had allegedly been hiking with two male friends at Spruce Knob, West Virginia. The trio allegedly became separated at some point during the hike, and while the two men eventually emerged from the trail, Cassie did not. At the time of her disappearance, Cassie was wearing camouflage pants, and a hoodie. Per the photographs taken in the woods, Cassie also may have been wearing boots and a black tank top. Cassie has several tattoos including the names Rubie and Bella on her upper chest,  along with a heart. Cassie also has multiple facial piercings - including those on her ears, lips, eyebrow, and bellybutton. She stands at 5'2 and weighs between 120 and 140lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on the whereabout of Cassie Renee Sheets, please contact the West Virginia State Police at (304) 358-2200, her father Larry Black at (540) 333-5004, or her mother Arlene Howard at (304) 719-7718. Cassie's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/find-cassie-sheetz?qid=9d6a8dc88eb1cf39d8ddcdcaafd53847 Hiba's YouTubePage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7hms_CVJxiey-ELWBeANw A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.nvdaily.com/news/courts/opioid-dealer-pleads-guilty/article_2c1e30a6-3dae-5bf9-9910-a6bcbc618e32.html https://arre.st/WV-1005295194 https://arre.st/WV-1005338821 https://arre.st/WV-1005295891 https://arre.st/WV-1005226576 https://www.facebook.com/grant.sager.982 https://www.facebook.com/james.brillii https://www.facebook.com/cass.crites https://www.facebook.com/sam.crites.965 https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/spruce-knob-via-huckleberry-trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/huckleberry-trail--2 http://hardylive.com/sager-sentenced-in-federal-court-on-meth-charges/ https://apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch/RJA/Offender/Details?Id=%2Fc9ujDovDGlxcd5rSvFSCBPYAOBjKxdTJ3MuAaRKh%2F8byrlkuGKCGKKugenitQUZKroycx%2B64UFujJNrlGBqTuXwAMkIqwnXnrRQU2fjfiEzMKox9TIDaI8oSF62aQXG01%2BfNSFA%2B1kQ3YH6BkCsJ7Wjlja7LhlqqmNtMPpg0VE%3D https://www.whsv.com/2021/07/23/billboard-is-up-family-missing-hiker-cassie-sheetz-is-still-looking-answers/ https://www.wdtv.com/2021/09/24/west-virginia-mom-has-been-missing-over-six-months-her-mother-shares-her-story/ https://www.whsv.com/2021/09/16/six-months-later-search-continues-sheetz-missing-hiker-pendleton-county/ https://www.whsv.com/2021/03/18/one-week-later-wva-state-police-still-searching-for-missing-hiker/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=whsv https://wvmetronews.com/2021/03/17/woman-remains-missing-in-spruce-knob-area/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Truecrimesociety/comments/m7g32i/west_virginia_cassie_sheetz_went_hiking_with_two/ https://www.reddit.com/r/WestVirginia/comments/m9jf02/where_is_cassie_sheetz_young_woman_disappears/ https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/wv-cassie-shelton-sheetz-23-hiker-spruce-knob-monongahela-national-forest-11-mar-2021.563818/page-2 https://www.arc.gov/addressing-substance-abuse-in-appalachia/ https://www.hampshirereview.com/article_97f87d80-c3a2-11eb-84d7-27f22c179757.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_white_woman_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenape https://www.hampshirereview.com/article_97f87d80-c3a2-11eb-84d7-27f22c179757.html https://www.wvsp.gov/missing-persons/pages/default.aspx https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Search#/results https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/where-are-710-missing-indigenous-young-girls-and-women-wyoming

5-year-old Victor "J.R." Shoemaker was attending a family reunion in rural West Virginia when he walked into the woods with two older cousins and disappeared.After several extensive searches, no trace of J.R. has ever been found.Episode sources: Associated Press, the Washington Post, the Virginian-Pilot, and the Charleston Gazette-Mail.Victor was last seen wearing a red Bugs Bunny T-shirt, red shorts and white X-Men sneakers. Anyone having information about Victor should contact the West Virginia State Police 304-746-2100https://www.wvsp.gov/missing-persons/Pages/MissingPerson_Detail.aspx?personid=4Email us: statuspendingpodcast@gmail.com

Since 2015, West Virginia State Police have spent $3.5 million in taxpayer money settling lawsuits alleging wrongful action by state troopers. There are allegations of of sexual assault, excessive force and wrongful deaths. There are rarely any repercussions for wrongdoings. At Advantage Technology, we are thankful for our employees, our customers and you, the listeners of Mountain State Morning. Learn more about us at advantage.tech/podcast. Listeners: We’d love your feedback and to learn more about you! Fill out our short survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OUtbg6F4l7IfCjqRl8ad_cpPiGPoblubBGcYlhT0ayw/edit

On the evening of January 12, 2018, 15-year-old Michael Dillard disappeared from his home in Calvin, West Virginia. He was helping his mom carry in bags of wood pellets from the car when he ran behind the house. His mom didn’t think much of it at first but when she finished carrying the rest of the bags in and couldn’t find Michael, she became concerned. She called family for help and then alerted the authorities. The weather quickly turned that evening as a storm rolled into the area, first bringing rain and then snow. That storm made searching for Michael very difficult that night. Many searches were conducted in the weeks and months that followed Michael’s disappearance but the only item that was ever found was a jacket. Since Michael went missing during the harsh winter months, they were hopeful that the spring thaw would yield some clues but Michael’s disappearance is still just as a much of a mystery as it was that stormy January night.If you have any information about the disappearance of Michael Dillard, you can call 1-800-THE-LOST. You can also contact the West Virginia State Police at 304-872-0800. To contact the private investigator, John Bonazzo, please 304-415-8920. He is offering a $3,000 dollar reward. You can find more information about the reward here: Bonazzo & Suesli Investigative Solutions/Bonazzo Private Investigations.To follow Michael's case on Facebook, there is a page and a group. Page link: Bring Michael Dillard Home. Group link: Where is Michael Dillard?This episode was sponsored by:Visit GETQUIP.com/Vanished and get your first refill pack FREE with a Quip toothbrush.Blue Apron- Get $30 off your first order and with free shipping by visiting BlueApron.com/Vanished.

S5E9: After 38 Years Still Behind Bars for a Triple Murder that the Real Killer Confessed to on the Day of the Crime: The Unreal Saga of John Moss In December 1979, a triple murder shook the small town of St. Albans, WV. John Moss III was convicted in 1983 and sentenced to life in prison, and he has since served 38 years for this crime that he did not commit. Jason Flom teams up with Georgetown University Professor of Government and Law, Marc Howard, and his student, Jessica Scoratow, to interview John Moss from behind bars in West Virginia and unravel the saga behind this tragic miscarriage of justice. On December 13th, 1979, in St. Albans, WV, twenty-six-year-old Vanessa Reggettz and her two young children, Paul Eric and Bernadette, were strangled to death by electrical cords. The murders were gruesome–Vanessa was brutally beaten and stabbed with scissors, Paul Eric was left in a bathtub, and Bernadette was hung from a door. Paul Reggettz, the husband of Vanessa and the father of Bernadette and Paul Eric, was immediately taken into custody and after being interrogated for hours, he confessed in graphic detail and reenacted the crime for investigators. Reggettz was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and held in pre-trial detention for eleven months. Charges were dropped, however, when John Moss, a 17-year-old former neighbor, was arrested for the murders instead. In October 1980, West Virginia State Police investigators traveled to interview John Moss in Ohio, where he was being held in juvenile detention for an unrelated crime. John denied any involvement in the murders, and the troopers took a blood sample from him without his parents’ consent or a court order. They returned to pick him up five months later to take him into custody. The policemen in the car claimed that John confessed to the murders. He then gave a tape-recorded confession. The police stated that John confessed again a third time, but there is no recording or written record of the confession. John maintains that he was coerced, beaten, and threatened during interrogations. Armed with these confessions, however, Kanawha County, West Virginia authorities charged John Moss with three counts of first-degree murder and brought him to Charleston to stand trial for the Reggettz slayings in 1985. Importantly, there was blood at the scene of the crime that did not match any of the family members, and the blood was found to match Moss’s blood type. The blood sample was tested by Fred Zain, the infamous lab technician later convicted of falsifying blood evidence in over 134 cases spanning decades, and later destroyed after the conviction. On April 30, 1983, John Moss was convicted of the murders after fourteen hours of jury deliberation and sentenced to three life sentences without the possibility of parole in 1985. He was convicted again in 1990 after his first trial was thrown out for judicial errors in jury polling and prosecutorial misconduct. John Moss has been incarcerated in West Virginia for 38 years, filing numerous appeals alleging ineffective assistance of counsel and challenging Fred Zain's testimony, the validity of his confessions, and arguments about the purportedly stolen items. His appeals have thus far been unsuccessful, and without new evidence, his options for further appeals are limited. For more information visit https://www.justiceforjohnmoss.com wrongfulconvictionpodcast.com Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1 and PRX.

Episode 21   The Murder of Paitin Fields   April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month!   Early in the morning of November 13th, 2017, a child was brought into the Emergency Room at the small Pender County Hospital. It was five year old Paitin Fields, and the Emergency room staff was told that she had been found unresponsive.   It didn’t take long for staff to deduce they were not equipped to handle Paitin’s injuries, so after stabilizing her as best as they could, they sent her to nearby New Hanover Regional Medical Center, which is located in the historic city of Wilmington NC, and is about a 35 minute drive. After sending little Paitin on her way, a nurse called the Pender County Sheriff’s Office. The time was 5:43 AM. “I have a five year old that was brought in who is now intubated and headed to New Hanover, with what strongly appears to be strangulation marks on her neck.” Little Paitin never regained consciousness, and she died on Wednesday, November 15th, 2017. Attention! Another candle light vigil for Paitin is scheduled for 7 PM April the 28th , 2018  Pender County Courthouse If you live in NC and are sick and tired of the corruption and secrecy, come to this event. If you are a witness to any sort of child abuse, or if a child confides in you that they are being abused... or if you yourself are being abused, please don’t be afraid to report it. Authorities can’t do anything about it if they don’t know about it. You can call 911 if it’s an emergency, and if it isn’t, call the police. They can create a preliminary report and notify the appropriate agency. If you’d like someone to talk to about any issues related to child abuse, there is help at the National Child Abuse Hotline. 1-800 422-4453. If you are being abused, you have options. First make sure you are not being monitored. If you can safely call, dial the National domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233. To chat, online, go to www.thehotline.org. Please don’t forget, the National Domestic Violence hotline is not just for women. It’s for anyone facing issues associated with domestic violence! If you are looking for resources, that phone number and website can also help you, even by providing information on what services are available in your locality. Also, we have a couple of BOLOs this week:   Michael A Cornish. He had an open warrant out on him for child abuse with serious bodily injury on a child under the age of 12. He’s on the run, and authorities think he may be in New Hanover County, NC. He was last known to have been driving a green 1994 Saturn SL2 with the license place number EBD7861. Anyone with information should call Goldsboro police at 919-705-6572 or Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255.   William “bill” Roegner and his lady friend, Penny Holt, out of Putnam County WV. Penny Holt is only wanted for questioning in Roegner’s case.  Now he is facing a LOT of charges related to the sexual abuse of three children over the course of several years. Now the cops are saying this guy is armed and dangerous, and he has already made threats to law enforcement. As a matter of fact, he should know how dangerous that is since he is a former law enforcement officer himself. If you have any information on this case, you are asked to contact troopers with the West Virginia State Police at 304-824-3101.  You are advised to not approach Roegner.     Watch WWAY Youtube video of their report with Andrew James https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2rrWctNsp8 Youtube of 911 call from Pender County Hospital from Star News Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bme6hfDKMo Operation Cross Country XI https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-announces-results-of-operation-cross-country-xi Bour and Hillard http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3397569/Mother-sold-four-month-old-daughter-sex-used-child-porn-jailed-24-years.html   We are on all major podcast platforms. Find everything you need at caseacquaint.com or ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/case-acquaint-podcast/id1331093749?mt=2 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWIf9lVJiCp8OSlpPel5Dg/videos Radio Public:   https://play.radiopublic.com/case-acquaint-podcast-WDprK7 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/caseacquaint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaseAcquaint FB: https://www.facebook.com/caseacquaintpodcast/ Support the podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/caseacquaint?alert=2     Music: Rainfall Scerenade    by: Kai Engel    Album: Evening Colors Link to more music by Kai Engel Check out Kai's website  

The world of cyber crime is constantly changing according to a new report from IBM.  The company released results of the X-Force 2011 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report.  It says that whaling is becoming more popular for hackers. They didn’t hack into computers but law officers say they did use the Internet to steal cash from an Indian woman.  Police arrested four Nigerians after they allegedly lured the Indian teacher into a fake ICC World Cup lottery scheme. West Virginia State Police hope to crack down on cyber criminals and they are teaming up to do it.  The police will work with West Virginia University and the National White Collar Crime Center to form the West Virginia Cyber Crime Cooperative. Also make sure you listen to hear the job of the day.