David Sloan Returns: How Key West Killed JFK, Bum Farto, Beatles Tales, and Haunted History

David Sloan Returns: How Key West Killed JFK, Bum Farto, Beatles Tales, and Haunted History Host Michele O'Connor welcomes listeners to the Fun in Key West podcast and interviews returning guest David Sloan, a longtime Key West author and researcher known for haunted history, Robert the Doll, and key lime pie expertise. Sloan explains how he moved to Key West after seeing ghost tours abroad and describes his work as entertainment-driven historical storytelling, including a personal connection to the Civil War fort where Robert the Doll is housed. They discuss his book How Key West Killed JFK, prompted by FBI files from research into missing fire chief Bum Farto and by JFK-assassination documents tying figures like Jack Ruby and Lee Harvey Oswald to the Keys; Sloan also details suspect Gilberto Lopez, newly found photos, and information from Lopez's daughter. He previews upcoming books on Bomfarto and The Beatles' 1964 Key West stay, addresses evolving ghost lore and misconceptions about Robert the Doll, shares local recommendations, and notes where to find him, his books, and tours, with sponsorship from iWitness Crime Tours. 00:00 Welcome to Key West 01:27 Meet David Sloan 02:20 Sponsor Crime Tour 05:57 David Origin Story 07:07 Mystorian Mindset 08:23 Guided to Key West 09:10 Why Write JFK Book 09:31 Bum Farto Files 10:47 Key West JFK Links 13:57 Cold War Power Players 17:25 Writing Without Conspiracies 18:40 Gilberto Lopez Breakthrough 24:42 Mafia Culture Revealed 27:22 Digging Unredacted Files 29:07 Hoffa and Teamsters Tales 31:54 Audience Q and Pivot 32:23 Prolific Books and Hits 33:48 Bucket List Lifestyle Brand 35:00 Tutu Hemingway Cat Story 36:36 Key Lime Passion Project 37:19 Key Lime Pie Debate 38:25 Best First Book Picks 40:17 Bonfardo Mystery Unpacked 45:58 Beatles Hurricane Detour 50:14 Haunted Research Origins 54:03 Robert the Doll Truths 58:04 Stories Still to Chase 58:55 Key West Food Favorites 01:01:51 Where to Find David 01:05:27 Final Thanks and Sponsor   www.funinkeywest.com/crime-tour   Grab a copy of the book over at Amazon (Click Here) As an Amazon Affiliate I will earn a commission on qualified purchases, at no extra charge to you.  It helps support our little corner of the world.