EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 59 MIN
From Rock Star to Prosecutor: The Shocking Convergence Murder Case
from Shades of Jade Podcast · host Sam Wooldrik
In this episode, Sam sits down with Gregg Owen, a former rock musician turned legendary Cook County prosecutor, for a gripping conversation about his true crime book Convergence. Gregg shares his remarkable journey from touring with bands like The American Breed (of "Bend Me, Shape Me" fame) and opening for legends like The Doors and Janis Joplin, to a life-changing pivot into law amid the Vietnam era draft. He dives deep into the shocking 1976 double murder case that nearly vanished due to systemic corruption — complete with a low bond for a millionaire defendant, disappearing evidence, a reluctant eyewitness, and extraordinary twists like a drug-smuggling pilot witness secured with help from the Governor of Tennessee. Along the way, Gregg reveals the inner workings of Chicago's corrupt court system exposed by Operation Greylord, the high-stakes trial tactics, and what it takes to deliver justice when the system is stacked against you. A must-listen for fans of true crime, courtroom drama, and stories of perseverance against overwhelming odds.- To learn more about the true story behind Convergence, visit: https://26thstreetbooks.com/convergence - To find all my deals, visit: https://mydeals.page/7fu7 - Want to be a guest on Shades of Jade Podcast? Send Samantha Jade Wooldrik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/shadesofjadepod - Music: Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495 – III. Rondo: Allegro vivace, performed by Dennis Brain (public domain recording from Archive.org)
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In this episode, Sam sits down with Gregg Owen, a former rock musician turned legendary Cook County prosecutor, for a gripping conversation about his true crime book Convergence. Gregg shares his remarkable journey from touring with bands like The American Breed (of "Bend Me, Shape Me" fame) and opening for legends like The Doors and Janis Joplin, to a life-changing pivot into law amid the Vietnam era draft. He dives deep into the shocking 1976 double murder case that nearly vanished due to systemic corruption — complete with a low bond for a millionaire defendant, disappearing evidence, a reluctant eyewitness, and extraordinary twists like a drug-smuggling pilot witness secured with help from the Governor of Tennessee. Along the way, Gregg reveals the inner workings of Chicago's corrupt court system exposed by Operation Greylord, the high-stakes trial tactics, and what it takes to deliver justice when the system is stacked against you. A must-listen for fans of true crime, courtroom drama, and stories of perseverance against overwhelming odds.- To learn more about the true story behind Convergence, visit: https://26thstreetbooks.com/convergence - To find all my deals, visit: https://mydeals.page/7fu7 - Want to be a guest on Shades of Jade Podcast? Send Samantha Jade Wooldrik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/shadesofjadepod - Music: Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495 – III. Rondo: Allegro vivace, performed by Dennis Brain (public domain recording from Archive.org)
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