Jim Harold's Crime Scene

Serial killer, both terrifying and fascinatin, take center stage as Jim welcomes author Johnny Trevisani to discuss his unconventional book, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America. From notorious names to lesser-known killers, the conversation explores how these criminals lived among us, often hiding in plain sight. They dig into the psychology, myths, and unsettling realities behind serial murder, including why some killers evade capture for years. Along the way, the episode raises provocative questions about whether modern technology has truly made it harder for killers or if they’ve simply adapted. You can purchase his book at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3OA40K1 Thanks Johnny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene explores the heartbreaking case of young Kyson Rice, a tragedy that shocked a small Wisconsin community and left lasting questions about responsibility and prevention. Author Larry Scheckel joins Jim to walk through the events leading up to the crime, the disturbing behavior of the perpetrator, and the painstaking investigation that followed. The conversation also examines the warning signs that may have been missed—and whether this tragedy could have been prevented. It’s a sobering look at justice, accountability, and the real-world impact of violence on the most vulnerable. You can purchase Murder in a Small Town: The Kyson Rice Case at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cKB0Zb Thanks Larry! __ This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shocking chapter of history comes alive on this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene as we explore the attempted assassination of banking titan J.P. Morgan and the brilliant yet deeply troubled man behind it. Author Mary Noé unpacks a tale of poison, deception, and political extremism that feels eerily relevant today. The conversation draws striking parallels between past and present, raising unsettling questions about ideology, violence, and the minds of those who justify it. It’s a gripping reminder that history doesn’t just repeat—it echoes in ways that may hit closer to home than we’d like. You can purchase her book, The Man Who Shot J. P. Morgan: A Life of Arsenic, Anarchy, and Intrigue on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4skZ1uB Thanks Mary! __ This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim welcomes author David L. Sloan to discuss his provocative book, How Key West Killed JFK: The Island That Changed The Course of History, exploring alleged connections between Assassination of John F. Kennedy and the shadowy world of Key West in the early 1960s. David outlines a web of mob activity, Cuban exiles, and intelligence operations that may have intersected in surprising ways, raising new questions about familiar figures like Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby. The conversation dives into newly uncovered leads, including a little-known suspect with ties to Florida and Cuba, and explores how these connections could reshape long-held assumptions. David presents intriguing evidence that suggests the story behind JFK’s death may be far more complex than the official narrative. You can purchase his book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4bz7Prx Thanks David! -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A seemingly peaceful Idaho town becomes the backdrop for a crime so horrific it still resonates years later. Jim talks with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen about the terrifying events, the hunt for the killer, and the remarkable resilience of the young survivor. It’s a heartbreaking and powerful true crime story you won’t soon forget. You can purchase Gregg's book, Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4br8ZEf Thanks Gregg! __ This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim welcomes author Cathy Pickens to explore the dark and fascinating history behind her book True Crime Stories of the South. From legendary gangsters and elusive serial killers to chilling poison cases, Cathy reveals how crime trends have shaped the Southern landscape over the decades. Always a great discussion with Cathy! You can purchase her book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4bqajIy Thanks Cathy! __ This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim speaks with Paul Smith PhD who practiced as a clinical psychologist for 23 years before he committed healthcare fraud, leading to an indictment and a 51-month federal prison sentence serving 28 months. In his book Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison, Paul shares his experience in the federal prison system and how living too long in such a harsh environment can strip away compassion and bring out a more savage side of human nature. You can purchase his book at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4l9gR1x Thanks Paul! -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, former Cook County prosecutor and rock musician Gregg Owen shares the unbelievable true story behind his book Convergence. From opening for rock legends to battling courtroom corruption in 1970s Chicago, Owen recounts how he resurrected a cold-blooded double murder case that many had written off. It’s a gripping tale of coincidence, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice when the system itself seemed stacked against it. You can buy Gregg's book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4aZSTCg Thanks Gregg! -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim welcomes investigative author Mark Shaw to discuss his explosive new book, Abuse of Power: Connecting Robert Kennedy's Assassination with the Murders of JFK and Dorothy Kilgallen Exposes Who Was Responsible and Why Sirhan Sirhan Deserves a New Trial. Mark argues that the murders of Robert F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, and Dorothy Kilgallen may be more connected than we’ve been led to believe. From alleged mob ties to unanswered questions surrounding Sirhan Sirhan, this conversation challenges the official narrative and explores whether justice was ever truly served. You can purchase his book on Amazon here: amazon.com/abuse-power Thanks Mark! -- JOIN JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim’s entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to ⁠https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content! NEWSLETTERGet Jim’s weekly free newsletter and a free Campfire ebook at the same time. Go here: https://jim-harold.kit.com/campfire-ebookVIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠EVENTSHope to see you soon at one of Jim’s live events: https://jimharold.com/eventsYOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Crime Scene, Jim interviews John Koerner author of The Four Guns: The Stolen History of the Assassinated Presidents. The book talks about how American history would have changed if the presidents had survived their assassinations and shows how much four weapons deprived us of a better future. You can purchase the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42rfp2V Thanks John! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Crime Scene, Jim speaks with author Janet Wallach about the true story of socialite Marguerite Harrison, who spied for U.S. military intelligence in Russia and Germany in the period between the world wars. Janet's book, Flirting with Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy, is a New York Times Editor's Choice book that details how this 37-year-old widowed, socialite, reporter turned spy and the adventures and danger she faced. You can purchase the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GiEUdS Thanks Janet for a wonderful interview! -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim this week on Crime Scene as he speaks with author Sylvia Shults and podcaster Ron Hood about their podcast-Grave Deeds and Dead Plots -based on crime stories that led to hauntings all taken from Sylvia's book: Grave Deeds and Dead Plots Volume 2. Also, be sure to check out Sylvia's podcast Lights Out and Ron's podcast Ron's Amazing Stories. You can purchase the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42c7ogP Thanks Sylvia and Ron! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim speaks with best selling author and award winning social historian, Hallie Rubenhold about her brand new book, Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen, Hallie delivers a powerful analysis of a notorious 20th-century murder, shedding light on the often-overlooked voices of the women involved. Through meticulous research and a storyteller's intuition, Hallie Rubenhold goes beyond the infamous Dr. Crippen, delving into the lives he affected, the society he navigated, and the public’s fascination with shock and scandal. You can purchase her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43uXycq Thanks Hallie for a fascinating interview! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Crime Scene, Jim talks with Brian and Cameron Santana about their book A Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case. Written by two brothers, one a cop and the other an English professor, their book offers a unique and fascinating perspective on a the unsolved case that has haunted Buncombe County for generations--the brutal 1973 murder on the University of North Carolina-Asheville campus of 19-year-old Virginia Marie Olson. You can purchase their book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3F6jWi2 Thank you Brian and Cameron for the excellent discussion! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene, Jim sits down with Jonathan Schwartz, a former business manager who embezzled over $7 million from high-profile clients, including Alanis Morissette. After being sentenced to six years in prison, Jonathan has turned his life around, overcoming addiction and gambling. Now, he is the Program Director at Altus Rehab in California, helping others recover and rebuild. Tune in for an incredible story of crime, consequence, and ultimate redemption. To contact Jonathan you can email him at: [email protected] On Instagram: @therealjonathanschwartz If you need help: National Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER Suicide & Crisis Hotline 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) https://altus.rehab/ Thanks Jonathan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Crime Scene, Jim talks to esteemed author and lawyer, John Oller, about his latest book Gangster Hunters: How Hoover's G-men Vanquished America's Deadliest Public Enemies. With thorough research of primary sources, John Oller immerses readers in the intense and pivotal raids of the 1930s, delivering a fast-paced narrative that highlights the extreme measures both sides took to secure victory. You can purchase his book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3WXOQze Thanks John! Thanks for listening and share the show! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim sits down with author Lori Hellis to discuss her book Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Story of Murderous Faith. During her legal career, Lori worked both as a prosecutor and a public defender representing adults and juveniles in criminal matters; she served twenty years in the Air National Guard and has been a passionate advocate for children, victims of domestic violence, and veterans. In this book, Lori writes about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell who believed the return of Jesus Christ was imminent and that God had chosen them to lead the 144,000. When the bodies of Lori’s missing children—J.J. and Tylee—were discovered in Chad’s backyard, the strange and complex story of their fundamentalist Mormon beliefs were revealed in all their true horror. You can purchase Lori's book at Amazon HERE. Thanks Lori! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Triad region ranks high in national murder statistics, but crime stories are always more interesting than numbers." This week Jim talks with author Cathy Pickens about her latest book, True Crime Stories of the Triad. Cathy is a renaissance woman: author, lawyer, college professor (professor emerita in the McColl School of Business), crime fiction writer, and the list goes on and on! They have a fascinating discussion about the popularity of true crime and crimes/cases in the Triad region of North Carolina. You can find her latest book on Amazon HERE. Thanks Cathy! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim on this week's Crime Scene as he speaks with author Sara Jordan-Heintz about The Incredible Life & Mysterious Death of Dorothy Kilgallen. Dorothy was known as a panelist on the game show “What’s My Line?” and was popular for her “Voice of Broadway” column with the Hearst papers. She was an investigative journalist, and covered some of the biggest stories and court cases of the mid-20th century, even securing a Pulitzer Prize nomination. When John F. Kennedy was assassinated, she vowed to blow the lid off the cover-up and expose the truth, but died trying. Sara Jordan-Heintz was the first journalist to print the name of the man who romanced Dorothy and then became the number one (unofficial) suspect when she died. Listen in as Sarah discusses her hunt for the true story of Dorothy's death. You can purchase her book HERE. Thank you Sara! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim speaks with Wall Street Journal author Valerie Bauerlein about her research and book, The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty. Valerie tells us the true story of Alex Murdaugh’s violent downfall-- the journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound.  You can purchase the book at Amazon HERE. Thank you so much Valerie! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim interviews author B.R. Bates about her book The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides. John Eric Armstrong was considered sweet and unassuming, after all, he was nicknamed "Opie". B.R. discusses the gripping story of this chameleon of a serial killer through his crimes in Detroit, MI. You can purchase her book on Amazon HERE. Thanks B.R.! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife (married to Weezer's Scott Shriner) Jillian Lauren joins us this week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene to talk about her book Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. She discusses her unusual relationship with the psychopath, Samuel Little, while giving us insight about what led her to exchange dozens of letters and participate in hundreds of hours of interviews with him. During her research with Little, he confessed to the murders of ninety-three women and she had no idea what she was getting herself into. You can purchase Jillian's book at Amazon HERE. Thank you Jillian! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Matt Murphy, a former senior deputy district attorney and current ABC News Legal Analyst, about his new book, The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death. Matt discusses cases from his career and how he found peace seeking justice for victims and their families. You can purchase his book on Amazon HERE. Thank you Matt for a fascinating interview! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Crime Scene, we have a fascinating discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Jervis about his book, The Devil Behind the Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer. It delves into the true-crime story of a U.S. Border Patrol agent turned serial killer, the four sex workers whom he mercilessly killed, and the upended border town of Laredo where his heinous crimes occurred--all in 12 days. You can purchase Rick's book at Amazon HERE. Thanks Rick! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we speak with J. Reuben Appelman, the author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, as he tells the inside story of the “University of Idaho Murders,” where in November of 2022, four University of Idaho students were viciously stabbed to death in an off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho. You can purchase his new book While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murders of Four College Students at Amazon HERE. Thanks J. Reuben! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us this week on Crime Scene as we discuss one of the most mysterious and bizarre unsolved cases of this century. Writer, filmmaker, and investigative journalist, Jake Anderson, talks with us about his new book The Vanishing at Smokestack Hollow: A Missing Family, a Desperate Plan, an Unsolved Mystery. What happened to the Jamison Family? Jake Anderson pieces together the family's last days and weeks in this thrilling mystery. You can purchase his book on Amazon HERE. Thanks Jake! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk with Carla Conti about her new book CHAINED BIRDS: A True Crime Memoir detailing her 10-year journey to advocate for federal inmate Kevin Sanders and help him re-enter society after prison while maintaining her safety after prison while maintaining her safety after two prison gangs try to kill Kevin and she is warned she could be next. You can find her new book at Amazon HERE. Thanks Carla! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we speak with Clay Bryant about his new book "Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay : Evil Dwells in West Georgia". “Cold Case” Clay Bryant unravels the 20-year old cold-case murder of Viang Phovixay in search of justice.  Mr. Bryant is a former Georgia State Patrol Officer and his cases have been chronicled on 48 Hours Investigates, Bill Curtis’s Cold Case Files and Discovery ID Murder Book and featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, as well as articles in many local and regional newspapers.  You can find his latest book on Amazon HERE. Thank you Clay! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Erin Chandler about her book Bluegrass Sons, A True Memoir. The story is about Bradley Bryant, a United States Marine who lived a double life. The FBI labeled him "a one-man crime wave" responsible for the largest gunrunning, drug-smuggling network in the United States and Erin is Bryant's niece, who masterfully tells this true crime story. Get her book at Amazon HERE. Thanks Erin! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene we speak with Mikita Brottman about her book, Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida. She examines the psychology of a killer couple and how it felt to live with murder on their souls. The New York Times calls it “Murder, a love triangle, and small-town secrets in Tallahassee, Florida...an unputdownable read.” You can purchase her book on Amazon HERE. Thanks Mikita! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thought of murdering a child—much less their own child—is the most disturbing thought a parent could have. This week we speak with Amanda Woomer about her new book Killer Moms: True Stories. You can Amanda's book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dNpRUP This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Bundy was one of the most twisted serial killers ever. We talk with author Kevin Sullivan about his book, Ted Bundy's Murderous Mysteries: The Many Victims Of America's Most Infamous Serial Killer. You can find it at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/47WJBnL Note: This is a classic episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene originally posted in 2019. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode on KILLER MOMS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel Keyes has been called the most meticulous serial killer in history. He is certainly one of the most chilling. Author Maureen Callahan joins us to talk about this monster. You can find her book on Keyes at Amazon.com: American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century Note: This is a classic rewind episode from 2019! Look for more all-new episodes coming very soon! Thanks Maureen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe D. Kennedy retired as the Special Agent-in-Charge for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Carolinas Field Office in 2014 after 28 years of service. These days, Mr. Kennedy spends much of his time looking into cold cases. In this return episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene we talk about some famous cold cases and his COLD CASE LIVE tour coming to a town near you! You can find Joe's recent book, Solving Cold Cases: Investigation Techniques and Protocol, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XVU4fz Get your tickets for COLD CASE LIVE here: https://www.coldcaselive.com/ Thank you Agent Kennedy for your service and sharing your expertise! -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long for the good ol' days when people were honest? Well, keep dreaming! Railey Jane Savage shares stories of the great scammers of history who would cheat you as soon as look at you! You can find her book, A Century of Swindles, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/42PjjQ7 Thanks Railey Jane for a great conversation! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://jimharold.com/retail-gangster-the-story-of-crazy-eddie-crime-scene-205/New Yorkers remember the wild TV ads of Crazy Eddie, a very popular electronics chain in the 70s & 80s. Investigative journalist Gary Weiss joins us to talk about the real Eddie Antar and his machinations to separate customers from their dollars in a, not always, honest way. You can find Gary's book on the subject over at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WTTKvJ Thanks Gary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding mutilated bodies and chasing a mad butcher sounds like something out of a Jack The Ripper book. However, these headlines were found much closer to home for me! In the 1930s, my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio was terrorized by the Torso Killer who may have killed as many as 12-13 people. The criminal left the bodies in a dismembered and mutilated state around the city. Author James Jessen Badal joined us in this classic program from 2014 to talk about this fascinating case. Believe it or not, Eliot Ness of Untouchables fame was a key player and the case is still not officially solved after all of these years. Many of the events involved occurred close to where I grew up and I've always been fascinated by this gruesome tale of Cleveland lore. You can find Dr. Badal's book, In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland's Torso Murders can be found at Amazon: https://amzn.to/42KbxHW Thanks Dr. Badal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research Psychologist Alexander Parker is confident he has cracked the Jack The Ripper case. We talk about it on this week's edition of Crime Scene! You can find Alexander's recent book, Jack The Ripper: A Cold Case Investigation, at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3LudGjM Thanks Alexander! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forensic psychologist Joni Johnston joins us to answer questions about serial killers. You can find her book on the subject, Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/40iKKR3 Thanks Dr. Johnston! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carol Costello has interviewed multiple presidents and covered some of the biggest stories of our time during her decades of work with CNN. Yet, the one case that has stuck with her for decades was one of her very first. It's the terrible story of a woman who was raped and blinded in the 1980s. Carol tells her story on her podcast, Carol Costello Presents Blind Rage. We talk about Phyllis Cottle's story and the making of this podcast. You can find the program on all major podcasts and at the following link: https://killerpodcasts.com/carol-costello-presents-blind-rage Thank you Carol for sharing this important story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could a serial killer live next door to any of us? Richard Estep shares tales of serial killers who slipped under the radar while doing their evil deeds. You can find Richard's book, The Serial Killer Next Door: The Double Lives of Notorious Murderers at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YLQhi2 Thanks Richard! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Wayne Gacy murdered AT LEAST 33 young men. Most he buried in his basement. This "killer clown" is one of history's most infamous serial killers. We have a truly disturbing conversation with journalist Brad Hunter about this monster. You can find Brad's recent book Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Real-Life Killer Clown at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3xX8tuo We thank Brad for appearing on the show.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unsuspecting travelers are murdered by a family that rents them a place to stay...sounds like something from today's headlines BUT this actually happened in the 1870's! Camilla Bruce has written a novel on The Bloody Benders, a family of serial killers, and we discuss these cold-blooded killers on this edition of Crime Scene! You can find it, All the Blood We Share: A Novel of the Bloody Benders of Kansas at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YNxTGt Thanks Camilla! Artwork image generated by Dall E 2 with text and Jim Harold logo added by Jim Harold Media.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder, hijacking, and a global conspiracy involving a huge oil tanker. Journalist Kit Chellel joins us to discuss the subject and his recent book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XI0Hix Thanks Kit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.B. Cooper is one of the most famous criminals of the 20th Century. What was his deal anyway? Who was he? Why did he do what he did? Was it an inside job? We discuss this with Chris Williamson. You can find his book on the subject, Take the Money & Run: The Vanishing of D.B. Cooper, at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3I1b1gE Thanks Chris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A serial killer who was "too intelligent to get caught" is the subject of today's podcast. Kate Winkler Dawson joins us to talk about 19th century murderer Edward Rulloff. You can find her book on Rulloff, All That Is Wicked: A Gilded-Age Story of Murder and the Race to Decode the Criminal Mind, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JurICn Thanks Kate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young woman is found hanged to death in her millionaire boyfriend's mansion. What happened? We discuss this very strange case with New York Times Best Selling author Caitlin Rother.   You can find Death on Ocean Boulevard: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HoVNSk Thanks Caitlin! - This content is for adults. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 30-year-old cold case solved within two hours by a citizen scientist using a laptop and DNA data is the subject of this all-new edition of Jim Harold's Crime Scene. Our guest is Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Humes. We discuss this fascinating case and his recent book on it. You can find The Forever Witness: How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3WYLoSH Thanks Edward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about the true story of British murderer Dennis Nilsen on this edition of Crime Scene. Our guest is author Alan Warren. You can find his book on Nilsen at Amazon: Drinks, Dinner & Death: The True Story of Dennis Nilsen (British Criminals Book 4) Thanks Alan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rebecca Hayes joins us to talk about the interaction between social media and crime on this edition of Crime Scene. You can find her book at Amazon: #Crime: Social Media, Crime, and the Criminal Legal System (Palgrave Studies in Crime, Media and Culture) Thanks Dr. Hayes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices