By Scott Fulmer
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On Friday, February 20th, 1976, Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Phillip Black saw a green Camaro at a rest stop on I-95. Black’s friend Donald Irwin was with him for a ride-along. Jesse Tafero, his wife, Sunny Jacobs, their two kids, and Tafero’s former prison cellmate, Walter Rhodes, were in the Camaro. In episode 32, The Murders of Phillip Black and Donald Irwin, I speak with Ellen McGarrahan.
Ellen McGarrahan founded McGarrahan Investigations, a boutique private investigation agency based in London and San Francisco. For more than 20 years, her agency has provided investigation expertise to law firms worldwide. Ellen earned a degree in history at Yale and worked as an investigative reporter at newspapers, including The Miami Herald. In 2021, Random House published her true-crime memoir Two Truths and a Lie about her investigation of an infamous US death penalty case.
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You can find Ellen at https://www.mcgarrahaninvestigations.com/
You can find her book, Two Truths and a Lie, at https://ellenmcgarrahan.com/
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the US. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. You may contact him at [email protected].
Efoora was a Chicago-based medical diagnostic company that produced an HIV rapid test. In the process of awaiting FDA approval, Company CEO David Grosky and a couple of other business partners were found guilty of securities fraud and sent to federal prison. In episode 31, US v. David Grosky, I speak with David Grosky.
David Grosky is the Senior Sales Business Development Manager at Visiplex. He also serves on the Legal Advisory boards of the Hinda Institute, George Washington University, and several other companies. David has a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Don’t miss last week’s episode, 30. The Girl in the Cage.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. You may contact him at [email protected].
James “JP” Cargle took what he wanted from others. He was a drug dealer, a pimp, and a rotten excuse for a human being. I hate to say that about another person. But after listening to today’s episode, you will understand. This episode involves a discussion of a violent assault and rape. Listener discretion is advised. In episode 30. The Girl in the Cage, I speak with Bill Geiger.
Bill Geiger graduated from the police academy in Dayton, Ohio, in 1996. He’s worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, and K9 handler. He has a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University and polygraph training from the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center. In 2011, he was promoted to detective and served as a homicide detective, hostage negotiator, and polygraph examiner. Bill has conducted over 1000 polygraphs and investigated violent crimes, kidnapping, and homicide. He retired in 2022 and wrote his first novel, The Polygraphist.
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David’s novel, The Polygraphist, is now available on Amazon.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. You may contact him at [email protected].
Bill Tolbert was a successful businessman who donated thousands of dollars to charity and political campaigns. He was also involved in the community—a real up-and-comer. But he was not the man everyone thought he was. And all that money he donated? It wasn’t his. As it turns out—Bill Tolbert was a thief! In episode 29. Mr. Tolbert Goes to Prison for Embezzlement, I speak with Leah Wietholter.
Leah Wietholter is the CEO of Workman Forensics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is also A Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, and Private Investigator. She is an expert in following patterns to find money. Leah discovered a talent for forensic accounting while working with the FBI. Following employment with the FBI, she opened Workman Forensics to equip clients with tools to find money. She worked with companies that suspected money was missing, parties in divorce cases, and attorneys partnering on criminal defense, divorce, estate, partnership disputes, and other litigation matters.
Leah has also created a new interactive continuing education experience – The Investigation Game. The game-based training allows attendees to hone their investigative and data sleuthing skills on a real-life case study in a collaborative team environment. She also hosts The Investigation Game Podcast, where she discusses all things related to investigations with industry experts, providing tips and tools to help listeners become modern-day Sherlock Holmes. Leah holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from Oral Roberts University and an MBA from Oklahoma State University.
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You can find Leah at workmanforensics.com.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. You may contact him at [email protected].
Paul John was a federal correctional officer two years away from retirement. But he had some secrets. For starters, he had a steady gig bringing contraband cell phones into the prison for inmates. He also held after-hours prison pizza parties with his “favorite” inmates and pressured an inmate for sex. In episode 28. The Great Prison Contraband Adventure, I speak with Mark Anderson.
Mark Anderson is the Director of Training with Anderson Investigative Associates. He is a retired Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General. He has served as a Special Agent with the FBI and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Mark has taught as an adjunct instructor at two colleges in Pennsylvania and has a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from St. Lawrence University, as well as a Master of Science degree in forensic chemistry from Northeastern University.
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You can find Mark at www.andersoninvestigative.com.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. You may contact him at [email protected].
It started one morning when a man woke up hungover from a night of debauchery at a strip club. The previous night, he had spent 12k dollars, but his credit card was charged 28k dollars. This story has everything: the FBI and the Mafia, strippers and pro athletes, corrupt cops, confidential informants, and movie stars. In episode 27, A Scandal in Atlanta at The Gold Club, I speak with Mark Sewell.
Mark Sewell is a retired FBI Agent who served nine years in the Marine Corps. He joined the FBI in 1997 and worked on organized crime in Atlanta. He also investigated outlaw motorcycle gangs on an FBI Task Force. Mark is author of Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club: the FBI, The Gold Club, and the Mafia. He lives in Texas with his wife, is a grandparent of four, and a two-time CrossFit Games Masters Athlete.
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You can find Mark at i68books.com.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.
The story I have for you today is about a famous horse. A Thoroughbred named Alydar. It‘s also a story of murder, of a killing. But not in the traditional sense. As with many crimes, it concerns money and greed. It’s also a story of lies and financial pressure. Was the death an accident? Or was it intentional? In episode 26. A Death at Calumet Farms, I speak with Fred Kray.
Fred M. Kray is a former trial lawyer specializing in animal law and won the American Bar Association’s Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award in 2016. He has lectured on the subject and coauthored an article for American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts. His love for Alydar started when he watched the horse run in the 1978 Flamingo Stakes. He spent four years investigating Alydar’s death. Kray lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife and six dogs.
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If you have any information about animal cruelty or neglect, contact your local animal control agency, police department, The Humane Society, or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
You can find Fred at https://fredmkray.com. He is also the host of the podcast Broken, which details the life and death of Alydar https://fredmkray.com/broken-the-book-podcast/.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.
After 20 years in the hedge fund and private equity industry, Mark was sent to federal prison for securities fraud. Lost Generation writer F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “There are no second acts in American lives.” But while this may be a story of fraud and theft, it’s also a story of redemption—a story of second chances. In episode 25. A Study in Securities Fraud, I speak with Mark Varacchi.
Mark Varacchi has over 20 years of experience in the hedge fund and private equity industry. In 2017, he was charged with securities fraud. Mark took full responsibility and worked with the government to make restitution.
After 15 months in federal prison, he reevaluated his priorities. He has since founded the Federal Prison Consultancy, which prepares clients and their families for incarceration. He has a Bachelor of Science in finance and now speaks to compliance and financial professionals about fraud, compliance, and ethics.
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If you have any information about securities law violations, such as fraud, insider trading, and Ponzi schemes, you may submit a tip to the SEC’s whistleblower office at (202) 551-4790. Your identity and the information you share can remain confidential.
You can find Mark here http://www.markvaracchi.com, and here https://www.markvaracchi.com/public-speaking and at the Federal Prison Consultancy http://www.federalprisonconsultancy.com.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.
Mauricio Gonzalez was selling eggs in Jalisco, Mexico when Francisco “El Blanco” Rivera arrived. He put a gun to Mauricio’s head and told him that Mauricio’s wife, Catalina, now belonged to Francisco. Mauricio was told to leave town, or he’d be killed. Going to the police was not an option because Francisco was the local boss of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion – the local Mexican drug cartel. And he wanted Mauricio’s wife. In episode 24. The Drug Cartel Kidnapping of Mauricio Gonzalez, I speak with Daniel Cotter.
Daniel Cotter is a Partner at Dickinson Wright PLLC, where he practices in a variety of areas of corporate law and litigation. He served as President of The Chicago Bar Association for the 2014-2015 bar year and is the former Chair of The Young Lawyers Section of The CBA.
He was an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School. In fact, Dan graduated summa cum laude from The John Marshall Law School and also received a B.A. in Accounting from Monmouth College, magna cum laude. He is a frequent writer and presenter, and his book, The Chief Justices, was published in 2019. He’s also a weekly columnist for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
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You can find Daniel on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @scotusbios, and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan/
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.
Much has been written about the tragic murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in November of 2022. Investigative journalist and Edgar Award-winning author Howard Blum offer new insights in his latest book, When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders. In episode 23. The Case of the Idaho Student Murders, I speak with Howard Blum.
Howard Blum is the author of the New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award winner American Lightning, as well as Wanted!, The Gold of Exodus, Gangland, The Floor of Heaven, In the Enemy’s House, The Spy Who Knew Too Much, and most recently, When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders. He is also a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. While at the New York Times, he was twice nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Howard is the father of three children and lives in Connecticut.
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You can find Howard at HowardBlum.com.
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A Study in Crime™ is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting investigations throughout the U.S. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.
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