INTERMOUNTAIN PI PODCAST | EP. 28 | JANUARY 7, 2020 | BILL FLANAGAN, WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND THE CAL HARRIS ACQUITTAL
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the Islamic terrorist group, al-Qaeda struck several targets in the U.S., including New York City. As a result, it was the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history. Later that very same night, about 224 miles away in upstate New York, 35-year-old, Michelle Harris, finished her shift at Lefty’s, a popular burger and beer joint. Michelle was a petite, blond mother of four going through a divorce with her husband, Cal Harris. Later, on the morning of September 12th, the Harris’ nanny discovered Michelle’s van. It was parked at the bottom of the driveway, a short distance from the Harris’ home. Additionally, it was unlocked and the keys were still in the ignition. That was 19 years ago. Since that time, the body of Michelle Harris has never been found.
BILL FLANAGAN, WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND THE ACQUITTAL OF CAL HARRIS
My guest this week is 29-year veteran police officer turned private investigator, Bill Flanagan. To begin with, Bill is the former second deputy commissioner of the Nassau County, New York Police Department. In fact, in a career spanning almost three decades he’s done just about everything. For starters, he was the commanding officer of the asset forfeiture and intelligence bureau. Furthermore, he served in several supervisory roles. First, the patrol division. Second, the detective division. Finally, the hostage negotiation team and the narcotics bureau. Bill retired in 2012. Since that time, he has worked as a private investigator and consultant for NB Investigations Corp. It’s a boutique firm specializing in providing investigative services and subject matter experts.
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BILL FLANAGAN, WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND THE CAL HARRIS ACQUITTAL
In brief, we’ll talk to Bill about wrongful convictions. Specifically, a case that he worked, the Cal Harris acquittal. To summarize, Cal was the husband of Michelle Harris. He was tried four times over the course of 15 years for Michelle’s murder. Listen and find out how Bill helped in the acquittal of Cal Harris.
Until next time, this is Utah Private Investigator Scott Fulmer reminding you the game…is afoot!
REFERENCES
William “Bill” Flanagan provides consulting to high net worth individuals and families, primarily personal and corporate due diligence, as well as security and personal services. You may contact Bill at (516) 983-0325 or by email at
[email protected].
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