Melissa takes a ghoulish trip to the dark side of TVLand,. where she unfolds the story of Bob Crane, star of TV's "Hogan's Heroes," who was bludgeoned to death in his apartment in Phoenix just days before his 50th birthday in 1978.  The case remains technically unsolved - but the strange relationship between Crane and video sales rep John Henry Carpenter keeps many guessing as to how, and why, Crane was murdered.

Melissa takes a ghoulish trip to the dark side of TVLand,. where she unfolds the story of Bob Crane, star of TV's "Hogan's Heroes," who was bludgeoned to death in his apartment in Phoenix just days before his 50th birthday in 1978. The case remains technically unsolved - but the strange relationship between Crane and video sales rep John Henry Carpenter keeps many guessing as to how, and why, Crane was murdered.

Episode 14 - Tastes Like Blood On The Tripod - Bob Crane And John Henry Carpenter

Melissa Morgan hosts an often funny, always compelling adventure into murders and mysteries and other weirdness she finds fascinating.  Looking into solved and unsolved homicide cases and looking for tips from anywhere, from anyone, on anything, Melissa's curiosity and love of detective work and forensic science is contagious.

Melissa's sense of humor and interest in spirituality also make for a wild ride.  A broadcasting professional by training, she has written for a nationally-syndicated comedy radio show, been a music DJ in a major US radio market, run one of the country's most popular comedy clubs - AND - she teaches yoga!  All of which makes for a truly fascinating, often hilarious, often edge-of-your-seat, riveting personality and a completely enthralling listening experience.

Send your tips on ANYTHING to Melissa Morgan by sending an email to JTTIPSTERS@GMAIL.COM - or call the Tip-Ster Hotline and leave a voice mail message at (832) TIP-STER - (832-847-7837)!

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Melissa Morgan hosts an often funny, always compelling adventure into murders and mysteries and other weirdness she finds fascinating. Looking into solved and unsolved homicide cases and looking for tips from anywhere, from anyone, on anything, Melissa's curiosity and love of detective work and forensic science is contagious. Melissa's sense of humor and interest in spirituality also make for a wild ride. A broadcasting professional by training, she has written for a nationally-syndicated comedy radio show, been a music DJ in a major US radio market, run one of the country's most popular comedy clubs - AND - she teaches yoga! All of which makes for a truly fascinating, often hilarious, often edge-of-your-seat, riveting personality and a completely enthralling listening experience. Send your tips on ANYTHING to Melissa Morgan by sending an email to JTTIPSTERS@GMAIL.COM - or call the Tip-Ster Hotline and leave a voice mail message at (832) TIP-STER - (832-847-7837)!

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