In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Collier Landry, survivor, cinematographer, podcast host, and advocate whose life story has become a powerful testament to resilience, healing, and reclaiming identity after unimaginable trauma.

At the age of eleven, Collier’s world changed forever when his father murdered his mother. In an act of extraordinary courage, Collier later testified in court against his father, helping secure his conviction. Decades later, he would confront that trauma publicly through the critically acclaimed documentary A Murder in Mansfield, an intimate exploration of grief, truth, reconciliation, and survival.

Please note - This episode of Footnotes on Crime was recorded two months before the passing of Collier’s father, Dr. John Francis Boyle Jr., in April 2026. We reached out to Collier for his consent to share this episode, which he very graciously granted.

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About the Episode

In this deeply personal and profoundly moving conversation, Collier shares his story from his own perspective, reflecting on childhood trauma, survival, healing, and the long process of rebuilding a life shaped by violence and public scrutiny.

What We Cover

• Collier’s personal story and childhood experience
• Testifying against his father and navigating public attention
• Trauma, grief, and the process of healing
• Survivor advocacy and reclaiming personal narrative
• The justice system from a survivor’s perspective
• The role of storytelling in recovery and understanding trauma

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Derek Congram, forensic archaeologist, board certified forensic anthropologist, and co editor of Missing Persons: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Disappeared.

With experience working across more than thirty countries, Dr. Congram has spent decades investigating missing persons cases in conflict zones and humanitarian contexts, combining science, ethics, and advocacy in the pursuit of truth and dignity for families of the disappeared.

About the Episode

What does it mean to search for the missing in the aftermath of conflict and violence?

In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Derek Congram reflects on his work in human rights investigations across the world, discussing the realities of forensic recovery, identification, and the emotional weight carried by families searching for answers.

Drawing on years of experience working with organisations including the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, and the International Committee of the Red Cross, he explores the intersection of forensic science, humanitarian investigation, and professional ethics.

Science, Human Rights, and Recovery

Dr. Congram’s work highlights how forensic anthropology can play a vital role not only in judicial investigations, but also in restoring dignity to those who have disappeared and providing answers to loved ones left behind.

In this episode, he discusses the ethical challenges of working in conflict zones, the importance of empathy in forensic investigation, and the evolving role of science in human rights work.

Our conversation is thoughtful, powerful, and deeply human, examining how science and compassion can work together in the pursuit of justice and recovery. One not to be missed.

What We Cover

• The ethics of forensic investigation in conflict zones
• Human rights investigations and disappeared persons cases
• The role of science and empathy in forensic identification
• Challenges in humanitarian and judicial recovery operations
• Innovations in forensic anthropology and archaeology
• Supporting families searching for answers and closure

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Jill Bavin-Mizzi, historian, researcher, and author of Bible John: A New Suspect, a compelling re examination of one of Scotland’s most infamous unsolved murder cases.

With a background in academic history and cold case narrative non fiction, Jill brings a fresh and highly analytical perspective to true crime investigation, combining historical research, genealogy, archival analysis, and ethical inquiry in the search for answers.

About the Episode

Can historians solve cold cases differently from detectives and criminologists?

In this fascinating and deeply detailed conversation, Jill Bavin-Mizzi discusses her extensive research into the Bible John murders and explains how her academic approach uncovered new perspectives on a case that has haunted Scotland for decades.

Drawing on hundreds of documents, primary sources, interviews, and genealogical research, Jill explores how historical methodology can offer valuable tools in cold case investigations and challenge long established assumptions.

Research, History, and Cold Case Investigation

Jill’s work demonstrates how the skills of a historian can intersect with criminal investigation in unexpected and powerful ways.

In this episode, she reflects on the importance of primary sources, the ethical considerations involved in investigating historical crimes, and the responsibility of revisiting cases involving real victims and surviving families.

Our conversation is thoughtful, meticulous, and genuinely eye opening, exploring not only the mystery of Bible John, but the wider question of how truth is uncovered over time. One not to be missed.

What We Cover

• The story behind Bible John: A New Suspect
• The role of historians in cold case investigations
• Primary sources and genealogical research
• Ethical considerations in true crime and historical inquiry
• Challenging established narratives around Bible John
• The intersection of history, research, and criminal investigation.

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Tom Wood, a bestselling true crime author, podcaster, columnist, and retired Detective with nearly four decades of experience in policing.

From leading major investigations to writing some of the most compelling accounts of Scottish crime, Tom brings a rare combination of operational insight and storytelling expertise to the world of true crime.

About the Episode

In this fascinating and deeply informed conversation, Tom Wood reflects on his career in policing, including his role as Officer in Overall Command of the investigation into the notorious Worlds End Murders.

He also discusses his transition into writing, including his bestselling books The World's End Murders: The Inside Story, and Ruxton: The First Modern Murder.

Drawing on decades of experience, Tom offers a unique perspective on how investigations unfold over time and how those stories are later shaped for readers.

What We Cover

• The story behind The World's End Murders: The Inside Story
• Revisiting historic cases and long term investigations
• The making of Ruxton: The First Modern Murder
• Writing true crime from a detective’s perspective
• The evolution of forensic science and investigative techniques
• The role of storytelling in preserving criminal history

Why This Episode Matters

This is more than a conversation about crime. It is an exploration of how investigations, history, and storytelling come together to shape our understanding of justice.

Tom offers a unique and authoritative perspective on true crime, bridging the gap between investigator and author, and highlighting the importance of accuracy, persistence, and reflection in telling these stories.

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Jane Hamilton, award winning crime journalist and author of Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin - The Truth About the Serial Killer Who Hid in Plain Sight.

With years of experience reporting on some of the most disturbing criminal cases, Jane brings a sharp, informed perspective on true crime, media, and the responsibility that comes with telling these stories.

About the Episode

In this compelling and wide ranging conversation, Jane Hamilton reflects on her career in crime journalism and the process of writing Hunting Shadows, which examines the life and crimes of serial killer Peter Tobin, but with a firm focus on the stories of his victims.

Why This Episode Matters

This is more than a discussion about crime. It is an exploration of how media, audience, and storytelling intersect in shaping public understanding of criminal cases.

One not to be missed!

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by N. Jamiyla Chisholm, journalist and author of The Community: A Memoir, a powerful and deeply personal account exploring identity, memory, family, and the hidden complexities within community life.

Through her work as a writer and reporter, Jamiyla brings a fearless and compassionate voice to stories that sit at the intersection of lived experience, social history, and personal truth.

About the Episode

How do we tell the truth about the places and people who shape us?

Drawing on both investigative rigour and emotional honesty, Jamiyla reflects on writing about her own past, confronting difficult truths, and navigating the responsibility of telling stories rooted in real lives and intimate histories.

Memory, Identity, and Narrative

In this episode, Jamiyla Chisholm shares insight into the process of transforming her own and her mother's lived experience into narrative, and how this can become a powerful tool for reckoning, healing, and social reflection.

Our conversation is candid, searching, and deeply moving, challenging how we think about truth not only in writing, but in how we understand ourselves and the communities we come from. One not to be missed.

What We Cover

• The story behind The Community: A Memoir
• Writing memoir through interviews with her mother
• Memory, identity, and contested truths
• Ethical responsibility when telling personal and communal stories
• The intersection of reporting and lived experience
• How storytelling shapes understanding of place and self
• Identifying cult behaviour

Why This Episode Matters

This is more than a conversation about memoir. It is an exploration of how stories help us confront hidden histories, reclaim voice, and examine the narratives that define us.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm offers a profound perspective on truth telling, identity, and the courage it takes to write honestly about the worlds we inhabit.

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Mike Finkel, a former New York Times and National Geographic journalist and the author of acclaimed books including True Story, The Stranger in the Woods, and The Art Thief. 

With a career shaped by extraordinary real life encounters, Mike brings a unique perspective on storytelling, truth, and the blurred lines between fact and narrative.

About the Episode

What is truth when it comes to telling real stories?

In this compelling and thought provoking conversation, Mike Finkel reflects on his journey through journalism and authorship, including the real events behind True Story, which was later adapted into a film starring Jonah Hill as Mike himself.

Drawing on his experiences, Mike explores the complexities of writing about real people and real events, and the responsibility that comes with shaping those stories for an audience.

Storytelling, Truth, and Perspective

Mike’s work often sits at the intersection of fact and interpretation. In this episode, he shares insight into how stories are constructed, what gets included or left out, and how perspective can influence what we understand as truth.

What We Cover

• The realities of narrative journalism
• The story behind True Story and its adaptation to film
• Writing about real people and ethical responsibility
• The psychology of storytelling and perception
• How truth can shift depending on perspective
• Lessons from a career shaped by extraordinary cases

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In this episode of Footnotes on Crime, we are joined by Jana Monroe, a former FBI profiler, author, and expert in violent crime and behavioural analysis.

With a career spanning some of the most complex homicide and serial offender investigations, Jana offers a rare and deeply informed perspective on the realities of criminal profiling and the psychology behind violent crime.

About the Episode

What does it take to understand the mind of a violent offender?

In this compelling conversation, Jana Monroe takes us inside her work with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, where she played a key role in high-profile investigations and helped shape modern approaches to profiling. Drawing on decades of experience, she breaks down the methods, instincts, and psychological frameworks used to analyse some of the most dangerous individuals.

Jana also reflects on the emotional and ethical dimensions of the work, exploring the balance between professional detachment and the human impact of the cases she encountered.

From Real Life to Cultural Icon

Jana Monroe’s influence extends beyond real investigations. She is widely recognised as one of the inspirations behind Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs, and served as a consultant on the film itself.

In this episode, she shares her perspective on how criminal profiling is portrayed in popular culture, what gets misunderstood, and why the reality is often far more complex and nuanced.

What We Cover

• The fundamentals of FBI profiling and behavioural analysis
• Working on homicide and serial offender investigations
• The psychology behind violent crime
• How profiling has evolved over time
• The role of intuition versus evidence
• Media portrayals of crime and their real-world impact

Why This Episode Matters

This is more than a discussion about crime. It is an exploration of human behaviour at its most extreme, and the systems built to understand it.

Jana’s insights offer listeners a deeper appreciation of the complexities behind investigations, while also highlighting the importance of accuracy, responsibility, and empathy in how these stories are told.

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Skye Borgman is an American documentary filmmaker and producer known for directing true-crime films and series for major streaming platforms. 

Her work includes Abducted in Plain Sight, Girl in the Picture, Dead Asleep, and Unknown Caller, each exploring complex real-life criminal cases through interviews, archival material, and investigative storytelling. 

Borgman’s documentaries focus on the human stories behind crimes, examining psychology, media coverage, and the long-term effects on victims and families. 

In this conversation, Skye discusses her journey in true crime storytelling, emphasizing the importance of victim narratives and ethical considerations in filmmaking. 

She shares insights on building trust with participants, the editing process, and the impact of body camera footage.

Skye reflects on her personal growth through her work and the resilience of individuals she has encountered, ultimately highlighting the balance between hope and awareness in the world. 

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Mary Turner Thomson is a British author and speaker best known for her memoir The Bigamist, which recounts her experience of deception and betrayal by a Psychopath. Her second book The Psychopath relates her experience post-revelation and how she rebuilt her life in the wake of this life-changing experience.

The story attracted international media attention and inspired documentaries and television adaptations. She later wrote a follow-up book exploring the aftermath of the deception and her journey rebuilding her life. 

Mary now speaks and writes about fraud, coercive control, resilience, and the psychological impact of relationship-based crime. 

In this episode, Mary shares her harrowing experience of being deceived by a bigamist and psychopath, exploring the complexities of online dating, the impact of ADHD on relationships, and the healing power of writing.   

Through her journey, she emphasizes the importance of community support, the evolution of language around trauma, and the need for survivors to move forward and celebrate their resilience.

Mary also discusses the publishing landscape, offering insights into self-publishing and the importance of sharing stories to help others. 

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