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For the second time Author Andrew Stoner joins Joe and the Infamous Indy Podcast to talk about his new book being released on March 15th, 2021 "Wanted in Indiana; Infamous Hoosier Fugitives". Hear about a jail break where the prisoner couldn't escape because he was too fat. Andrew reveals why he does so much research, it comes down to his love of Indiana. 

Part 3 of the Digging Up Dillinger series continues the conversation as Mike Thomason and Travis Thompson discuss with Former FBI agent Stewart Fillmore and Local Documentary film Maker Scott Umsteadt the details of digging up the Infamous John Dillinger. An incredible story told in their own words. Brought to you exclusively from Infamous Indy Host Joe Melillo 

Why did Mike and Travis Thompson, Nephew and Great-Nephew of Infamous Bank Robber John Dillinger, want to dig up their relative?  Hear the answer in their own words. Many believed it was for money, fame and notoriety, the real reason will surprise you. Is John Dillinger buried at Crown Hill Cemetery?  Find out what the family thinks in this exclusive interview! 

After a 12 Month hiatus Host of the Infamous Indy Podcast, Joe Melillo is back with an exclusive never heard perspective from some of the most famous Hoosiers around. The nephew of John Dillinger Infamous Hoosier bank robber is speaking to Joe in his own words about why they wanted to dig up John Dillinger's body out of Crown Hill Cemetery. Joining him in Part one is Retired FBI agent Stewart Fillmore and Local Documentary Film Maker, Scott Umsteadt. Scott, Stewart, and Joe head to the Slippery Noodle Inn in Downtown Indianapolis, which has an infamous connection to the Dillinger gang, to speak about the history of the bank robber.  

Part 2 and 3 will include a round table discussion about why the family felt it was necessary to dig but John Dillinger’s Body from his grave at Crown Hill. 

Notorious 92, is a book written by Author Andrew E. Stoner. Andrew E. Stoner is an Indiana native well-versed in the true crime history of the state, both as a former reporter for The South Bend Tribune, and as the former civilian Public Information Officer for the Indianapolis Police Department. He is the author of nearly a dozen non-fiction works including “Notorious 92: Infamous Murders in Each of Indiana’s 92 Counties,” “Wicked Indianapolis,” and “Cobra Killer” (made into the 2016 motion picture, ‘King Cobra’).

               Stoner has two new true crime books coming up in 2020 – including “Wanted in Indiana: Infamous Hoosier Fugitives” from The History Press-Arcadia Publishing, and “Courthouse Chaos: Famous & Infamous Trials, Mob Violence and Justice” available May 1 from Blue River Press.

               Stoner is a journalism graduate of Franklin College of Indiana and Ball State University. He holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University and is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at California State University, Sacramento.

Covid-19 is sweeping across the world and this week Infamous Indy reaches across the world to bring you the latest from Italy. Joe talks to his Friend Luca who is quarantined in his apartment in Rome. Also your chance to get involved on the Infamous Indy podcast. Call Joe and leave a message about whats happening in your part of the world. Weather it's Indiana or somewhere else in the world call and leave a voice message and Joe will try and put you on the podcast. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and need help please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline @1- 800-273-8255.

Indiana’s suicide rate has been higher than the national average since 1999. According to the 2009 “Indiana Youth Risk Behavior Survey,” 22% of girls and 12% of boys surveyed in grades 9-12 seriously considered attempting suicide in the last year.Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Hoosier teens. 

Suicide is a crime in some parts of the world. However, while suicide has been decriminalized in the western countries, the act is still discouraged. 

The phrase Committed Suicide refers to the stigma of a crime.  

We talk about Suicide a lot when we talk about crime. Weather it’s a murder suicide case or someone who has lost a grip on their mental health and take the life of someone else then themselves because they don’t want to live anymore. As you heard from the statistics, this is a real problem in the world. So that’s why I am taking this subject on. I talk to Kennedy Harris. She attempted suicide while she was a student at Butler University. But she is using that experience to change the lives of everyone she meets. I am so happy she was part of the show and I could share her story with you.

This episode Joe talks to the host and researcher behind the Circle City Crime Podcast. His podcast focuses on the 1879 murders of four fast-food restaurant workers who were abducted in Marion County but murdered in Johnson County. We go over some of the main details but suggest you listen to the 3C podcast to get the full details. Both Infamous Indy and the 3C podcast are part of Central State Studios. 

An amazing story of strength and recovery with someone who knows it first hand. He was once stealing from others to feed his addiction but now he uses running to heal. He is Running in the 2020 Boston Marathon and Wes Doty needs your help. I hope this episode moves you like it has moved me. 

On a very cold day in February 1977 Tony Kiritsis paraded Dick Hall down the streets of Indianapolis with a shotgun aimed at the back of his skull. And the man who captured the truly first of its kind moment, was Jack Parker, News photographer for Channel 4.