This Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7 pm CST Live, Episode #74 of Into the Fire. I am honored to have both Anna Wilson and Mike Turner, who are brother and sister to Latricia Fipps. Latricia called her family on November 20, 2002 to let them know that she was with her ex-boyfriend to go and pick up her kids, and that was the last time she was heard from again.
This will be an interesting episode to hear the perspective from both brother and sister to Latricia and the investigation that took place from the beginning then on to charges being filed. This is the 14th No-Body Homicide Prosecution in Oklahoma History, and one of only 600 that have ended up in a courtroom in US History...
I am thankful to both Anna and Mike for their willingness to share there story about their experience and my experience as the final detective in this case who fought for justice to be served....

This Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Episode #69, a pre-record episode with Sharon Phillips, who is an investigative reporter with Channel 2 News in Tulsa. Born and raised in the heart of Tulsa, Sharon Phillips isn't just reporting the news—she's living it.
As a multi-Emmy nominated journalist with over 15 years of broadcast excellence, she's become the trusted voice that Tulsa turns to for the stories that matter most.
From the anchor desk at KJRH's weekend evening newscasts to the streets pursuing her acclaimed investigative series Oklahoma's Cold Case Files, Sharon brings an unmatched combination of journalistic rigor and genuine compassion to every story she tells. Her Oklahoma State University broadcast journalism training laid the foundation, but it's her natural gift for connecting with people that sets her apart.
A Master of Human Connection
Sharon possesses that rare ability to make people feel safe enough to share their deepest truths. Whether she's investigating cold cases that have haunted families for years or covering breaking news, she approaches every interview with the empathy of a mother and the instincts of a seasoned investigator. Her philosophy is simple but profound: always leave people better than you found them.
Recognition That Speaks Volumes
Her trophy case tells the story: Emmy nominations, Society of Professional Journalists awards, Great Plains Journalism Awards, and Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters honors. But the real measure of Sharon's impact isn't in the awards—it's in the lives changed, the cold cases reopened, and the community conversations sparked by her fearless reporting.
Community Champion
When the cameras stop rolling, Sharon's commitment to Tulsa continues. She's lent her voice and time to Emergency Infant Services, The Ronald McDonald House, Joy in the Cause, the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, The American Red Cross, and Meals on Wheels—because great journalism extends beyond the newsroom.
Life Beyond the Lens
At home, Sharon treasures her greatest role: mom to daughters Aerilyn and Eden, and wife to husband Bobby. Their rescued Golden Retriever Sophie and French Bulldog Cupcake complete a family that values adventure, whether they're cruising to exotic destinations or discovering a new local restaurant. Sharon's perfect evening might include a warm bath, the latest People magazine, and a Dateline marathon—the perfect blend of relaxation and her passion for true crime storytelling.
Your Story Matters
Have a cold case that needs a fresh perspective? Sharon's inbox is always open at [email protected]—because every untold story deserves a champion, and every family deserves answers.
  

October 17, 2025, on Into the Fire, I will feature Shannon Kulnis who is a former homicide detective with the Gwinnett County Police Department in Georgia. Over her eight years in law enforcement, she served in patrol and crime suppression before finding her true calling in investigations. She began her detective work in the Robbery Unit, but it was in the Homicide/Assault Unit where her passion for uncovering the truth truly came alive. Shannon spent more than three years investigating homicides and concluded her law enforcement career as a Detective Corporal before relocating out of state with her family.
After leaving policing, Shannon transitioned into the world of insurance investigations—known in the industry as Special Investigations or SIU. Her instincts, experience, and relentless pursuit of the truth quickly set her apart. Today, she leads a regional team of investigators across the Southeast, including one of her former homicide partners who first introduced her to SIU, and serves a Director for the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) and President of the Alabama IASIU chapter.
Grounded in integrity and ethics, Shannon brings the same grit and determination that solved murders to uncovering fraud, bridging the worlds of law enforcement and insurance with sharp insight, humor, and a passion for doing the right thing.
  

This Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm live, Episode #72, I have a special episode coming to you live from Los Angeles, California. I am honored to have a story of survival from a true hero.
In his own words, Casey Cheshier shares his story of survival after being thrown overboard, run over by his own boat, critically injured, and left adrift and alone treading water without a life preserver in the Pacific Ocean. Somehow, Casey managed to survive his injuries, but he struggled to heal not only physically but mentally. The healing process forced Casey to face his demons from nearly 25 years in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Weapons Team. At the urging of his family and closest friends, Casey turned his personal journal into this book, offering an intimate glimpse into his journey to regain his life and his participation in several significant law enforcement incidents, many of which you will recognize from their national news coverage.
He hopes his story will help others going through difficult times, as well as show what the members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department go through daily.

This Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7 pm on Into the Fire Episode 71 I will feature Cloyd Steiger retired in 2016 after 36 years with the Seattle Police Department. For the last 22 of them, he worked as a Homicide Detective, where he investigated several notorious and high profile murders.
He is currently the Chief Criminal Investigator in the Washington State Attorney General's Office Homicide Investigation Tracking System, (HITS), which tracks every murder in Washington, Oregon and Montana, hoping to spot related murders across jurisdictional lines. HITS also assists local law enforcement with murder investigations, including cold case murders.
Cloyd is the Director of Investigations Consulting for the American Investigative Society of Cold Cases, a national group that assists agencies nationwide in cold case murder investigations. (AISOCC.com) He wrote a quarterly column, "Inside the Yellow Tape" for Forensic Magazine. (www.forensicmag.com).
He is a regular contributor to True Crime with Nancy Grace on SiriusXm's Triumph channel, or at crimeonline.com.
He is married to his wife, Doreen. They have three sons, (two of which are Seattle Police Officers) and six grandchildren.

Happy Halloween everyone. This Friday, October 31, 2025 on episode #74, my guest will be Chloe Ferem. I recently met Chloe at the California Crime Prevention Officer's Association conference in Palm Springs, CA. Chloe is a shining star when it comes to this organization and she has over 14 years experience in the law enforcement world. She began her career working at the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System as a Transit Enforcement O(fficer then went on to become a Dententions/Corrections Deputy for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Chloe became the Communications and Outreach Specialist for the San Diego Sheriff's Office Media Unit. She manages 3 different social media platforms and continues to participate in community outreach and other special projects. As a member of the California Crime Prevention Officer's Association, she currently serves on the board as Secretary for Region 2, which covers San Diego and Imperial Counties. She has a bachelors degree in criminal justice and has a paralegal certificate.
She is an impressive person, who is making a real difference, and I am honored to call a friend... Will be fun to have her on the show...

On September 26, 2025 at 7pm, Episode #68 of Into the Fire will feature Sedgwick County Deputy Sergeant John Gill will come on the show. Gill started working at the Sedgwick County sheriffs office as a commission sheriff deputy in March 2003. He worked in a variety of assignments since joining the department, to include Major Crimes, which is where I came to meet him during a homicide investigation that crossed from Kansas into Oklahoma... We will talk about fighting crime and suppressing evil in Kansas, and the homicide investigation that our agencies worked together as one....

This Friday, September 19, 2025, Episode #67 will feature, Sr. Cpl. J.D.Byas is an officer with the Dallas Police Department providing (40) forty-years of service. In 1993, he transferred to SWAT from Patrol. By the year 2000, he was convinced to study Hostage/Crisis Negotiations. He has completed 700 hours of training with the Suicide /Crisis Center. His (31) thirty-one years of SWAT experience covers over 800 barricaded individuals and suicidal call outs, not including executing more than a thousand high risk warrants.
Presently, he is assigned to the Tactical Equipment Support Services (TESS). His duties include administrative, procurement, and providing training / support for new negotiators. During SWAT operations, the TESS squad is responsible for driving SWAT personnel to the location and maintaining hard cover for all involved. At times, may include removal of windows, cages and doors using the armored vehicle as Push or Pull tool.
Byas is a national speaker in the world of Crisis Negotiations, and one of the best in the country. 

On September 12, 2025, episode #66, I will feature, Tyler Burns from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. After working in public safety for over 10 years, Tyler finally stepped away from the field due to Post Traumatic Stress, aka PTSD. Since leaving completely in 2022, Tyler has struggled with the urge to go back, but realized it was better for himself and his family to stay “retired”.
Tyler realized there was a growing concern with first responders and healthcare workers struggling with mental health as a result of the job, and decided to start a podcast titled The Debrief with Tyler Burns. The show interviews people from around the country, giving them a platform to share their story so that others may learn from their lessons before suffering the same fate.
Realizing there is still more that needs to be done, Tyler started a nonprofit organization called Project 86. We will dive into what Project 86 is all about, among many other things for sure... Should be an informative episode...

This Friday, September 5, 2025, Episode #65 will feature Mike Elam, Dennis Hathcock, and Danny Cupples. Following a huge announcement last week from the Tennessee Attorney General and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at a press conference that following a reexamining of evidence from the 1967 murder of Pauline Pusser. Pauline and her husband, Sheriff Buford Pusser, who inspired the 1973 movie "Walking Tall", were allegedly ambushed in the early am hours of August 12, 1967.
The announcement was if Sheriff Pusser was still alive, there would be probable cause to believe Sheriff Pusser murdered his wife Pauline. Definitely a bombshell announcement, considering that Sheriff Pusser was considered an Iconic Figure in Tennessee law enforcement history....
Mike Elam is no doubt the reason this case was re-opened, and he shined a light on this case, that made it possible to get to where we are today....
Dennis Hatchcock, is not only a witness who actually showed up near the murder scene later that morning, but also tbe nephew of Louise Hathcock who was shot and killed by Sheriff Buford Pusser on February 1, 1966. In the movie Walking Tall, it shows her sitting at the bar with a sawed off shotgun in her lap at the Lucky Seven, which was not really what happened. Dennis's father ran the Plantation Club that in the movie, Pusser was cut up in and dumped on a rural road to die...
Danny who is also a relative of the Hathcock's and certainly a frequent co-host and guest to this podcast will also be joining us to help unpack the recent decision from the TBI... Will be interesting stuff no doubt...