College sweethearts, both achieved, attractive and intelligent. Sounds like it would make a perfect marriage…well, that’s what everyone thought. Their story turned out much differently and ended in murder. We talk to author Kathryn Casey about her book:

Shattered: The True Story of a Mother’s Love, a Husband’s Betrayal, and a Cold-Blooded Texas Murder

Shattered: The True Story of a Mother’s Love, a Husband’s Betrayal, and a Cold-Blooded Texas Murder – KINDLE

Check out Kathryn’s website at kathryncasey.com

Thanks Kathryn!

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The case of D.B. Cooper is one of the most famous true crime escapades in American history. Until now, most have believed it would never be solved. Tonight’s guest, Robert Blevins believes that he knows who the culprit is…a disgruntled airline employee who survived the jump and lived for many years after. We talk about the suspect and why he may have, in fact, been the real D.B. Cooper.

You can find Robert’s book on the case at Amazon.com:

Into The Blast – The True Story of D.B. Cooper – Revised Edition

Into The Blast – The True Story of D.B. Cooper – Revised Edition -KINDLE

You can check out Robert’s website at adventurebooksofseattle.com

Thanks Robert!

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Author Robert House feels that Scotland Yard was closer than it realized to the true identity of Jack The Ripper. He tells us who the prime suspect is and talks about his new book on the subject. You can check it out at Amazon.com:

Jack the Ripper and the Case for Scotland Yard’s Prime Suspect

Jack the Ripper and the Case for Scotland Yard’s Prime Suspect (Kindle Edition)

You can also check out Robert’s website at RobertHouse.com

Robert also mentions casebook.org in the interview as a great resource!

Thanks Robert!

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Crime is not an invention of the current day. Author Laurence Yadon tells about PT Barnum and other great “Old West Swindlers” of the past. He also shares how the art of the con is still alive and well in 2011. You can check out Larry’s book at Amazon.com:

Old West Swindlers

Thanks Larry!

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Lost to history is one of the most fearsome villains in the history of the Big Apple, The Mad Bomber Of New York. Author Michael Greenburg brings back to life a criminal who terrorized New Yorkers during the 30s, 40s & 50s.

You can check out Michael’s book on the subject at Amazon.com:

The Mad Bomber of New York: The Extraordinary True Story of the Manhunt That Paralyzed a City

Also, check out Michael’s website at MichaelGreenburg.com

Thanks Michael!

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Gacy, Dahmer, Jack The Ripper…all of these are well known serial killers but you might not know about America’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. We talk about the evil genius behind Chicago’s “Castle of Death” with documentarian John Borowski.

We also discuss cannibal Albert Fish who is also the subject of one of John’s movies.

You can learn more about John and his work at JohnBorowski.com

or check out his documentary on Holmes at Amazon.com: H.H. Holmes – America’s First Serial Killer

Be sure to chime in on our FORUMS to discuss the show!

Thanks John!

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The Torso Murders and Eliot Ness, the Sam Sheppard murder case, and two young girls who committed suicide by eating rat poison are some of the tales of true crime and dismalia featured in the books of John Stark Bellamy II. He shares a hometown with Jim — Cleveland, Ohio — which has been the scene of many a true crime story!

You can find John’s Books at Amazon.com:

John Stark Bellamy II’s Amazon Page

Thanks John!

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On our second edition of Crime Scene, former investigator Dennis Griffin shares the story of Andrew DiDonato, who was involved with the Gambino crime family for years. He got out and Dennis tells his story in his recent book: Surviving the Mob: A Street Soldier’s Life Inside the Gambino Crime Family

We discuss Andrew’s experiences and why he decided to leave “the family”.

You can check out Dennis’ website at DennisNGriffin.com or CrimeWireSite.com

Thanks Dennis!

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On the first edition of Crime Scene, author Marlin Marynick tells how he became friendly with one of history’s most notorious criminals and what many consider the very face of evil. Come into the world of Charles Manson NOW.

You can check out his book on the subject at Amazon.com:

Charles Manson Now

Charles Manson Now – KINDLE EDITION

Also, you can visit Marlin’s site:

charlesmansonnow.com

Thanks Marlin!

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