PI’s Declassified!

17 years in prison! Obie Anthony was convicted of a 1994 attempted robbery and the murder of Felipe Gonzales in 1995. The conviction, based on the testimony of one witness who operated a nearby house of prostitution, had a prior manslaughter conviction, and was known to carry and use firearms, was overturned in 2011. Northern California Innocence Project Legal Director, Linda Starr, said, “Police purposely ignored and hid evidence that did not support their theory…The prosecution falsely denied that they granted their star witness a deal for his cooperation and failed to correct his lies at trial. And Mr. Anthony’s own attorney failed to investigate the case. For their failures, Mr. Anthony has spent 17 years in prison for a murder he did not commit – and the actual murderer has remained free. This cannot be considered justice” (Santa Clara Law News & Events). Tune in to hear Obie Anthony and Linda Starr tell Obie’s story of his conviction, exoneration and his release 17 years later.

In 1993 eighteen-year-old John Edward Smith was identified by a surviving shooting victim who now admits he lied when he testified. Prosecutors also withheld evidence that another individual was responsible for the shooting. John had an alibi, however, his attorney failed to present three witnesses who could verify his whereabouts at the time of the shooting and failed to obtain phone records to support his alibi. After Deirdre O’Connor of Innocence Matters contacted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office with this new evidence, the DA re-investigated the case and concluded John was not involved. Tune in to hear John and Deirdre relay the events of John’s conviction and his release after spending 17 years in prison.

Two months ago, October 10, 2014, Susan Mellen walked out of a Torrance, California courtroom after serving 17 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. Susan was convicted of the 1998 brutal murder of her former boyfriend based on the words of a woman who had a reputation for dishonesty. Enter Attorney Deirdre O’Connor, founder of Innocence Matters, who found substantial evidence to discredit the witness and locate one of the three original suspects who then confessed and exonerated Susan. Tune in to hear Susan and Deirdre tell the story of Susan’s amazing exoneration.

Anthony Murray was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder in Illinois in 1998. In 2012, the Illinois Innocence Project presented new evidence that won him a third trial. In a surprise move, the county prosecutor approached Anthony with the “Alford Plea.” This shift presented Anthony with difficult choices. Join Anthony Murray and Larry Golden, Professor Emeritus of University of Illinois and founder and pro bono director of the Downstate Innocence Project to hear of Anthony’s 16-year-journey.

Whether you are a corporate leader, an entrepreneur, or a business owner such as a private investigator or other legal professional, this show is for you. Learning skills to be more effective, more productive and reduce the clutter in our lives becomes a life-long project for many of us. Productivity coach and author, Jason W. Womack’s unique real-world perspective offers a practical and actionable blueprint to boost your performance and redirect your energy, your focus and your time.

Whether you are a corporate leader, an entrepreneur, or a business owner such as a private investigator or other legal professional, this show is for you. Learning skills to be more effective, more productive and reduce the clutter in our lives becomes a life-long project for many of us. Productivity coach and author, Jason W. Womack’s unique real-world perspective offers a practical and actionable blueprint to boost your performance and redirect your energy, your focus and your time.

Nigerian fraud is big business amounting to billions of losses to citizens around the globe. Some people are drawn to these financial pretexts like magnets. From business owners to doctors to senior citizens, many otherwise intelligent people are pulled in by the idea of getting a windfall or assisting someone purporting an altruistic intent. These swindlers are referred to as the 419 Scammers. The name is taken from Nigerian law, 419, prohibiting obtaining anything from another under false pretenses with an intent to defraud. Private investigator and former New York police officer Ron Alvarez will discuss investigating these scams and give details on what is being done to attempt to control them.

Who is this mythical PI creature advanced through books, movies, and television? Is he the guy lurking behind a tree with his binoculars? Does he drink to excess or drive a red Ferrari? Can you identify him from his Hawaiian shirt? Who is this PI in real life? Tune it to hear all of these questions and more answered by Oregon Private Investigator Eli Rosenblatt.

After retiring from the Orange County Sheriff Department as a Lieutenant and becoming a Licensed Private Investigator, Bill Hunt is often approached by those from federal, state and local law enforcement looking to make the same transition to the private sector as he did. Bill has successfully mentored numerous aspiring PI's who now operate profitable private investigation businesses. Tune in to hear Bill Hunt tell of his experiences and offer ideas and suggestions for those who are moving from law enforcement to the very different world of private investigation.

Real life actually is stranger than fiction! Joe Stiles is a Bail Enforcement Agent with many stories to tell after almost thirty years in the bail bond business. Bail Enforcement is a risky business, but nevertheless, leaves room for a laugh now and then. Join Joe Stiles as he tells the tales of his experiences and the crazy thing people do and say to a bail enforcement agent.