Jim Harold's Crime Scene

Would you like a inside view of the New York Mafia in the 1970s and 80s? If so, you are in the right place. Sal Polisi was a part of the final glory days and he visits the Crime Scene to give us a glimpse into “The Sinatra Club”. Sal also tells a great story of a stolen jukebox and how the Club got its name. You can find his books at Amazon.com: The Sinatra Club: My Life Inside the New York Mafia The Sinatra Club – KINDLE Thanks Sal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of America’s most notorious female serial killers was Aileen Wuornos. On this edition of the Crime Scene, we hear her story and what possibly drove her to such awful acts. The book, Dear Dawn, that we discuss is Wuornos’s autobiography culled from her death row correspondence with a childhood friend. Editor Daphne Gottlieb joins us to talk to us about Wuornos and the book which you can find at Amazon.com: Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in Her Own Words Dear Dawn: Aileen Wuornos in Her Own Words – KINDLE Thanks Daphne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychic Jackie Barrett describes her chilling experiences while communicating with convicted “Amityville Horror” killer Ronald DeFeo. You can find Jackie’s book on the subject at Amazon.com: The Devil I Know: My Haunting Journey with Ronnie DeFeo and the True Story of the Amityville Murders The Devil I Know: My Haunting Journey with Ronnie DeFeo and the True Story ofthe Amityville Murders – KINDLE Thanks Jackie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s it like to be the child of a high powered gangster? Rita Gigante knows and she shares her experience and how spirituality has played a major role in dealing with the pain and moving beyond her Dad’s career of crime. You can find her book on the subject at Amazon.com: The Godfather’s Daughter: An Unlikely Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption The Godfather’s Daughter: An Unlikely Story of Love, Healing, and Redemption – Kindle Thanks Rita! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s greatest art forger (now on the straight and narrow) joins us to talk about his career and what is was like to live the jet set life and fool the world’s greatest art experts. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger – KINDLE You can find Ken’s website at KenPerenyi.com Thanks Ken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Harold Schechter joins us to talk about some of America’s least known but most terrible serial killers. We also discuss the psychological reasons behind the heinous crimes. Psycho USA: Famous American Killers You Never Heard Of Psycho USA: Famous American Killers You Never Heard Of – KINDLE You can find Harold’s website at HaroldSchechter.com Thanks Harold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A summit of mobsters to create the American Mafia, author Bill Tonelli joins us to tell the true story of an Atlantic City gathering of kingpins like Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky. A great conversation about a fascinating era. You can check out Bill’s work on the subject: Mob Fest ’29: The True Story Behind the Birth of Organized Crime (Kindle Single) – KINDLE You can also check out Bill’s site at billtonelli.com Thanks Bill! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A kindly woman assists older boarders in their daily lives…and in their deaths…think “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Author Carla Norton tells us about “Disturbed Ground” and the Dorothea Puente case. You can find Carla’s book “Disturbed Ground” at Amazon.com: Disturbed Ground – KINDLE You can learn more about Carla’s various books at CarlaNorton.com Thanks Carla! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tylenol poisoning case of 1982 was the act of a lone nut who went from store to store tainting individual bottles or so goes the conventional wisdom. Author Scott Bartz says another truth lurks behind the supposed explanation, we discuss his theory on the Crime Scene. You can find Scott’s book at Amazon.com: The Tylenol Mafia: Marketing, Murder, and Johnson & Johnson THE TYLENOL MAFIA: Marketing, Murder, and Johnson & Johnson (Revised 2nd Edition) – KINDLE Thanks Scott! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author RJ Parker joins us to talk about when those who are sworn to save life go to the dark side and choose to end it. The subject on this week’s Crime Scene is Doctors Who Killed! Check out RJ’s Kindle book on the subject at Amazon.com: DOCTORS WHO KILLED – Case Summaries of 5 Doctors Who Were Serial Killers – KINDLE You can find RJ’s website at rjparker.net Thanks RJ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man of the cloth becomes embroiled in a story of adultery and unspeakable violence degenerating into murder. We talk to award-winning true crime author Kathryn Casey about Deadly Little Secrets. You can find the book at Amazon.com: Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress, and a Heartless Texas Murder Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress, and a Heartless Texas Murder – KINDLE You can find her site at KathrynCasey.com Thanks Kathryn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporter/Producer Nancy Mullane talks to us about men who have sought redemption after murder. How do they come to terms with what they’ve done and move on to lead productive lives? We discuss this powerful topic on this edition of the Crime Scene. You can find Nancy’s book on the subject at Amazon.com: Life After Murder: Five Men in Search of Redemption Life After Murder: Five Men in Search of Redemption – KINDLE You can find Nancy’s websites at NancyMullane.com and LifeAfterMurder.com Thanks Nancy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A televangelist’s personal body guard becomes embroiled in a tale of adultery and murder. We talk to author Michael W. Cuneo about this tale of deceit and death. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: One Last Kiss: The True Story of a Minister’s Bodyguard, His Beautiful Mistress, and a Brutal Triple Homicide One Last Kiss: The True Story of a Minister’s Bodyguard, His Beautiful Mistress, and a Brutal Triple Homicide – KINDLE Thanks Michael! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physician, crime novelist and TV industry consultant D.P. Lyle talks to us about what is real and what is fiction in crime forensics as portrayed in books, movies and TV. He has written Forensics For Dummies and many other books. Find his books at Amazon.com: DP Lyle Books You can also find his website at DPLyleMD.com Thanks Dr. Lyle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might not think it but the Civil War was a fertile time for true crime. We talk to author Tobin Buhk about the various crimes of the time including counterfeiting, terrorism, and murder. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: True Crime in the Civil War: Cases of Murder, Treason, Counterfeiting, Massacre, Plunder & Abuse True Crime in the Civil War: Cases of Murder, Treason, Counterfeiting, Massacre, Plunder & Abuse – KINDLE You can check out Tobin’s website at TobinBuhk.com Thanks Tobin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They might sound harmless but this group created a drug network that reached across a huge part of the United States. Author and journalist Jim Higdon joins us to talk about the down home syndicate and how they came to power. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate’s Code of Silence and the Biggest Marijuana Bust in American History The Cornbread Mafia: A Homegrown Syndicate’s Code of Silence and the Biggest Marijuana Bust in American History Thanks Jim! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young local TV anchor disappears without a trace and goes missing for 17 years without a trace. It is the sad story of Jodi Huisentruit who has not been found to this day. Author Beth Bednar joins us to discuss the case and her book on the subject. You can find her book on the subject at Amazon.com: Dead Air – The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit Dead Air – The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit – KINDLE You can find Beth’s website at BethBednar.com Thanks Beth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love, money, adultery and murder. All are all a part of The Millionaire’s Wife, a true crime book written by Cathy Scott. We talk to the author about her book and true crime. You can find the book at Amazon.com: The Millionaire’s Wife: The True Story of a Real Estate Tycoon, his Beautiful Young Mistress, and a Marriage that Ended in Murder The Millionaire’s Wife: The True Story of a Real Estate Tycoon, his Beautiful Young Mistress, and a Marriage that Ended in Murder – KINDLE Thanks Cathy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Elliott Gorn joins us to talk about one of America’s most famous criminals – John Dillinger. We discuss how Dillinger turned to crime and the details of his crime spree that is the stuff of legend. Dillinger’s Wild Ride: The Year That Made America’s Public Enemy Number One Dillinger’s Wild Ride : The Year That Made America’s Public Enemy Number One – KINDLE Thanks Dr. Gorn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pro golfer makes a terrible mistake in judgement and ends up in prison where he did three years of hard time. Tonight, John Hoskison tells us what it was like and how he has dedicated his life to making sure others make better choices. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: INSIDE (One Man’s Experience of Prison) A True Story You can find John’s site at johnhoskisongolf.com Thanks John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money buys happiness, right? Not so much, but we do learn how love of money can be the root of all evil on this Crime Scene episode. We examine a socialite who allegedly killed her husband over filthy lucre, it is a discussion of the Gary Triano murder case with author Kerrie Droban about this “socialite scorned”. She has a book by that title, and you can find it at Amazon.com: A Socialite Scorned: The Murder of a Tucson High-Roller A Socialite Scorned: The Murder of a Tucson High-Roller – KINDLE Also, you can visit Kerrie’s site at kerriedroban.com Thanks Kerrie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It sounds like a movie but it is real life, an older woman develops an unrequited crush on a Pastor…and it results in murder. We talk to authors Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff about their new book on this true crime tale from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Check out the book at Amazon.com: Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town – KINDLE Thanks Colin & Lynn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine learning in mid-life that you are a direct descendant of one of history’s most notorious killers. Our guest, Jeff Mudgett, doesn’t have to imagine. He is the great-great grandson of H.H. Holmes. We discuss his journey in coming to terms with this revelation…and the tie that his relative may have had with the Jack The Ripper killings. You can find his book at BloodstainsTheBook.com Thanks Jeff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1980, Stephen Michaud interviewed Ted Bundy for over 100 hours. In this Crime Scene, we talk about that strange experience and his new book on one of America’s most notorious serial killers. You can find Stephen’s recent book at Amazon.com: Terrible Secrets: Ted Bundy on Serial Murder You can also learn more by visiting Stephen’s website at StephenMichaud.com Thanks Stephen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True Crime author extraordinaire Diane Fanning joins us to talk about her latest book about a well respected nurse, who turned to murder…more than once… You can find the book at Amazon.com: Her Deadly Web: The True Story of a Former Nurse and the Strange and Suspicious Deaths of Her Two Husbands Her Deadly Web: The True Story of a Former Nurse and the Strange and Suspicious Deaths of Her Two Husbands – KINDLE Thanks Diane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine discovering a Scotland Yard detective in your family tree, and embarking on a journey to discover his history, that’s what happened to Chris Payne. He tells about the real Scotland Yard and how the reality differs from popular entertainment like Sherlock Holmes. You can find Chris’ book on Amazon.com: The Chieftain You can also find his website at chrispaynebooks.com Thanks Chris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine being confronted with a home invasion by a mad man standing over your child with a long knife, what would you do? Author Paul Lonardo shares one family’s tale of courage and survival. You can find Paul’s book at Amazon.com: Caught In The Act Caught In The Act – KINDLE Check out Paul’s site at PaulLonardo.com Thanks Paul! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran reporter Robyn Walensky joins us to discuss the Casey Anthony case. Sitting at courtroom seat #1 throughout the trial, shares her observations on this case and why she thinks why Casey Anthony was acquitted. You can find her book on the subject at Amazon.com: Beautiful Life? You can find Robyn’s site at rwalensky.wordpress.com/ Also, you can click here to learn more about the Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida Thanks Robyn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Chief FBI Hostage Negotiator Gary Noesner joins us to explain what it is like to “talk down” those who are desperate enough to take captives to meet their ends. One of our favorite episodes of the program so far! Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator – KINDLE You can also check out his website at GaryNoesner.com Thanks Gary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of a football hero embroiled in a murder may sound like it was ripped from today’s headlines – but this story is about a star of 1950s NCAA football and his lifetime of dealing with a split second decision that would haunt him for a lifetime. A Matter of Conscience: Redemption of a Hometown Hero, Bobby Hoppe A Matter of Conscience, Redemption of a Hometown Hero, Bobby Hoppe – KINDLE You can check out the publisher’s website at wakestonepress.com Thanks Dr. Hoppe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James D. Livingston continues our discussion of one of the most heinous crimes – poisoning. We explore the story of Mrs. Bliss and a deadly bowl of clam chowder! You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: Arsenic and Clam Chowder: Murder in Gilded Age New York (Excelsior Editions) Arsenic and Clam Chowder: Murder in Gilded Age New York – KINDLE You can find more information on Dr. Livingston and his books at JamesDLivingston.net Thanks Dr. Livingston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Caffey lived through the ordeal of most of his family being killed by a disgruntled boyfriend and nearly dying himself from being shot 11 times. He talks about how he survived and, amazingly, learned to forgive. You can also find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: Terror by Night: The True Story of the Brutal Texas Murder That Destroyed a Family, Restored One Man’s Faith, and Shocked a Nation Terror by Night – KINDLE You can visit Terry’s website at TerryCaffey.com Thanks Terry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize Winner Deborah Blum examines one of the most heinous crimes of all, poisoning, and shines the spotlight on two men who made sure that future poisoners would get caught! My favorite Crime Scene show we’ve done to date! You can check out her books at Amazon.com: The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York – KINDLE Also, be sure to check out her website at DeborahBlum.com Thanks Deborah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A big time author, Jonathan Eig, joins us to discuss his book Get Capone. We learn that Capone was different than the two dimensional look we get from movies, Jonathan gives us the straight scoop on the most notorious gangster in history! You can check out his book on “Big Al” at Amazon.com: Get Capone: The Secret Plot That Captured America’s Most Wanted Gangster Get Capone (KINDLE VERSION) You can check out his website at jonathaneig.com Thanks Jonathan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Anthony wasn’t the first attractive woman to be accused of murder and attract the attention of a nation in the process. Author Douglas Perry joins us to talk about Chicago’s “Murder Girls” from the 1920’s who inspired the famous play and movie “Chicago”. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago – KINDLE Also, check out Doug’s site at DouglasPerry.net Thanks Doug! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A middle aged couple sets to sea on a private yacht, it sounds like a fairy tale but this ending was not happy. We talk to author Caitlin Rother about this tale of deceit, near fame, and murder. Her book on the subject is at Amazon.com: Dead Reckoning (Pinnacle True Crime) Dead Reckoning (Pinnacle True Crime) – KINDLE You can also visit Caitlin’s website at CaitlinRother.com Thanks Caitlin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Harvard educated professor with a promising future goes berserk, pulls out a gun and allegedly kills her colleagues at a faculty meeting at a southern university in America. This is the story of Amy Bishop. Author and radio host Michele McPhee joins us to tell this sordid story. You can find her book on the subject at Amazon.com: A Professor’s Rage: The Chilling True Story of Harvard PhD Amy Bishop, her Brother’s Mysterious Death, and the Shooting Spree that Shocked the Nation A Professor’s Rage: The Chilling True Story of Harvard PhD Amy Bishop, her Brother’s Mysterious Death, and the Shooting – KINDLE You can check out Michele’s website at MicheleMcPhee.com Thanks Michelle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything is big in Texas including mayhem and scandals according to author Michael O. Varhola. Join us as we discuss Texas Confidential You can find the book at Amazon.com: Texas Confidential: Sex, Scandal, Murder, and Mayhem in the Lone Star State Also, check out Michael’s website on the book: texas-confidential.blogspot.com Thanks Michael! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An entrepreneur meets a glamorous showgirl, tracks her down over the course of 10 years, finds her, marries her and they start a family. Sounds like a romantic tale, doesn’t it? Oh, I left out the murder part! Shanna Hogan joins us to talk about “Dancing with Death”. Here is Shanna’s book at Amazon.com: Dancing with Death: The True Story of a Glamorous Showgirl, her Wealthy Husband, and a Horrifying Murder Dancing with Death: The True Story of a Glamorous Showgirl, her Wealthy Husband, and a Horrifying Murder – KINDLE EDITION You can also check out Shanna’s website at ShannaHogan.com Thanks Shanna! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices