Jim Harold's Crime Scene

Serial killer, both terrifying and fascinatin, take center stage as Jim welcomes author Johnny Trevisani to discuss his unconventional book, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America. From notorious names to lesser-known killers, the conversation explores how these criminals lived among us, often hiding in plain sight. They dig into the psychology, myths, and unsettling realities behind serial...

This episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene explores the heartbreaking case of young Kyson Rice, a tragedy that shocked a small Wisconsin community and left lasting questions about responsibility and prevention. Author Larry Scheckel joins Jim to walk through the events leading up to the crime, the disturbing behavior of the perpetrator, and the painstaking investigation that followed. The conversati...

A shocking chapter of history comes alive on this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene as we explore the attempted assassination of banking titan J.P. Morgan and the brilliant yet deeply troubled man behind it. Author Mary Noé unpacks a tale of poison, deception, and political extremism that feels eerily relevant today. The conversation draws striking parallels between past and present, raising uns...

Jim welcomes author David L. Sloan to discuss his provocative book, How Key West Killed JFK: The Island That Changed The Course of History, exploring alleged connections between Assassination of John F. Kennedy and the shadowy world of Key West in the early 1960s. David outlines a web of mob activity, Cuban exiles, and intelligence operations that may have intersected in surprising ways, raising n...

A seemingly peaceful Idaho town becomes the backdrop for a crime so horrific it still resonates years later. Jim talks with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen about the terrifying events, the hunt for the killer, and the remarkable resilience of the young survivor. It’s a heartbreaking and powerful true crime story you won’t soon forget. You can purchase Gregg's book, Out of the Woods:...

Jim welcomes author Cathy Pickens to explore the dark and fascinating history behind her book True Crime Stories of the South. From legendary gangsters and elusive serial killers to chilling poison cases, Cathy reveals how crime trends have shaped the Southern landscape over the decades. Always a great discussion with Cathy! You can purchase her book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4bqajIy Thanks...

Jim speaks with Paul Smith PhD who practiced as a clinical psychologist for 23 years before he committed healthcare fraud, leading to an indictment and a 51-month federal prison sentence serving 28 months. In his book Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison, Paul shares his experience in the federal prison system and how living too long in such a har...

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, former Cook County prosecutor and rock musician Gregg Owen shares the unbelievable true story behind his book Convergence. From opening for rock legends to battling courtroom corruption in 1970s Chicago, Owen recounts how he resurrected a cold-blooded double murder case that many had written off. It’s a gripping tale of coincidence, courage, and the rel...

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim welcomes investigative author Mark Shaw to discuss his explosive new book, Abuse of Power: Connecting Robert Kennedy's Assassination with the Murders of JFK and Dorothy Kilgallen Exposes Who Was Responsible and Why Sirhan Sirhan Deserves a New Trial. Mark argues that the murders of Robert F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, and Dorothy Kilgallen may be mor...

On this week's episode of Crime Scene, Jim interviews John Koerner author of The Four Guns: The Stolen History of the Assassinated Presidents. The book talks about how American history would have changed if the presidents had survived their assassinations and shows how much four weapons deprived us of a better future. You can purchase the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42rfp2V Thanks John! This p...

On this episode of Crime Scene, Jim speaks with author Janet Wallach about the true story of socialite Marguerite Harrison, who spied for U.S. military intelligence in Russia and Germany in the period between the world wars. Janet's book, Flirting with Danger: The Mysterious Life of Marguerite Harrison, Socialite Spy, is a New York Times Editor's Choice book that details how this 37-year-old widow...

Join Jim this week on Crime Scene as he speaks with author Sylvia Shults and podcaster Ron Hood about their podcast-Grave Deeds and Dead Plots -based on crime stories that led to hauntings all taken from Sylvia's book: Grave Deeds and Dead Plots Volume 2. Also, be sure to check out Sylvia's podcast Lights Out and Ron's podcast Ron's Amazing Stories. You can purchase the book on Amazon: https://amz...

On this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim speaks with best selling author and award winning social historian, Hallie Rubenhold about her brand new book, Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen, Hallie delivers a powerful analysis of a notorious 20th-century murder, shedding light on the often-overlooked voices of the women involved. Through meticulous research and a stor...

On this week's Crime Scene, Jim talks with Brian and Cameron Santana about their book A Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case. Written by two brothers, one a cop and the other an English professor, their book offers a unique and fascinating perspective on a the unsolved case that has haunted Buncombe County for generations--the brutal 1973 murder o...

In this episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene, Jim sits down with Jonathan Schwartz, a former business manager who embezzled over $7 million from high-profile clients, including Alanis Morissette. After being sentenced to six years in prison, Jonathan has turned his life around, overcoming addiction and gambling. Now, he is the Program Director at Altus Rehab in California, helping others recover an...

On this week's Crime Scene, Jim talks to esteemed author and lawyer, John Oller, about his latest book Gangster Hunters: How Hoover's G-men Vanquished America's Deadliest Public Enemies. With thorough research of primary sources, John Oller immerses readers in the intense and pivotal raids of the 1930s, delivering a fast-paced narrative that highlights the extreme measures both sides took to secur...

In this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim sits down with author Lori Hellis to discuss her book Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Story of Murderous Faith. During her legal career, Lori worked both as a prosecutor and a public defender representing adults and juveniles in criminal matters; she served twenty years in the Air National Guard and has been a passion...

"The Triad region ranks high in national murder statistics, but crime stories are always more interesting than numbers." This week Jim talks with author Cathy Pickens about her latest book, True Crime Stories of the Triad. Cathy is a renaissance woman: author, lawyer, college professor (professor emerita in the McColl School of Business), crime fiction writer, and the list goes on and on! They hav...

Join Jim on this week's Crime Scene as he speaks with author Sara Jordan-Heintz about The Incredible Life & Mysterious Death of Dorothy Kilgallen. Dorothy was known as a panelist on the game show “What’s My Line?” and was popular for her “Voice of Broadway” column with the Hearst papers. She was an investigative journalist, and covered some of the biggest stories and court cases of the mid-20th ce...

Jim speaks with Wall Street Journal author Valerie Bauerlein about her research and book, The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty. Valerie tells us the true story of Alex Murdaugh’s violent downfall-- the journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound.  You can purchase t...

Today on Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim interviews author B.R. Bates about her book The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides. John Eric Armstrong was considered sweet and unassuming, after all, he was nicknamed "Opie". B.R. discusses the gripping story of this chameleon of a serial killer through his crimes in Detroit, MI. You can purchase her book on Amazon HERE. Thanks B.R...

Author, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife (married to Weezer's Scott Shriner) Jillian Lauren joins us this week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene to talk about her book Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. She discusses her unusual relationship with the psychopath, Samuel Little, while giving us insight about what led her to exchange dozens of letters and pa...

We speak with Matt Murphy, a former senior deputy district attorney and current ABC News Legal Analyst, about his new book, The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death. Matt discusses cases from his career and how he found peace seeking justice for victims and their families. You can purchase his book on Amazon HERE. Thank you Matt for a fascinating interview! This post conta...

On this week's Crime Scene, we have a fascinating discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Jervis about his book, The Devil Behind the Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer. It delves into the true-crime story of a U.S. Border Patrol agent turned serial killer, the four sex workers whom he mercilessly killed, and the upended border town of Laredo where...

Today we speak with J. Reuben Appelman, the author of the acclaimed true-crime memoir, The Kill Jar, as he tells the inside story of the “University of Idaho Murders,” where in November of 2022, four University of Idaho students were viciously stabbed to death in an off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho. You can purchase his new book While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murders of Four Colle...