Jim Harold's Crime Scene

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 mo...

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 Sa...

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 Thank...

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...

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. Liv...

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 N...

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...

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 ca...

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 Th...

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...

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 Bis...

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/a...

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 Horrifyi...

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,...

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 fi...

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 Ro...

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 Mic...

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 che...

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 P...

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’...

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 Thank...