Jim Harold's Crime Scene

Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna, the hosts of the hit podcast Missing Maura Murray, join us to talk about Maura's case and their journey in trying to uncover the truth. Thanks Tim & Lance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and host of Dr. Death, Laura Beil joins us to talk about the deeply disturbing case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch and her hit podcast based on it. Note, while we did not give the whole program away there are some spoilers. Thanks Laura! -QUIP- quip is a better electric toothbrush created by dentists and designers. to make brushing your teeth more simple, affordable and even enjoyable. quip...

The battle between Al Capone and Eliot Ness is the subject of our conversation today with Max Allan Collins and A. Brad Schwartz. We talk about their new book, Scarface and the Untouchable on this week's program. You can find their book at Amazon.com: Scarface and the Untouchable: Al Capone, Eliot Ness, and the Battle for Chicago Thanks Max and Brad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Reporter and podcaster Amber Hunt joins us to talk about the mysterious case of Elizabeth Andes. Elizabeth's case was the subject of the first season of the hit podcast, Accused. You can find her brand new book on the case and podcast at Amazon.com: Accused: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Andes Thanks Elizabeth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville is known as Music City USA, the home of country music and the dreams of hopeful musicians. Michael Arntfield joins us to talk about cases where Nashville turned into "Monster City" where killers preyed upon unwitting victims. You can find his book on Amazon.com: Monster City: Murder, Music, and Mayhem in Nashville’s Dark Age Thanks Michael! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Independent journalist and podcaster Bill Huffman joins us to discuss the Amy Mihaljevic cold case that goes back to 1989 and his upcoming podcast, "Who Killed Amy Mihaljevic?" I was fascinated by this interview as this tragedy occurred in the Cleveland area where I live. I remember this case well and pray that we soon have a solution. Look for Bill's podcast premier on your favorite app on August...

Peter Vronsky tells us about the history of serial killers. These monsters have been around for as long as civilization despite the assumption the are a modern phenomena. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: Sons of Cain: A History of Serial Killers from the Stone Age to the Present Thanks Peter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Alex Perry talks with us about three women who fought the world's most powerful Mafia. You can find his book at Amazon.com: The Good Mothers: The Story of the Three Women Who Took on the World's Most Powerful Mafia Thank Alex! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researcher and author Michael Hawley has made him convinced that we need to take a closer look at one particular Jack The Ripper suspect who could very well be the Ripper himself. You can find Michael's book at Amazon.com: Jack the Ripper Suspect Dr. Francis Tumblety Thanks Michael! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An old man dies and his true identity becomes a years long mystery...this case remained a puzzle for years. Thanks to mind blowing DNA research his true identity has just been revealed. Why he went to these lengths to shroud his real identity remains a mystery? Was he simply tired of his life or was there a more sinister reason. Author James Renner joins us to discuss. You can find his new podcast...

This week we take a humorous detour on Crime Scene. We talk to Synova Cantrell about her series of Seriously Stupid Criminal books! You can find them over at Amazon.com: Seriously Stupid Criminals at Amazon Thanks Synova! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He consulted on the original Bobby Kennedy autopsy and our esteemed guest, forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht, joins us to discuss why the RFK assassination case should be reopened. Dr. Wecht has consulted on many of the most important criminal cases of the last several decades and is a legendary figure in his field of expertise. Personally, I hope that this and the other political assassination...

Bob Crane was known for his hugely popular role as Col. Robert Hogan on Hogan's Heroes. However, true crime aficionados are more interested in his mysterious murder. We talk to journalist John Hook about Who Killed Bob Crane. You can find John's book on the subject at Amazon.com: Who Killed Bob Crane?: The Final Close-Up Thanks John! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about the epic story of the Cuban American Underworld in this edition of Crime Scene. Our guest is award-winning author T.J. English. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: The Corporation: An Epic Story of the Cuban American Underworld Thanks T.J. -SIMPLE CONTACTS- Jim Harold’s Crime Scene by Simple Contacts. Simple Contacts is a convenient way to renew your contact lens pres...

What would you do if you found out one of your closest friends was a serial killer? Our guest, Lisa Espich, joins us to discuss just such a dilemma that was faced by her own father in the "Pied Piper of Tuscon" case. You can find the book on the case at Amazon.com: I, a Squealer Thanks Lisa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An eccentric flautist, a collection of exotic birds, and an obsession with fly fishing lures combine for one of the strangest heists ever. Accomplished author Kirk Wallace Johnson joins us to talk about The Feather Thief! You can find his book of the same name at Amazon.com: The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century Thanks Kirk! Learn more about your ad cho...

Pulitzer Prize Winner Gilbert King joins us to discuss a case of gross injustice toward a developmentally challenged man that also exposes themes of racism and sexism in the 1950s and '60s American South.  You can find his book at Amazon.com: Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found Thanks Gilbert!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

A playwright decides to delve into a longtime family murder mystery. What she finds shakes her to her core. Our guest is Dorothy Marcic and we talk about her story. You can find her new book on the subject at Amazon.com: With One Shot Thanks Dorothy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think bigamy is just something that you see in the movies and you'd be wrong. Our guest, Mary Turner Thomson, lived the nightmare. We talk to her about her experience and how she came out the other end a stronger person. You can find her book at Amazon.com: The Bigamist: The True Story Of A Husband's Ultimate Betrayal Thanks Mary! -SIMPLE CONTACTS- Jim Harold’s Crime Scene by Simple Cont...

Eric Williams was angry at local officials and bent on revenge. The citizens of Kaufman County, Texas couldn't have imagined the vicious murders that would result from his blood rage. Our guest, Kathryn Casey, is the only journalist to speak with Williams. We discuss what she learned and her new book on the case. You can find the book at Amazon.com: In Plain Sight: The Kaufman County Prosecutor Mu...

Not all serial killers are men, we talk to acclaimed author Harold Schechter about the chilling case of man-killer Belle Gunness. You can find his new book on this classic case at Amazon.com:  Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men Thanks Harold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to true crime Jan Bondeson on his research on Victorian murders. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: Victorian Murders Thanks Jan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author David Stout share the tragic and sad story of Philadelphia's "Boy In The Box" who stunned a nation in the 1950s. You can find David's book on this unsolved case at Amazon.com: The Boy in the Box: The Unsolved Case of America's Unknown Child Thanks David. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was called "The Dating Game Killer" or "The Game Show Killer." Either way, his crimes were horrific. We discuss this disturbing case with Alan R. Warren. You can find his recent book on the case at Amazon.com: The Killing Game: The True Story of Rodney Alcala the Game Show Serial Killer Thanks Alan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True crime author James Renner to talk about the mysterious Maura Murray disappearance case and his true crime obsession.  You can find his book on the subject at True Crime Addict: True Crime Addict: How I Lost Myself in the Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray Thanks James! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices