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July 6, 2023

Episode 44. The Horrifying Reign of Serial Killer Samuel Little

Prepare to be chilled to the bone as you uncover the darkest corners of American true crime history with the case of Samuel Little, the most prolific convicted serial killer in the United States. Venture into the unsettling confessions, disturbing...

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June 28, 2023

Extraordinary People 10. The Other Side of the Gun: A Conversation wi…

As your host, I invite you on a journey of resilience and forgiveness, as we delve into a heartfelt conversation with the remarkable Susan Snow. She shares her poignant narrative of healing following the tragic murder of her father, a …

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June 26, 2023

Extraordinary Person # 9 The Power of Healing: Jimmi Toro's Path thr…

Get ready to open your eyes to the unimaginable in our conversation with Jimmi Toro, an American contemporary artist, composer, music producer, and founder of the nonprofit rescue 11. Our discussion uncovers the harrowing reality of child abuse and...

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June 20, 2023

Episode 43. A Conversation with Hollywood Writer and Crime Novelist M…

What happens when a successful Hollywood writer and crime novelist joins us on the show? We get an exciting and insightful conversation packed with stories and advice that you won't want to miss! In this episode, we welcome Matt Witten, …

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June 18, 2023

Bonus Episode: Staying Composed in a Heated Neighbor Encounter

In this bonus episode, I share a personal story involving a heated situation with my neighbor, which I hope can serve as a teachable moment for young listeners. As someone who has lived in my neighborhood for over 22 years, …

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June 11, 2023

Episode 42. The Haunting Case of Mel Ignatow and Brenda Schaefer: A T…

Get ready for a spine-chilling tale as I explore the horrifying case of Mel Ignatow and the murder of Brenda Schaefer, detailing the disturbing events that led to her tragic demise. We'll also dig deep into the concept of double …

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June 3, 2023

Extraordinary Person #8: Fitz Kohler's Triumph: Crushing Cancer and L…

I was truly inspired by my conversation with the extraordinary Fitz Kohler, a cancer crusher, author, fitness guru, race announcer and keynote speaker. Fitz shares her incredible journey of being diagnosed with cancer in late 2018 and her decision to...

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June 2, 2023

Episode 41. Unlocking the Secrets to a Gooder Life with Author Kendal…

Discover the secrets to a truly fulfilling life as I chat with author, Kendall Layman, about his book, The Gooder Life. Kendall's wisdom, gained from his own 37-year marriage to his wife Kathy, focuses on the importance of friendship as …

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May 27, 2023

Episode 40. The Murder of Nikki Kuhnhausen: A Discussion on Transphob…

"However do we put ourselves in danger when there is things that we choose not to disclose, even if we feel or know that maybe we should? Welcome to True Crime and Authors, where we explore the most riveting and …

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May 23, 2023

EP #7 The Reluctant Ninja: A Journey to Empowerment Cheryl Ilov

Join host David McClam and guest Cheryl Ilov on the True Crime & Authors podcast as they dive into the world of physical therapy, alternative healing methods, and martial arts. Cheryl is an award-winning author, physical therapist, and martial...

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May 22, 2023

Episode 39. Author Shirley Novack

Historical fiction usually is a book that takes historical facts and weaves them into a story That is not true But what do you get when you take a historical fiction book and weave into it? bit of real life …

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May 21, 2023

Episode 38. Author Michael Sirois

Michael Sirois grew up wanting to be an actor, or a writer, or a drummer, all of which he pursued during high school and college, adding a three-year stint as a radio disc jockey to the mix. He worked at …

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May 16, 2023

Episode 37. The Shooting And Murder Of Kaylin Gillis

Some teens decided to go out to a party at a friends house. They lose cell signal which also effects their GPS. Due to this they end up in the wrong drive way. However as they are turning around to …

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May 9, 2023

Extraordinary People #6 Warrior/Survivor Dr. Victoria Cuore

Victoria is a survivor herself, having more than 100 surgeries due to the injuries she obtained at the hands of her abuser. She has more than 17 years of educating herself and countless others; she brings a light to those …

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May 9, 2023

Episode 36. Author/Retired Homicide Detective Danny R Smith

Danny R. Smith is a retired homicide detective who spent 21 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In 2004 he moved to Idaho where he worked as a private investigator and consultant before retiring his business in 2022. …

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May 7, 2023

Episode 35. Author Dane Cobain

Dane Cobain (High Wycombe, UK) is a published author, freelance writer and (occasional) poet and musician with a passion for language and learning. When he’s not working on his next release, he can be found reading and reviewing books while …

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April 30, 2023

Episode 34. The shooting of Ralph Yarl

An outstanding 16 year old young man who was asked to pick up his siblings, ends up having a day he could have never imagined! Accidently told to go to the wrong street, the situation turns almost deadly when he …

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April 23, 2023

Extraordinary People #5 Survivor & Advocate Alecia Lockhart

John 15 13 says, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. But what happens when a courageous young woman comes forth to try to help catch a killer of someone …

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April 23, 2023

Episode 33. Fantasy Author Lauren M Leasure

Always a creative. With a story in mind, what happens when you sit down and you decide to put pen to paper? You come up with a fantasy novel that will stand the test of time. Join me as I …

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April 16, 2023

Episode 32. The Death Fetish Community With LaDonna Humphrey & Alecia…

Fantasies. It's something that we all have. Usually they are harmless. But what happens when the fantasy becomes a fetish and the fetish crosses the line between being harmless and something deadly? You get something even more deadly than you...

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April 10, 2023

Extraordinary People #4 Former Actor/Former Corporate Spy Robert Kerb…

Robert Kerbeck’s true crime memoir, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street is the story of how a wannabe actor became the world’s greatest corporate spy. Frank Abagnale, author of Catch Me If You Can, said, “Kerbeck …

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April 7, 2023

Episode 31. Author Patrick Shattuck

The fictional Dr. Bright’s intimate knowledge of troubled youth mirrors my own experience as a high school English teacher in Manhattan. Furthermore, Christopher Vasquez (a.k.a. David Manning), one of the two youths charged with killing McMorrow, was...

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April 5, 2023

Episode 30. Author Tony Reid

Tony Reid is a private investigator and experienced criminal appeals attorney. Following a request to evaluate a Tulare County case for a claim of actual innocence, the inquiry turned into a real-time investigation—the hunt for a serial killer....

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March 30, 2023

Episode 29. The Slap Heard Around The World

Comedians tell jokes, that's exactly what happened at the Oscars in 2022. However, when one joke was told that one person felt went too far, the action he took was unimaginable. Join me as I examined the case of the …

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