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  • 12. The Greatest Art Thief of All Time
    Jul 2 2024
    In the fall of 2001, a young man admired a 400-year-old bugle on display at the Richard Wagner Museum in Switzerland, grabbed it, and placed it under his coat while no one looked. Then Stéphane Breitwieser walked out of the museum. From 1994 through 2001, he stole 239 pieces of art worth over $2 Billion. Stéphan was not just any thief. He was the greatest art thief of all time. In this episode, 12. The Greatest Art Thief of All Time, I speak with author Micheal Finkel. Michael Finkel is a journalist and the best-selling author of The Art Thief, The Stranger in the Woods, and True Story. The latter was nominated for an Edgar Award in 2006 and made into a major motion picture in 2015, starring Jonah Hill and James Franco. Finkel has reported from over 50 countries across six continents and has written for National Geographic, GQ, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. He lives with his family in northern Utah. NOTES: Show transcripts are available in the Apple Podcasts app. You can find Michael Finkel here: www.MichaelFinkel.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinkelMichael, Instagram: mike_finkel, and X (the artist formerly known as Twitter): @MikeFinkel. Michael is the author of 4 books, including: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit. True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa Alpine Circus: A Skier's Exotic Adventures at the Snowy Edge of the World Michael's journalism articles: https://www.MichaelFinkel.com/journalism/. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | https://astudyincrime.com | FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | and Scott Fulmer on LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon or Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod. Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry.com like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code 'StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. Scott is a veteran private investigator and has conducted investigations throughout the U.S., everything from fraud and cheating spouses to kidnapping and missing persons. He lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.
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    58 mins
  • 11. The Cautionary Tale of Kerry the Catfish
    Jun 25 2024
    Julia was in love with Kerry. However, she had never met him in person. He was out of the country working and told Julia his bank account was locked. Could she send him $100 to tide him over? And an Apple Gift card. And money through CashApp. And...you get the picture. When it was all over, Julia had sent Kerry $130,000. In this episode, 11. The Cautionary Tale of Kerry the Catfish, I speak with former FBI Special Agent Jane Mason. Jane Mason is a New Jersey private investigator and a retired FBI Special Agent. In her 28 years investigating financial crimes, she has uncovered millions in stolen funds and exposed countless scams. Things became personal when her loved one fell victim to a scam. She says that online scammers, whether grandparent cons, IRS impersonations, or utility scams, can be incredibly manipulative. Everyone is susceptible. Jane works with victims of catfishing and helps people identify and avoid romance scams. She aims to equip people with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their loved ones. Find her here: janexfbi.com and on most social media at @janexfbi. This episode includes a promotion. For a limited time, Jane is offering three (3) of her products for free: One Dating Safety Background Investigation Report (to the first listener who signs up). One Dating Safety Photo Validation Report (to the first listener who signs up). Three 15-minute coaching calls (to the first three listeners who sign up). You will need the promo code to claim these free products. The promo code will be provided during the podcast episode. Play the episode, listen for the promo code, and then claim your free product at janexfbi.com. You may only choose a single product for free. You cannot combine products. The promotion ends when all free products are claimed. Jane graciously offers these products and has the final say on all matters. NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry.com like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye. Scott is a veteran private investigator and has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud and cheating spouses to kidnapping, and missing persons. He lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast without written consent is prohibited.
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    48 mins
  • 10. The Case of the Pugilistic Loan Shark
    Jun 18 2024
    Frank was the muscle for a loan shark named Pete. Andy owed Pete $250k. One day Frank encouraged Andy to repay the loan by firing a handgun at him. The bullet whizzed past Andy’s ear narrowly missing him. And with that, Andy agreed to wear a wire for the FBI. In this episode, 10. The Case of the Pugilistic Loan Shark, I speak with retired FBI Special Agent Jerri Williams. Jerri Williams is a retired FBI special agent who spent 26 years specializing in economic fraud and corruption investigations. She's now on a mission to show the public who the FBI is and what the FBI does. The FBI Agents Association recognized Jerri as their Distinguished Service Honoree for sharing FBI stories through her books, blog, and true crime podcast - FBI Retired Case File Review and debunking misconceptions about the FBI found in books, TV, and movies. She consults for major TV studios in developing realistic FBI characters and storylines. NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Jerri is the host of FBI Retired Case File Review. You can find it here and on all podcast formats. She is also the author of several fiction and non-fiction books, including: Pay To Play Special Agent Kari Wheeler investigates corruption in the Philadelphia strip club industry. Greedy Givers Special Agent Kari Wheeler investigates a self-described do-gooder accused of running the largest charity Ponzi scheme in the country. FBI Myths and Misconceptions: A Manual for Armchair Detectives Debunks twenty clichés and misconceptions about the FBI, by presenting educational reality checks about FBI procedures supported by excerpts from the FBI website, quotes from retired agents guests on FBI Retired Case File Review, and reviews of popular films and fiction featuring FBI agent characters. FBI Word Search Puzzles: Fun for Armchair Detectives Entertaining and educational puzzles for those who want to learn what it's like to work for the FBI and to be a special agent. Find Jerri on the web at: Website https://jerriwilliams.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerriwilliamsauthor/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jerriwilliams1/ and https://www.instagram.com/fbicasereview/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JerriWilliamsAuthor/ and https://www.threads.net/@jerriwilliams1 X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) https://twitter.com/jerriwilliams1 and https://twitter.com/FBICaseReview and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@FBICaseReview FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START A PODCAST: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here or click the ad below. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye. Scott is a veteran private investigator and has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud and cheating spouses to kidnapping, and missing persons. He lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast without written consent is prohibited.
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    58 mins
  • 9. The Secret Wife of Zenith Man
    Jun 11 2024
    Alvin called 911 from a payphone and said, “I think my wife passed out.” But she was already dead. Many folks didn’t know Alvin had a wife. The ones that did, said he was keeping her hostage. She hadn’t been seen in almost 30 years. Then Alvin was arrested for her murder. In this episode, The Secret Wife of Zenith Man, A Study in Crime speaks with attorney McCracken Poston, Jr. McCracken Poston, Jr., is an author and criminal defense attorney and served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1989 until 1997. McCracken graduated from The University of Georgia with a J.D. degree. He has handled several high-profile cases featured on CNN Presents, Dateline NBC, A&E's American Justice, and Forensic Files. He lives in Ringgold, Georgia. Find him here: McCrackenPostonJr.com, NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Sources for this episode include: Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom by McCracken Poston, Jr. FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START A PODCAST: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here or click the ad below. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye. Scott is a veteran private investigator and has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud and cheating spouses to kidnapping, and missing persons. He lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast without written consent is prohibited.
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    44 mins
  • 8. Oscar Heinrich The American Sherlock
    Jun 4 2024
    Forensic criminologist Oscar Heinrich opened the first private crime lab in 1910 and solved 2,000 cases in his 40-year career. We look at three of them: The Case of the Calculating Chemist; The Case of the Great Train Heist; and The Case of Allene Lamson's Bath. Heinrich pioneered new forensic techniques earning him the sobriquet, Oscar Heinrich the American Sherlock. A Study in Crime speaks with journalist Kate Winkler Dawson. Kate Winkler Dawson is a seasoned documentary producer, podcaster, and true-crime historian whose work has appeared in The New York Times, WCBS News and ABC News Radio, PBS NewsHour, and Nightline. She is the creator of two hit podcasts: Tenfold More Wicked and Wicked Words, and the cohost of the Buried Bones podcast on the Exactly Right network. She is the author of American Sherlock, Death in the Air, All That Is Wicked, and a new book, The Sinners All Bow, due on January 4, 2025). Kate is a professor of journalism at The University of Texas at Austin. Find her here: KateWinklerDawson.com, Instagram, Facebook, X, TenFoldMoreWicked, (Find all links at astudyincrime.com). NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Sources for this episode include: American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI by Kate Winkler Dawson FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START A PODCAST: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here or click the ad below. A Study in Crime is written and produced by private investigator Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye, and a decorated Gulf War veteran. A nationally known private eye, he has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud, theft, and cheating spouses, to murder, kidnapping, and missing persons. Scott lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast without written consent is prohibited.
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  • 7. Children Should Be Seen and Not Hurt
    May 28 2024
    Pat Benatar wrote her 1980 song, Hell is for Children, to bring awareness to child abuse. A topic private investigator James Hastings knows all too well. This tough Army veteran of Iraq spent eight rough years on the front lines investigating child abuse and neglect for Texas Child Protective Services. Until the heavy emotional burden of the job burned him out. In this episode, Children Should be Seen and Not Hurt, A Study in Crime speaks with private investigator James Hastings. James Hastings is a licensed private investigator and owns Argo PI, an investigation company in Waco, Texas. He's an Army veteran and served two tours in Iraq. After leaving the service he became a peace officer. While a police officer, he received emergency custody of his two children. This sparked his interest in child protective services and he became an investigator with Texas Child Protective Services. Find him here: ArgoPI.com. NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Be advised that child abuse and neglect are discussed. FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START A PODCAST: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here or click the ad below. A Study in Crime was written and produced by private investigator Scott Fulmer. He is the author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye, and a decorated Gulf War veteran. A nationally known private eye, he has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud, theft, and cheating spouses, to murder, kidnapping, and missing persons. Scott lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast without written consent is prohibited.
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  • 6. Pink Collar Crime
    May 21 2024
    Pink-collar criminals are mid-level employees that embezzle from the workplace. People like Sandy Jenkins, the mild-mannered comptroller at the world-famous Collin Street Bakery. And Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller for the City of Dixon, Illinois. Sandy liked the finer things in life. Rita bred American quarter horses. They both embezzled millions from their employers. In this episode, Pink Collar Crime, A Study in Crime speaks with fraud consultant Kelly Paxton. Kelly Paxton is the pink-collar crime lady. She’s a Certified Fraud Examiner, private investigator, author, and host of the popular podcast, Fraudish. She began her career as a Special Agent for US Customs, working on white-collar fraud, money laundering, and narcotics. She also conducted national security background investigations for the US Office of Personnel Management and Homeland Security. Kelly is the author of Embezzlement: How to Detect, Prevent and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime. Find her here: PinkCollarCrime.com, KellyPaxton.com, LinkedIn, and her podcast Fraudish. NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Sources for this episode: Embezzlement: How to Detect, Prevent and Investigate Pink-Collar Crime by Kelly Paxton FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START A PODCAST: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here or click the ad below. A Study in Crime is written and produced by private investigator Scott Fulmer. He is the author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye, and a decorated Gulf War veteran. A nationally known private eye, he has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud, theft, and cheating spouses, to murder, kidnapping, and missing persons. Scott lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast, without written consent, is prohibited.
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  • 5. The Polish Girl Murder
    May 14 2024
    The media called her, “The Polish Girl.” But to friends and family in Chicago, she was Maggie. A man spotted her green Nissan Altima on his way to work. Maggie’s body was lying in the back seat. It would take homicide detective Mike Hammond, four years to identify a suspect. Carefully, and methodically, he worked the case, until he, and Maggie’s killer, were sitting in the same room looking at each other. A Study in Crime speaks with retired Chicago homicide detective Mike Hammond. Mike Hammond is a retired Chicago homicide detective. He served with the Chicago Police Department for 22 years and was promoted to detective in 2000. He conducted homicide investigations in several units, including the Area Four Homicide Unit, the Cold Case Homicide Unit, and the Area North Homicide Unit. Mike is a recipient of the Chicago Police Department Superintendent Award of Valor. He retired in 2016 and now hosts Detective Story with Mike Hammond. The podcast focuses on victims and their families and discusses cases and investigations. Find him here: Facebook, X, Instagram, Website, and his podcast, Detective Story with Mike Hammond. You can reach out to Mike here. NOTES: This episode contains subject matter that may be inappropriate for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Sources for this episode include: Interview of the homicide detective that worked the case; retired Chicago homicide detective Mike Hammond. People v. Moore, 2021 Ill. App. 170888 (Ill. App. Ct. 2021) Kellermann, Arthur L. MD, MPH; Mercy, James A. PhD. Men, Women, and Murder: Gender-Specific Differences in Rates of Fatal Violence and Victimization. The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care 33(1):p 1-5, July 1992. FIND: https://astudyincrime.com LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | astudyincrime.com FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Support the show by giving us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify. DONATE: Buy my book, Confessions of a Private Eye, and Buy me a Dr Pepper. START A PODCAST: Starting a podcast? Host it on Blubrry like I do! Get your first month of Blubrry podcast hosting free with the promo code ‘StudyinCrimePod.' Find the link Here or click the ad below. A Study in Crime was written and produced by private investigator Scott Fulmer. He is the author of the true-crime memoir, Confessions of a Private Eye, and a decorated Gulf War veteran. A nationally known private eye, he has conducted investigations throughout the U.S.; everything from fraud, theft, and cheating spouses, to murder, kidnapping, and missing persons. Scott lives in the Texas hill country near San Antonio. © 2024 A Study in Crime. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, recording, transcription, or other use of this podcast, without written consent, is prohibited.
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