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  • 16. The Wrongful Conviction of Clarence Elkins

    16. The Wrongful Conviction of Clarence Elkins
    Jul 30 2024
    Clarence Elkins was serving life in an Ohio state prison for murder and sexual assault. He said he was innocent. Crime scene DNA was from an unknown male. In this episode I speak with Ben Cotterill
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    31 mins
  • Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Ann Burgess

    Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Dr. Ann Burgess
    Jul 30 2024
    Clarence Elkins was serving life in an Ohio state prison for murder and sexual assault. He said he was innocent. Crime scene DNA was from an unknown male. In this episode I speak with Christina Fiscella.
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    39 mins
  • 15. Smurfing and Other Horrible No Good Things

    15. Smurfing and Other Horrible No Good Things
    Jul 23 2024
    Some great things have been created with the best intentions. Things like computers and the internet. But these same things have also been used for nefarious purposes. Some of the worst things imaginable are proliferated with computers and the internet. Things like drugs, child pornography, and sex trafficking. They all have one thing in common: Money. In episode 15. Smurfing and Other Horrible No Good Things, I speak with Geoff White. Geoff White is an author, speaker, investigative journalist, and podcaster. He's been featured on BBC News, Sky News, The Sunday Times, and more, covering everything from billion-dollar cyber heists to global crime rings and crypto-gangsters. He's given keynote talks to the world's biggest brands, including Microsoft, HSBC, Mastercard, and Bank of America. Geoff's new book, Rinsed, reveals technology’s impact on money laundering. It grew from his work on the podcast and book The Lazarus Heist. He is also the author of Crime Dot Com. Find him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffwhitetech/ NOTES: Transcripts of this episode are available here and in your Apple Podcasts app. All links are available at astudyincrime.com. Take a listener survey and help shape future episodes! Sources for this episode include the following: Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks by Geoff White https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/02/08/349016/a-dark-web-tycoon-pleads-guilty-but-how-was-he-caught/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/16/man-behind-worlds-biggest-source-of-child-abuse-imagery-is-jailed-for-27-years If you have information regarding a child that is missing, endangered, or being trafficked, please call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Their 24-hour hotline is 1-800-843-5678 THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | https://astudyincrime.com and give us a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: Buy my book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon or Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod. Host your podcast on Blubrry.com. Get your first month of hosting free with the promo code 'StudyinCrimePod.' at https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=StudyinCrimePod. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. He's 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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    39 mins
  • 14. The Serial Killer of Michigan Avenue

    14. The Serial Killer of Michigan Avenue
    Jul 16 2024
    Monica Johnson was 1 of 400 murders in Detroit in 1999. Then Wendy Jordan, Rose Marie Felt, Kelly Jean Hood, and Nicole Young. They were all killed between December 1999 and April 2000 in Detroit. John Eric Armstrong left the Navy in 1999, moved to the Detroit area, and got a job at Target. Then late at night after work, he went on the hunt. He killed these 5 women and attempted to kill 4 others. All in the space of 5 months. In this episode, 14. The Serial Killer of Michigan Avenue, I speak with B.R. Bates and Gerald Cliff, Ph.D. B.R. Bates is an author and journalist and has published 10 books in the pop culture genre. She returns to her journalism roots with Missing from Michigan Ave, her first foray into true crime. She has a degree in journalism from Michigan State University's School of Journalism and a second major in English. Billie spent 10 years in the newspaper industry, with the Wausau Daily Herald, Saginaw News, and the Detroit News. The serial killings occurred while she was with the Detroit News. Aside from managing websites for a federal agency, she continues her freelance writing. Billie is a native of Michigan. Find her at: https://www.instagram.com/brbates.author/ and https://www.youtube.com/@BRBates. Gerald Cliff, Ph.D. has degrees in criminal justice from Michigan State University and the University of Detroit, and advanced degrees in public administration and urban politics from Wayne State University. He joined the Detroit Police Force in the 1970s. By the 1990s he was commanding officer of the Violent Crime Section that investigated the serial killings. Upon retirement, he served as the police chief in Saginaw, Michigan, and then the research director of the National White-Collar Crime Center. He taught administrative and labor law at Saginaw Valley State University and has been an adjunct instructor at Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community and Technical College. NOTES: Transcripts of this episode are available here and in your Apple Podcasts app. All links are available at astudyincrime.com. Take a listener survey and help shape future episodes! Sources for this episode include the following: Missing From Michigan Avenue: The Case of John Eric Armstrong. MissingFromMichiganAve.webador.com World's Most Evil Killers imdb.com/title/tt30110885/?ref_=ttep_ep3 THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | https://astudyincrime.com and give us a 5-star Rating and Review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod on Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn CONTACT: hello@astudyincrime.com SUPPORT: 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. Get your first month of hosting free with the promo code 'StudyinCrimePod.' at https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=StudyinCrimePod. 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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    49 mins
  • 13. The Mysterious Death of Philip Shue

    13. The Mysterious Death of Philip Shue
    Jul 9 2024
    Air Force officer Philip Shue left home on April 16th, 2003, and vanished. The next 2 ½ hours of his life are unaccounted for. Until 8:14 AM, when witnesses saw him veer off the highway and strike a tree. He was killed on impact. Paramedics found duct tape on his wrists and ankles. The tip of his pinky was missing. He had a large chest wound, and his nipples had been cut off. Wounds not caused by the accident. Had someone tried to kill Philip Shue? In this episode, 13. The Mysterious Death of Philip Shue, I speak with retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley. Julia Cowley is a retired FBI agent and profiler. She spent 22 years in the FBI investigating violent crime, including serial killing and sex offenses, white-collar crime, public corruption, and civil rights. Julia was also a long-time member and team leader of the FBI’s Evidence Response Team. Prior to joining the FBI, Julia was a Special Agent/Forensic Scientist with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. She currently hosts The Consult: Real FBI Profilers, a true crime podcast that analyzes crimes from a behavioral perspective. NOTES: This episode includes a discussion of suicide. If you are considering suicide or in a crisis, you can call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 on your cell phone or 1-800-273-8255 from a landline. Help is available, and you can speak with someone 24/7. Show transcripts are available in the Apple Podcasts app. You can find Julia Cowley here: https://www.truecrimeconsult.com and @TheConsultPod on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. Sources for this episode include the following documents and articles: Bexar County Medical Examiner's Autopsy Report USAF Psychological Autopsy Death Certificate (Amended) First Letter Last Letter CBS News, The Curious Case of Col. Shue Military Families for Justice Turning Tragedy into Activism: Remembering Colonel Philip Shue Judge Clears USAA in Colonel's Death Philip Shue Obituary 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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 12. The Greatest Art Thief of All Time

    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. Take a listener survey and help shape future episodes! 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

    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 Take a listener survey and help shape future episodes! 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

    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. Take a listener survey and help shape future episodes! 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