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Generation Why: True Crime

Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that chall...

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The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle cover

The Suspect

Kent Alexander

Mentioned 1 year ago

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The book, "The Suspect in Olympic Bombing", details the events surrounding the Olympic Park bombing and Richard Jewell's ordeal, and was recommended for those seeking more information on the case.

In 2019, Kevin Salwyn and Kent Alexander's book about the Olympic Park bombing was published. It's titled "The Suspect in Olympic Bombing", the FBI, the media, and Richard Jewell, the man caught in the middle. This book is highly recommended if you want more information. You can get it at any bookstore.

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The Most Dangerous Game

Richard Connell

Mentioned 1 year ago

New Zodiac Killer Suspect

The podcast host mentioned reading "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell when they were 14 years old, sparking their interest in true crime. It was referenced as a book that introduced the host to the genre.

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Dance with the Devil

Amanda Richardson

Mentioned 1 year ago

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It was published in March 2007 and was written by Andrew Bagby's father, David, about the events that led to his son's and grandson's deaths.

David Bagby published a book in March 2007 titled Dance with the Devil.

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SAM - Volume 4 - We Will Never Forget You

Richard Marazano

Mentioned 1 year ago

Terrance Yeakey - 582

Terrance Yeakey, a rescue worker at the Oklahoma City bombing, described in this book his experience rescuing Randy Ledger from under the rubble, detailing the horrific injuries Ledger sustained and the challenges faced during the rescue operation.

all we could see was part of his face. He was completely buried. We couldn't tell where his arms or legs were. We began lifting blocks of concrete off of Randy. He would tell us it hurt as we lifted the chunks one by one. I lifted a board off of his face and part of his face peeled back. Finally, we freed Randy and started to carry him out. Suddenly, the ground I was walking on gave way and I fell in a hole.

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Ask Not

Maureen Callahan

Mentioned 1 year ago

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It is a children's book about a cat; the speaker expressed happiness with how it turned out.

Also, if anybody has forgotten, I wrote a book last year. It's a children's book, Not True Crime. I'm really happy with it and it's about a cat.

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Boop!

Bea Birdsong

Mentioned 1 year ago

Max DeVries - 580

This children's book, released on August 5th, is about a family getting a new puppy; it is similar to the author's previous book.

Well, I have a new book out as of August 5th and it's titled Wagga Boop. Very similar to the first one but it's about a family getting a new puppy.

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The Hidden History of the White House

Corey Mead

Mentioned 2 years ago

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The authors of the podcast American History Tellers created a book with details of the White House, including events, scandals, and decisions that shaped the nation, from its foundation in 1792 through to the Obama administration.

Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

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Happily Never After

Lynn Painter

Mentioned 2 years ago

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The podcast Happily Never After told a story about a chef named Dan and his wife Nancy. The story was compared to a murder mystery novel, with a twist ending, as it was revealed that Nancy was suspected of her husband's murder.

As writers we'd written our share of murder mysteries. So when suspicion turned to Dan's wife, Nancy, we weren't that surprised.

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A Beautiful Child

Matt Birkbeck

Mentioned 2 years ago

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Matt Burbeck's book brought Sharon's case back into the spotlight and encouraged internet sleuths to look into her true identity.

In 2004, Matt Burbeck published his book about Sharon's life, A Beautiful Child, and this book helps bring the spotlight back onto the case, and many amateur internet sleuths start looking into Sharon's true identity.

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The Art of the Heist: Confessions of a Master Art Thief, Rock-and-Roller, and Prodigal Son cover

The Art of the Heist

Myles J Connor Jr.

Mentioned 2 years ago

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Miles Connor Jr. wrote "The Art of the Heist" which was his confession of being a master art thief. It mentioned the Gardner heist and connected it to Robert Donati.

In 2009, he wrote "The Art of the Heist, Confessions of a Master Art Thief, Rock and Roller, and Prodigal Son" that mentioned the Gardner heist and connected it to Robert Donati.

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None of This Is True

Lisa Jewell

Mentioned 2 years ago

Carla Walker - 573

It was described as a shocking psychological thriller.

If you're in the mood for a shocking psychological thriller, check out None of This is True by Lisa Jewell.

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Doppelganger

Naomi Klein

Mentioned 2 years ago

Carla Walker - 573

It was described as an interesting, deep and philosophical psychological look in the mirror.

I'm currently listening to Doppelganger. It's an interesting take from Naomi Klein.

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Ron Franscell

Alice & Gerald

A Homicidal Love Story

The podcast host recommended this true crime book by Ron Francell, published earlier that year, highlighting its intrigue without revealing plot details.

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Also, I missed it, but earlier this year, one of the, in my opinion, best true crime authors released a new book. His name is Ron Francell. He published a book titled Alice and Gerald, A Homicidal Lov...

— Episode: The Farmville Murders - 345

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Episode: The Farmville Murders - 345

The podcast host recommended this true crime book by Ron Francell, published earlier that year, highlighting its intrigue without revealing plot details.

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Also, I missed it, but earlier this year, one of the, in my opinion, best true crime authors released a new book. His name is Ron Francell. He published a book titled Alice and Gerald, A Homicidal Love Story.

I don't really want to give it away, but I would recommend going out to Amazon or wherever you get books from. Check it out. Alice and Gerald by Ron Francell.

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Brent E. Turvey

Criminal Profiling

An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis

It was mentioned as a book containing an in-depth analysis of the Sandy Maloney case, offering a perspective different from the prosecution's, and was recommended for further information on the case.

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He has a book, it's Criminal Profiling, an Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis. His analysis is completely different than what the prosecution has. And I would urge people to...

— Episode: Death Of Sandy Maloney - 342

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Episode: Death Of Sandy Maloney - 342

It was mentioned as a book containing an in-depth analysis of the Sandy Maloney case, offering a perspective different from the prosecution's, and was recommended for further information on the case.

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He has a book, it's Criminal Profiling, an Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis. His analysis is completely different than what the prosecution has. And I would urge people to read what he's written on this. And he goes in depth into this case and really lays out all the issues with it. If you are interested in that, I would recommend picking up that book.

The Book. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization - Inspirational Science Books for Adults - Unique Artifact - Knowledge Encyclopedia with Over 400 Pages of Detailed & Catchy Illustrations Cover

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The Book. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization - Inspirational Science Books for Adults - Unique Artifact - Knowledge Encyclopedia with Over 400 Pages of Detailed & Catchy Illustrations

It contains extensive research into the past of Matthew Shepard and Aaron McKinney, challenging the commonly held narrative of the murder.

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Jimenez has a book out. It's easily found on Amazon, but in it he does extensive research into the past of Matthew Shepard and Aaron McKinney. And it's not a past that's unshared.

— Episode: Matthew Shepard - 320

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Episode: Matthew Shepard - 320

It contains extensive research into the past of Matthew Shepard and Aaron McKinney, challenging the commonly held narrative of the murder.

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Jimenez has a book out. It's easily found on Amazon, but in it he does extensive research into the past of Matthew Shepard and Aaron McKinney. And it's not a past that's unshared.

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Paul A. Mones

When a Child Kills

Abused Children Who Kill Their Parents

The podcasters discussed this book, which details how abused children kill their parents. It was mentioned that the Menendez brothers may have read it and used its content to formulate their defense strategy.

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the, uh, two of them had both read a book, the book they had read was titled When a Child Kills. And it was about abused children who kill their parents.

— Episode: The Menendez Brothers - 307

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Episode: The Menendez Brothers - 307

The podcasters discussed this book, which details how abused children kill their parents. It was mentioned that the Menendez brothers may have read it and used its content to formulate their defense strategy.

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the, uh, two of them had both read a book, the book they had read was titled When a Child Kills. And it was about abused children who kill their parents.

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Morgue

Neogenesis

Dawn of the New Mind (The Neogenian System)

The podcast briefly mentioned this book, co-authored by Ron Franscell, highlighting the importance and scarcity of medical examiners and the potential for oversights in their work.

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I had interviewed Ron Fransell about his book Morgue that he co-authored.

— Episode: Isiah Fowler - 289

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Episode: Isiah Fowler - 289

The podcast briefly mentioned this book, co-authored by Ron Franscell, highlighting the importance and scarcity of medical examiners and the potential for oversights in their work.

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I had interviewed Ron Fransell about his book Morgue that he co-authored.

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Roy S. Neuberger

2020 Vision

It was mentioned as a time travel crime novel that the missing person was a consultant on; the book's plot has similarities to the events surrounding his disappearance, notably the date and the direction of travel of the protagonist.

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There's also this book called 2020 Vision that he was a consultant on. That's pretty much a sort of a time, a time travel crime novel.

— Episode: Ray Gricar - 262

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Episode: Ray Gricar - 262

It was mentioned as a time travel crime novel that the missing person was a consultant on; the book's plot has similarities to the events surrounding his disappearance, notably the date and the direction of travel of the protagonist.

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There's also this book called 2020 Vision that he was a consultant on. That's pretty much a sort of a time, a time travel crime novel.

It's a fictionalized version of a real crime that happened at Penn state where a woman was murdered. The date that it takes place is 4 15 or April 15th. And that's the same day that Ray disappears.

The second point in it is that the hero drives East from the fictionalized state college and goes into the Valley. Well, technically Ray, Ray Greek hard did the same thing.

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Shannon Adamcik

The Guilty Innocent

It was mentioned as a book written by Torrey Adamchick's mother, offering her perspective on the events surrounding her son's involvement in the murder.

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Torrey's family has a problem with this. Well, a lot of people have a problem with this. When you sentence any minor to life without the possibility of parole.

— Episode: The Scream Murder - 257

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Episode: The Scream Murder - 257

It was mentioned as a book written by Torrey Adamchick's mother, offering her perspective on the events surrounding her son's involvement in the murder.

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Torrey's family has a problem with this. Well, a lot of people have a problem with this. When you sentence any minor to life without the possibility of parole.

Torrey's mother wrote a book titled The Guilty Innocent. I don't know what to say about this. Having read the book, it's really obvious that if you're a family member, it's very difficult to see someone objectively, especially if you're a mother, because you just, you love your child and you have your own perception of your child.

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Shannon Adamcik

The Guilty Innocent

The book, written by Torrey Adamchick's mother, offers her perspective on her son's involvement in the murder, likely portraying him as innocent or less culpable than he was found to be. It was mentioned that the book is colored by the author's maternal bias and thus does not present an objective view of the case.

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Having read the book, it's really obvious that if you're a family member, it's very difficult to see someone objectively, especially if you're a mother because you love your child and you have your ow...

— Episode: The Scream Murder - 257

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Episode: The Scream Murder - 257

The book, written by Torrey Adamchick's mother, offers her perspective on her son's involvement in the murder, likely portraying him as innocent or less culpable than he was found to be. It was mentioned that the book is colored by the author's maternal bias and thus does not present an objective view of the case.

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Having read the book, it's really obvious that if you're a family member, it's very difficult to see someone objectively, especially if you're a mother because you love your child and you have your own perception of your child.

Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer (The Death Row Interviews) by Stephen G. Michaud, Hugh Aynesworth (2005) Hardcover Cover

Stephen G. Michaud

Ted Bundy

Conversations with a Killer (The Death Row Interviews) by Stephen G. Michaud, Hugh Aynesworth (2005) Hardcover

This book details conversations with Keith Jesperson, the Happy Face Killer, offering insights into his motivations and perspective. Jesperson describes his victims in a dehumanizing manner within the book.

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I think M William Phelps wrote a book about his conversations with Keith Jesperson. I think he calls him Raven in the book.

— Episode: The Happy Face Killer - 253

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Episode: The Happy Face Killer - 253

This book details conversations with Keith Jesperson, the Happy Face Killer, offering insights into his motivations and perspective. Jesperson describes his victims in a dehumanizing manner within the book.

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I think M William Phelps wrote a book about his conversations with Keith Jesperson. I think he calls him Raven in the book.

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Gabriella Vides

When The Sun Sets

It was described as one of the best edited books the speaker had ever read, praising its quality.

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Alan Adedaro, and I can't say it enough, his book When The Sun Sets is amazing. I think everybody should read it. It's one of the best edited books I've ever read in my life and I hav...

— Episode: Missing 411 - 242

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Episode: Missing 411 - 242

It was described as one of the best edited books the speaker had ever read, praising its quality.

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Alan Adedaro, and I can't say it enough, his book When The Sun Sets is amazing. I think everybody should read it. It's one of the best edited books I've ever read in my life and I have been a voracious reader since I was a kid. So I highly recommend that.

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