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Guests for the discussion on Resources for Survivors of Homicide: Donna R. Gore, host of Shattered Lives and crime victim advocate Dennis Griffin true crime author and host of Crime Wire Gene Cervantes, Citizens Against Homicide Pat Caristo, Bridges for Victims of Violent Death  Leslie McPherson, Victim Support Services? ColleenLuna and Leigh Ann Block, Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims Jessica Pizzano, Survivors of Homicide

Twyla Johnson joins the show to discuss the July 7, 1975 murder of her then 21-year-old sister Diane Marie Schofield in Des Moines, Iowa. Diane’s fully clothed body was found in the trunk of a 1966 Rambler parked near the Des Moines airport on July 10th.  Her hands were tied behind her back and her feet were bound at the ankles. An autopsy determined the cause of Diane’s death was strangulation. The case remains unsolved nearly 42 years later. Twyla will fill us in on the investigation and what she feels happened to her sister.

When loved-ones go missing, the lives of their family members are turned upside-down. As the days and months turn into years, some families are caged in by their grief, while others become proactive –– renewing police contacts, keeping up with the latest technologies, and educating themselves as they strive to become their long-term missing persons’ advocates. By inspiring hope, as well as providing answers and practical advice, The Long Term Missing: Hope and Help for Families assists families in navigating the uncharted territory they never chose to enter. Silvia Pettem is a Colorado-based self-employed researcher, writer, and author with a passion for cold cases, unidentified remains, and long-term missing persons. She contributed to the identification of “Boulder Jane Doe” (a murder victim), is an associate member of the Vidocq Society, and is one of the organization’s Medal of Honor recipients. She’s a volunteer in the Detectives Section of the Boulder Police Department, a NamUs instructor in classes sp

Deborah Ann Davis, author of the workbook, A Girls Guide to Good Guys: The Power of being Patient and Picky talks about the vast sea of teenage emotions and how to find alternatives to media hype about self image and dating.

Gerri Houde discusses the 1978 killing of her sister Theresa Corley, whose body was found naked and strangled along the side of Interstate 495 in Bellingham, MA. Houde has collected statements from people, tracked down information and continues to try to feed investigators with clues. She feels however, that once a case hits a certain mark, the cases are forgotten. Who killed Theresa Corley? Listen to this episode to hear more of the burning questions surrounding her death and investigation.

Escaping the life as a victim of human trafficking, Megan Madsen discusses her experience as well as preventative measures everyone should be aware of, especially parents.  Megan is certified in Sexual Trauma in Serving Victims of Sex-Trafficking, Walking Alongside the Wounded, Trauma-Informed Care, Interpersonal Violence, Suicide Prevention, Case Management, Domestic Violence, and Health and Life Insurance. She is also a certified Guardian ad Litem. She has spoken at a number of events such as the S.C. Association of School Social Workers, League of Women Voters, Interpersonal Violence Conference, Midlands Technical College, Celebrate Recovery, S.C. State House, Communities in Schools, Columbia International University. She has been featured on WLTX, WIS, and FOX news, as well as in a Charleston Post & Courier Newspaper series on human trafficking in SC. She volunteers in the community and serves on RC Human Trafficking Task Force and the S.C. Human Trafficking Task Force. Currently, she volunteers with

Erin Doolittle discusses therapies available to overcome family trauma and loss.

Margo Nash, attorney and author of The Politics of Murder, discusses "The Altar Boy Murder" and whether or not Eddie O'Brien was in fact guilty. Eddie O’Brien’s case garnered both local and national publicity: He was the youthful Irish Catholic boy next door. His grandfather was the retired chief of the Somerville Police Department. Court TV covered the trial in adult court gavel to gavel, calling it the altar boy murder case. His highly publicized case changed the juvenile laws in Massachusetts. Other states began to follow suit. But did the justice system fail Eddie? Purchase a copy of The Politics of Murder from WildBlue Press: https://wildbluepress.com/the-politics-of-murder-margo-nash-true-crime/

Lt. Peter Cestare of Horry County Police Department joins this episode to dispel the myths and talk about the realities of law enforcement. Formerly an officer with NYPD, Lt. Cestare came out of retirement to join the force in South Carolina.  Lt. Cestare is head of the Crime Scene Investigations in Horry County, SC and has trained officers as well as citizens on what really goes on behind the scenes of an investigation.

Within the pages of THE BUNDY SECRETS: Hidden Files Of America’s Worst Serial Killer is a unique, never-before-published look at the investigations undertaken to stop the depredations of America’s most infamous serial killer, Ted Bundy.  Author of The Bundy Secrets, Kevin Sullivan gives listeners an inside look at the case files of the Ted Bundy case. To learn more or to purchase a copy of The Bundy Secrets click the link to WildBlue Press! https://wildbluepress.com/bundy-secrets-kevin-sullivan-true-crime/

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas sees issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from a host of perspectives. Clinical psychologist. Mental health advocate. Faculty member. Patient. And survivor. Website: SallySpencerThomas.Com Additional articles by Sally Spencer-Thomas: http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2016/08/michael-phelps-robin-williams-and.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2016/05/words-make-worlds-language-and-culture.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2016/04/ http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-special-focus-on-militaryveterans-and.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2015/09/6-things-to-do-to-prevent-suicides.html http://sallyspencerthomas.blogspot.com/2014/06/working-aged-men-and-suicide-prevention.html        

Statement Analyst, Peter Hyatt explains the inner workings of statement analysis and how it is used to detect deception in the investigation of crime. Hyatt has worked with several law enforcement agencies, cold case units, missing persons families and individuals to help solve their cases through the use of statement analysis. Website:HyattAnalysis.com

Lyle Sharman is a Licensed Private Investigator and owner of United Private Investigations.  He Graduated from Commercial Dive School in Oakland California and was the Lead  Diver and Marina Operations Manager for Seven Crown Resorts.  Lyle changed careers and entered Law Enforcement and became a Tactical Trainer.  During that time he was offered a position to be a Bodyguard for the CEO of Mandalay Bay.  Lyle then spent the next 21 years as a Security Expert, Executive Personal Protection and Director of Security and Surveillance with the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino Corporation.  He was a Criminal Law Instructor for Mohave Community College and a Tactical Trainer and Use of Force Instructor for the International Police Tactical Training Academy.  Lyle has a AA in Criminal Law and a MBA in Business Administration.  He holds numerous International Defensive Tactics Certifications.  Lyle Is a published author and appeared in several video training programs. Lyle Sharman Is a nationally known expert in missi

Guest, Bob VandePol talks about what business leaders (or family/community leaders) can do in the immediate aftermath of violence to foster resilience. When violence strikes the workplace all employees immediately look to its leadership for direction. How those leaders respond when all eyes are upon them offers both tremendous opportunity and serious risk for the subsequent outcomes. Reactions to their leadership will echo throughout the organization as others take their cue from the charted direction. Employees will go through the crisis with or without leadership and need to be led well. How do you address the human impacts and the financial costs? How do you communicate in a way that demonstrates both competence and compassion? What should you do to mitigate tragedy’s occurrence and keep a bad situation from getting worse? This discussion will address crisis leadership skills that support individual and organizational resilience.

Rachel Oefelein of DNA Labs International explains the different services offered by the company, especially their focus on eliminating the backlog of rape kits. They have had several successes in tracking criminals through the testing of these kits. She will also speak about another specialty, gun testing. By implementing a more successful method of swabbing guns they are able to develop a DNA profile over 60% of the time. Website: https://dnalabsinternational.com 

30 years ago there were a series of murders committed on Virginia's Colonial Parkway, they have never been solved. Guests: Bill Thomas, brother of victim Cathleen Thomas, Joyce Call Canada, sister of Keith Call and Jennifer Phelps, sister in law of Annamaria Phelps discuss the case and what it means to the families. The investigation is still ongoing and technology has advanced greatly over the years giving family members hope that justice will be served. Information on the Colonial Parkway Murders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Parkway_Killer  http://wavy.com/2016/10/12/special-report-the-colonial-parkway-murders-30-years-ago/

LIVE calls and chat questions will be accepted for statement analyst Peter Hyatt as he discusses the Amanda Blackburn murder case. Amanda Blackburn was shot in her Indianapolis home in the early morning hours of November 10, 2015 in an alleged home invasion and died shortly after of her injuries. What has Peter Hyatt uncovered through statement analysis about the details of this murder? Be sure to tune in and participate in this live episode. More background information can be found on Peter Hyatt's blog:  http://statement-analysis.blogspot.com/search?q=amanda+blackburn

BETRAYAL IN BLUE:The Shocking Memoir of the Scandal That Rocked The NYPD is the story of Mike Dowd and Ken Eurell, two cops who ran the most powerful gang in New York’s dangerous 75th Precinct, the crack cocaine capitol of 1980s America. These “Cocaine Cops” formed a lucrative alliance with Adam Diaz, the kingpin of an ever-expanding Dominican drug cartel. Soon Mike and Ken were buying fancy cars no cop could afford, and treating their wives to levels of luxury not associated with a patrol officer's salary. Guests Ken Eurell and author Burl Barer discuss the true story told in BETRAYAL IN BLUE. Order a copy today from Wild Blue Press.

Pam Atwood, Director, Dementia Services Hebrew HealthCare in West Hartford, CT, contends there is such a thing as successful aging and there are things we can do in the early stages to enhance the lives of those with dementia. 1) Tools people can tap into - medication, music, art, spirituality, 2) Coping strategies. The need to provide creative opportunities. 3) Brain Health -  What we can do right now. What are red flags in our lifestyle?  She has devised a series of dementia screenings that we will discuss. http://agingcareacademy.org/ dementia-risk-screening/free- dementia-screen-for-you/

Francis Buk is a native of southern Sudan. At the age of seven, he was captured and enslaved during an Arab militia raid on the village of Nymlal (outside Aweil) on May 15, 1986. Buk saw adults and children brutalized and killed all around him. He was strapped to a donkey and taken north to Kirio. For ten years, he lived as the family slave to Giema Abdullah, forced to sleep with cattle, endure daily beatings, and eat terrible food. On May 23, 2000, Buk spoke out for the first time at a Capitol Hill ceremony with Senators and Congressmen, sharing his message: "We cannot rest until my people are free." On September 18, 2000, Buk spoke alongside Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at the Boston Freedom Award ceremony.? His testimony was instrumental in creating the new nation of South Sudan. Francis Buk is available for speaking engagements, conferences, and seminars: https://speakerpedia.com/speakers/francis-buk Dottie Laster is the current Executive Director of Heidi Search Center in S