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  • 49. A Murder on Songbird Road

    49. A Murder on Songbird Road
    Apr 29 2025
    49. A Murder on Songbird Road Someone stabbed 11-year-old Jade Beasley to death in her home in a rural area of southern Illinois in 2020. Her father's fiancee, Julia Bevely was convicted of the crime. But not everyone is convinced Julia is guilty. In episode 49, I speak with Lauren Bright-Pacheco and Bob Motta, hosts of the new podcast, Murder on Songbird Road. LISTEN: APPLE | SPOTIFY PLEASE GIVE US A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY FOLLOW: @STUDYINCRIMEPOD FACEBOOK | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN SUPPORT: BUY THE BOOK CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE ON AMAZON, BUY ME A DR PEPPER AT HTTPS://BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/STUDYINCRIMEPOD, OR CONSIDER GIVING A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PRODUCE AND GROW THE SHOW. A STUDY IN CRIME CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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 h y 11 m
  • 48. A Case of Self Defense

    48. A Case of Self Defense
    Apr 22 2025
    48. A Case of Self Defense Did George Zimmerman have a reasonable fear of imminent harm when he confronted Trayvon Martin? What about teenager Kyle Rittenhouse during the 2010 riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin? When is it self-defense - and when is it murder? This week, I talk with Texas private investigator Amy Ward about these two well-known self-defense cases and three other self-defense cases that are not so well-known. What is required to make a successful self-defense claim? We also discuss the Stand Your Ground laws and Duty to Retreat. In episode 48, I speak with Amy Ward. Amy Ward is a licensed private investigator and the CEO of Investigative Results, based in San Marcos, Texas. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, she’s built an impressive career handling a wide range of cases, from wrongful death and criminal defense investigations to insurance fraud, workers' compensation, and pretrial litigation investigations. She is particularly skilled in interview-based investigations, focusing on criminal defense, witness interviews, and pretrial litigation. Before her investigative career, she worked as a Corporate Loss Prevention Associate and as a social worker, helping at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence. Amy is a US Army veteran. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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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    30 m
  • 47. The Louder Prison Redemption

    47. The Louder Prison Redemption
    Apr 15 2025
    47. The Louder Prison Redemption Portia was indicted for mortgage fraud and sent to federal prison for seven years. Few places are more awful than prisons. The despair is palpable, but she held on to the one thing that could never be taken from her: hope. Or, as Andy Dufresne said in The Shawshank Redemption, "Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies." In episode 47, I speak with Portia Louder. Portia Louder owned a busy wedding photography business in Utah but began selling real estate in the early 2000s. In 2004, She was investigated, indicted for mortgage fraud, and sentenced to seven years in federal prison. She left her husband, Chad, and their five children behind and served four and a half years. Portia recounts her time in prison in her memoir Living Louder: A Compassionate Journey Through Federal Prison. It documents her experiences and how she found the courage to change her life, move past her mistakes, and create a new future for herself. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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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    53 m
  • 46. The Human Lie Detector

    46. The Human Lie Detector
    Apr 8 2025
    46. The Human Lie Detector The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, was caught by forensic linguistics. What if you could tell whether or not someone was lying by the words they use? Is that possible? Nejolla has used Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN) in embezzlement, fraud, arson, and other investigations. In episode 46, I speak with Nejolla Korris. Nejolla Korris is an expert in Linguistic Lie Detection, the CEO of InterVeritas International, and a highly sought-after speaker on linguistic lie detection. She has worked in about 40 countries with multiple clients, including corporations, government, law enforcement, and the military. She holds a BA in Law from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her groundbreaking contributions to linguistic lie detection. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. Take our listener survey. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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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    41 m
  • 45. The Crack City Strangler

    45. The Crack City Strangler
    Apr 1 2025
    45. The Crack City Strangler The collapse of the Detroit auto industry had unintended consequences. Unemployment soared, businesses closed, and people moved to the suburbs. In 1992, the Detroit News reported 322 abandoned buildings in Highland Park, a city of only 2.9 square miles. And late at night, Benjamin Atkins used those abandoned buildings to rape and murder 11 women. In episode 45, I speak with B.R. Bates. B.R. Bates is an author and journalist with 10 books in print and several e-books and publications. With The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides (A Study in Crime Ep. 14. The Serial Killer of Michigan Ave.), she makes a foray into true crime. BR graduated from Michigan State University and spent 10 years in the daily newspaper industry with The Detroit News and others. She is a Michigan native. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. Take our listener survey. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or give a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help pay for podcast equipment, hosting, and production costs and help grow the show. 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 who has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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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    55 m
  • 44. The Adventures of Special Agent Strange

    44. The Adventures of Special Agent Strange
    Mar 25 2025
    44. The Adventures of Special Agent Strange Ken has served as an FBI Special Agent, a DOJ Special Agent in Charge, and an investigator with the US Agency for International Development. He's traveled the world and fought terrorism, global fraud, and even the drug cartels. He's the author of A Cop's Son: One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud, and the Cartels. In episode 44, I speak with Ken Strange. Ken Strange is a former FBI Special Agent with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, a DOJ Special Agent in Charge, a PI, and author of, A Cop’s Son: One G-Man’s Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud, and the Cartels. During his 21 year career, He served with the FBI, USAID, and the DOJ. Ken has an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a master’s in liberal studies from The State University of New York. He speaks Spanish and Arabic. He has appeared on numerous cable TV channels and podcasts as a law enforcement Subject Matter Expert, and has also been a contributing writer to The Hill and Daily Caller. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. Take our listener survey. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or give a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help pay for podcast equipment, hosting, and production costs and help me grow the show. 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 who has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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 h y 9 m
  • 42. A Study in School Shootings

    42. A Study in School Shootings
    Mar 11 2025
    42. A Study in School Shootings Why do school shootings happen, and can anything be done to prevent them? Will trying to understand school shooters and their motivations help us prevent shootings in the future? Are there potential warning signs to look for that may help us develop prevention strategies to protect schools and our children? In episode 42, I speak with Dr. Debbie Goodman. Dr. Debbie Goodman is a nationally recognized expert criminologist, professor, author, radio talk show host, and expert contributor on TV, media platforms, podcasts (like this one), and radio. Debbie is an associate professor of criminal justice at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. She also hosts a radio podcast show on iHeartradio called Crime Time with Dr. Debbie, where she discusses high-profile crimes and cases with professionals in the crime, law, and justice professions. Dr. Debbie is the author of: Report it in Writing Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police Corrections Recruits, Officers, and Supervisors Work in Criminal Justice: An A-Z Guide to Careers THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. Take our listener survey. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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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    42 m
  • 41. The Red Collar Crime League

    41. The Red Collar Crime League
    Mar 4 2025
    41. The Red Collar Crime League White-collar crime is financially motivated and almost always non-violent. Nobody gets hurt. At least not physically. However, sometimes white-collar criminals like Alex Murdaugh, Nancy Siegel, and Christopher Porco resort to violence to prevent someone from discovering their fraud. So what started as fraud…becomes murder. And that’s when it becomes a red-collar crime. In episode 41, I speak with Frank Perri. Frank Perri coined the term “Red Collar Crime” and has spent 20 years studying fraud offenders who resort to violence. He worked for 30 years as a criminal trial attorney and is also a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. He travels nationally, lecturing on red-collar offenders and predatory fraud offenders. Frank taught graduate courses in forensic accounting at DePaul University in Chicago. He received a law degree from the University of Illinois, an MBA from Case Western Reserve University, and a bachelor’s from Union College. His books and articles include: Red Collar, White Collar Crime: Corporate, Predatory and Violent Fraud Offenders With Cold Ease: Insider the Fraud Offender Mind Fraud Examination: An Accounting, Behavioral and Criminological Approach The Flawed Interview of a Psychopathic Killer: What Went Wrong? THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. Take our listener survey. LISTEN: Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He's a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 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 m
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