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Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
In January 2000, Detroit, Michigan, was known as the 'Murder Capital' of the USA. A calculating killer preyed on vulnerable women along infamous Michigan Avenue, where those struggling with addiction engaged in a perilous game of ‘Russian roulette’, going off alone with clients, eager to pay for sex. Eventually, the bodies of the murdered women were discovered, prompting an investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions. However, the investigation took an unexpected turn when an unlikely suspect emerged: John Eric Armstrong, a passive and seemingly sweet family man who was merely trying to help.
This episode contains references to suicide. If you need support, please reach out for help!
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Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com –Feb 2025.
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Investigative journalist and CrimeCon presenter George Jared, co-author of the book Silent Silhouette, sits down for an exclusive interview with Jill. George shares behind-the-scenes insights into how he and Jennifer Bucholtz investigated the now 50-year-old cold case, the murder of Deborah Sue Williamson. Comparing theories, they also delve into the gruesome murder of Rebekah Gould, that George and Jennifer also solved! He also discusses how they applied their expertise gained in the Gould investigation to the case of Deborah Sue Williamson. What is the current status of Deborah's case? How does one go about solving a murder that happened 50 years ago? Don't miss this intriguing and fun conversation filled with “OMGs”!
**TIPS: 706-775-2865 - LUBBOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT**
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ANNOUNCEMENT! JILL WILL BE ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON DENVER 2025, SEPT 5-7, 2025! NEED TO BUY A BADGE? USE JILL’S CODE murdershelf AND GET 10% OFF! https://www.crimecon.com/CC25 SEE YOU IN DENVER MURDER BOOKIES!
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: Jill's new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! As always, Jill appreciate you supporting her true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes, and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com.
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Stay warm! It's freezing! OMG Snow in New Orleans! (1/22/2025)
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
In Part 3: George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz continue their investigation into the 1975 cold case of Deborah Sue Williamson. Deep into this investigation, new witness statements are examined, inconsistencies identified, and surprisingly, downright lies are told, as our authors ask why anyone would lie about the known facts? Now, straight out asking "why?", the responses become more mind-blowing, creating more suspicion as the situation evolves, with a critical witness mysteriously refuses to cooperate. Applying statement analysis and examining the psychological implications of behavior provides greater insight into the motivation of a killer as well as those playing critical roles in this case.
Since publication, NA testing has been done; Whose DNA will be found at the crime scene? What happened in that carport that dark night of Aug. 24, 1975, in a carport in Lubbock, Tx? Who killed Deborah Sue Williamson? It's now 50 years later! It's time to solve this cold case!
TIPS: 806-775-2865- Lubbock P.D.
In two weeks, Part 4 drops, Jill's exclusive interview with investigative journalist and author, George Jared!
ANNOUNCEMENT! JILL WILL BE ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON DENVER 2025, SEPT 5-7, 2025! NEED TO BUY A BADGE? USE JILL’S CODE murdershelf AND GET 10% OFF! https://www.crimecon.com/CC25 SEE YOU IN DENVER MURDER BOOKIES!
Buy Silent Silhouette on Amazon!
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com.
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Stay warm! Be Safe!
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Ep 110: Mini-Cast- DNA UPDATE- A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy Part 5
In this mini-cast update on the West Memphis 3, Jill tells you the exciting news about the new, modern DNA testing, approved by the Arkansas Supreme Court in April 2024! Need an update on the West Memphis 3 case, who murdered 8-year old Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers back in 1993. Happy New Year 2025
Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended!
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com, Oct 2024.
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
See you soon for my next Episode 111 on Silent Silhouette- Who Killed Deborah Sue Part 3
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
In Part 2, our authors, George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz, head to the scene of the crime, the carport, where Deborah Sue Williamson was gruesomely murdered on Aug 24, 1975. There, they see the site through the eyes of the victim AND the killer. Armed with more questions, they continue interview subjects as well as possible suspects, building a case file, larger than that of the Lubbock Police Department's--who also meets with these motivated investigators, with all determined to figure out- Who Killed Deborah Sue? Don’t miss Part 2 of Silent Silhouette.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Good Kwanzaa and Happy New Year 2025 to all.
Buy Silent Silhouette on Amazon!
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com.
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Young newlywed Deborah Sue Williamson was living in Lubbock Texas in August 1975. While her husband was at work, Debbie was viciously murdered in the carport of their home. Many suspects were investigated- her husband, her brother, good family friends- but no one was arrested as the case went cold. Then came a break, serial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to the murder. The problem was: Lucas lied, and Debbie’s killer remained on the loose. Enter Investigative journalist and true crime author, George Jared, and former Army counterintelligence agent and university professor, Jennifer Bucholtz, who had previously helped to solve the Rebekah Gould homicide case, using a crowdsourcing method. Delving into the events that transpired on that dark, tragic night, examining case files, photographs, and conducting new interviews with eyewitnesses, they set out to determine - Who Killed Deborah Sue?
IF you have any information that might help solve this case, please be the hero of the story! Lubbock PD 806-775-2865.
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com.
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Back discussing his latest book, the “most prolific cold case investigator in the United State for single-event homicides,” Chief Clay Bryant is here, chatting w. Jill about his newest book, on the murder of Vieng Phovixay. A young woman, with a harrowing family history, Vieng is poised on the brink of truly living the American Dream, when she suddenly went missing, her family stricken with fear and deep foreboding. Two years later, their beloved daughter and sister’s decomposing body was found. Inexplicably, her case went cold, a bureaucracy ground slowly ahead, justice crushed under its weight—Until Clay Bryant learned of the case and set the matter right once again.
We loved Clay Bryant’s two previous books, covered in Episodes 66-69: Solving the West Georgia Murder of Gwendolyn Moore- A Cry from the Well, and The Cold Case Murder of Fred Wilkerson- Untangling the Black Widow’s Web in West Georgia. Do not miss this latest book- Out Now! It's a perfect holiday gift, stocking stuffer or Secret Santa!
Purchase SOLIVING THE MURDER OF VIENG PHOVIXAY on Amazon
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com, Dec 2024
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
A very special episode- Host of The Consult- Real FBI Profilers podcast, retired FBI Profiler Julia Cowley is joining Jill! The women speak about a range of topics, from most impactful true crime books and career paths, to analyzing the JonBenet Ramsey case, Julia’s profile and insights into the Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo, serial killer Israel Keyes and more—This is not the episode to miss! Dropped early for your enjoyment, Happy Thanksgiving, Murder Bookies! So thankful for you!
Listen to THE CONSULT !
(Btw, Julia’s episode on the JonBenet Ramsey case just came out! Don’t’ miss it!)
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com.
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Episode 105 “Exonerate the West Memphis 3” - An Interview with Dan Stidham, Defense Attorney and co-author of A Harvest of Innocence: The True Story of the West Memphis Murder Case
Part 4: In a heartfelt interview, author Dan Stidham and Jill discuss the inside story of defending the West Memphis Three’s Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin as a young, inexperienced attorney, caught up in mass hysteria. The malignant prosecution that conspired with a biased judge to convict three innocent teenagers for the 3 horrendous murders of 8-year-old boys, left a killer loose in Arkansas. Threatened, attacked, treated as a pariah, Dan suffers from PTSD, even as he receives new tips and information to this day. With Misskelley and Baldwin out of prison (along with Echols), today Dan pursues the exoneration of the West Memphis Three, and—long overdue justice for the victims, Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers, who’s killer has never been identified-- but Dan and Jill both have theories on WHO committed these gruesome murders!.
Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended!
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Sources, photographs, diagrams, recipes and wine pairings are found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com - Dec 2024
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! !
Part 3
In this stunning episode, Jessie Misskelley, Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols languish in prison, as the Paradise Lost films are released, causing the public to become aware of the injustice and wrongful convictions of the West Memphis Three. Claiming ineffective counsel and a violation of Jason and Jessie’s rights, Dan Stidham fights for a new trial, with new attorneys joining the team. Then, out of the blue, Dan receives a shocking call- an Alford Plea has been accepted and the West Memphis Three, after 18 years and 78 days, are released from prison. Stunned by the rapid twist of events, Dan strives to understand what happened and why, as devastating revelations come forth.
(Part 4: Join Jill for her interview with Dan Stidham in 2 weeks!)
Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended!)
Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com – Oct 2024.
ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!
Share your thoughts with me at jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, on X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. OR, join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and talk true crime developments, first Thursday of each month at 8:30 pm EST!
Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.
Contact: jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book!