Tainted Evidence In The Murder of Jessica O'Grady? Jessica O’Grady was a tall, starry-eyed co-ed in search of finding her Mr. Right. Christopher Edwards was a 19-year-old deceitful and darkened soul. David Kofoed was a veteran crime lab commander who was on the prowl for more high-profile sensational murder cases to keep his prestigious forensics lab in the media spotlight. include … [Read more...]
Ferak explains how 3 nagging questions led him to write BODY OF PROOF
Back in the summer of 2006, one murder case shook the city of Omaha like no other that year- - the disappearance of 19-year-old University of Nebraska at Omaha student Jessica O'Grady. Jessica was gone. Nobody could find her. Yet her car turned up days later. But where did her killer hide her? The community outpouring toward finding Jessica was something I would never forget. I was a journalist at the Omaha newspaper at the time. The … [Read more...]
BODY OF PROOF and PITFALL RELEASES Plus Kevin Sullivan On the Trail of Ted Bundy
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press July 13, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT BODY OF PROOF Release PITFALL Release John Robinson(aka Cameron Bane) in the spotlight On The Trail of Ted Bundy With Kevin Sullivan: new video journal from the road New blog posts from John Ferak, John Robinson and Debbi Mack Steve Jackson From Russia With Love Volume … [Read more...]
Ferak’s new book BODY OF PROOF Examines Underworld of CSI fraud
I spent nine years as a journalist in Omaha, Nebraska from 2003 through 2012 at the state's largest news organization. There were three things that stood out about Nebraska. Aside from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln campus, the rest of Nebraska is about as far right-leaning and conservative as any state in the country. I'm not saying that is good or bad, it's just the way Nebraskans are. Secondly, Nebraska Cornhuskers football means … [Read more...]
John Ferak Reflects on DIXIE and Looks Forward to the Launch of New True Crime
Friends and readers: I can't thank you enough for showing a sincere interest in reading books including my most recent, #truecrime feature length book, DIXIE'S LAST STAND. https://wildbluepress.com/dixies-last-stand-john-ferak-true-crime/ Your dedication, enthusiasm and unwaivering support fuels my motivation to devote untold number of hours during my weeknights and on weekends doing the research, writing, follow-up interviews … [Read more...]
Carolina Sarassa Warns Of Potentially Fatal Consequences of Domestic Violence; John Ferak Prepares to Launch BODY OF PROOF
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press June 28, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT Hot Summer Crime Fiction and True Crime Reads John Ferak Walks Us Through New DIXIE Crime Scene Photos Carolina Sarassa on Domestic Violence Dispatch from the Desk of Burl Barer Steve Jackson reveals the dramatic quest behind From Russia With Love Bradley Nickell talks about bestselling REPEAT … [Read more...]
Part 1: Author Ferak explains newly obtained crime photos from DIXIE’s murder case
Iowa bedroom of Dixie and Scott Shanahan, late October 2003. CAPTION: Author's perspective: Study this photo carefully. What do you see? On the wall, there's a portrait of Jesus Christ. The drapes are drawn shut. Two lamps on each side of the bed. A blue pillow. But did you notice the lump in the bed? This photo was taken in late October 2003 by crime lab specialists for the state of Iowa. When they walked into this bedroom, they were overcome … [Read more...]
Meet Debbi Mack’s Heroine Sam McRae Plus The Murderesses of Prohibition-Era Chicago
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press June 14, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT New John Ferak true crime book title contest results Featured Blog Posts by John Ferak, Kevin Sullivan and Steve Jackson Debbi Mack in the spotlight Steve Jackson From Russia With Love video journal and photo gallery Bizarre but True: The Celebrity Murderesses of Prohibition-Era … [Read more...]
Fallen CSI commander who went to prison grants interview for Ferak’s sequel to BLOODY LIES
Every new book I write is a new adventure. Occasionally, my persistence pays off and the true-crimes readers of all shapes and sizes can benefit from the depth of my research and fresh perspectives of the people I can interview. Every author is different, but I tend to take the advice of veteran true-crime writer Gary C. King. I'll often send a formal type-written letter through the mail to the person I would like to interview. Some respond … [Read more...]
This Week at WildBlue: “You Never Say Goodbye to a Case”– Kevin Sullivan On The Psychological Toll Of Writing True Crime
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press May 24, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT KENTUCKY BLOODBATH by Kevin Sullivan Launches June 2 NY Times Bestseller Steve Jackson Begins "From Russia With Love" Blogs Featured Blog Posts By Burl Barer, John Ferak, Steve Jackson and Kevin Sullivan Coming This Summer To WildBlue: New Authors and New True Crime, Crime Fiction Ask An … [Read more...]
