On Wednesday, October 23 & Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:30-8p.m., I gave back-to-back presentations on my book, LOU AND JONBENÉT, A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve the Murder of a Child Beauty Queen, published by Wild Blue Press. My two presentations, were part of a continuing event, titled, Cold Cases & Cocktails, Lou and JonBenét, hosted by the Highland Ranch Community Association, at the Southridge Rec Center, 4808 McArthur … [Read more...]
LOU AND JONBENET Netflix documentary
I am excited to announce, that on Monday, November 25, 2024, Netflix will be releasing a new documentary based in part on my book, published by WildBlue Press, LOU AND JONBENET, A Legendary Lawman's Quest to Solve the Murder of a Child Beauty Queen. This three-episode documentary, titled Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, was directed by Joe Berlinger, who is well-known for his award-winning true crime docuseries and documentaries. This is … [Read more...]
Catch Arthur Kane on “White House Chronicle” & Pre-Order His Investigative Triumph, THE LAST STORY
Arthur Kane recently appeared on PBS's White House Chronicle to discuss the risky world of investigative journalism and the murder of courageous reporter Jeff German. The story is set in the gritty reality of Las Vegas and provides a deep insight into the dangerous nature of the profession. Watch the episode now to dive into the conversation. The growing risks for journalists from White House Chronicle on Vimeo. His upcoming book, titled THE … [Read more...]
BECOMING CLARK ROCKEFELLER by Frank C. Girardot Jr. Spans Three Decades of Intrigue and Unravels Two High-profile Crimes
Frank C. Girardot is the pit bull crime reporter other crime reporters wish they were." -JAMES ELLROY, author of The Black Dahlia BECOMING CLARK ROCKEFELLER: Murder, Love, Deception, and the Con Man Behind It All delves into the life of a young immigrant entangled in a multi-generational murder investigation ensnaring some of the wealthiest Americans. Posing as bogus aristocrat Clark Rockefeller, he duped the affluent, leaving a trail of … [Read more...]
Author John Ferak Pens an Updated Epilogue for the WRECKING CREW 5th Anniversary, November 2023
"Ferak chronicles the long and sordid history of the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department and the reason Sweaty's license was suspended. Framing Avery was just par for the course." -Kathleen Zellner Updated 5th Anniversary Edition Including Exclusive Interview with Steve Avery In 2016-17, while working for the USA TODAY NETWORK's Wisconsin Investigative Team, author John Ferak wrote dozens of articles examining the murder case against Steven … [Read more...]
Margery B. Metzger’s HIDDEN DEMONS is a Readers’ Favorite Book Award Finalist
In HIDDEN DEMONS: Evil Visits A Small New England Town by Margery B. Metzger, a chilling true crime narrative unfolds against the serene backdrop of the Berkshire Hills on an ordinary winter day in 1994. The book delves deep into a series of seemingly unrelated yet horrifying events that shook the idyllic New England towns, revealing the sinister presence of a savage serial killer, Lewis Lent, Jr., lurking in the shadows. A review of HIDDEN … [Read more...]
A Celebration Turns Deadly In MURDER AT MARDI GRAS
In this true crime-flavored novel, Detective William Boyett is called out on Mardi Gras evening in Mobile, Alabama to investigate the discovery of a young woman’s body wrapped in a carpet in a vacant lot a few blocks from the parade route. Over the next two months, Boyett works hard to solve the case, but he’s frustrated by miscalculations and downright incompetence by other members of the law enforcement community. His investigation goes … [Read more...]
Doug Lamplugh
Meet Doug Lamplugh: Former Federal Agent, Private Investigator and College Instructor, who has just finished his first novel, MURDER AT MARDI GRAS. In 1977, I began my law enforcement career in a small town in southeastern Pennsylvania. As a detective, I met many savvy local and federal investigators who became my mentors as I tackled bank frauds, embezzlements, organized crime and murder investigations. During the era of the "Cocaine … [Read more...]
Investigating a Prohibition-Era Cold Case Murder
Author James Stewart introduces his debut book. Has he finally solved the 1923 murder of dancer Fritzie Mann? Learn more about MYSTERY AT THE BLUE SEA COTTAGE. Purchase the title on Amazon. Set in Jazz Age San Diego against the backdrop of yellow journalism, notorious Hollywood scandals, Prohibition corruption and a lively culture war, Mystery At The Blue Sea Cottage tells the intriguing true crime story of a beautiful dancer, a … [Read more...]
TERROR TOWN, USA
During the early morning hours of July 17, 1983, fatigue became a factor for the young couple from central Illinois who spent their day under the hot sun at Marriott’s Great America amusement park north of Chicago. On their drive home, the tired teenagers pulled to the shoulder of Interstate 55 to get a restful sleep. As the teens slept inside their car under the moon and the stars, a dangerous force of evil lurked in the shadows, parking … [Read more...]
