True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People

Apr 27 2024

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This is the podcast where two passions become one. Here weekly I will present a true crime story. It may be a crime you know about and it may be one that is new to you. Every other week, I will be interviewing an author. Maybe an author and some books you have never known about. So if you like True crime and have a passion to read, this is the podcast for you!

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Ep 31 Among the Bros: Shadows of Fraternity Life: Max Marshall

Apr 27 2024 39 mins

The text discusses the critical issues surrounding suicide, drug abuse, and hazing within fraternity cultures, particularly highlighted in Max Marshall’s book “Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story.” This work exposes the dangerous activities and illegal operations tied to Greek life at the College of Charleston, including Xanax abuse, student deaths, and a nationwide traf

EP 30 America's Notorious Trial: The O.J. Simpson Trial

Apr 20 2024 62 mins

If you would like to support the show, Buy Me A Coffee HEREUnlock the secrets of the O.J. Simpson trial as we guide you through the riveting narratives and the cultural shockwaves it sent across America. The case that became a cornerstone of true crime discussion is dissected with a blend of my original podcast recording from 2018 and fresh insights that have percolated over the ye

EP 29 From Legal Struggles to Holistic Recovery Dee Hurley

Apr 12 2024 41 mins

Six grueling years within the confines of a family court battle left me, David McClam, emotionally scarred but determined to uncover the truth behind a system that seemed rigged against the very families it was meant to protect. This passion for advocacy led me to cross paths with Dee Hurley, a remarkable beacon of hope who turned her harrowing 11-and-a-half-year ordeal in an abusi

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Ep 28 God the Artist: Author Morgan McCarver

Mar 27 2024 48 mins

As our hands mold the clay on the wheel, so too are our lives shaped by the trials we face and the faith we hold dear. Morgan McCarver, a ceramic artist whose spine curves like the clay she sculpts, joined us to recount her transformation from a dancer sidelined by scoliosis to an artist and author whose work is an embodiment of resilience and reflection. Exchanging pirouettes for

Ep 27 A Jacket Off The Gorge: Author Susan Ashline

Mar 21 2024 53 mins

Step into the unsettling yet captivating world of true crime as we welcome Susan Ashline, an author whose narratives expose the darkest crevices of human experience. She discusses "Without a Prayer," a book that tells the grim tale of Lucas Leonard and the church that became his demise. Yet, beyond the true crime, Susan boldly reflects on her own life in "A Jacket Off the Gorge," o

Ep.26 The High Cost of Truth: Morality and Greed Lauren Cleary

Mar 14 2024 57 mins

Unlock the enigmatic realms of human nature and morality as we confront the riveting domain where money and ethics clash. This episode of True Crime Authors and Extraordinary People brings you face-to-face with the eye-opening narrative of Lauren Cleary on "The Moment of Truth" and her high-stakes gamble that placed her relationships on the line for financial gain. We dissect the p

Episode 25. From Survivor to Warrior: Joelle Casteix

Mar 07 2024 64 mins

When the darkness of child sexual abuse entered Joelle Castex's life, it shaped a path she never anticipated. Courageously transforming her pain, Joelle, now a TedX speaker and advocate, joins us to share her journey from survivor to warrior, shining a light on the shadows we often fear to confront. Together, we navigate the difficult terrain of childhood trauma, the lasting impact

Ep 24 Author Tamron Hall: Watch Where They Hide

Feb 29 2024 55 mins

When I donned my headphones and leaned into the microphone, I knew this conversation with Tamron Hall was going to be one for the books. We're not just talking about an award-winning journalist and talk show host here; we're talking about a powerhouse of advocacy and storytelling who has walked through fire in her personal and professional life. Tamron invites us into her world, sh

Ep 23 The Murder Of Trayvon Martin

Feb 22 2024 93 mins

As we honor Black History Month, my daughter Geneva and I take you through the winding paths of justice and racial discourse in the harrowing case of Trayvon Martin. Prepare to unravel the complexities of a hoodie's symbolism, Florida's Stand Your Ground law, and the societal ripples that emerged from a nation grappling with the implications of Trayvon's death. This episode is more