Serial killers, both terrifying and fascinating, take center stage as Jim welcomes author Johnny Trevisani to discuss his unconventional book, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America. From notorious names to lesser-known killers, the conversation explores how these criminals lived among us, often hiding in plain sight. They dig into the psychology, myths, and unsettling…
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This episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene explores the heartbreaking case of young Kyson Rice, a tragedy that shocked a small Wisconsin community and left lasting questions about responsibility and prevention. Author Larry Scheckel joins Jim to walk through the events leading up to the crime, the disturbing behavior of the perpetrator, and the painstaking…
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A shocking chapter of history comes alive on this episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene as we explore the attempted assassination of banking titan J.P. Morgan and the brilliant yet deeply troubled man behind it. Author Mary Noé unpacks a tale of poison, deception, and political extremism that feels eerily relevant today. The conversation draws…
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Jim welcomes author David L. Sloan to discuss his provocative book, How Key West Killed JFK: The Island That Changed The Course of History, exploring alleged connections between Assassination of John F. Kennedy and the shadowy world of Key West in the early 1960s. David outlines a web of mob activity, Cuban exiles, and intelligence…
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A seemingly peaceful Idaho town becomes the backdrop for a crime so horrific it still resonates years later. Jim talks with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen about the terrifying events, the hunt for the killer, and the remarkable resilience of the young survivor. It’s a heartbreaking and powerful true crime story you won’t…
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Jim welcomes author Cathy Pickens to explore the dark and fascinating history behind her book True Crime Stories of the South. From legendary gangsters and elusive serial killers to chilling poison cases, Cathy reveals how crime trends have shaped the Southern landscape over the decades. Always a great discussion with Cathy! You can purchase her…
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Jim speaks with Paul Smith PhD who practiced as a clinical psychologist for 23 years before he committed healthcare fraud, leading to an indictment and a 51-month federal prison sentence serving 28 months. In his book Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison, Paul shares his experience in the…
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On this episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene, former Cook County prosecutor and rock musician Gregg Owen shares the unbelievable true story behind his book Convergence. From opening for rock legends to battling courtroom corruption in 1970s Chicago, Owen recounts how he resurrected a cold-blooded double murder case that many had written off. It’s a…
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On this episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene, Jim welcomes investigative author Mark Shaw to discuss his explosive new book, Abuse of Power: Connecting Robert Kennedy’s Assassination with the Murders of JFK and Dorothy Kilgallen Exposes Who Was Responsible and Why Sirhan Sirhan Deserves a New Trial. Mark argues that the murders of Robert F….
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On this week’s episode of Crime Scene, Jim interviews John Koerner author of The Four Guns: The Stolen History of the Assassinated Presidents. The book talks about how American history would have changed if the presidents had survived their assassinations and shows how much four weapons deprived us of a better future. You can purchase the…
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