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  • Inside The Mind Of The Border Patrol Serial Killer Juan David Ortiz

    Inside The Mind Of The Border Patrol Serial Killer Juan David Ortiz
    Sep 10 2024
    Juan David Ortiz, a U.S. Border Patrol supervisor, wore the uniform of a trusted protector. But he lived a double life -- husband, father, war veteran, and respected agent. Yet beneath this facade of normalcy lay a monster. Over the course of twelve days in 2018, Ortiz unleashed his dark urges on the streets of Laredo, Texas, brutally ending the lives of four vulnerable women. What drove a man like Ortiz to commit such heinous acts? I explore that question through the eyes of Lyzza Janette, an unlikely observer who dared to confront the killer face-to-face. As she unraveled the duality of a man who could be both charming and monstrous, she was left both horrified and fascinated. This is a story not just about the crimes committed by a trusted Border Patrol Agent but about the thin line between good and evil. Link To BORDER PATROL SERIAL KILLER: Conversations with JUAN DAVID ORTIZ FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    21 min
  • A Funeral Home Murder Mystery: Joe Pulizzi’s Bold Leap into Crime Writing

    A Funeral Home Murder Mystery: Joe Pulizzi’s Bold Leap into Crime Writing
    Aug 13 2024
    Joe Pulizzi, the Godfather of Content Marketing, takes an audacious leap into crime fiction, delivering a story that is as mesmerizing as it is chilling. Set within the haunting confines of a funeral home, "The Will To Die" unravels a dark and twisted narrative brimming with suspense, secrets, and a touch of macabre. Pulizzi's protagonist, a marketing professional, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger. He is compelled to uncover the mysteries buried deep within the family-run funeral home he unexpectedly inherits. Since I grew up in East Texas, I was drawn to Pulizzi’s crime novel because of the real-life case of Bernie Tiede. The chubby-cheeked mortician befriended the widow of a wealthy oilman at his funeral. Bernie became her personal assistant and sole heir to her multi-million dollar estate. And in 1996, he carried out one of the most bizarre murders in Texas history. Pulizzi is on to something by incorporating the morticians and embalmers into his story. They are typically seen as caretakers of the dead, but their presence confronts the unnerving possibility that death has taken on a new, more sinister dimension within their midst. JOE PULIZZI - LINKS "The Will To Die" "The Content Entrepreneur" The Orange Effect Foundation - Help children with speech disorders receive the speech therapy and technology they need. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE - Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about Read The Story
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    36 min
  • 11 Days of Terror: The Deadly Texas Prison Hostage Crisis That Gripped The Nation

    11 Days of Terror: The Deadly Texas Prison Hostage Crisis That Gripped The Nation
    Aug 6 2024
    Chaos erupted inside the impenetrable Walls Unit prison in Huntsville during the scorching Texas summer of July 1974. Frederico “Fred” Gomez Carrasco, a notorious drug lord often compared to Pablo Escobar of today, orchestrated a takeover that would become the longest prison siege in U.S. history. Carrasco, known as "The Mexican Connection," smuggled guns into the prison and, along with two accomplices, took teachers and librarians hostage. For eleven harrowing days, they threatened a massacre if their demands were not met, keeping the nation on edge. Join me as I explore this gripping saga of desperation, manipulation, and deadly confrontation. This is the story of the deadly Huntsville siege, a tale that continues to resonate nearly fifty years later. READ 50th Anniversary of “11 Days in Hell” - The Deadly Hostage Siege at the Huntsville Prison FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    17 min
  • The Devil In My Friend. The Family Man. The Stone Cold Killer.

    The Devil In My Friend. The Family Man. The Stone Cold Killer.
    Jul 23 2024
    How well do we truly know our friends? Can we discern when they are lying, or even worse, when they might be hiding a deadly secret? In this episode, I delve into the unsettling story of Fred Roehler, who seemed to embody the perfect father and husband in the idyllic setting of Malibu, California. However, beneath this facade of a picture-perfect family lies a chilling tale of deception, tragedy, and murder. Join me as I unravel the mystery that Ivor Davis and his wife Sally, both seasoned journalists, uncovered about their close friend in their book The Devil In My Friend: The Inside Story Of A Malibu Murder. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    32 min
  • John Dillinger: The Rise and Fall of America’s Public Enemy Number One

    John Dillinger: The Rise and Fall of America’s Public Enemy Number One
    Jul 9 2024
    John Dillinger & The Lady In Red Confronted Leaving The Biograph Theater in Chicago July 22, 1934. Artists Rendition John Dillinger was the most famous outlaw of the 1930s—a charming yet elusive bank robber who captured the public's imagination and fueled an entire genre of crime melodramas during the darkest days of the Great Depression. His daring escapades, including multiple jailbreaks and bank heists, captivated the nation and earned him the moniker of "Public Enemy Number One" from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Join me as I delve into the life and legacy of John Dillinger, the man behind the myth. Listen to my earlier episode The John Dillinger Enigma: Did The FBI Really Kill Public Enemy #1? FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    31 min
  • The Postman Cometh: A Deadly Delivery That Went Tick, Tick, Tick In Small-Town Texas

    The Postman Cometh: A Deadly Delivery That Went Tick, Tick, Tick In Small-Town Texas
    Jul 2 2024
    The arrival of a mysterious box at a government office in a small Texas town shattered its quiet morning routine. Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere turned to chaos as panicked men and women ran screaming from the building into the street. They were the targets of a sinister plot designed to kill them all with a powerful pipe bomb in a case of domestic violence. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    12 min
  • Blood Pacts and Breaking Bad: The Rise and Fall of the Devil Lovers

    Blood Pacts and Breaking Bad: The Rise and Fall of the Devil Lovers
    Jun 25 2024
    In the shadow of Texas' heartland, a clandestine cult flourished under the guise of dark rituals and methamphetamine production. Known as the Devil Lovers, this group of middle-aged men and women from prominent Waco families engaged in sinister ceremonies, pledging allegiance to their enigmatic leader, David Russell Zell. Their twisted journey from occult gatherings to running the state's largest illicit meth lab in the late 1980s unfolded a tale stranger than fiction. Join investigative reporter Robert Riggs and former federal prosecutor Bill Johnston as they delve into the spine-chilling case of meth, murder, and malevolence that shocked a community and exposed the terrifying underbelly of human nature. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    28 min
  • True Crime Meets Fiction: Exploring Serial Killer Psychology with David Bethel

    True Crime Meets Fiction: Exploring Serial Killer Psychology with David Bethel
    Jun 18 2024
    Investigative Reporter Robert Riggs dives into the mind of a serial killer with author John David Bethel as we explore his latest novel “Mapping The Night.” Bethel's books stand out for their profound basis in real-life cases. His fiction and nonfiction offer a unique lens through which to explore the darkest corners of the human mind. FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT that you want to hear more about
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    23 min