Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps

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Monsters Among Us: John Wayne Gacy and the Real World of Psychopaths Aug 07, 2024

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In his book, THAT BEAST WAS NOT ME, forensic psychologist Jeffrey Smalldon talks about his close encounters with Bundy, Manson and John Wayne Gacy, among other psychopaths. Phelps speaks with Jeff about his prison visits to see Gacy, his interactions with Charles Manson and his gang of disciples, and the shocking revelations he uncovered along the way.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

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M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications1, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

Phelps grew up in East Hartford, Connecticut, and now splits his time between Tolland County and N. Stonington, CT. In July 2017, he published his definitive, 10-year project about Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, DANGEROUS GROUND: My Friendship with a Serial Killer.

Unsolved Murder in Kentucky: Amber Spradlin Jul 31, 2024

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A young woman, who grew up in rural Kentucky and endured one tragedy after another, seems to be getting things on track. New house. New job. Friends. Family. But then tragedy strikes again when she heads out to an afterwork party at her boss's house and things go from bad to very dark.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

Dead Man Talking: "Papa" Tom Perez is Missing Jul 24, 2024

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A man goes out to get the mail and disappears. His son is immediately suspected of his murder. After a near 20-hour marathon interrogation by police, the son breaks down and admits he stabbed his father with a pair of scissors … only there's one shocking twist nobody inside that police department could have ever seen coming.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

The Black-Hearted Murders: Jeff and Jean Navin Jul 17, 2024

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Husband and wife Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin go missing one day from their Easton, CT, home and family members and police are baffled. No one has heard from the couple in days. The prominent Navin family own and operate a successful trash collection service Jeffrey and Jeanette were in the process of selling. Had they sold out and taken off on an extended vacation without tellng anyone? When their son's girlfriend is questioned, her stories don't line up and it seems she has some explaining to do as blood is found inside the Navin home, as it becomes clear that the couple has not gone on vacation.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

The Eye Drop Murder: Jessy Kurczewski and Lynn Hernan Jul 10, 2024

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A well-loved, adored woman, living alone, is found unconscious one day and pronounced dead at the scene. Her caretaker suggests that the empty pill bottles and crushed up medication around the woman indicates either suicide or accidental overdose. And police agree … intially. That is, until a few friends step forward and say that Lynn Hernan had about $300,000 reason to live. And sure enough, after an autopsy, it is learned that Lynn was poisoned with the main chemical found in Visine eye drops.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

The Tag Sale Murder: Elvira Segura Jul 02, 2024

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A librarian opens up her home to a bookseller after he loses his job. They hit it off, platonically. He becomes the handyman and she provides his room and board. But when they decide to have a tag sale one day, and she fails to show up for it, neighbors wonder where she's gone. Years later, while court arguments take place about a suspect in her disappearance, not even that suspect's own lawyer realizes his client is dead, too. Nor that Elvira Segura's corpse had sat inside her house for two weeks before anyone discovered she was dead.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

Anger Management: The Murder of Madeline Pantoja Jun 13, 2024

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A young Texas woman suddenly stops responding to phone calls and texts. Her brother and best friends raise concerns with police that something is wrong. After a welfare check on her apartment, police, family and friends fear the worst.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

The Hatchet Murder - Part 2 Jun 06, 2024

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In the conclusion of this Crossing the Line two-part special, mother and school teacher Nancy Seaman describes what happened that deadly morning inside the couple's garage. As an unlikely advocate comes to Nancy's defense, we learn where she is today and where the case stands.

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

The Hatchet Murder - Part 1 May 30, 2024

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Wife, mother, school teacher, Nancy Seaman seems to be living the dream life in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Her husband, Robert Seaman, is an exec at Ford Motors before becoming the vice president of a local automotive manufacturer. When Bob is fired, however, and the couple's secrets are exposed, that "dream life" shatters, and the results turn deadly. In the first part of this two-part Crossing the Line, you'll hear from Nancy Seaman as she describes what led up to a bloody confrontation with someone she says was trying to kill her.

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Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

The Body Behind the Mall: Lisa Thomas May 23, 2024

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A teenager heads out to the local mall to buy a blouse. When she fails to come home, a search begins. As police and the girl's family comb through the neighborhood and nearby woods, the girl's father makes a grisly discovery. But 50 years goes by without an answer–that is, until a noted serial killer steps forward and claims responsibility. But is he telling the truth, or wanting one last media moment before his death?

Visit www.crossingtheline.biz to contact investigative journalist and host M. William Phelps, get more information about the show, updates to cases, and more.

And don't forget to subscribe to Phelps's #1 hit podcast PAPER GHOSTS wherever you get your favorite shows.

M. William Phelps is the New York Times best-selling author of 46 nonfiction books and winner of the Excellence in (Investigative) Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Phelps has written for numerous publications, including the Providence Journal, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Courant. Diversifying his talents, Phelps consulted on the first season of the hit Showtime cable television series Dexter and has executive produced and starred in over 350 hours of true crime television. All of which gives him a confluence of expertise and experience to bring to true crime fanatics.

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