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Pretty Poison: The Murder of Eric Miller Oct 02, 2016

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Eric and Ann Miller were two attractive, intelligent, successful people who met at Purdue University and married in 1993.

In December, 2000, Eric died of arsenic poisoning. Over the next 4 years, investigators would find out that Ann wasn’t who she seemed. To the astonishment of everyone who knew the couple, Eric was murdered through a viscous plot developed by his wife, Ann. The details of this case are fascinating, from the psychosocial aspects of love and infidelity to the forensics of arsenic levels from hair samples.
Join us at the quiet end with a North Carolina beer!

Deadly Lessons: The Murder of Gregg Smart Sep 28, 2016

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On May 1, 1990, Pamela Smart came home from a work meeting to find her condominium ransacked and her husband, Gregg, dead and bleeding on the floor. Police initially said that the crime scene looked like an interrupted burglary. Later, it was determined that Pamela Smart seduced 15-year-old Billy Flynn and threatened to stop having sex with him unless he killed her husband. Flynn killed Gregg with the help of his friends Pete Randall, J.R. Lattime, and Raymond Fowler. Billy shot Greggory Smart as Randall held him down, while Lattime, the driver, waited in the getaway car outside with Fowler.
During the investigation, J.R. Lattime’s father brought his .38 caliber pistol he had found freshly cleaned in his house to the police, believing it might have been the murder weapon. An anonymous tip also indicated that a teenager named Cecilia Pierce was aware of the murder plot.
That was 26 years ago. Join us as we go over the horrible crime, the sensational trial, and what has happened in the years since Pam’s conviction.

Expectations: What Happened to Kelsie Schelling? Sep 21, 2016

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On February 4, 2013, when Kelsie Schelling was 21 years old, she went to Pueblo to meet her boyfriend and was never heard from again.
Kelsie had just learned she was pregnant with her boyfriend Donthe Lucus’ child the day before. On February 4th, Donthe lured her to his hometown of Pueblo,
telling her he had a surprise for her which would “put her in a better mood.” When Donthe first heard that Kelsie was pregnant he was angry with her.
When Kelsie disappeared from Pueblo and her car was found abandoned in a hospital parking lot, Donthe was seen on camera using Kelsie’s ATM card to withdraw
$400 from her account. The police did not find his telling of the events to be truthful.
Jill and Dick will discuss the facts in Kelsie’s disappearance along with widespread concerns that Kelsie has not been found and no arrests have been made.
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Away from Home: Where Is Timmothy Pitzen? Sep 18, 2016

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Six-year-old Timmothy lived with his parents, James Pitzen and Amy Fry-Pitzen, in Aurora, Illinois at the time of his disappearance. He is their only child.
Without telling anyone of her plans, Amy removed Timmothy from his kindergarten class at Greenman Elementary School on the morning of May 11, 2011. After checking him out of school, she drove to an auto repair shop and dropped off her blue 2004 Ford Expedition SUV at 10:00 a.m.
One of the repair shop employees drove Amy and Timmothy to the Brookfield Zoo. At 3:00 p.m., Amy came to pick up her repaired vehicle and drove with Timmothy to the KeyLime Cove Resort in Gurnee, Illinois, where they spent the night.
Meanwhile, James had reported Timmothy & Amy missing after he went to pick up Timmothy from kindergarten and found out his mother had taken him. He called her cellular phone numerous times but got no answer. Two days later, Amy was found dead and no one knew where to find Timmothy.

Above the Law: The Wives of Drew Peterson Sep 14, 2016

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Drew Peterson is a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, who has been missing since 2007. Stacy’s disappearance led police to reopen the Kathleen Savio case. On September 6, 2012, Drew Peterson was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Kathleen Savio, his third wife. Jurors admitted that the most compelling evidence was based on the hearsay statements allowed under “Drew’s Law.” On February 21, 2013, Judge Edward Burmila refused to grant Peterson a new trial.On February 9, 2015, the Illinois Attorney General announced that Peterson would be charged with two felonies, solicitation of murder and solicitation of murder for hire, for attempting to have Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow killed. He was convicted on May 31, 2016, and sentenced to an additional 40 years on July 29, 2016. The Beer? Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Barley wine Ale!

Deadly Greed: The Murders of Carol and Christopher Stuart Sep 10, 2016

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In 1989, Carol and Charles Stuart were expecting their first child. After a childbirth education class at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, the couple was driving home when, according to Charles Stuart, a black gunman with a raspy voice forced his way into their car, robbed them and shot Charles in the stomach and Carol in the head. Carol Stuart died just hours after the shooting and her premature son, delivered by emergency C-section, died 17 days later. The nearby African-American community was targeted by police in an urgent search for the assailant. It wasn’t until Charles Stuart’s brother came forward as an accomplice after the fact that police sought out Charles Stuart as a suspect. After Stuart fled and committed suicide, police released the African-American suspect they had in custody. Evidence led to the conclusion that Charles Stuart had, in fact, plotted and killed Carol Stuart, shooting himself to avoid suspicion. The events surrounding this case left a negative mark on race relations in the city of Boston, a legacy still not wholly forgotten.

A Most Selfish Act: The Murders of Laci and Conner Peterson Sep 07, 2016

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Laci Peterson was the subject of a highly publicized murder case after she went missing while eight months pregnant with her first child. She was reportedly last seen alive on December 24, 2002. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of murder in the first degree for her death, and in the second degree for the death of their prenatal son, Conner. Perhaps the most notorious case of a husband killing his wife, there have been dozens of books and movies based on the Peterson case over the past 14 years. Join us as we discuss the public fascination with this case, the psychological disturbance which allowed a man to kill his wife and unborn child without regret or conscience, and the anguish left behind for those who loved Laci.

gonegirl2 — **Gone Girl: Untrue Crime Movie** Sep 05, 2016
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Gone Girl is a psychological thriller, released in 2014, which invited critical acclaim, feminist disfavor, and widespread public interest. Based on the book of the same name by Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl is the story of Amy Dunne, a wife who goes missing under suspicious circumstances, her guilty-appearing husband, and the modern media. Twists and turns make this movie great fun to watch and great fun to discuss!

Marked Absent: The Abduction of Kyron Horman Aug 31, 2016

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At the age of 7, Kyron Horman went missing from his elementary school. He was reported absent from his first class, but it wasn’t until after school that anyone realized he was gone. This is a strange and complicated case that turned family members against each other and revealed dark secrets. Kyron has not been found and those who love him are holding out hope that he is still alive. At the quiet end of the bar this week we will discuss all aspects of Kyron’s case, compare notes and exchange ideas.

unfaithfulpaul — **Unfaithful: Untrue Crime Movie** Aug 28, 2016
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Unfaithful was released in theaters in 2002 with moderate success. But it was on cable TV and in it’s DVD release that this tense, erotic tale of lust, love and murder became a modern classic. Starring Diane Lane, Richard Gere, and Olivier Martinez, there is no shortage of great looking people. More importantly, though, is the story. A couple with a young child who are in love and seem to have it all. The wife strays with a charismatic younger man. The power, intensity, and destructive features of love and passion are explored. Somewhat surprisingly, honesty and commitment emerge as important themes. The conclusion never fails to please as it carefully flirts with just a touch of ambivalence.

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