Ep 33 3 Decades Cold Maria Jefferson and Chris McMullin

In this episode, I talk to author and detective Chris McMullen and author Maria Viola Jefferson about their book 'Three Decades Cold.' The book tells the story of Chris's career as a detective and his work on cold cases. The conversation covers topics such as the process of writing the book, the challenges of being a left-handed person, the reality of police work compared to TV shows, and the emotional impact of solving cold cases. The book focuses on four specific cases, including the story of Lisa Todd, a Jane Doe who was finally identified after 19 years. The conversation explores the impact of cold cases on the detective and writer, as well as the importance of perseverance and dedication in solving these cases. It also touches on the Christopher Dorner case and the issue of the 'blue line' in law enforcement. The book, 'Three Decades Cold,' aims to inspire readers and shed light on the reality of unsolved missing persons cases. Get your copy of 3 Decades Cold on Amazon On Genius BooksTime Line00:00 Introduction and Book Release03:06 Introducing the Guests: Chris McMullen and Maria Viola Jefferson06:25 The Writing Process: Collaboration and Challenges10:07 Left-Handed Challenges and Representation12:31 The Reality of Police Work vs. TV Shows25:25 Using Modern Technology to Solve Cold Cases26:53 The Personal and Professional Impact of Cold Cases28:22 The Influence of Past Experiences on Parenting29:44 Giving Back Names and Closure to Victims' Families33:23 Transitioning to an Administrative Position in Law Enforcement37:13 The Christopher Dorner Case and the 'Blue Line' in Law Enforcement43:29 The Power of Perseverance in Solving Cold Cases44:26 Inspiring Readers and Shedding Light on Unsolved Missing Persons CasesGet your Tickets for True Crime Fest HEREDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREEFollow Our Family Of True Crime ShowsDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREEFollow Our Family Of True Crime ShowsDeep Dark Secrets with LaDonna Humphrey & Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraordinary People With David McClamExtinguished With David McClam & LaDonna HumphreyCover Art and Logo created by Diana of Other WorldlySound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro script by Sophie Wild From Fiverr & David McClamIntro and outro jingle by Jacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From FiverrHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.