Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast
YOUR true crime book club. Join Jill each month where she tells the true crime book story, providing analysis, updates & interviews in trilogies!
Episodes
Special Ep 134: Depraved Obsession- A Gripping True Story of Law Enforcementās Hunt for a Sadistic Serial Killer by Rod Sadler
Retired law enforcement supervisor and accomplished author Rod Sadler joins Jill for an engaging discussion about his latest book, Depraved Obsession. Their conversation delves into the shocking murders of teenagers Kenny Myers and Shawn Moā¦
Special Episode 135: Mass Shooters
On August 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM, Minneapolis, Minnesota, faced a tragic incident at the Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis, with 2 killed and 17 injured as per the latest news report.Ā As we grapple with the pain and sorrā¦
Ep 133 2ndCast: Part 3 āAccentuateā on A Dark Night In Aurora by William H. Reid
Part 3: The trial of James Holmes unfolds with gripping tension as the jury deliberates whether he was insane during the tragic act that claimed 12 innocent lives and inflicted countless injuries. Should they find him sane, a critical questā¦
Ep 132: Part 2 āUltraceptionā - A Dark In Aurora: Inside James Holmes and the Colorado Mass Shooting by William H. Reid, MD.
Part 2: Neuroscience graduate student James Holmes is in therapy with psychiatrists Dr. Lynne Fenton and Dr. Robert Feinstein. He struggles with anxiety and intrusive, violent thoughts, but withholds crucial information from his psychiatrisā¦
Special Ep 131: The Crack City Strangler- The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins with BR Bates
YAY! One of our favorite true crime authors, BR Bates, is back to discuss her new book with you, The Crack City Strangler- The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins. Jill and BR dive into the case, deconstructing Benjamin āTonyā Atkinsā¦
Ep 130: Part 1 āJust Wanted To Keep It Privateā- A Dark Night in Aurora: Inside James Holmes & the Colorado Mass Shooting by Dr. William H. Reid, MD.
Part 1: Just in time for Crimecon Denver 2025~ July 20, 2012: The Century 16 Theater in Aurora, Colorado, transformed into a scene of unimaginable horror when a man donned in a gas mask and body armor unleashed gunfire upon the 400 men, womā¦
Episode 129 2ndCast Part 3- āA Rip in Timeā on The Five by Hallie Rubenhold AND Naming Jack the Ripper ā the Final Reveal by Russell Edwards
Part 3: History tells us that Mary Jane Kelly, a victim of Jack the Ripper, was a prostitute. Now, discover the details of her life and her loves. In 2ndcast, Jill examines several suspects and provides an analysis of the DNA testing conducā¦
Special Episode 128: Moonshine Over Georgia by Chris Skates
Western Georgia, 1946. Years after Prohibition ended, illegal stills are still in operation, fueled by vast amounts of money and corruption, far removed from the portrayal of good old boy exploits seen on TV and in movies. In this era of moā¦
Ep 127: Part 2 āWomen With No Voiceā ā The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold
Part 2: The exploration of the lives of Elizabeth Stride and Catherine 'Kate' Eddowes, who were murdered by Jack the Ripper in 1888, begins in earnest. The Ripper mythos labels them as 'unfortunates,' which tramples on their true stories. Tā¦
Special Episode 126: Wildlife CSI with Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum
WILDLIFE CSI is an exciting new initiative! I had an incredible opportunity to spend time with majestic giraffes, striking zebras, powerful rhinos, elegant roan antelopes, graceful impalas, rare addaxes, sturdy bison, and even adorable puppā¦
Special Episode 125: Things Arenāt Right- The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five by Tony Wright!
In this exclusive interview, Jill speaks with author Tony Wright about the perplexing case of the Yuba County Five: Ted Weiher, Jack Madruga, Bill Sterling, Jackie Huett, and Gary Mathias. These five men disappeared in February 1978 while aā¦
Episode 124 Part 8 - āKarmaā- Russ Faria Update: Bone Deep UPDATE
Part 8: In 2022, Jill reported on the shocking miscarriage of justice in Betsy Faria's murder case, as detailed in Episodes 40-44, the August 2022 Update, and Episode 70 of "Bone Deep" by Charles Bosworth Jr. and Joel Schwartz. After findinā¦
Ep 123: Part 1 āNever just a Prostituteā on The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed By Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold
Part I: Step into Victorian London, 1888. In the wake of Queen Victoriaās Golden Jubilee, a shadow looms over Whitechapel as a series of gruesome murders unfolds. Jack the Ripper, a figure of unimaginable horror, terrifies the East End withā¦
Special Episode 122: Vacations Can Be Murder Vol 1 NEW ENGLAND by Dawn M. Barclay
Ā Just in time for summer vacation, Jill is thrilled to introduce you to a a must-have true crime book,Ā Vacations Can Be Murder! This book is the ultimate treasure trove for true crime enthusiasts who know that āseeing is believingā. Authoā¦
Ep 121: āThe Exclusive Interview with Arson Prosecutor Diane Marger Mooreā Author of 16 MINUTES: Was the Death of Baby Matthew an Accident or Murder? By Diane Marger Moore Pt 4
Part 4: This exclusive interview with Diane Marger Moore, author of 16 Minutes, is a highlight of Jill's podcast! In this heartfelt and honest discussion, Jill and Diane explore the Wise trials and the many obstacles that almost derailed juā¦
Ep 120 2ndCast: Part 3 ā27 secondsā -16 MINUTES: Was the Death of Baby Matthew an Accident or Murder? By Diane Marger Moore
Part 3: The defense of William Wise begins by questioning all the known facts about the night Matthew died; the use of an accelerants and the 16-minute timeframe of the fire itself! Ā Leading to a contentious back-and-forth filled with tensiā¦
Ep 119: Part 2 āJustice Delayed is Justice Deniedā - 16 MINUTES: Was the Death of Baby Matthew an Accident or Murder? By Diane Marger Moore
Part 2: Ready for trial in just three months, Marion County Arson Prosecutor Diane Marger Moore begins the case against William J. Wise for the murder of his 8-week-old son, Matthew Dean Wise. However, progress in the case is derailed by shā¦
Ep 118: Part 1 āDeath of a Newbornā -16 MINUTES: Was the Death of Baby Matthew an Accident or Murder? By Diane Marger Moore
Part I: Tragically, 8-week-old Matthew Dean Wise perished in a house fire, which occurred when both parents were home.Ā Prosecutor Diane Marger Moore takes on the case 2 years later, with her team hurrying to locate witnesses, conduct interā¦
Special Episode 117: A Conversation With Dr. Katherine Ramsland
In this special episode, Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a distinguished Professor of Forensic Psychology at DeSales University and a prolific author of 74 influential books in the fields of crime, forensic science, and investigative crime fiction,ā¦
Episode 116: Part 4 āThe Journalist and the Commander Speak!ā onThe Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D
Part 4: The remarkable series takes an even more thrilling turn as Jill engages in a gripping conversation with acclaimed author and journalist B.R. Bates and Dr. Gerry Cliff, the esteemed commander of the Violent Crime Task Force. Togetherā¦
Ep115 2ndCast: Part 3 āUnsafe Harbor on The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates, with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D
Part 3: In various ports of call throughout the East, the NCIS and the FBI investigate the alleged murders of John Eric Armstrong. Meanwhile, concerns about a rising body count are growing in Michigan and North Carolina, even as Elizabeth Wā¦
Ep. 114: Part 2 āSavage Truthsā on The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates, with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D Part 2
Episode 114: āSavage Truthsā ā Pt. 2, The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates, with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D Part 2 In Dearborn Heights, Michigan, a Good Samaritan reported the discovery of a body in the Rouge Rā¦
Episode 113: Part 1 āThe Contortionistā onThe Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates, with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D
In January 2000, Detroit, Michigan, was known as the 'Murder Capital' of the USA. A calculating killer preyed on vulnerable women along infamous Michigan Avenue, where those struggling with addiction engaged in a perilous game of āRussian rā¦
Episode 112: āThis is solvableā Silent Silhouette- Who Killed Deborah Sue? by George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz, Pt 4
Investigative journalist and CrimeCon presenter George Jared, co-author of the book Silent Silhouette, sits down for an exclusive interview with Jill. George shares behind-the-scenes insights into how he and Jennifer Bucholtz investigated tā¦
Episode 111: āA Matter of Time!ā Pt 3 2ndCast- Silent Silhouette Who Killed Deborah Sue? by George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz
In Part 3: George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz continue their investigation into the 1975 cold case of Deborah Sue Williamson. Deep into this investigation, new witness statements are examined, inconsistencies identified, and surprisingly, dā¦
Ep 110: Mini-Cast- DNA UPDATE- A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy Part 5
Ep 110: Mini-Cast- DNA UPDATE- A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy Part 5 In this mini-cast update on the West Memphis 3, Jill tells you the exciting news about the new, modern DNA testing, approved by the Arkansas Supremā¦
Episode 109: āShower of Troublesā Silent Silhouette-Who Killed Deborah Sue? by George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz, Pt 2
In Part 2, our authors, George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz, head to the scene of the crime, the carport, where Deborah Sue Williamson was gruesomely murdered on Aug 24, 1975.Ā There, they see the site through the eyes of the victim AND the ā¦
Episode 108: āAnger: More harmful than the Insult that caused itā Pt 1 - Silent Silhouette: Who Killed Deborah Sue? by George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz, Pt 1
Young newlywed Deborah Sue Williamson was living in Lubbock Texas in August 1975.Ā While her husband was at work, Debbie was viciously murdered in the carport of their home.Ā Many suspects were investigated- her husband, her brother, good fā¦
Episode 107 ā Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay- Evil Dwells in West Georgia by Clay Bryant
Back discussing his latest book, the āmost prolific cold case investigator in the United State for single-event homicides,ā Chief Clay Bryant is here, chatting w. Jill about his newest book, on the murder of Vieng Phovixay.Ā Ā A young woman,ā¦
Episode 106: Retired FBI Profiler & Host of The Consult podcast chats with Jill!
A very special episode- Host ofĀ The Consult- Real FBI ProfilersĀ podcast, retired FBI Profiler Julia Cowley is joining Jill! The women speak about a range of topics, from most impactful true crime books and career paths, to analyzing the Jonā¦
Episode 105 āExonerate the West Memphis 3ā - An Interview with Dan Stidham, Defense Attorney and co-author of A Harvest of Innocence: The True Story of the West Memphis Murder Case Part 4
Episode 105 āExonerate the West Memphis 3ā - An Interview with Dan Stidham, Defense Attorney and co-author of A Harvest of Innocence: The True Story of the West Memphis Murder Case Part 4: In a heartfelt interview, author Dan Stidham and Jiā¦
Episode 104 āParadise Imperfectā -Pt 3 2ndCast- A Harvest of Innocence: The Untold Story of the West Memphis Three Murder Case by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ! Part 3 In this stunning episode, Jessie Misskelley, Jason Baldwin and Damien Echols languish in prison, as the Paradise Lost films are released, causing the public to become aware of the injustice and wrongful convictionsā¦
Episode 103 āConfession Suppressionā Pt 2- -A Harvest of Innocence: The Untold Story of the West Memphis Three Murder Case by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy
Part 2: Preparing for trial, against all odds, defense attorney Dan Stidham gathers world-class experts from a variety of fields, ready to prove his client, Jessie Misskelley, did not kill the 3 boys of West Memphis, wasn't at the crime sceā¦
Episode 102 Ā āRighteous Maliceā Pt 1 -A Harvest of Innocence: The Untold Story of the West Memphis Three Murder Case by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy
Part 1:Ā West Memphis, AR May 5, 1993: After riding their bikes around the neighborhood, three 8-year-old Cub Scouts went missing, Found the next day submerged in a drainage ditch in the woods, this heartbreaking triple homicide would ultimā¦
Episode 101 āShe Who Fights Monstersā 2ndCast- In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares Pt 3 by Lindsey Wade
Part 3: Now a homicide detective, Lindsey continues to change the system as she investigates the Bundy serial murder case, kidnappings, serial rapes, and murders. And all the while, she continued to work the unsolved 1986 Jennifer Bastian cā¦
Episode 100 āThe Monster Insideā- In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares Pt 2 by Lindsey Wade
Part 2: Now in the Special Assault Unit, Det. Lindsey Wade and her partner investigate heartbreaking child abuse cases, violent serial rapist cases, and the kidnapping of 12-year-old Zina Linnik. Ā Connecting the dots across jurisdictions, mā¦
Episode 99 āMonsters are realā- In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares Pt 1 by Lindsey Wade
1986: Growing up in Tacoma, Washington, 11 yr. old Lindsey Jackson (Wade) remembers no longer being allowed to ride her bike, and the fear of walking home from the school bus after two girls were brutally murdered, Michella Welch and Jennifā¦
Ep 98: Safety, Sanctuary, & Sense- Jill chats with P.I., author, and podcaster, Lori Morrison of the Unlovely Truth podcast
It seems every day there are new horrors in the news; our most trusted members of society are abusing our children and trust, stealing our innocence, security & peace of mind.Ā Lori Morrison, retired Private Investigator, host of the Unloveā¦
Episode 97: āTheriocideā- Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar & the End of Horse Racingās Golden Age Pt 5!
In this exclusive interview, Jill chats with author of Broken and animal law attorney, Fred M. Kray, who offers his insights into the motivation of those involved in the injury Alydar sustained in his stall at Calumet Farm. How did he uncovā¦
Episode 96 āLegacyā Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racingās Golden Age by Fred M. Kray, Pt 4
Trials are over, as Fred Kray begins his investigation into the suspicious death of Alydar, tracking down reluctant witnesses even as doors slam in his face. Persistent, determined, Fred continues to connect the dots, that may exonerate an ā¦