Monday, June 15, 2026

Book Review: THE CAREGIVER'S GAME:

 



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Joell Fleming, victim of elder fraud

Author Charles 'Chip' Wallace, Jr.

Independent and feisty octogenarian Joell Fleming begins to show early signs of dementia while living far from her family, who offer their support from a distance. Unbeknownst to her, Joell becomes a target for a manipulative caregiver who exploits her condition, stealing her money, heirlooms, and cherished family legacy—all while the uncertainties caused by the COVID pandemic obscure the caregiver's actions.


After Joell's passing, her children uncover the devastating truth of their losses. Her son, Charles, embarks on a passionate investigation to uncover the events of the final years of his mother’s life. In this compelling narrative, author Charles E. Wallace, Jr. exposes the flaws of those involved and the missed warning signs, all while tracing the web of deception created by the deceitful caregiver.


The Caregiver’s Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia serves as a crucial alarm for us all. Our elderly loved ones—grandparents, parents, and relatives—are vulnerable to unscrupulous individuals seeking to exploit them. The warning signs can be subtle and often go unnoticed by family members who trust caregivers, leading them to miss the unfolding situation. With June designated as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, let us take this powerful tale to heart and work together to safeguard those most at risk—our loved ones battling dementia and Alzheimer's. 


Believing how terribly important and overlooked this topic is, I featured this book on my podcast and interviewed Charles Wallace, who offered valuable insights on how to prevent similar incidents in the future. 



Book Review: THROUGH THE LENS OF A MONSTER: A serial killer on death row, an unsolved murder list, and an inmate's deadly plan for redemeption by WILLIAM A. NOGUERA

 




Bill Noguera (Amazon)


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EP 171: LISTEN TO JILL'S INTERVIEW WITH WILLIAM 'BILL' NOGUERA!


Mug Shot: Joseph Naso, convicted serial killer



This gripping true crime thriller captivates readers with its chilling uniqueness. William A. Noguera, a former death row inmate and author, takes us on a profound journey through his 42 years of incarceration. 


Presented through the eyes of a convicted murderer who faces life without parole, Noguera confronts his past, seeking repentance for a hasty, emotion-driven murder committed at just 18 years old. Decades later, 79-year-old serial killer Joseph Naso enters death row, requiring assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Noguera steps up to help. Over the course of the next ten years, through his keen insight into psychology and criminal behavior, Noguera earns Naso’s trust, leading to shocking revelations about uncharged murders from Naso’s past. 


What unfolds is a suspenseful narrative where William Noguera navigates the treacherous waters of prison life while risking his safety to meticulously document every detail Naso divulges. This remarkably powerful book offers an extraordinary glimpse into the mind of a serial killer, secrets never revealed to law enforcement, criminal psychologists, or the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, allowing readers to explore the complex psyche rarely seen in such depth. It’s an unparalleled exploration that keeps you on the edge of your seat, both horrified and intrigued by each revelation. I highly recommend this book for its authenticity, tenacity, and unflinching exposure of the evil within the minds of the serial killer as never before seen, making it a perfect summer read!


June 15, 2026




Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Spec. Ep 169: Confessions of the Green River Killer by Maria DiLorenzo




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Investigative Journalist Maria DiLorenzo




SOURCES




Ann Rule, Green River Running Red, Gallery Books, NY, NY, 2004.

Arabella Sauvignon Blanc, Naked Wines.com, 2021.

Both victims found in Oregon on Green River Missing List, The Kipsap Sun, June 25,1985.

Carol Ann Holmin Christensen, True Crime  & Justice, Feb 3, 2023.

Colin Bertram, Green River Killer: Timeline of his murders, arrest and conviction, Biograph.com, August 13, 2021. 


Maria DiLorenzo, Confessions of the Green River Killer, Penguin Books, July 21, 2026. 



Fallon Gannon, Victims Spotlight-Remembering the victims of the Green River Killer, Pt 1, Wicked Horror, June 39, 2021.




Four Women Left Behind, Seattle Times, Dec 1,1982. 

Green River Killer: "It's not over", The Missoulian, Nov 19, 1984.

Kate Sullivan, Did Anyone Survive the Green River Killer, A&E TV, May 10, 2022.

Levi Pulkkinen, Green River Killer Gary Ridway Victims in Photos, Seattle PI.com, Nov 5, 2013.

Marnie O'Neill, These Women Had 'no idea' they were married to Serial Killers, News.com/Au, Aug 15, 2015.

Michelle Goodman, Remembering the victims of the Green River Killer, Seattle Magazine, March 17, 2013.


Not all Green River Victims Fit the Mold, Spokane Chronicle, August 26, 1982.


Pennie Wood, Pennie Wood.com, 2021.

Pennie Wood, She Married the Green River Killer, Knotted Road Press, May 29, 2021.

Sandi Doughton, Why did Ridgway do it? Experts say he's like other serial killers, Seattle Times. Nov8 10, 2003.

Search for the Green River Killer continues after bodies found, The Columbian, May 25, 1984.

Terry Flynn, More Clues unearthed in serial murder, The Tribune, Jan 13, 1986.

Tracy Johnson, Elaine Porterfield, Vanessa Ho, Hector Castro, Victims Families Face Green River Killer in Court, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Dec 18, 2003.

Vegetable Strata, Taste of Home, March 11, 2022.

Vishnu Warrier, Sins of the Father: The Green River Killer, Sportskeeda.com, June 16, 2022.























 

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Ep 167: Joseph Scott Morgan Joins Jill


 




EPISODE 167: Joseph Scott Morgan joins Jill 




Joseph Scott Morgan, and THIS is Body Bags!


Recording with Joseph Scott Morgan!

Demonstrating the 8 Crochet-Ladies at Crimecon 2025!


GOOD TIMES!


Joseph's favorite book- Spitz and Fischer's Medicolegal Investigation of Death! 

Screenshot of Spitz and Fisher's!


Also highly recommended by Joseph Scott Morgan! 


What a pleasure chatting w. Joseph! Check out BODY BAGS!


Buy Blood Beneath My Feet by Joseph Scott Morgan on AMAZON and BARNES AND NOBLE


Hanging out at Crimecon w. Joseph. 

Kimmie, Joseph's remarkable wife, is a giving, loving woman whom I adore!
Oh, having some great times together!

Hamptons Whodunit 2026- Solving Cold Cases!


SOURCES EP 167



Joseph Scott Morgan, Blood Beneath My Feet, Feral House, July 2012.

($27.00!)

Spitz and Fisher Medicolegal Investigation of Death, InternetArchives.com, May 2026. (Login & Borrow).


Werner U. Spitz and Fisher, Spitz and Fisher's Medicolegal Investigation of Death: Guidelines for the Application of Pathology to Crime Investigation, Charles C. Thomas Pub, 5th Edition, Amazon.com, July 2020. ($119.99!)












Monday, May 18, 2026

Ep 166-170: Alessandro Gallici Prosecco with a delicious Tex-Mex Queso Recipe!

 


Laithwaite Wine Club's Alessandro Gallici Prosecco




Prettiest bottle too!


Dallas's CLASSIC TEX-MEX QUESO 




INGREDIENTS!


2 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ medium onion chopped, about ½ cup

2 jalapeƱos fresh, seeded and chopped (removing the seeds and ribs decreases the heat significantly)

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon Serrano chiles pickled, (optional)

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

1 13 oz. can evaporated milk

2 tablespoon corn starch

1 cup water

½ lb American cheese yellow, grated

½ lb American cheese white, grated

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

½ teaspoon Kosher salt

1 4.5 oz can green chiles

1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped

Pico de Gallo for garnish

Tortilla chips for dipping


DIRECTIONS


1. Heat the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the onion, jalapeƱos, and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. Add the pickled Serrano peppers (if using) and tomatoes, and cook just until tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 more minutes.

4. In a medium bowl, add the corn starch to the evaporated milk and whisk until dissolved and incorporated. Whisk in the water and add it to the veggies in the skillet.

5. Stir with a wooden spoon until just starting to thicken.

6. Add in the cheese and stir until completely melted.

7. Stir in the cumin, onion powder, pepper, salt, green chilies, and cilantro. Bring to just a simmer and let cook for a couple of minutes.

8. Transfer to a warmed bowl or small slow-cooker and top with Fresh Pico de Gallo and warmed tortilla chips.


Thank you, Kris Longwell and HowTOFeedALoon.com for this incredible recipe! 



Ep 166-170: The Caregiver's Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia by Charles E. Wallace

 



Note: That is the portrait that was commissioned when Joell was a young woman!

Joell Fleming 


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Muskogee Daily Phoenix, June 11, 1960

Wedding announcement- Joell Fink to Charles E. Wallace Sr.
Daily Oklahoman Aug 4, 1962





SOURCES

Briana Smith, Philly caregiver accused of stealing $5K from 2 clients in Montco, 6ABC Action News.com, Nov. 6, 2025.

Charles E Wallace Jr., The Caregiver's Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia, Nov 22, 2025.

22 Clues to Dementia, The Dementia Society of America, Dec 20, 2021.

Charles E Wallace Jr, The Caregiver's Game, 2025.

Elizabeth Greenwood, Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud,  Aug. 15, 2017. 

Emmit Pierce, Playing a risky game: People who fake death for big money, MoneyTalksNews, CBSNews.com, Sept. 5, 2017.

Former caregiver accused of stealing from senior living patient, 81, charged with 20 felonies, WSB, Feb. 27, 2025. 

Former Ohio caregiver accused of stealing from elderly woman, selling her vehicle, WKRC.com, Nov. 2, 2025. 

Ivan Taylor, Neighbors' vigilance exposes caretaker's alleged scheme to drain Plantation man's life savings, CBSNews.com, Sept. 2, 2025. 

Joell Fleming Obituary, Dallas Morning News, 2022.

Joey Swanson, Florida caregiver accused of stealing nearly $100K from elderly patient, Fox 13 News, March 3, 2026. 

Kris Longwell, Classic Tex-Mex Queso, HowToFeedALoon.com, Jan. 3, 2023.

What to know about dementia and setting up a power of attorney for healthcare, Medical News Today, 2026.

Whitney Ray, Caregiver exploiting Senior for Thousands, Office of the Attorney-General, Florida, Feb. 23, 2023. 






Friday, May 15, 2026

SWANS DON'T SWIM IN A SEWER CHANGES THE TRUE CRIME NARRATIVE ~ BOOK REVIEW

 


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EP 145: Listen to Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum and Jill discuss Swans Don't Swim In A Sewer


Book Review

Melissa Wolfenbarger was murdered, and it took years for this tragedy to be acknowledged. When her family sought help, cold case investigator Sheryl "Mac" McCollum stepped in to assist them in uncovering the truth about what happened to their daughter, who happened to be the child of a serial killer serving a life sentence. 

I have read many true crime books, most of which are written by lawyers, investigators, authors, or journalists. These works typically explore the evidence, interrogations, forensics, and the journey through the court system to achieve justice. This particular book follows that pattern but differs in a significant way. 

From the very beginning, it centers on the family, focusing on Melissa Wolfenbarger's parents and sister. Sheryl encourages readers to look beyond the two-dimensional portrayal of Carl Patton, a serial killer who is also a grieving father of a murdered child. Presenting this perspective is a remarkable achievement and exemplifies the magic of good storytelling. A critical thread throughout the narrative is that Carl Patton committed multiple murders and faced the consequences of his actions. Equally important is the focused effort to gather facts, conduct interviews, and collect evidence to bring Melissa Wolfenbarger’s murderer to justice, all while treating her family with compassion. 


Cold cases are inherently challenging, and this book emphasizes that sharing information with the families at the center of the story is crucial. A simple 20-second update from an investigator or assistant district attorney can have a profound impact on the lives of a victim’s family and dramatically alter their world—a truth that carries significant weight. "Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer" is a standout piece of literature and deserves a place on the shelves of every true crime enthusiast.