EP 178 STORIES by Former FBI Special Agent & Bronx Native Neil Moran

 

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Newsday, Dec. 18, 1979

Reporter Dispatch, Dec 14, 1978

Daily News, June 20, 1979

Daily News, June 15, 1979

Daily News, May 30, 1979

Newsday, May 5, 2004

Democrat and the Chronicle, April 19, 2017.

Syracuse Herald-Journal, July 18, 1996

The Journal News, July 18, 1996

The Standard Star, July 20, 1996

TWA 800- Investigation

SOURCES

Amy Howe, Court reimposes conviction of man found to have killed Etan Patz, SCOTUSblog.com, June 22, 2026.

Brian Kacharaba, Rockville Centre's Neil Moran chronicles FBI career in memoir, LIHerald.com, Jan 23, 2026. 

Child Molester is Responsible, Newsday, May 5, 2004.

Colleen Long and Jennifer Peltz, Democrat and the Chronicle, April 19, 2017. 

Felice Carabellese, Fulvio Carabellese, Garbriele Mandarelli, Dominic Montalbo, et al, Between psychopathy and deviant socialization: A close look at the mafia men, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, ScienceDirect.com, July-August 2023. 

Flashpoint of Tragedy, Daily News, June 11, 1999.

Geraldo Salvato, Maria Laura Fiorina, Gabriele DeMaio, et al, Pathological risk-propensity typifies Mafia members' cognitive profile, Scientific Reports, May 22, 2020.

Gildas Garrec, The Psychology of Mafia Bosses: 5 Mechanisms That Make a Godfather, Psychologieetserenite.com, May 1, 2026. 

Hugh Bracken, Down in Soho, a father keeps his hope alive, Daily News, May 30, 1979. 

Jerry Schmetterer, FBI and Police widen hunt for Etan Patz, Daily News, June 14, 1979.

Karen Zautyk, Still Missing: Lost Child Etan Patz, Daily News, June 27, 1999. 

Katie Serena, Why the Lufthansa Heist was far Crazier than Goodfellas depicted, AlllThatsInteresting.com, June 9, 2024.

Kennedy Lufthansa Heist set by FBI as $5.8 million, Newsday, Dec 18, 1978.

Neil Moran, STORIES by Former FBI Special Agent and Bronx Native Neil Moran, Barringer Publishing/Schlessinger Advertising, Dec 15, 2025.

Police Search Van for clues in record heist, Reporter Dispatch, Dec 14, 1978.

Ray Sanches, After 46 years, a family thought they had closure in the disappearance of their 6-year-old. Now they'll face another trial, CNN.com, Nov. 29, 2025. 

Robert Lane, 'Brain' is give 15 years in Lufthansa Heist, 

Daily News, June 30, 1979.

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, Staten IslandLive.com, June 23, 2026. 

The victims of TWA Flight 800, Citizen Register, July 20, 1996. 

Book Review: STORIES by Former FBI Special Agent & Bronx Native NEIL MORAN

 

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Retired FBI Agent Neil Moran possesses a natural gift for storytelling, much to our delight! His personal account of growing up in the Bronx, running the streets with a group of kids during an era when free-range childhood was the norm, evokes a warm, nostalgic feeling for that bygone time. His tales of Grandma Margaret resonate strongly with me, reminding me of my own grandmother and my Irish-heritage family.


Neil’s journey to the FBI is a winding one, marked by obstacles that may have contributed in shaping his character. This character shines through as he investigates organized crime from the New York City office, tackling cases such as hijacked trucking operations and the Lufthansa robbery, immortalized in the film Goodfellas. In a variety of roles, he goes undercover to infiltrate the heart of the racketeering underworld, successfully dismantling major criminal rings. Lighter moments sprinkled throughout the narrative invite readers to laugh, only to be pulled back into the tension of his investigations, making you impatient to discover how it all unfolds. His reflections on the Etan Patz investigation are heart-wrenching, as are his recollections of his involvement in the tragic TWA Flight 800 crash off the coast of Long Island. Few of us consider the emotional toll such duties take on FBI agents. Additionally, Neil shares wonderful experiences from his family trips, celebrating his deep roots in Ireland and the joy of being surrounded by cousins and extended family.


Overall, this book is a testament to Neil Moran's life, both at home and during his time with the FBI. It is filled with engaging and compelling stories. I was fortunate to have Neil as a guest on my podcast, the Murder Shelf Book Club, where we discussed these experiences in detail. He captivated us with story after story. I give it 5 stars.

Jennifer Bucholtz Speaks on IGG and Ancestry.com

 

IGG and The Crippling Effects of Ancestry’s Legal Changes
By Jennifer Bucholtz 02/16/2026

Jennifer Bucholtz

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SOURCES

Ancestry Team, Ancestry's Position on Law Enforcement and Your Privacy, Dec 11, 2025. 

Angie DiMichelle, Human remains found decades ago identified as teen who disappeared from Georgia in 1983, South Florida Sun Sentinel, July 16, 2026.

Cold Case Inquiries Stall after Ancestry.com revisits Policy, The New York Times, Dec 7, 2025.

Corey Kilgannon, Cold Case Inquiries Stall after Ancestry.com Revisits Policy for Users, New York Times, Dec 7, 2025.

Dani Anguiano, Remains of LA millionaire missing since 1981 identified after more than 40 years, The Guardian, July 16, 2026.

Emily Mae Czachor, Human remains found in sleeping bag in national park identified after 26 years, CBSNews.com, June 11, 2026.

Human remains found in Southern Utah identified nearly 28 years later, St George News.com, June 23, 2026.

Jennifer Bucholtz, How DNA on an ancestry site identified the Golden State Killer, American Military University, June 1, 2018.

Jennifer Buckholtz, IGG and the Crippling Effects of Ancestry's Legal Changes, EDGE, American Military University, Feb, 16, 2026. 

THIS IS THE CASE JENNIFER BUCHOLTZ MENTIONED- THE NEWLY IDENTIFIED CASE!

Zvi Guiterrez, 1986 homicide victim identified after nearly 40 years, 9News Colorado, May 26, 2026.

Ep 174: Tell Me Everything by Brad Beeler

 

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Brad Beeler, About, 2026.

Brad Beeler, Tell Me Everything, Simon and Schuster, 2026.

Ep 173-179: Killer in the House by Kathryn Canavan

 

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The Abt family, courtesy of Kathryn Canavan

Front: Kathy, Johnny, Margie;

Back Jack, Clifford, Michael and Peggy Abt

Ed and Marguerite Vogenberger, FindaGrave.com

Diagram of the Abt House on Fleetwood Avenue, Trevose, P.A.

ARTICLES

Jan. 18, 1975: Engagement announcement of Michael Abt and Candida Klesh- Laminated, this was on the piano, next to the 17-inch space where the killer hid.

Standard Speaker Newspaper

Tallahassee Democrat, March 15, 1976

Delaware County Daily Times, March 18, 1976.

The Indiana Gazette, March 23, 1976

The Times, March 23, 1976

Daily News, Sept 12, 1976

The Times, Trenton, NJ, March 18, 1976, Page 1

The Times, Trenton, NJ March 18, 1976 Page 2

The Times, March 31, 1976

Evening Times, March 15, 1976

The Mercury, Oct. 27, 1975

Philadelphia Daily News, March 18, 1976

Republican and Herald, March 19, 1976

Patriot News, March 21, 1976

The Mercury, Oct 27, 1975

Philadelphia Inquirer, June 20, 1976

Intelligencer Journal, July 22, 1976

The Reporter, July 3, 1978

Philadelphia Daily News, Nov. 9, 1982

Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 19, 1999

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1976 Langhorne Murder, Bucks County History, 2026.

Anthony Burton, Daily News, New York, Sept. 12, 1976.

Burr Van Atta & Charles Layton, Six are found shot to death, Tallahassee Democrat, March 15, 1976.

Buzz Cressman, Death Sentence: Bucks murderer 'finds God'-- Also gets 6 life terms, The Morning Call, June 14, 1978.

Charlotte Lillis, The link between OCD and paranoia, Medical News Today, Jan. 31, 2025. 

Commonwealth. v. Geschwendt, Justia.com, Dec. 31, 1982.

Daniella Heminghaus, Retired Bensalem police officer remembers Abt family murders, Phillyburbs.com, March 25, 2026. 

David Bittan & Robert Joffee, Accused killer's past no warning of danger, The Times, Trenton, NJ, March 28, 1976.

David Bittan, Abts seek a new life in house where six died, The Times, March 31, 1976.

Edward Rutan Vogenberger, FindaGrave.com, 2026.

Emily C, Fried Mushroom with Smoke Paprika Remoulade, Food52.com, 2026.

FMC Corporation, Wikipedia, 2026.

George Geschwendt, Appellant, v. Joseph M. Ryan, Superintendent (warden); and the Attorney General of the State of Pennsylvania: Ernest Preate; and the District Attorney Of Bucks County, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Justia.com, 1992.

Jason Lucky Morrow, The Wrath of George Geschwendt and the Abt Family Ambush, Trevose, Pennsylvania, 1976, Historical Crime Detective, 2026.

Jo Ciagvaglia, A look back at the 10 days that terrified Trevose in 1976, Phillyburbs.com, April 2, 2026.

Jolene Mahoney, The Impact of Homicides on Victims' Families, JoleneMahoney.com, Oct. 10, 2024.

Kathryn Canavan, 2026. 

Kathryn Canavan, Killer in the House: Ten Days of Terrors in a Pennsylvania Suburb, Brookline Books, Feb 2026.

Lakshit Jain and Tyler J. Torrico, Paranoid Personality Disorder, National Library of Medicine, June 5, 2024. 

Mike Morsch, New book revisits Bucks' night of murder and terror 50 years later, Bucks County Herald.com, March 12, 2026. 

Steven Boman, Top U.S. Court rejects appeal in Bucks Murderers, Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 13, 1992.

Tom Waring, Survivor recalls devastating loss of family, 50 years later, Northeast Times, March 17, 2026.

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Trevose Family Buried, Delaware County Daily Times, March 18, 1976.

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Ep 173-179 Fried Mushroom Recipe with Remoulade Sauce

 

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From Food52.com

Fried Mushrooms with Smoked Paprika Remoulade

Thank you Emily C for your recipes! 

Ingredients

For the fried mushrooms

2 cups Panko/breadcrumbs
6 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup buttermilk
Zest of 1 lemon
10 button mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup olive or canola oil for frying

Smoked Paprika Remoulade

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp cornichons, capers, or tart pickles, finely diced
1 tsp whole-grain mustard
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fried Mushroom Directions
 

1. To prepare the fried mushrooms, combine the panko and parsley in the bowl of a food processor, then pulse until finely ground. If you've just washed your parsley, dry it before adding it to the food processor.


2. Set up a "breading" station with three low bowls. In the first bowl, add flour. In the second, add buttermilk. In the third, add the panko/parsley mixture, then stir in lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Dunk the mushrooms into each bowl, covering them with flour, then buttermilk, then the panko/parsley mixture. Place the breaded mushrooms aside until ready to be fried.


3. In a skillet, heat the oil until simmering. Fry the mushrooms in batches over medium to high heat, turning them, until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes total -- a fish spatula works well to flip the mushrooms without tearing the breading. Drain the mushrooms on a paper towel-lined plate, and sprinkle with salt. 

To keep the mushrooms warm, transfer them to a baking sheet -- fried mushrooms can be held in an oven at 225º F for 20 to 30 minutes.

Smoked Paprika Remoulade Directions 

To prepare the smoked paprika remoulade, combine the mayonnaise, cornichons, mustard, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then mix until combined.


Thank you Emily C for your recipes!