EP 164 Dog 'O War by Aphrodite Jones

 

Listen to Ep 164 on Dog O'War by Aphrodite Jones 

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Jill and Aphrodite Jones at the Hamptons Whodunit, April 2026

Diane Alexis Whipple- Wikipedia

Mug Shot Paul Schnieder 

SOURCES

Aphrodite Jones, Dog O'War, April 7, 2026.

David Barry, Descent into Darkness, Southern Poverty Law Center, June 18, 2002.

Jaxon VanDerbeken, S.F. Lawyers Adopt Con Who Bred Killer Dog/Action by animal's keepers stuns state correction officials, SFGate.com, Jan. 31, 2001.

Jaxon VanDerbeken, Prison Gang Duo Linked to Dog that Killed Woman, SFgate.com, Jan. 30, 2001.

Katie Dowd, Woman whose dogs killed Diane Whipple denied parole, Sfgate.com, Feb. 15, 2026. 

Kim Curtis, Evidence Unsealed in Dog-Mauling case, ABCNews.com, March 29, 2001. 

Kim Curtis, Judge Oks bail cut for woman who figures in fatal dog attack, Venture County Star, Sept. 1, 2001.

Lawyer for Knoller asks court to overturn dog-maul murder conviction, Fox2 WKVU, Nov 16, 2015.

Lucia Graves, Two Dogs, a Death, and the Trial that made Kimberly Guilfoyle a Television Star, Medium.com, Nov. 3, 2020.

Man Tied to attack adopted, The Californian, Jan 31, 2001.

Parole denied to attorney serving life sentence in San Francisco dog mauling, Los Angeles Times, Feb 8, 2019.

Ron Harris, Court Hearing Goes to Court, Venture County Star, March, 8, 2001.

The Diane Whipple Case, Dog Bite Law.com, 2026.

Woman gets at least 15 years for fatal dog attack, NBCNews.com, Sept 22, 2008.

EP 163: Shadows in Fire by Judith A. Yates

 

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Listen to Episode 163 to Jill's interview with Judith about this amazing book, Shadows in Fire!

Irma Grese book by Judith Yates

Books by Judith A. Yates on AMAZON

Judith A. Yates Page

SOURCES

Brian Dwyer, Woman who killed 2 children moved out of prison: 'I'm worried about it,' Onondaga County DA says, Spectrum News1.com, May 14, 2024. 

Darian Stevenson, Central NY child killer moved to psych facility because doctors rule she's danger to herself or others, Syracuse.com, May 29, 2024.

Megan Coleman, Shirley Winters Sentenced, CYNCentral.com, June 17, 2008.

Shirley Winters Photos, Murderpedia.com, 2026. 

Shirley Winters, serial killer and arsonist, moved from prison, NewChannel9 WSYR, Syracuse, 2025.

Winters sentenced for son's death, CYNCentral.com, June 17, 2008.

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Dog O'War by Aphrodite Jones Book Review!

 

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A shocking dog mauling that culminates in a horrific death is just the beginning of this harrowing tale. In Dog O’War, Aphrodite Jones delves deep to uncover the chilling circumstances surrounding the presa canario, a rare breed of dog, and reveals how they became a savage tool of death in this tragedy. The plot intertwines with the sinister motives of the Aryan Brotherhood, a ruthless prison gang, driven by white supremacy and greed. Through meticulous research and interviews with the deranged individuals involved, Jones provides a profound, albeit disturbing, perspective on a series of extensive crimes. The story also follows two once-prominent lawyers entangled in this twisted scheme. They manipulate others for gain while themselves being exploited. This ultimately spiraled into an absurd trial that shocks the conscience. By the time I reached page 15, I was utterly captivated, unable to put the book down as I was compelled to uncover the truth.

While the depiction of human behavior can be unsettling, the narrative also reveals positive outcomes that highlight humanity's resilience. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in the darkest circumstances, a silver lining can emerge. I wholeheartedly recommend Aphrodite Jones’s Dog O’War for its compelling narrative, respectful portrayal of the victim, and rigorous research, which collectively illuminate the intricate conditions and consequences at play. As a true crime book podcaster who has read and reviewed hundreds of true crime books, I can confidently say that none have shocked me quite like this tale, where true crime spills over into astonishment and horror.

Ep The Tylenol Murders: A Father's Confession to His Son by Joseph Cibelli

 

2026 CRIMECON CLUE AWARD BOOK OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

Author & Forensic Psychologist Joseph Cibelli

For additional photographs & information- https://josephcibelli.com/

Joseph Cibelli's The Tylenol Murders Podcast- 

BUY The Tylenol Murders: A Father's Confession to his Son on Amazon.

Buy it on Barnes and Noble. 

Brenda Coleman, The Dispatch, Sept 30, 1982

Brenda Coleman, Rockford Register Star, Oct 1, 1982

Daily Review Atlas, Oct. 1, 1982

Chicago Tribune, October 2, 1982.

Chicago Tribune, October 2, 1982.

Chicago Tribune, Oct. 10, 1982

Chicago Tribune, May 1, 1983

Rockford Star Register, Sept. 29, 1983

James Lewis's Johnson & Johnson Extortion Letter (WTTW.com

 VICTIM PROFILES

SOURCES

Emilie LeBeau Lucchesi, How the 'Tylenol Murders' Changed Medicine Safety 40 Years Later, Discovery Magazine, July 12, 2023.

Bridget Ganger, Remembering the Victims of the Tylenol Murders, Beyond the Dash, Sept. 29,2021.

Claire Malon, The Tylenol Murders: Where were poisoned bottles purchased?, Chicago Tribune, September 22, 2022.

Eunice Alpasan, As Reporters Revisit the Tylenol Murder 40 years later, New Developments Emerge, WTTW.com Sept. 28, 2022.

'George and the Pharmacist', It's A Wonderful Life (1946), 2016.

Laurel Sweet, Brother of Tylenol victims askes, "Why Them?", Boston Herald, February 6, 2009.

Michael Lee Simpson, Poisoned Pill: My cop dad's deathbed confession to the 7 unsolved Tylenol murders tore me apart- he left key evidence for me to find, The Sun.com, Sept. 28, 2025.

Michael Petros, People, politics, and poison: the Tylenol murders revisited forty years later, School of Public Health, University of Chicago, May 31, 2022.

Revisiting Chicago's Tylenol Murders, Chicago Magazine, Sept. 21, 2012.

Who Committed the Tylenol Murders? After more than 40 years, the case remains unsolved, WTTW.com, 2026.

Ep 159-161: NY State Stirato 'Stretch Bread' and Hot Tomato Oil Recipes

 

STIRATO BREAD AND SYRACUSE-STYLE HOT TOMATO OIL RECIPES

Ingredients

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp dry active yeast

1 1/2 cup warm water

Directions

1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. 

2. Slowly add watr, and stir with a wooden spoon until dough become solid enough to mix by hand.

3. Work the ingredients together until combined; the dough will be slightly sticky.

4. Cover the dough in the mixing bowl and let it rise for 4 hours (a tea towel works perfectly). Place the bowl in the oven with the oven light on (provides just enough warmth).

5. Directly place, shape and stretch the dough on a sheet of parchment paper that is resting on a preheated baking stone (450 degrees). 

6. Cover the loaf with an upside-down roasting pan. 

7. Bake for 20 minutes at 450, then remove the roasting pan; bake for another 20 minutes until the bread is golden brown. If you tap it with your finger, it will sound hollow. 

Thank you The Kitched Rhetorician.com for this amazing recipe!

Syracuse-style Hot Tomato Oil

Ingredients 

*1/2 cup olive oil

*3 garlic cloves, sliced

*2 tsp red pepper flakes (or 2 small chili peppers)

1 (28 0z) can of San Marzano tomatoes

1 Tbsp honey (optional)

Salt to taste

*Let the olive oil, chili flakes and garlic marinate in a cup fo 10-30 minutes before preparing (the longer the better!)

Directions 

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until garlic is golden and fragrant (2-3 minutes).

2. Carefully crush tomatoes, mixing with the optional honey. Still well until combined.

3. Mix the olive oil with the tomato mix thoroughly.

4. Lower the heat and let it simmer 30-45 minutes. Oil will separate from the tomatoes, and the sauce will thicken to a rich consistency.

5. Taste, and adjust with salt as needed. Serve- Dip Stretch bed into oil! 

*for best results, use fresh chili pepper or cayenne instead of flakes.

Thank you Recipe-Me for this amazing dip!

Ep 159, 161, & 162: While She Slept by Marion Collins

 

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Jillian Catherine Russell Cahill, RIP

Photos of Jill Cahill through the years 

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James F. 'Jeff' Cahill Mugshot 

SOURCES

Douglas Dowty, Ghost of notorious CNY murderer Jeff Cahill haunts Baby Maddox murder case, Crime & Safety, Syracuse.com, June 2, 2016

Geoff Herbert, TV Special to look back at brutal 1998 murder of Jill Cahill in Syracuse, NewYorkUp.com, April 25, 2017.

Jerrell A. Merrill, The Cyanide Killer- The Chilling True Crime Story of Jeff Cahill, the murder of his wife, Jill, and New York's fight over the death penalty, 2025.

Joan Russel Obituary, Legacy, 2023.

Marion Collins, While She Slept, St Martin's Paperback, New York, NY, 2005.

Matt Mulcahy, Cahill family recalls murder ten years ago, CNYCentral.com, October 30, 2008.

Nicole LaFiendra, 27 Years Later, Sister of Domestic Violence Murder continues to share her story, CNYCentral.com, Oct. 17, 2025.

Notorious CNY murderers could be released from life sentences at age 55, LocalSyc.com, April 17, 2019.

Paul Yudin, Solo Piano, Pixabay.com.

People vs James F. Cahill, Justia Law, Nov 3, 2003.

People vs Cahill (Challenging sentence under New York's death penalty statute), NYCLU, Court Cases, July 17, 2007.

Rebecca C Lewis, Elder Parole Bill gains majority support in state Senate, CityandStateNY.com, March 4, 2026.

Reinstatement of the Death Penalty in New York, Amnesty International, May 1995.

Russel G. Murphy, People vs Cahill: Domestic Violence and the Death Penalty Debate in New York, July 11, 2005. 

Rylee Kirk, 25 years after grisly killing: How Jill Cahill's sister buried the grief and raised a family, Syracuse.com, October 28, 2023.