Special Ep 180: The Ugly Underneath By Carlos Rodriquez

 

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SOURCE

Alex Hern, Crime involving child abuse imagery are up by a quarter in UK, says NSPCC, The Guardian, March 1, 2024. 

Carlos Rodriguez, The Ugly Underneath: Navigating the Emotional Toll of Investigating Crimes Against Children, March 2026.

Gabby Killet, Kenner police chief warns parents about apps allegedly used by child predators, FOX8.com, August 20, 2926. 

Georgia sheriff warns child predators they will be 'social media famous', WSBT.com, August 23, 2026. 

Kimberly Querry-Thompson, Officials: 38 people charge in child predator operations in Oklahoma, OKFox5.com, August 24, 2026. 

Sonia Ahmed, Child predators arrest after Liberty sting operation, River Reporter, August 25, 2026.

Tamara Scott, Child exploitation operation ends with 14 arrested, 68 charges filed in multi-agency takedown in North Carolina, ABCNews.com, August 20, 2026.

The Ugly Underneath.com by Carlos Rodriguez.

International Wine, Dine and Death Fundraiser for the Little Falls Theater of Walla Walla, Washington!- Oct. 10, 2026

 

OCTOBER 10, 2026 - FUNDRAISER FOR THE LITTLE THEATER OF WALLA WALLA

I am delighted to be participating in the 2026 Wine, Dine, and Death Fundraiser in Walla Walla, Washington, the evening of October 10th. 

Wine, Dine & Death is The Little Theatre of Walla Walla's signature annual fundraising event featuring a silent auction, a seated dinner, local wine, and an interactive murder-mystery performance starring our talented actors. This entertaining evening supports our year-round programming and community outreach efforts.

My merch specialist, Jan, has created a merch bag that will be auctioned off during the live and virtual silent auction. Imagine all the true crime goodies that we've included! YES, signed books are included! 

FEEL FREE TO PARTICIPATE FROM AFAR! I AM! IT IS ALSO VIRTUAL!

"Round Three awaits, and the plot has thickened nicely.

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, The Little Theatre of Walla Walla once again transforms Whitman’s Reid Center into a stage where secrets breathe and suspects sip cabernet with suspicious enthusiasm.

This year, the mystery turns a literary page. Think towering tales, notorious authors, and threads of Walla Walla history stitched into the storyline like a well-placed clue. The setting remains as charming as ever. The crime is entirely new.

Your evening includes:

• Exceptional local wines that swirl with character
• A gourmet multi-course dinner worthy of a dramatic monologue
• Two rounds of silent auction intrigue
• A paddle raise where generosity takes center stage

It is elegance with an alibi. Suspense with a sommelier. A night where every bid fuels the spotlight and every glass poured supports the stories still waiting to be told.

Mark your calendar. Polish your detective skills. And prepare for an evening where the only thing richer than the wine is the plot."

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE LITTLE THEATER OF WALLA WALLA!

The Little Theatre of Walla Walla has brought live theatre to our valley for over 80 years, enriching generations of audiences and volunteers. Each year, we produce four main stage shows, offer summer children’s programming, and host workshops that foster creativity and community for all ages and experience levels.

In addition to our own productions, The Little Theatre proudly supports the larger arts ecosystem throughout the Walla Walla Valley. We regularly share equipment, props, costumes, and volunteer support with fellow schools and organizations—including Whitman College, Walla Walla University, Walla Walla Catholic Schools, Wa-Hi, Sweet Adelines, Choral Society, College Place High School, Walla Walla Adventist School, and the Walla Walla Summer Theater. This spirit of collaboration ensures that creativity can flourish across our region and reinforces our commitment to being a true community resource.

Thanks to the generous support of partners like you, our theatre continues to thrive as a cultural cornerstone in Walla Walla.

https://www.ltww.org/wine-dine-death-fundraiser

Tickets & Pricing

How much do tickets cost?

Individual tickets: $125.00 each


Full tables (8 guests): $1,000.00 each

Where can I purchase tickets? Tickets can be purchased at www.ltww.org .

What's included with my ticket? Your ticket includes dinner, wine service, participation in the silent auction, and the interactive murder mystery performance.

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

 

LISTEN TO EPISODE 178! 

 Former FBI Special Agent and author Neil Moran!

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

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

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

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

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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, 

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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.