UPDATE! MINI-CAST Bone Deep! The Russ-Betsy Faria case!

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Sources for the Mini-Cast Update on the Faria Case

Chris Hayes, Pam Hupp case now has law enforcement family charged with crimes, FoxNews2, Dec 21. 2022. 

Christine Fillmore, Former investigator in Faria case accused of blackmail, NBCNews.com, Dec 23, 2022/

Erin Heffernan, Former investigator in Pam Hupp case charged with stalking head of corruption probe, Dec 22, 2022.

Investigator in notorious Lincoln County murder case faces charges, eMissourian.com, Dec 23, 2022.

Hosts of the Sugar-Coated Murder podcast publish new book, Click, Click, Click and I love it!

 

 

Click, Click, Click by Anne Varner and Karen DeVanie!

From heartfelt, altruistic motivation comes this new book, set in that authors’ hometown, Franklin, Virginia, when high school student,  Raymond Trent Whitley went missing in 1990.

Moving at a breath-taking pace, packed with personal anecdotes and humor, you get a sense of what it was to  be Trent, growing up in Franklin, an enclave of 8,000 people.  Authors, Anne Varner and Karen DeVanie, also neatly bring you into the mind of a killer, bend on launching his criminal career, even as he strives for normalcy in the aftermath.  The killer’s evolution is meticulously detailed as the blueprint of murder is formulated, and finally enacted.   The story moves to the anguish of the Whitley’s, the gaping hole in their family dynamic as they wait years to find out what happened to their precious son, as the investigation unfolds.

Hosts of the Sugar-Coated murder podcast, Anne and Karen, deftly and responsibly navigate the many emotions tethered to any case with a missing child, and they do so brilliantly.  These ladies also grant us a rare insight into the psychological ramifications of committing a murder, as the killer devolves into a shadow of his former self, haunted, and paranoid for good reason.  These ladies have robustly achieved their goal of remembering Trent as a person, putting him at the center of the story in this tribute to his life, and the struggle for answers to tragically painful questions.

Click, Click, Click is the first in the ‘Say My Name Series’, an auspicious undertaking by the authors, and amazing first! Jill highly recommend it to anyone who believes in justice and has a hankering for all things true crime.

You can listen to Anne and Karen, hosts of the Sugar-Coated Murder Podcast here:

https://linktr.ee/sugarcoatedmurder .

ENJOY!

Dec 2022

Glorified Rice Recipe- A Minnesota favorite! A Death in White Bear Lake by Barry Siegel

                      

Glorified Rice Ingredients

                       By Irmgard- Food.com

1 cup cooked white rice, cooled

½ cup granulated sugar

1 can (13 ½ oz) crushed pineapple, drained

½ tsp vanilla

1/3 cup of miniature marshmallow      

1 Tbsp maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Directions

1. Mix together the rice, sugar, pineapple, and vanilla.

2. Stir in the marshmallows and cherries.

3. Fold in the whipped cream.

4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Note: Rumor has it that Cool whip can be used instead of the heavy cream. Just sayin’!

Oh, and I added extra cherries, because I love these cherries. 

Thank you Irmgard! This was amazing! 

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Irene Paiva Qu Reserva Curico Valley Chardonnay 2021

                   from Nakedwines.com

An our wine for book club is--- This dry Chilean wine, it boasts flavors like crisp green apple and juicy citrus in Irene Paiva's zesty and delicately creamy take on this versatile white.  The suggested pairing is with shellfish, baked, smoked salmon, and soft cheese like Brie and Camembert.  It was simply delicious with sweet dessert, Glorified Rice, which was complimented by the dryness of the Chardonnay. Bon appetite, Murder Bookies! 

Ep 50-52 A Death in White Bear Lake by Barry Siegel- Sources, Photos, Articles

 

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*** REPORT CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT ***
*** 1-800-4.A.CHILD  OR 1-800-422-4453 ***

Dennis and Robert Jurgens. 

Jerry Sherwood- natural mother of Dennis Jurgens.

White Bear Lake wins, the All-American City 1965

Dennis Craig Jurgens's grave.

Robert Jurgens, adopted son of Lois and Harold Jurgens

Lois Jurgens charged with homicide

 

St Cloud Times, Mn. article on Robert's testimony

Is Lois insane? 

Lois Jurgens, younger, and during trial.

Daniel Loss, guilty of murder, June 30, 1971- establishing battered child syndrome 

as a legal construct..

The investigation of Harold Jurgens' death January 2000.

Note: A retraction came the next day, as that is not a photo of Harold Jurgens.

SOURCES

1964 Blizzard hits Mid-west and East Coast, Newsreel Public Domain Footage.com, Sept 2022.

Autopsy 2- A Mother's Instinct, Sept 25, 2002.

Autopsy shows Jurgens died of heart disease, not poisoning, St Cloud Times, Feb. 15, 2000.

Barry Spiegel, Sept 2022.

Barry Spiegel, A Death in White Bear Lake, Bantam Books, New York, 1990.

Child Abuse and Neglect Statistics, US Dept of Health and Human Services, 2022.

Child Maltreatment 2020, Children's Bureau, US Dept of Health and Human Services, 2022.

Conrad deFiebre, Jurgens seeks seclusion after leaving prison, Star Tribune, June 7, 1995.

Dan Oberdorfer, Prosecutor says Jurgens beat child from onset; Star and Tribune, May 13, 1987.

Dan Oberdorfer, Witnesses describe Harold Jurgens' account of call before boy died, Star and Tribune, May 28, 1987.

Dan Oberdorfer and Pat Doyle, Psychiatrist testifies Jurgens believes son could not feel pain, Star and Tribune, June 4, 1988.

Daniel Heimpel, Abused children may become abusive adults, The Imprint, March 4, 2014.

Debra Neutkins, A Death in White Bear Lake: Notorious crime in city history marks 50 years, White Bear Press Club, April 22, 2015. 

Denise Mann, HealthDay Reporter, Child Abuse Rose during Pandemic, US News.com, Oct 8, 2021.

Dennis Cassano, Brother tells of Dennis Jurgens 's beatings, Minneapolis Star and Tribune, May 21, 1987.

Gregg Aamot, Husband of Child Killer Dies, APNews.com, Jan. 14, 2000.

Irene Paiva Qu Reserva Curico Valley Chardonnay, Naked Wines.com 2021.

Irmgard, Glorified Rice, Food.com, Sept 2022.

Jurgens lawyers: Judge Failed, Winona Daily News, March 16, 1988.

Lois Jurgens released after serving eight years, The Winona Daily News, June, 7, 1995.

Man held is death of retarded foster child, Minneapolis Star, May 21, 1971.

Matt McMillan, White Bear Lake true crime page-turner turns 30, White Bear Press Club, June 17, 2020.

Notification of death or terminal illness, Office of Revisor of Statues- Minnesota, 1992

Pennsylvania: Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws, CDC.gov, Sept 24, 2022.

Roger Worthington, Search for son gets an abuse case closed, Chicago Tribune, June 7, 1987.

Sheriff says probe of  Jugens' death was respectful, Star Tribune, Feb 15, 2000.

Sherrie Mazingo, White Bear Lake Celebrates Honor- All-American City, Minneapolis Star, April 8, 1965.

State vs Loss, Supreme Court of Minnesota, Feb 2, 1973.

State vs Jurgens, Court of Appeals- Minnesota, July 6, 1988.

The State of Child Abuse in 2022, Mandated Reporter, Sept 2022.

What is Learned Helplessness, Medical News Today, Sept 1, 2022.

What qualifies as Reasonable Suspicion of Child Abuse, Mandated Reporter, Sept 2022.

Woman Who Killed Adopted Son Released After Eight Years in Prison, APnews.com, June 6, 1995. 

Alaskan Shrimp Toast recipe- Ep 46: American Predator by Maureen Callahan

 

Alaskan Shrimp Toast

    

                      From the delightfulplate.com

 

 Ingredients

6 ounces Shrimp (peeled, deveined, frozen or fresh doesn’t matter)

3 Tbsp. of mayonnaise

3 Tbsp. melted butter

1 ½  Tbsp. thinly sliced scallion ( about 2 stalks of scallions)

1 ½ tsp. grated garlic

Generous amount of black pepper

Baguette or ciabatta bread (think crusty bread)

Basil- thinly slices

Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

1.              Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2.              Slice bread with a significant crust, cut in half horizontally; so, it’s about 1 inch thick.

3.              Chop shrimp into small pieces- you can use those tiny shrimps as well, and even a food processor set to ‘coarse’.

4.              Mix all the ingredients together including a generous amount of black pepper.  Spread mix on the cut upside sides of the bread.

5.              Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden brown. Sprinkle with slice fresh basil (the dry stuff works too) and parmesan cheese (optional)

Note: The amount of shrimp here covers a 6” x 8” slide of bread or 10-15 baguettes.

Bon Appetit!

 

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Sources, Notes, Photos for Ep 46, 47, 48, & 49 American Predator by Maureen Callahan

 

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Israel Keyes is believed to have committed multiple kidnappings and murders across the country between 2001 and March 2012. The FBI is seeking assistance in developing more information about his travels to identify additional victims. Anyone with information concerning Keyes is encouraged to contact the FBI at

 1-800-CALL-FBI. 

Commons Grounds coffee kiosk, Anchorage, AK 

where Samantha Koenig worked

Samantha Koenig working at Common Grounds 3xkefgneews.blogspot.com

Photo and proof of life polaroid sent after Samantha Koenig's kidnapping (FBI)

Ransom note after Samantha Koenig's kidnapping (FBI)

Curriers Missing poster.

Composite sketch of man seen driving the Currier's'car.

Keyes home in Alaska. Note: The sheds

Keyes' white pickup truck with lumber rack.

FBI Dive Team recovery of Samantha Koenig's remains April 2012- 

My photos of retired FBI Agent Bobby Chacon's presentation at Crimecon 2018 

Jill & Bobby Chacon, Crimecon 2018

(Retired) FBI Agent- Bobby Chacon- 2018 at Crimecon

Common Grounds Feb 2012

Bobby Chacon describing the dive team preparation. 

Photo from 4 propeller ROV- remains located.

FBI Agents Kat Nelson and Jolene Goeden

Skulls drawn by Israel Keyes in his cell

Israel Keyes' rambling suicide note

Remembering the victims, and possible victims.

Bless their memories & loved ones.

             Memorial plaque to Samantha Koenig and victims, known and unknown

       on the Lake Matanuska gazebo.

IMPORTANT LINKS! ESCAPE!

10 tips to avoid  and escape abduction, Mystery.com, Sept 27. 

Escaping from zip ties, ITS Practical, www.itspractical.com, Sept 21, 2009.

Steven Kardian, The Seven-Second Rule" How to Avoid being an easy target, Better By Today, NBCNews.com, Aug 6, 2017.

How to break out of  duct tape restraints: Krav Maga XD, Dec 6, 2014.

 SOURCES

April, Alaskan Daylight Hours Calculator, Alaskan Channel, 2022.

Agent describes aspect of Israel Keyes case: Keyes was very meticulous, FBI.org, Aug 13, 2013. 

Brionna Rivers, ETX family continues to search for loved one, 6 years after his disappearance, KLTV.com, April 23, 2018.

CCTV Footage of Serial Killer Israel Keyes Abducting His Victim, Youtube.com, June 16, 2016.

Chelsey, N-Never go to a second location, The ABCs of Self-Defense, TheNinjaGypsy.com, 2022.

Crimesider Staff, Samantha Koenig Update: Body found in Alaska Lake confirmed to be missing barista,police say,  CBSNews.com, April 5, 2012.

Definition of Abduction, Legal Dictionary, LegalDictionary.net, July 2, 2022.

Erik Wilkinson, 'A failure': Man urges action 15 years after wife, daughter were killed, King5.com, Sept 2, 2021.

FBI Dive Team, FBI Retired- Signature Directories, RetiredFBI.com, 2022.

Israel Keyes 1-8, FBI- The Vault, FBI.gov, 2022.

Jacqueline Fitzgerald and Julie People, Victims of Abduction: Patterns and Case Studies, Crime and Justice Bulletin, July 2006.

Jim Lynch, 12 year old artificial feet found beside river, The Spokesman-Review, April 16, 1996.

J.J. Bittenbinder, Tough Target: The Street-Smart Guide to Staying Safe, Running Press, 1997.

Lisa Demer, Marshals use Taser on Keyes after he leaps courtroom rail, Alaskan Daily News, Sept 29, 2016 (updated).

John Craig, Girl's body offers few clues in double killing, The Spokeman Review, July 30, 1996. 

John Craig, Not clear whether body is Missing Girl's, Autopsy Needed to Identify Remains found 3 miles from Girl's burned home, The Spokesman, July 29,1997.

John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker, The Anatomy of Motive: The FBI's Legendary Mindhunte Explores the Key to Understanding and Catching Violent criminals, Penguin Press, 2000.

Kenneth A. Hanfland, Robert D. Keppel and Joseph G. Weis, Investigative Case Management for Missing Children Homicide, U.S. Dept of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2022.

Kevin Deutsch, Exclusive: New Leads Being Investigation in Boca Mall Murders, Police Chief Says, Bronx Justice News, Nov 21, 2019.

Kevin R Feldis, Perkins Coie Partner, PerkinsCoie.com, 2022.

Kevin R Feldis, Perkin Coie: White Collar Briefly- Interview Techniques, Building Rapport and getting in Sync podcast, Sept 17, 2019.

MantisX, Never Let them Take You to a  Second Location/ Active Self-Protection Video, 2018.

Maureen Callahan, 2022.

Maureen Callahan, American Predator, Penguin Random House Publishing, New York, 2019.

Maureen Callahan, Irish America Magazine, 2016.

Maureen Callahan, Maureen Callahan On Israel Keyes' Fascination with other Serial killers, Oxygen.com, 2022.

Michael Edward Loftus, Sr. Survival Options: How to prevent kidnappings, www.Crime-Safety-Security.com, 2022.

Michael Tarleton, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree: Illegally Obtained Evidence, www.nolo.com, 2022.

Murder on Main Street Q6- Cold Case podcast, HKQ-TV, 2020.

Neah Bay, Makah.com, April 4, 2022.

Oprah Winfrey, Oprah's LifeClass- Never Go to a Second Location, Harpo Studios, 2022.

Orlando Wilson, Kidnap & Ransom: The Essential of Kidnapping Prevention, Orlando Wilson, 2017.

Peter Burke, New images released in Town Center killings as 10 year anniversary nears, Local10.com, Nov 8, 2017

Police flooded by tips on girl, Tri-City Herald, July 3, 1997.

Randi Gorenberg Murder Remains Unsolved 10 years later, CBSNews.com, March 23, 2017.

Roy Hazelwood, Dark Dreams- A legendary FBI Profiler examines homicide and the criminal mind, St Martin's True Crime, 2002.

Seeking the Publics Assistance, FBI.gov, Aug 13, 2013.

Sophie, Easy Bake Shrimp Toast, Delightfulplate.com, July 13, 2021l.

Solving the Murders of Israel Keyes, Skulls Drawing, CBSNews, March 11, 2021.

Stephen G. Michaud, Beyond Cruel, St Martin's True Crime, 2007

Stephen Payne Interview with Israel Keyes, Anchorage Correctional Center, Anchorage, AK, 2020.

Steven Kardian, The Seven-Second Rule" How to Avoid being an easy target, Better By Today, NBCNews.com, Aug 6, 2017.

The ABCs of Self-Defense, TheNinjaGypsy.com, 2022.

Tracking the Murders of Israel Keyes, 48 hours, May 9, 2020.

Victoria Calvalieri, Missing New Jersey Woman may be victim of dead Serial Killer, US News, Reuters.com, Nov13, 2013.

Victoria Evans, Israel Keyes: Life in Detail Documentary, YouTube.com, July 25, 2021.

New Mini-Cast - A Wilderness of Family Annihilators- The SAID Case!

 

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Hi Murder Bookies!  I have just released a mini-cast special update stemming from The Wilderness of Error book by Errol Morris on the Jeffrey MacDonald case- Episode 21, 22, and 23. In Episode 23 2ndCast, A Wilderness of Family Annihilators I brought you the tragic Said case on the murders of 18 yr old Amina and 17 yr old  Sarah Said.

On May 14, 2021, I released an important update on seeking justice for these sisters. NOW-- comes the 2nd update on the case. Listen in and let me know what you are thinking. I continue praying for the family and loved ones for Amina and Sarah Said.

Jill

Host of the Murder Shelf Book Club

jill@murdershelfbookclub.com