My Favorite Detective Stories

This is a special episode today where I reintroduce you to several of my earliest podcast guests. Each were gracious enough to supply me with their Second most favorite detective stories. Ken Mains retired from the DA’s office and became a Private Investigator specializing in Unsolved cases. He recently launched a podcast titled:The Unsolved No More Show by Kenneth L. Mains on Apple Podcast Cynthia Hetherington was a librarian skills who became one of the most sought after Internet and Social Media Sleuths. Her yearly conferences on Open Source intelligence are sold out every year. https://www.osmosiscon.com/ Rich Robertson, CLI, is the founder and owner of R3 Investigations and he is a Certified Legal Investigator. Mr. Robertson was a print and broadcast journalist in Arizona for 28 years before becoming a state-licensed private investigator in 2000. http://r3investigations.com/ Brandon A. Perron is an award winning nationally recognized private investigator and is the author of what I consider to be t

Today we continue with Part 2 of our discussion with Doug Haas. For part one visit our website here. Doug has over 50 years of investigative experience including 30 years in law enforcement and 20 years as a private investigator. He was the director of a federal, state and local organized crime task force for 10 years. He was also the director of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Organized Crime and is a retired captain from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He has an expertise in complex investigations, police procedures, interrogation and interview techniques, terrorism and homicide investigations. As a private investigator, Mr. Haas has been engaged by defense attorneys and clients to assist their defense team in both federal and state cases. He has successfully directed the defense in homicide, narcotics and complex fraud investigations. He has conducted criminal and civil investigations throughout the United States, Europe and Canada.

Doug has over 50 years of investigative experience including 30 years in law enforcement and 20 years as a private investigator. He was the director of a federal, state and local organized crime task force for 10 years. He was also the director of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Organized Crime and is a retired captain from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. He has an expertise in complex investigations, police procedures, interrogation and interview techniques, terrorism and homicide investigations. As a private investigator, Mr. Haas has been engaged by defense attorneys and clients to assist their defense team in both federal and state cases. He has successfully directed the defense in homicide, narcotics and complex fraud investigations. He has conducted criminal and civil investigations throughout the United States, Europe and Canada.

Rory McMahon is a former U.S. Probation and Parole Officer in the Southern District of New York and the Southern District of Florida. He supervised organized crime figures in both jurisdictions. Rory has been a licensed private investigator in Florida for fifteen years. He is a Certified Legal Investigator, a distinction held by fewer than one hundred investigators worldwide. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigator (CCDI), a Certified International Investigator (CII) and a Florida Certified Investigator (FCI). Rory is the author of two textbooks on the subject of investigation, Fraud Investigation (revised 2008), and Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators, 3nd Edition (2013). He is the owner of McMahon and Associates Detective Division, a very successful private investigation agency located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was a founding father of the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI), and has served on the boards of FALI, the South Florida Investigators Assoc. (

Cuban-born, Miami Beach–based Carolina Garcia-Aguilera is the award-winning author of ten books as well as a contributor to many anthologies, but she is perhaps best known for her Lupe Solano mystery series. https://www.carolinagarciaaguilera.com/

Before turning to mystery writing Parnell Hall had several other careers. He was a stage and screen actor, a singer/songwriter, a screenwriter, and a private investigator. We talk about his days as a PI being the jumping off point for a great writing career spanning 4 decades. His first book, Detective, was nominated for the Edgar and Shamus awards.We talk about how fictional detectives can inspire aspiring investigators.

Our guest this week is a returning guest. Dr. Frank Colaprete is a Professor of Criminal Justice Administration at Keuka College, Keuka Park, New York. He is also an adjunct faculty member of Norwich University, New England College, Nova Southeastern University, the Public Safety Institute and Civic Institute at Mercyhurst University, and the Justice and Training Research Institute at Roger Williams University. Dr. Colaprete served for 20 years in policing and retired as a Patrol Division Operations Lieutenant. We will be speaking on how Criminal Investigations can be better supervised and managed with a leadership culture that rewards best practices and does not promote fear-based CYA behaviors Dr. Colaprete Contact Email address: Justicesystems@rochester.rr.com Johns book: Odessa on the Delaware Johns Website: JohnHoda.com

Kimberly Hamilton is the owner of Female Agents, Inc. and Truth Stalkers. She is a licensed North Caroline Private Investigator, Certified Criminal Defense Investigator, and former police officer. She specializes in private investigations, criminal defense, and service of process in North Carolina. She sits on several Board of Directors and is the author of Missions & Mayhem, the Adventures of a Female Private Investigator. Kimberly's Website: http://www.femaleagentsinvestigations.com Johns book: Odessa on the Delaware Johns Website: JohnHoda.com

Ami Toben is an experienced security director, consultant, trainer, operator and published author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Surveillance Zone. With 15 years of military and private sector security experience, he has a successful track record of providing a full spectrum of high-end security and threat assessment services to Fortune 500 corporations, foreign governments, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and wealthy individuals.

Bruce is a renowned investigator specializing in tracking down medical serial killers and is in demand as a consultant on that subject all over the world. He is a former Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Field Office, Criminal Investigations Division, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General where he was responsible for criminal investigation in 295 VA facilities. He is a licensed private investigator and conducts internal investigations for one of the largest medical centers in the world. He is president of the Society of Professional Investigators. This episode is the first of a two-part exploration into his cases that are highlighted in his recently published book Behind the Murder Curtain Download an article about Bruce's book and career here: Behind the Murder Curtain Article

Our guest this week is Antony M. Brown Author, Move to Murder, Death of an Actress and The Green Bicycle Mystery http://www.coldcasejury.com Cold Case Jury books are gripping true crime mysteries from decades and centuries past. Combining history with a real-life whodunit, each book reads like a fast-paced thriller.

Dr. Colaprete served for 20 years in policing and retired as a Patrol Division Operations Lieutenant. He is currently teaching, consulting, and conducting independent criminal justice research in myriad topics as the owner and lead consultant of Justice Systems Solutions, LLC. He has published three textbooks: Internal Investigations: A Practitioner’s Approach and Mentoring in the Criminal Justice Professions: Conveyance of the Craft, both released through Charles C. Thomas Publishers, Limited, and Pre-Employment Background Investigations for Public Safety Professionals through the Taylor Francis Group/CRC Press. Email: justicesystems@rochester.com Website: http://justicesystemssolutions.com

John is a pioneer in forensic and genetic genealogy, with over a dozen years of experience in finding and reuniting lost loved ones. He has recently expanded his work portfolio to include assisting members of Law Enforcement in the solving of criminal cold cases. He is going to talk about the latest advances in DNA and crime solving

Tristram Hicks joined the London Metropolitan Police as a constable in 1985, retiring as detective superintendent in 2012. By 1999 he was head of financial intelligence at Scotland Yard, leading teams of field/ financial intelligence, surveillance officers & analysts. In 2004, he set up & commanded the London regional asset recovery team, the first multi-agency team in London to tackle serious organized crime by ‘following the money’, In the ten years prior to 2003, UK agencies confiscated an annual average of just £15m (cUSD20m) from criminals. Tristram was on the national all-agency committee that created and implemented the UK Proceeds of Crime Act, 2002. The average confiscation over the next ten years increased tenfold to £130m (cUSD200m). From 2009 to date he has delivered technical assistance to foreign jurisdictions seeking to recover the proceeds of corruption & organised crime. Tristram has degrees from the University of York (BA History, 1981) and University College London (MSc Crime Sc

John Straley is a novelist, poet and private investigator living in Sitka, Alaska. He previously worked for 30 years with the Public Defenders office throughout the entire state. His crime novel called, Baby’s First Felony, was published in July 2018. He was appointed as the twelfth Alaska Writer Laureate in 2006. The University of Alaska in Fairbanks awarded him an honorary Doctorate in 2008, and his work has been featured on Fresh Air, with Terry Gross, and CBS Sunday Morning. John Straley lives in a bright green house on the water with his wife Jan, a noted marine biologist.

Today we are joined by Mark and Wendy Murnan. This husband and wife duo who work together on investigations throughout southern Florida. They have some excellent stories to share with us. You do not want to miss this episode. Website: http://completelegalinv.com Twitter: @completelegalnv Facebook: http://Facebook.com/completelegalinvestigation

Scott is a licensed private investigator in Utah and Colorado. Moreover, he is a prolific author and speaker. He is an Army veteran and served with the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) in the first Gulf War Afterwards; he attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. He graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and Security Management. While in college, Scott began working for one of the largest private investigation firms in Texas. Later, he was granted a top-secret U.S. government security clearance. He spent several years conducting sensitive national security background investigations for the U.S. government. Additionally, he worked as a state investigator for the Missouri Public Defender at the appellate level. After completing his state and federal experience, he and his wife Valerie founded Intermountain PI in Utah in 2002. Website: http://www.Intermountainpi.com Confessions of a Private Eye

Today we're joined by Katherine M. Mayer. She received a Masters in Forensic Psychology while interning with the Capital Defender of Northern Virginia. She worked as a Mitigation Specialist with the Public Defender of Miami-Dade’s Capital Litigation Unit. She's currently a private investigator and mitigation specialist in Austin Texas. Email: Katherine@kmayerconsulting.com https://www.kmayerconsulting.com/

John F. Nardizzi is the owner of Boston based Nardizzi & Associates. He is a pioneer in investigating wrongful convictions and developing information on decades-old cases. He has published articles for Pursuit Magazine, PI Magazine, Lawyers Weekly, and writes and speaks frequently about the investigations industry. Nardizzi is admitted to the State Bar of California, as well as the federal courts of the 9th Circuit. As a leader in the high-end investigative market, he formed a private investigations firm to provide the best investigative services possible--elite, ethical service without the bureaucracy of large security firms. He is the author of the crime thriller Telegraph Hill and has two more novels in the works.