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Baz is known as “the Patron Saint for Missing Kids.” He is a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group Paramilitary Case Officer, recipient of the Intelligence Commendation Medal, former counter-terrorism officer in the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of The Citadel.  He currently contracts as a “life guarantor” for people entering high threat environments. In 1993 Baz founded the Association for the Recovery of Children(ARC), an organization comprised of former and active intelligence, military, and law enforcement personnel dedicated to the recovery of missing and exploited American children in foreign and domestic locations. In 2019, on invitation of the White House and DOJ, Baz introduced ARC’s legislative initiative involving severe penalties for those who sexually exploit any child under the age of 18 in the U.S. Baz is well known globally for his expertise and extraordinary skillset.  Author of Terrorism Survival Handbook, he has been called on by CNN and MSNBC as an advisor and spok

Literary and atmospheric, Dom Stasi’s debut thriller will have you turning pages late into the night with its high-flying action and intriguing mystery. As answers continue to be uncovered, the final pieces of the puzzle are as shocking as they are satisfying. "Dom Stasi is a master at weaving intriguing characters, thrilling situations, complex details and historical facts into a can’t-put-down tale that will leave you breathless." Published by WildBlue Press ***************************************************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImaginePublicity/ Music: Bensound.Com

Guest: Author of UNDERWORLD Roman Martin So, you wanna be a gangster!? Roman Martin's new book will tell you how giving you important pointers on how the be the best of the best in the American Mafia from the viewpoint of those in "The Life." You think you know the ropes from the Godfather, Goodfellas, or Wise Guys? Think again! Martin covers the backstories of the infamous, famous, and mobsters you've never heard of!  Enjoy the ride! Website: WildBlue Press ****************************************************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImaginePublicity/ Music: Bensound.Com

Guest: Karen Beaudin, contributing author in the anthology SURVIVORS, The forgotten victims of murder & suspicious deaths The survivors of victims of murder and suspicious death are often victimized twice—first by the loss of their loved one and subsequently by the system they rely on for justice. In pursuit of police transparency and search for justice, retired investigator Dennis Griffin takes us inside the world of real crime cases to expose the shocking truth behind the alarming number of unsolved murders and suspicious deaths classified as accidental, self-inflicted, or natural—with little to no investigation. Karen's sister, Kathy Gloddy, was brutally murdered in 1971 at the age of 13. She writes about her unsolved case in Chapter 19 of SURVIVORS. She has also written two books about the case  A Child is Missing: A True Story. and the sequel A Child Is Missing: Searching for Justice  Website: https://karenbeaudin.com/ ******************************************************************************

Authors featured in the anthology, SURVIVORS, discuss their roles in assisting surviving victims of violent crimes. Dennis N. Griffin, true crime author and former law enforcement officer, was able to coordinate several surviving victims to recount their stories about the pursuit of justice and police transparency. Website: www.dennisngriffin.biz Patricia A Caristo – Executive Director of NIA’s Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death  Bringing years of experience in police and private investigation, teaching investigation courses, developing an investigator-apprentice training program working on cold case investigations at no charge to families, and volunteering many hours to victim advocacy agencies. (Chapter 4) Website: bridgesforvictimsofviolentdeath.org Monique Willis, CEO and Founder of Momma On a Mission Inc which advocates for her son, Alonzo, and other families of homicide victims. They help families with emotional support, awareness of services, providing resources and organizing community ac

Guest: Dennis Griffin author of SURVIVORS The survivors of victims of murder and suspicious death are often victimized twice—first by the loss of their loved one and subsequently by the system they rely on for justice. In pursuit of police transparency and search for justice, retired investigator Dennis Griffin takes us inside the world of real crime cases to expose the shocking truth behind the alarming number of unsolved murders and suspicious deaths classified as accidental, self-inflicted, or natural—with little to no investigation. ************************************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImaginePublicity/ Music: Bensound.Com  

One suspicious "suicide" in a small town may not be unusual. But five deaths within a square mile of each other, all of them within a year of an oil boom hitting Centerville, Texas? While a hand full of people got rich, the family members of the deceased were left with nothing but questions. We'll discuss this tale of death, forged wills, and oil wells, with Jennifer Davis, daughter of one of the victims and Synova Cantrell, author and advocate. *************************************************** Crime Wire on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewCrimeWire/ Crime Wire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCrimeWire Crime Wire is Produced and Sponsored by ImaginePublicity: http://imaginepublicity.com Music: Bensound.Com

Guest host, Jillian Maas Backman welcomes Natalie Darby and Vanessa Suggs to discuss how human trafficking victims navigate the healthcare system, some not recognizing the fact that they are victims.  Topics: Healthcare worker Tips -what to do when a victim doesn’t recognize that they are a victim or doesn’t want help - what red flags to look for - what physical complaints and signs and symptoms - what medical places victims are seen - % of victims seen in healthcare settings during trafficking *********************************************************************** Podcast Guest Host: Jillian Maas Backman is an award-winning radio host, author, and authority in leadership development and intuitive intelligence. Her clients include high profile professionals, educational institutions, and businesses nationwide. JillianMaasBackman.com Podcast Producer: ImaginePublicity on Air Podcast covers a variety of topics including current events, history, authors and books. ImaginePublicity is a boutique social

Melissa Cronin survived the tragedy at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. She writes about the experience in her memoir, The Peach: Surviving the Santa Monica Farmers Market Crash: A Memoir of Forgiveness In July 2003, 86-year-old Russell Weller confused the gas pedal with the brake and plowed through a crowd of shoppers at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. He struck and killed 10 pedestrians and injured another 63. Melissa, a 36-year-old critical care nurse at the time, sustained life-threatening injuries, confining her to a wheelchair for four months, followed by years of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury. How do you forgive someone who upended your world in an instant, and yet refuses to meaningfully apologize? At the scene of the accident, Russell Weller was heard by witnesses to say, “If you saw me coming, why didn’t you get out of my way?” ********************************************************************* Shattered Lives on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sh

Guest host, Jillian Maas Backman discusses what happens to children who were criminally charged as adults when they leave the criminal justic system. Guest James Dold talks about his life experiences and what he's doing today to foster positive change for children. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s states began passing laws to make it easier to transfer children into the adult criminal justice system which exposed them to harsh mandatory minimum sentences and mandatory sentencing enhancements.Today, an estimated 76,000 children are prosecuted in the adult criminal justice system every year. These children can face severe punishment that is not age-appropriate and is disproportionate given their young age and lessened culpability relative to that of adults. Jillian Maas Backman is an award-winning radio host, author, and authority in leadership development and intuitive intelligence. Her clients include high profile professionals, educational institutions, and businesses nationwide. JillianMaasBackman.com

First time author, Phil Sheehan, comes out of the gate with a sci-fi blockbuster, HAPPENSTANCE. First in an upcoming series featuring the character Blake Thompson and his SEAL team. In HAPPENSTANCE they risk everything to prevent the world from a catastrophic level of destruction that would change the course of humanity forever. Yet even if they succeed, at what cost? Published by WildBlue Press Purchase from Amazon: Paperback or Kindle **************************************************************************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImaginePublicity/ Music: Bensound.Com

Discussed in this episode is the issue of human trafficking and how to best serve victims, even those who are arrested and in prison.  Guest host Jillian Maas Backman will be having a conversation on the subject with guest Alyssa MacKenzie of STATUSA. We also want to give credit to, and awareness, of the Coastal Region Human Trafficking Task force which serves Horry and Georgetown counties in SC. ***************************************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImaginePublicity/ Music: Bensound.Com

On August 25, 2014, Jennifer Doxakis called the 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center in Paulding County, Georgia, to report that her then 40-year old brother Jason Brady was having difficulty breathing.  An ambulance was dispatched but Jason died at the scene. As devastating as that was for Jennifer, when she learned of how the call was handled by the responding  medical personnel the nightmare deepened and raised this question: Did Jason have to die? Jennifer joins us today to discuss her brother’s death and the concerns she has over how the 9-1-1 call was handled by the first responders. ******************************************* Crime Wire on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNewCrimeWire/ Crime Wire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewCrimeWire Crime Wire is Produced and Sponsored by ImaginePublicity: http://imaginepublicity.com Music: Bensound.Com

After a fall left Billy Price paralyzed from the chest down, he lost the ability to move much of his body, including his fingers. Not only did he suddenly face mobility challenges, but daily tasks that he took for granted, such as putting on clothes, became much more difficult. Throughout the years he learned tricks for getting dressed more easily and found a handful of clothing companies that catered to the adaptive community. That said, the one piece of clothing that always eluded him was shoes—he never found a pair of shoes that he felt were both attractive and that he could put on independently. It is clear that the world is ready for greater inclusion in fashion. Everybody is unique and we all want to express ourselves and feel confident. BILLY Footwear is proud to be a part of this movement.  Website: billyfootwear.com ********************************************************************** Shattered Lives on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shatteredlives/ Host Website: http://donnagore.com Follo

Award-winning Mob author Dennis Griffin joins forces with Joey “the Fixer” Silvestri to tell a tale of a bygone era when organized crime dominated New York City. It was a time when neighborhood bosses controlled their turf and some cops would look the other way for the right price. Your best friend one day might want you dead the next. It was a violent life in which only the strong survived. Joe Silvestri was a tough kid from the mean streets of New York. He went from street brawler to wearing a tux at the glamorous Copacabana. He eventually provided “muscle” for the Mob, a highly respected and feared fixer—the guy you went to if you had a problem that needed to be resolved. He followed Mob protocol when having a sit down with an adversary: You never break bread with the enemy. Order A Family Business here: https://www.amazon.com/FAMILY-BUSINESS-Times-Fixer-Silvestri-ebook/dp/B07MTNTWYP?keywords=true+crime ********************************************************* Crime Wire on Facebook: https://www.facebo

Shattered Lives celebrates 7 years on the air. Special guest, Monica Caison of CUE Center for Missing Persons talks about the upcoming National Missing Persons Conference in Wilmington, NC.

As an adult with Cerebral Palsy, Donna R. Gore has run into situations not readily covered by personal physicians. Most resources and treatments are geared towards children as those with the disability aren't expected to live a long life.  She has run the gamut of self diagnosis to putting together a "dream team" of doctors and recources to have her needs met. Donna will share her personal outcomes and advice for others who may be going down the same path and not know where to turn for the best care. She is also doing a detailed series on dealing with disabilities as an adult. You can listen to those episodes here: https://anchor.fm/shattered-lives   *************************************************** Shattered Lives on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shatteredlives/ Host Website: http://donnagore.com Follow on Twitter @DonnaRGore Music: http://www.purple-planet.com    

Award-winning Mob author Dennis Griffin joins forces with Joey “the Fixer” Silvestri to tell a tale of a bygone era when organized crime dominated New York City. It was a time when neighborhood bosses controlled their turf and some cops would look the other way for the right price. Your best friend one day might want you dead the next. It was a violent life in which only the strong survived. Joe Silvestri was a tough kid from the mean streets of New York. He went from street brawler to wearing a tux at the glamorous Copacabana. He eventually provided “muscle” for the Mob, a highly respected and feared fixer—the guy you went to if you had a problem that needed to be resolved. He followed Mob protocol when having a sit down with an adversary: You never break bread with the enemy. Order A Family Business here: https://www.amazon.com/FAMILY-BUSINESS-Times-Fixer-Silvestri-ebook/dp/B07MTNTWYP?keywords=true+crime *********************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepub

Guest host, Jillian Maas Backman (JillianMaasBackman.Com) moderates a three-part discussion about the opioid crisis and the serious toll it's taking on our society. The series will present the issue from three different perspectives, the addict, the law, and legislation. The series will also discuss the intersection between opioid addiction and human trafficking. Watch the FBI documentary Chasing the Dragon  to educate yourself, as well as students and young adults about the seductive and dangerous path to drug addiction. Bring the film to your community to bring awareness and the facts of addiction to your churches, schools, and workplaces. Part 1 Janice Wright Collier of The Addict's Mom   www.addictsmom.com Part 2  Attorney Timothy Clay Kulp Part 3  SC Rep. Russell Fry Contact:  B.J. Houbion, SC FBI Citizens Academy Alumna ************************************************** More from ImaginePublicity on Air: http://imaginepublicity.com/podcasts/ Follow on Twitter @ImaginePublicty Facebook: https://