<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>3 Things: Susan SmithWhat drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature. When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn&apos;t add up. No witnesses, inconsistent statements, and behavior that struck many as performative rather than genuine. Nine days into the investigation, the truth emerged—there was no carjacker. Susan had driven her car to John D. Long Lake with three-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander strapped inside, then released the brake, letting the vehicle roll into the water while she escaped. The devastating reality behind Smith&apos;s actions came into focus as investigators uncovered her relationship with a wealthy man who had recently ended their affair, making it clear he didn&apos;t want children. Rather than allowing her husband David to raise the boys, Smith chose to eliminate what she perceived as obstacles to her happiness in the most horrific way imaginable. The method of murder—drowning—inflicted terror and suffering on her children in their final moments, leaving first responders and family members with trauma that persists to this day. This episode dives deep into Wendy and David&apos;s most striking aspects of this infamous case: the initial lie and its racial component, the heartless method of murder, and the ongoing questions about justice as Susan Smith faces regular parole hearings that force her victims&apos; family to repeatedly relive their trauma. Should someone who deliberately murdered their children ever walk free? Join us as we examine the case that changed how America views maternal filicide and consider what true justice looks like for the most vulnerable victims.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3 Things: Susan Smith&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn&amp;apos;t add up. No witnesses, inconsistent statements, and behavior that struck many as performative rather than genuine. Nine days into the investigation, the truth emerged—there was no carjacker. Susan had driven her car to John D. Long Lake with three-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander strapped inside, then released the brake, letting the vehicle roll into the water while she escaped.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The devastating reality behind Smith&amp;apos;s actions came into focus as investigators uncovered her relationship with a wealthy man who had recently ended their affair, making it clear he didn&amp;apos;t want children. Rather than allowing her husband David to raise the boys, Smith chose to eliminate what she perceived as obstacles to her happiness in the most horrific way imaginable. The method of murder—drowning—inflicted terror and suffering on her children in their final moments, leaving first responders and family members with trauma that persists to this day.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode dives deep into Wendy and David&amp;apos;s most striking aspects of this infamous case: the initial lie and its racial component, the heartless method of murder, and the ongoing questions about justice as Susan Smith faces regular parole hearings that force her victims&amp;apos; family to repeatedly relive their trauma. Should someone who deliberately murdered their children ever walk free? Join us as we examine the case that changed how America views maternal filicide and consider what true justice looks like for the most vulnerable victims.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text 3 Things: Susan Smith What drives a mother to murder her own children? The Susan Smith case continues to haunt us nearly three decades later, raising profound questions about evil, justice, and the darkest corners of human nature.  When Susan Smith reported that her two young sons had been kidnapped by a male black carjacker in October 1994, the nation watched in horror as the young mother made tearful television appeals for their safe return. But something about her story didn...

The Drowning of Innocence: 3 Things on Susan Smith

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day. We trace Rhonda&apos;s story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman who stopped to move turtles from busy roads, the one who painted rocks for children to discover in parks, who sat beside hospital beds caring for ailing relatives. Despite personal struggles with addiction, Rhonda maintained deep connections with her family, especially her grandmother with whom she shared a home. The details surrounding her disappearance raise disturbing questions. After borrowing just $5 for gas to visit a childhood friend in Louisville, Rhonda called her grandmother promising to return home. She never did. Her car appeared days later, abandoned near the Ohio River, just over a mile from where she was last reportedly seen. Police told the family to retrieve the vehicle themselves instead of processing it for evidence—a critical error that may have compromised valuable forensic information. Meanwhile, the person Rhonda visited never participated in searches or reached out to check on her whereabouts. What happened to Rhonda Day? Did she suffer an overdose that someone covered up? Did something more sinister occur? Or, as some suggest but her family firmly denies, did she choose to disappear? The absence of activity on her phone or financial accounts since that July day speaks volumes. Someone knows what happened to Rhonda, and her family deserves answers. If you have information—no matter how small—please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111. Help bring Rhonda home and end this family&apos;s torment.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We trace Rhonda&amp;apos;s story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman who stopped to move turtles from busy roads, the one who painted rocks for children to discover in parks, who sat beside hospital beds caring for ailing relatives. Despite personal struggles with addiction, Rhonda maintained deep connections with her family, especially her grandmother with whom she shared a home.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The details surrounding her disappearance raise disturbing questions. After borrowing just $5 for gas to visit a childhood friend in Louisville, Rhonda called her grandmother promising to return home. She never did. Her car appeared days later, abandoned near the Ohio River, just over a mile from where she was last reportedly seen. Police told the family to retrieve the vehicle themselves instead of processing it for evidence—a critical error that may have compromised valuable forensic information. Meanwhile, the person Rhonda visited never participated in searches or reached out to check on her whereabouts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;What happened to Rhonda Day? Did she suffer an overdose that someone covered up? Did something more sinister occur? Or, as some suggest but her family firmly denies, did she choose to disappear? The absence of activity on her phone or financial accounts since that July day speaks volumes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Someone knows what happened to Rhonda, and her family deserves answers. If you have information—no matter how small—please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111. Help bring Rhonda home and end this family&amp;apos;s torment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The aching void of a missing loved one tears at the fabric of a family like nothing else. Rhonda Faye Day—compassionate soul, devoted grandmother-caretaker, avid reader, and animal lover—vanished from Kentucky on July 28, 2018, leaving her family in a nightmare that continues to this day.  We trace Rhonda's story through the eyes of those who knew her best. She was the woman who stopped to move turtles from busy roads, the one who painted rocks for children to discover in parks...

Where Is Rhonda Day?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The suspicious death of John O&apos;Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share &quot;3 Things&quot; that they take away from this case. We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of &quot;butt dials&quot; to O&apos;Keefe&apos;s phone suggests someone was desperately searching for his device during critical hours. Second, the disturbing injuries on O&apos;Keefe&apos;s arm – wounds containing pig DNA that resembled animal bites rather than car damage – coincided with the Alberts rehoming their German Shepherd shortly after the incident. Third, the suspicious Google searches asking &quot;how long to die in the cold&quot;. Beyond the evidence itself, this case highlights systemic issues that plague our justice system. The shocking misconduct by State Trooper Michael Proctor, who sent horrifically unprofessional text messages about Karen Reed, undermined the prosecution&apos;s credibility. Meanwhile, the exceptional work of Reed&apos;s defense team exploited these vulnerabilities to create reasonable doubt. The decision to elevate charges from reckless behavior to murder may have ultimately backfired, as the evidence struggled to support such serious allegations. The Karen Reed case may well become this generation&apos;s OJ Simpson trial – legally resolved but forever questioned in the court of public opinion. Did the perfect storm of police misconduct, skilled defense work, and media attention prevent the truth from emerging? Or did the system work exactly as designed by preventing conviction when reasonable doubt existed? What do you think happened that night? Join the conversation and share your theories with us on YouTube or social media.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The suspicious death of John O&amp;apos;Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share &amp;quot;3 Things&amp;quot; that they take away from this case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of &amp;quot;butt dials&amp;quot; to O&amp;apos;Keefe&amp;apos;s phone suggests someone was desperately searching for his device during critical hours. Second, the disturbing injuries on O&amp;apos;Keefe&amp;apos;s arm – wounds containing pig DNA that resembled animal bites rather than car damage – coincided with the Alberts rehoming their German Shepherd shortly after the incident. Third, the suspicious Google searches asking &amp;quot;how long to die in the cold&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond the evidence itself, this case highlights systemic issues that plague our justice system. The shocking misconduct by State Trooper Michael Proctor, who sent horrifically unprofessional text messages about Karen Reed, undermined the prosecution&amp;apos;s credibility. Meanwhile, the exceptional work of Reed&amp;apos;s defense team exploited these vulnerabilities to create reasonable doubt. The decision to elevate charges from reckless behavior to murder may have ultimately backfired, as the evidence struggled to support such serious allegations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Karen Reed case may well become this generation&amp;apos;s OJ Simpson trial – legally resolved but forever questioned in the court of public opinion. Did the perfect storm of police misconduct, skilled defense work, and media attention prevent the truth from emerging? Or did the system work exactly as designed by preventing conviction when reasonable doubt existed? What do you think happened that night? Join the conversation and share your theories with us on YouTube or social media.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The suspicious death of John O'Keefe and the subsequent trials of Karen Reed have divided communities, sparked heated debates online, and left countless questions unanswered. Was this a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? Join Wendy and David as they each share "3 Things" that they take away from this case.   We dive deep into three key elements that raise serious doubts about what really happened that fateful night. First, the mysterious series of "butt dials...

Is Karen Read this Generation's O.J. Simpson?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>David delves into the complex relationship between true crime enthusiasts and law enforcement, revealing how these two passionate communities can collaborate effectively to solve cases and support victims&apos; families. The conversation explores the dangerous &quot;landmines&quot; amateur investigators must navigate - from constitutional issues to potential criminal charges. When true crime enthusiasts enter someone&apos;s property without permission or record conversations in two-party consent states, they risk not only compromising cases but facing legal jeopardy themselves. David shares wisdom gathered from decades in law enforcement, providing a crucial framework for ethical investigation. What makes this discussion particularly valuable is its dual perspective. While acknowledging the incredible resource true crime communities offer - primarily time and fresh viewpoints that overworked detectives desperately need - the conversation doesn&apos;t shy away from addressing problematic behaviors like vigilante &quot;pedo catchers&quot; who may actually make predators harder to catch. The podcast introduces a powerful concept: that silence from investigators doesn&apos;t mean inaction, but rather careful, methodical work happening behind the scenes. Most poignantly, David introduces the term &quot;survivors&quot; - the families and friends left behind after murders or disappearances - revealing how his book has already helped some navigate their frustration and grief by understanding investigation processes. This bridges the empathy gap between those who view cases as professional challenges and those who experience them as life-shattering events. Ready to become a more effective advocate for justice? Join the movement to create productive partnerships between true crime communities and law enforcement. Check murderpolicepodcast.com for upcoming tour dates, or reach out if you&apos;d like David to visit your local bookstore or true crime club to continue this crucial conversation.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David delves into the complex relationship between true crime enthusiasts and law enforcement, revealing how these two passionate communities can collaborate effectively to solve cases and support victims&amp;apos; families.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation explores the dangerous &amp;quot;landmines&amp;quot; amateur investigators must navigate - from constitutional issues to potential criminal charges. When true crime enthusiasts enter someone&amp;apos;s property without permission or record conversations in two-party consent states, they risk not only compromising cases but facing legal jeopardy themselves. David shares wisdom gathered from decades in law enforcement, providing a crucial framework for ethical investigation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;What makes this discussion particularly valuable is its dual perspective. While acknowledging the incredible resource true crime communities offer - primarily time and fresh viewpoints that overworked detectives desperately need - the conversation doesn&amp;apos;t shy away from addressing problematic behaviors like vigilante &amp;quot;pedo catchers&amp;quot; who may actually make predators harder to catch. The podcast introduces a powerful concept: that silence from investigators doesn&amp;apos;t mean inaction, but rather careful, methodical work happening behind the scenes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Most poignantly, David introduces the term &amp;quot;survivors&amp;quot; - the families and friends left behind after murders or disappearances - revealing how his book has already helped some navigate their frustration and grief by understanding investigation processes. This bridges the empathy gap between those who view cases as professional challenges and those who experience them as life-shattering events.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ready to become a more effective advocate for justice? Join the movement to create productive partnerships between true crime communities and law enforcement. Check murderpolicepodcast.com for upcoming tour dates, or reach out if you&amp;apos;d like David to visit your local bookstore or true crime club to continue this crucial conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&amp;nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/"&gt;http://truecrimeconsequences.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you have your copy of David&amp;apos;s book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt; True Crime and Consequences&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;? Get your copy today at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;See what you have been missing on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'&gt;&lt;b&gt;YouTube&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text David delves into the complex relationship between true crime enthusiasts and law enforcement, revealing how these two passionate communities can collaborate effectively to solve cases and support victims' families.  The conversation explores the dangerous "landmines" amateur investigators must navigate - from constitutional issues to potential criminal charges. When true crime enthusiasts enter someone's property without permission or record conversations in two-party consent ...

True Crime and Consequences: The book | Part 2 of 2

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1221656/open_sms">Send us a text</a>What happens when the lines blur between true crime fascination and real murder investigations? Former homicide detective David Lyons tackles this pressing question in his groundbreaking book, &quot;True Crime and Consequences: Does the True Crime Community Help Murder Investigations or Hurt Them?&quot; On this special &quot;hostile takeover&quot; episode of the Murder Police Podcast, communication expert Scott Harvey interviews David about the delicate relationship between amateur sleuths and professional investigators. The timing couldn&apos;t be more relevant—as the true crime genre explodes in popularity, questions about ethics and responsibility have never been more important. David reveals how his book serves as an essential primer for multiple audiences. For true crime enthusiasts, it provides the &quot;playground rules&quot; to engage with cases responsibly. For content creators, it offers guidance on avoiding pitfalls that could jeopardize active investigations. And perhaps most surprisingly, it challenges law enforcement to recognize the value that dedicated civilians can bring to cold cases. Drawing from decades of investigative experience, David shares compelling insights about the differences between &quot;virtue justice&quot; (public condemnation) and criminal justice (proper legal proceedings). He points to troubling examples where social media campaigns have derailed prosecutions and potentially re-victimized grieving families. The conversation highlights a powerful paradox: while investigators are bound by legal constraints, members of the public can sometimes access information and perspectives that might otherwise remain hidden. When these two worlds collaborate effectively—with proper boundaries and mutual respect—justice becomes more attainable. Whether you&apos;re a dedicated true crimer, a law enforcement professional, or simply someone who cares about how justice works in the modern media landscape, this episode offers invaluable perspective on a relationship that continues to evolve. The question isn&apos;t whether true crime communities will influence investigations—it&apos;s how we can ensure that influence leads to justice rather than undermines it.David's book, True Crime and Consequences is FINALLY available!This book explores the intricate and often controversial relationship between the true crime community and law enforcement. For&nbsp; amateur sleuths, true crime fans, and social media detectives and cops everywhere.<a href="http://truecrimeconsequences.com/">http://truecrimeconsequences.com/</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>Do you have your copy of David&apos;s book True Crime and Consequences? Get your copy today at <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBQ4BT5Q</a>. See what you have been missing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMurderPolicePodcast'>YouTube</a>!

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