On July 23, 2010, Shan Fieldman got into a pick-up truck in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Pontiac, Illinois to arrange the murder of his ex-wife, Shelley, and her current boyfriend, Alan.    Fieldman left briefly to get $100.00 from his fiancé, Talia Fonce, which was used as a down‑payment on the hit.  Fieldman also provided the hitman with descriptions of his ex and her boyfriend, as well as their home and their habit of hanging out in their garage.  He gave the hitman their correct address.  While he also left an IOU in the amount f $7,400.00 with the hitman, he did ensure himself plausible deniability by signing it “Joe Smith.”  Fieldman was arrested later that night with his fiancé’s children in his car.  His fiancé was also arrested because she had introduced Fieldman to Trina Bennett, the informant who reported the potential crime to police.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., Central, for Episode 13 of Clear and Convincing.  We’ll talk about the events leading up to the meeting with the hitman, the evidence against Fonce and Fieldman, their trials and appellate process, including the grant of federal habeas relief to Fieldman with the intervention of Kathleen Zellner.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On June 26, 1980, a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Sarah Avenue and Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri, took the life of 19-year old Quinton Moss and wounded Wallace Conner.  Moss had been a suspect in the January, 1980 murder of Dennis “Gant” Griffin, but had never been charged.  Larry Griffin was linked by a police officer who saw him in the company of two other men getting into a car similar to the one described by witnesses to the shooting and a bystander at the scene who was able to identify Griffin as one of the shooters.   Join Lisa O’Brien and Michel Carson on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, for Clear and Convincing,  Episode 11, State of Missouri v. Larry Griffin.  Griffin’s 1995 execution was controversial due to his claim of his actual innocence.  A 2005 investigation sponsored by the NAACP concluded that there were “doubts” about Griffin’s guilt.  A subsequent investigation by the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office reached a different conclusion.  We’ll talk about the evidence against Griffin, the post-execution investigation that raised doubts about his guilt and the investigation conducted by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On November 15, 2004, Tom and Jackie Hawks were tied to an anchor and dragged into the Pacific Ocean from their 55-foot yacht Well Deserved by Skylar Deleon, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Alonso Machain.  Their bodies have never been found.  Prior to taking their lives, Deleon forced to couple to sign sale papers transferring the yacht to him and his wife, Jennifer Henderson Deleon and Powers of Attorney, giving the Deleons control over all of Tom and Jackie’s finances and assets.  It was that aspect of the scheme that led to Deleon and his accomplices, including Jennifer, being charged with felony murder, making them eligible for a death sentence.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 3, State of California v. Jennifer Lynn Henderson.  We’ll talk about Tom and Jackie Hawks, their lives and family, then we’ll talk about Deleon’s criminal history the murders of Jon Jarvi and Tom and Jackie Hawks and the investigation that led to the arrest, trial and convictions of Deleon, Henderson, Kennedy and Machain.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

Join Michael Carnahan and Lisa O’Brien on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central, for a discussion of the requirements for post-conviction DNA testing.  We’ll look at the statutes governing testing requests in federal cases, Arkansas, Louisiana, California, New York and Texas and cases in which appellate courts affirmed the denial of testing requests by lower courts.  We’ll also try to clear up some of the many misconceptions about access to post-conviction DNA testing, including the reason requests for testing in some of the cases profiled on Clear and Convincing were denied. We’ll also talk about civil rights cases pursued in federal court to gain access to evidence for DNA testing.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

This bonus episode of Clear & Convincing features an interview with Trial Bureau Chief Kelly Blackburn of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office regarding the Larry Swearingen case.  Mr. Blackburn assumed responsibility for the case in 2017.  Lisa O’Brien discusses the issues related to Swearingen’s multiple requests for DNA testing, including post-conviction counsel’s objection in 2013 to pre-execution testing requested by the State.  They’ll also talk about the agreed testing in 2017 and the inconclusive results.  Mr. Blackburn grew up in Brownwood, Texas and attended Texas Tech University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  He graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1999 and began his legal career at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as a felony trial prosecutor.  He also served in the Public Integrity Division handling cases and investigations of public corruption.  In 2008, Mr. Blackburn served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Texas, where he handled narcotics offenses, human smuggling, bulk-cash smuggling, fire arms, organized crime and criminal immigration offenses.  In 2010, Mr. Blackburn joined the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office, where he served as a Chief Prosecutor and Chief of the Public Integrity Division.  His now serves as Chief of the Trial Bureau and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  

Obviously notable by their absense was "Suicide" Otis Crowley and "The Suicide King" Ray Ray. Crowley made good use of his suspension as he captured gold in another organization. And from what we are told Ray Ray may have been in the crowd that night stalking his prey and scouting for weaknesses. From looking at the roster we know that "The Suicide King" will make his presence felt this weekend. But there is still a question as to when we will see "Suicide" again in the Valiant Arena but you can bet Ray will be ready. Also we seen the "Evolution Champion" Josh Cross issue an open challenge for "his" Evolution title. When he would not allow DeMike to answer DeMike switched things up on him and brought out his real opponent for the night. "The Big Man" KToomer answered and he gave Cross absolutely all he could handle! So much so that Cross intentionally had to get himself counted out just so he could escape Toomer's wrath! Speaking of people in foul moods, XKaliber came out and took on Justin Venson and when he lost the match via a quick roll up. He snapped and turned his anger on just about everyone in the building. This included "Sensational" Sara Kay and Michael Carnahan. Putting Sara and a ref through a wooden door in the ring. And then turning his fury on Carnahan who was just doing his job. For his actions The Commisioner Joey Britt has terminated X's contract effective immediately! We were treated to the birth of a new tag team in #FGA as Will Cage and Greyson Beckett not only wrestled one tag team! But they also wrestled a second match against a team making their ASWF return! We will have all the details tomorrow night! Including the epic match between DeMike and Garion Tyr which had fans on the edge of their seats!

On August 21, 2019, Larry Ray Swearingen was executed for the December 8, 1998 murder of Melissa Aline Trotter.  Over the course of 19 years, Swearingen and his advocates filed what one federal judge described as “a convoluted tangle of habeas applications, pro se motions, mandamus actions, and amended pleadings.”  In 2006, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals described Swearingen’s pattern of requests filed days before execution as dilatory and warned Swearingen’s counsel that continued delays could subject them to sanctions.  In 2009, the Fifth Circuit characterized another late-filed request prior to a pending execution date as “timing gamesmanship.”  Agreed DNA testing did not exonerate Swearingen. Althought Swearingen’s counsel cited an intention to raise additional claims during February and March of 2019, they did not seek funding to pursue investigation of those claims until June.  In early August, 2019, counsel retained a new expert. The week before the execution, Swearingen’s counsel sought authorization to file successive state and federal writs, demonstrating what the Fifth Circuit described in 2009 as “disrespect for this court and for Swearingen's life.”  Swearingen and his advocates have also repeatedly misrepresented the weight of their post-conviction claims and evidence and have ignored the adverse findings of  state and federal courts that have reviewed those claims.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at 8:30 p.m. for a review of the case against Swearingen, the multiple post-conviction claims advanced after his conviction and sentence were affirmed in 2003 and the misrepresentations made by Swearingen and his advocates in the media.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

On March 9, 2009, Edward Wayne Edwards’ daughter, April, watched a television documentary profiling the August 9, 1980 murders of Tim Hack and Kelly Drew in Watertown, Wisconsin.  April remembered living in the area briefly around the time of the murders and that her father worked at the reception hall where the victims were last seen.   She contacted authorities and reported her tip.  Edwards had been questioned as a person of interest in the case prior to fleeing with his family.  DNA linked Edwards to the Wisconsin murders and he was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky on July 30, 2009.   Edwards went on to confess to a 1977 murder of a couple in Ohio and the 1993 murder of his adoptive son for insurance money.  Shortly after Edwards’ case made the news, a retired Montana homicide detective began a quest to link Edward to an unsolved Great Falls double homicide committed in January, 1956.  Soon, the detective believed he’d linked Edwards to countless murders, beginning in 1945 and included allegations of wrongful arrest and conviction in numerous cases.  In Part 3, we’ll conclude our look at Edwards with a discussion of the murders he allegedly committed between 1990 and his arrest in 2009 and we’ll look at the detective’s allegations of wrongful conviction and that Edwards framed others for the crimes he committed. We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

At the last show we were witness to the return of Otis Crowley. A man who was once known to fans as "Suicide" and one who was under the tutelage of "The Suicide King" Ray Ray. So imagine the surprise to everyone in the arena when the homecoming was ruined and Crowley turned his back on Ray. We will provide an update on this very volatile situation heading into the show this Saturday. Also we seen "The Psychotic Savior" Cataclysm challenge "The Main Event" Curtis Dawn at the last show. And during this epic clash we seen "The Nocturnal Flame" Leo Keegan get involved and stake his claim at a shot at Dawn. And speaking of championships we seen larceny of the Evolution Championship Belt. As during the Asa Morta/DeMike matchup the "Original Misfit" Josh Cross came out and stole the title belt! We will discuss the actions of Cross and what this means for the title moving forward. Also in a rematch from Fight For Freedom 2019 we seen Justin Venson and "The Big Man" K Toomer challenge new champs Gaston and Garion. And that term is used very lightly as there wasn't as much a matchup that occured. As a good old fashioned butt whooping. Leaving the champions motionless on the canvas and the challengers with sweet revenge. In the chairs match we seen the action spill all over the building and "The Essence of Rattitude" was able to finally vanquish X-Kaliber. And speaking of Beckett his night wasn't over as shockingly he has aligned himself with the newly minted "Finely Gifted Athlete" Will Cage. What does this partnership mean for the rest of the ASWF locker room? And of course we cannot forget the debut of the aforementioned "Suicide" Otis Crowley. As he was in Fatal Four Way action against Insane Shane, Troy Twain, and Maxx Stone. Join us this week as we break down all this and more on ASWF Aftermath!     

On March 9, 2009, Edward Wayne Edwards’ daughter, April, watched a television documentary profiling the August 9, 1980 murders of Tim Hack and Kelly Drew in Watertown, Wisconsin.  April remembered living in the area briefly around the time of the murders and that her father worked at the reception hall where the victims were last seen.   She contacted authorities and reported her tip.  Edwards had been questioned as a person of interest in the case prior to fleeing with his family.  DNA linked Edwards to the Wisconsin murders and he was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky on July 30, 2009.   Edwards went on to confess to a 1977 murder of a couple in Ohio and the 1993 murder of his adoptive son for insurance money.  Shortly after Edwards’ case made the news, a retired Montana homicide detective began a quest to link Edward to an unsolved Great Falls double homicide committed in January, 1956.  Soon, the detective believed he’d linked Edwards to countless murders, beginning in 1945 and soon included allegations of wrongful arrest and conviction in numerous cases.  In Part 2, we’ll talk about the murders Edwards allegedly committed between 1954 and 1989. We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

On March 9, 2009, Edward Wayne Edwards’ daughter, April, watched a television documentary profiling the August 9, 1980 murders of Tim Hack and Kelly Drew in Watertown, Wisconsin.  April remembered living in the area briefly around the time of the murders and that her father worked at the reception hall where the victims were last seen.   She contacted authorities and reported her tip.  Edwards had been questioned as a person of interest in the case prior to fleeing with his family.  DNA linked Edwards to the Wisconsin murders and he was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky on July 30, 2009.   Edwards went on to confess to a 1977 murder of a couple in Ohio and the 1993 murder of his adoptive son for insurance money.  Shortly after Edwards’ case made the news, a retired Montana homicide detective began a quest to link Edward to an unsolved Great Falls double homicide committed in January, 1956.  Soon, the detective believed he’d linked Edwards to countless murders, beginning in 1945 and soon included allegations of wrongful arrest and conviction in numerous cases.  In Part 1, we’ll talk about Edwards early life during the 1930s and 1940s and the murders he allegedly committed between 1945 and 1959.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

Join us this week as we get you ready for the ASWF’s return to the Valiant Arena. And revisit the events of an AMAZING Fight For Freedom 2019. Including a VERY SUCCESSFUL night for the Maniae. As not only did they vanquish The Misfits in the main event. But “The Psychotic Savior” Cataclysm won the Rumble for Freedom 2019! And he intends to cash in his chance at the title this Saturday Night. Also it appears the issues between X Kaliber and Greyson Beckett are FAR from over. As the two will do battle once again in a chairs match. Join us for all the action Thursday Night right here on Talk Radio 49 and the ASWF Wrestling Facebook Page

On November 10, 2012, at approximately 11:10 p.m., an explosion rocked the quiet Richmond Hill neighborhood, a subdivision on the southeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana.  A seismic station 26 miles away in Martinsville recorded the blast and personnel at a nearby fire station were jarred by the it.  Firefighters from that station were on their way to the scene as the first calls came into 911.  The explosion that leveled the house at 8349 Fieldfare Way also destroyed the houses at 8355 and 8343.  Jennifer Longworth died instantly from blast injuries.  Her husband, John “Dion” Longworth was trapped beneath two stories of rubble in the basement.  A fast moving fire, fed by ruptured natural gas lines, prevented his rescue and he died in the fire.  Glenn, Gloria Olvey and one of their daughters were rescued from their collapsed home by neighbors.  A multi-agency investigation uncovered clues that told them the explosion and fire were no accident.  After their arrests in December, 2012, Monseratte Shirley, Mark Leonard and his half-brother, Bob Leonard, faced 51 counts of arson, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and murder charges.  Shirley’s plea deal led to two additional arrests.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan tonight at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of the evidence against the conspirators and one of the largest prosecutions in the history of the Indiana Courts. We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing.  In Episode 2, Michael and Lisa will talk about developments in many of the cases they’ve covered during their first three seasons, including developments in Oklahoma v. Glossip, Texas v. Jacob, Arkansas v. Stacey Johnson and Ledell Lee, California v. Scott Peterson, Texas v. Reed and Routier and Maryland v. Syed  We’ll also talk about the new trial granted to Cardell Hayes as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ramos and the DNA testing results recently released in Tennessee v. Pervis Payne. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On July 11, 1985, at approximately 10:30 p.m., USMC Lance Corporal Suzanne Marie Collins left her barracks for a run on NAS Millington.  By the time Corporal Collins finished work that day, the base gym was closed.  That night, Sedley Alley was drunk and driving around the base.  Corporal Collins’ encounter with Alley took a tragic turn when he kidnapped her, drove her off base and murdered her in a nearby state park.  Later the following morning, two Marines who had heard Corporal Collins screams identified Alley’s vehicle based on its Kentucky license plates and the sound of the vehicle.  Alley was arrested and indicted for capital murder, kidnapping and rape.  His attorneys sought mental health evaluations and raised an insanity defense based on multiple personality or dissociative identity disorder.  Alley was convicted after his trial in March, 1987 and sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan tonight at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of Alley’s federal habeas claims, his efforts to obtain DNA testing, his execution in 2006 and his family’s renewed request for DNA testing filed in late April, 2019.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

On July 11, 1985, at approximately 10:30 p.m., USMC Lance Corporal Suzanne Marie Collins left her barracks for a run on NAS Millington.  By the time Corporal Collins finished work that day, the base gym was closed.  That night, Sedley Alley was drunk, driving around the base.  Corporal Collins’ encounter with Alley took a tragic turn when he kidnapped her, drover her off base and murdered her in a nearby state park.  Later the following morning, two Marines who had heard Corporal Collins screams identified Alley’s vehicle based on its Kentucky license plates and the sound of the vehicle.  Alley was arrested and indicted for capital murder, kidnapping and rape.  His attorneys sought mental health evaluations and raised an insanity defense based on multiple personality or dissociative identity disorder.  Alley was convicted after his trial in March, 1987 and sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan tonight at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of Corporal Collins’ life and death and Alley’s trial, direct appeal and initial state post-conviction claims.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

On January 12, 2017, failed doctor Leon Jacob and his live-in girlfriend, Meghan Verikas, argued in their Houston apartment.  Jacob’s lack of steady employment during their relationship had created friction in the relationship.  The argument escalated and Jacob assaulted Meghan, causing her to flee the apartment.  Over the next several days, Jacob stalked Meghan, obsessively contacting her via text and email and waiting outside the hotel where Meghan worked.  When Jacob found out Meghan was staying with his brother, he caused a scene at his brother’s house.  On February 1, 2017, Jacob was arrested for assault on a family member.  Released on bail, he violated court protective orders and a no contact order issued as part of his bond.  He enlisted several people in his attempts to contact Meghan, either to resurrect their relationship, or to convince her to drop the charges against him.    After a stalking arrest in mid-February, Jacob’s plan turned to murder.  Jacob’s girlfriend, Dr. Valerie McDaniel, was ensnared in his scheme and her ex-husband, Mack McDaniel, became a target of a murder-for-hire scheme.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan tonight at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of Jacob’s disturbing history with women, his failed medical career and, ultimately, his conviction on two counts of solicitation to commit capital murder.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

On March 10, 1981, Wanda Faye McCoy was raped and murdered in the home she shared with her husband, Bradley.  There were no signs of forced entry and police theorized that Wanda let her attacker into the house.  Suspicion soon turned to Wanda’s brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, whose troubled history in the small town of Grundy, Virginia included a 3 year prison sentence for an attempted rape in 1977.  Physical evidence tied Coleman to the rape and murder.  In March of 1982, Coleman was convicted and sentenced to death.  His conviction and sentence were affirmed on direct appeal and his first state post-conviction claim was denied by the trial court.  The appeal of that denial was dismissed when his attorneys missed the deadline for filing a Notice of Appeal.  New attorneys took Coleman’s case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which issued a decision that is still cited as authority today.  Unable to prevail in the courts, Coleman’s advocates re-tried his case in the media in an effort to win clemency or reprieve from his sentence.  Coleman was executed in May, 1992, still professing his innocence.  In January, 2006, posthumous DNA testing ordered by Virginia Governor Mark Warner conclusively proved Coleman’s guilt.  Join Lisa and Michael at 8:30 p.m. Central for a wrap-up of the episode.  They'll talk about the DNA evidence and the mixed reactions to conclusive proof of Coleman's guilt.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

On March 10, 1981, Wanda Faye McCoy was raped and murdered in the home she shared with her husband, Bradley.  There were no signs of forced entry and police theorized that Wanda let her attacker into the house.  Suspicion soon turned to Wanda’s brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, whose troubled history in the small town of Grundy, Virginia included a 3 year prison sentence for an attempted rape in 1977.  Physical evidence tied Coleman to the rape and murder.  In March of 1982, Coleman was convicted and sentenced to death.  His conviction and sentence were affirmed on direct appeal and his first state post-conviction claim was denied by the trial court.  The appeal of that denial was dismissed when his attorneys missed the deadline for filing a Notice of Appeal.  New attorneys took Coleman’s case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which issued a decision that is still cited as authority today.  In 1990, post-conviction DNA testing failed to exclude Coleman as the source of DNA from Wanda's body.  In spite of the inculpatory results of DNA testing and unable to prevail in the courts, Coleman’s advocates re-tried his case in the media in an effort to win clemency or reprieve from his sentence.  Coleman was executed in May, 1992, still professing his innocence.  In January, 2006, posthumous DNA testing ordered by Virginia Governor Mark Warner conclusively proved Coleman’s guilt.  We’ll talk about the facts of the case against Coleman, his unsuccessful appeals in state and federal courts, the media campaign waged by his advocates and the 2006 testing that exposed Coleman’s lies.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

In this bonus episode of Clear & Convincing, a panel of case watchers and researchers from Facebook will continue their discussion about some of the general claims made by advocates for people who have been convicted after a criminal trial, have had their convictions upheld on direct appeal and have, in some cases, unsuccessfully pursued state and/or federal post-conviction claims.  The general themes include planted evidence, shoddy investigation, tunnel vision, false testimony, protecting “the real killer,” failing to perform adequate testing of evidence and failing to collect evidence.  We’ll also talk about some of the tactics employed by official defense investigators and internet sleuths who demand cooperation from witnesses and/or alternate suspects and use coercive tactics in an attempt to get a confession or admission of guilt and the extra-judicial claims, cited by social media platforms, but never presented to the courts.  Finally, we’ll talk about the perception of many advocates that media articles and documentaries that present an innocence narrative are examples of responsible journalism, while media articles and documentaries that present a more balanced perspective, or evidence of guilt, are lazy, irresponsible or defamation against the convicted party.  Our guests will be Ati, Nicole, Meredith, Tim, Ivan, Sam and Roberta Glass, the host of Roberta Glass True Crime Report.

On November 4, 1997, Christina Marie Riggs killed her children, Justin and Shelby, then unsuccessfully tried to take her own life.  She claimed that she didn’t want the children, who had different fathers, to be split up after her death.  Riggs pled not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.  Her attorneys argued that Riggs’ severe depression led her to view Justin and Shelby’s deaths as an “act of mercy.”  On June 30, 1998, Riggs was convicted of capital murder.  While some evidence regarding Riggs’ history of depression was brought out during the guilt phase of the trial, she would not allow her attorneys to put on any evidence during the punishment phase and in testimony before the jury, Riggs requested a death sentence.  After her direct appeal concluded, Riggs waived her right to post-conviction relief and she was executed on May 2, 2000.  We’ll talk about the crime, Riggs’ history and her desire to be executed which was opposed by groups that included Amnesty International and the ACLU.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear & Convincing, Episode 15, Police Investigation 101.  We’ll be joined by New Orleans Police Department Commander Nicholas L. Gernon for a discussion of real world police investigation, including general information about investigation principles, identifying a suspect and types of evidence.  Commander Gernon was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He joined the New Orleans Police Department in 2002, working night patrol in the First District before being promoted to Burglary Detective. He has also worked as a Narcotics and Violent Crime Detective and, from 2007 to 2009, as a Homicide Detective.  In 2009, Commander Gernon was promoted to Sergeant in the Eighth District and rejoined Homicide as a Sergeant in 2012.  In August 2015, he left the Homicide Unit as the Section Commander and was promoted to Lieutenant in the Sixth District. In November 2016, he was again promoted and became the Commander of the Eighth District, overseeing the Central Business District, French Quarter and Marigny Triangle. In the Spring of 2019, Gernon was appointed to Commander of the NOPD Crime Laboratory, which includes Central Evidence and Property as the department prepares to break ground on a state-of-the-art facility.  Commander Gernon is proud of his work in the homicide unit because he was able to provide comfort to victim’s families.  He is married with one daughter.  We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.    

Join "The Voice Of The ASWF" Michael Carnahan as he breaks down Fight For Freedom 2019 just 48 hours before the big night. Joined by the all star panel of Cornbread and DJ Mike T they will break down each and every match on the card. And give their insight as well as make thier predictions on all of the big contests that evening. Including the 2019 Rumble for Freedom, where someone will win the 2019 Rumble For Freedom cup and become the #1 Ranked Challenger for the ASWF Championship. Speaking of the state of Arkansas' most prestigious championship, that title will also be on the line. As "The Greatest Gem Known To Man" Maxx Stone will be challenging "The Main Event" Curtis Dawn. In addition to that the ASWF Evolution Championship will be on the line as D-Mike defends the championship against one half of the "Titans of Violence" Heinzman. The Tag Team Championship will also be defended that night as "Mr. Golden Ticket" Gaston Stallion and Garion Tyr will challenge Justin Venson and, filling in for the injured Daniel, Brad Hicks. Also in a match that has payback written all over it Geyson Beckett will take on X-Kaliber. And of course the grudge match 14 days after making his return to the Valiant Arena. "Insane Shane" will step into the ring with the man he viciously attacked Steve-O. Finally we will discuss the "Devil's Playground' matchup between The Maniae and "The Misfits".Join us as we discuss all this and more. And of course we give you your 2nd opportunity to win free tickets to Fight For Freedom 2019! The fun will all get started Thursday night at 7 pm CST only on Talk Radio 49 and the ASWF Wrestling Facebook page! 

On the morning of June 7, 1998, Jasper County officials responded to a rural road for what they believed was a hit and run fatality.  Once at the scene, they realized the death of James Byrd, Jr. was no accident.  A trail of evidence led back to a field, where in addition to signs of a struggle, police found a tool with the name “Berry.”  A lighter with the nickname “Possum” and “KKK” was also found at the scene.  A witness reported seeing Byrd get into a pick-up truck with three men.  His description of the truck led deputies to Shawn Allen Berry, who was picked up on a traffic violation later that night.  Berry eventually confessed, leading police to his roommates, John William King and Lawrence Russell Brewer, both of whom had recently been released from a Texas prison.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of the murder of James Byrd, Jr., the witnesses and evidence that led to Berry, King and Brewer and the crime and trials that showed small-town Jasper, Texas in an unflattering light.  We’ll also talk about the direct appeals and post-conviction claims raised by Brewer and King and their efforts to avoid execution.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Season 4 of Clear and Convincing.  In Episode 1, Michael and Lisa will talk about developments in many of the cases they’ve covered during their first 3 seasons, including developments in Commonwealth v. Abu-Jamal, Tennessee v. Alley, Arizona v. Arias, Wisconsin v. Avery and Dassey, Texas v. Carty, California v. Cooper, Florida v. Dippolito and Mississippi v. Flowers, among other cases. We’ll talk about the outcome of the King’s Bench challenge filed on behalf of Maureen Faulkner in an effort to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, the outcome of Jodi Arias’ direct appeal and the next stage for Dalia Dippolito’s challenge to her conviction. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

Join Lisa O’Brien, Michael Carnahan and Talk Show 49 co-host Brad Hicks on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 13 of Clear & Convincing’s Belmont Stakes Special.  We’ll talk about the 151st Belmont Stakes, the 1-1/2 mile “test of champions,” which will be run on Saturday, June 8, 2019.   We’ll talk about the history of the track at Elmont, New York, the evolution of the Triple Crown races and learn about the types of horse racing held at tracks across the U.S.  We’ll also discuss the field of horses, their trainers and jockeys, post positions and we’ll make some predictions about the race.  There may not be a Triple Crown title on the line this year, but as we’ve seen with the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, 2019 has still proved to be an exciting and memorable year in horse racing. We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.    

Join us this week as we get you ready for the epic card taking place Saturday at the Valiant Arena. We of course will discuss the issues between the Maniae and the Misfits. Which seemed to have had the heat turned way up on it. As we preview the Dog Collar Match between “The Psychotic Savior” Cataclysm. And a man he thought of like his own son “The Unhinged” Will Cage . Also we will discuss the controversy surround the Tag Team stifles. As well as the scramble to be named #1 contender for the Evolution Championship. And with both men sending resounding messages to each other. Does “The Main Event” or “The Greatest Gem Known To Man” have the advantage. Ahead of what will be a epic encounter over the ASWF Championship

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 11 of Clear & Convincing, featuring a discussion of the lethal injection challenges raised in state and federal courts by inmates who have been sentenced to death.  In spite of sympathetic expert testimony and some like-minded federal judges, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to declae lethal injection to be “cruel and unusual punishment.  We’ll also talk about the changes to execution protocols made by several states due to public pressure applied to drug companies and which states have elected to reinstate electrocution or other methods of execution.  Finally, we’ll discuss the controversial executions of Joseph Wood in Arizona, Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma and Dennis McGuire in Ohio.  We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.    

In a bonus episode of Clear & Convincing, a panel of case watchers and researchers from Facebook will discuss some of the general claims made by advocates for people who have been convicted after a criminal trial, have had their convictions upheld on direct appeal and have, in some cases, unsuccessfully pursued state and/or federal post-conviction claims.  The general themes include planted evidence, shoddy investigation, tunnel vision, false testimony, protecting “the real killer,” failing to perform adequate testing of evidence and failing to collect evidence.  We’ll also talk about some of the tactics employed by official defense investigators and internet sleuths who demand cooperation from witnesses and/or alternate suspects and use coercive tactics in an attempt to get a confession or admission of guilt and the extra-judicial claims, cited by social media platforms, but never presented to the courts.  Finally, we’ll talk about the perception of many advocates that media articles and documentaries that present an innocence narrative are examples of responsible journalism, while media articles and documentaries that present a more balanced perspective, or evidence of guilt, are lazy, irresponsible or defamation against the convicted party.  Our guests will be Ati, Nicole, Meredith, Tim, Ivan, Sam, Robert Glass, the host of Roberta Glass True Crime Report and Talk Radio 49 co-host Brad Hicks.

On May 6, 1993, the bodies of Michael Moore, Steve Branch and Christopher Byers were found in a ditch located in a wooded area in their subdivision known as Robin Hood Hills.  All three boys had been reported missing by their parents on the evening of May 5, 1993.  During the weeks that followed, the West Memphis Police Department received tips about several suspects, including multiple tips implicating Damien Echols, a local teenager who was known to brag about his occult practices, including blood drinking and graduation to human sacrifice.  On June 3, 1993, detectives decided to question Jessie Miskelley, a 17-year old who was associated with Echols.  More than a decade later, former in-laws of Terry Hobbs began making public accusations against him to the media and on social media.  Join Michael Carnahan and Lisa O’Brien on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. CDT,  for an interview with Terry Hobbs and Vicky Edwards, the author of Boxful of Nightmares, a memoir based on journals started by Mr. Hobbs and kept by him during the tumultuous years after the murders of his step-son and two friends.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.  

Join us tonight as we get you updated on ALL the happenings going around in the ASWF! Including the latest on the shocking betrayal of the Maniae. By their once loyal follower “The Unhinged”Will Cage. We will be discussing what this means for the group and Cage. And where they both will go from here to gain the advantage in this war! Also we will update you on the situation regarding the ASWF Tag team championships. Discuss the #1 contenders spot for the ASWF Championship. and who we may thing has earned that opportunity. All this and more coming your way tonight on Aftermath at 7 pm

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal ran across the street and shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Part 4 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  We’ll conclude our review of the case with a discussion about the claims made in federal court in an effort to win a new trial.  Then, we’ll talk about the myths that have been cited by advocates of Abu-Jamal as proof of his innocence.  Finally, we’ll discuss the documentaries about the case and the criticism of works that did not present Abu-Jamal’s “innocence narrative.” We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

Join is this week on ASWF Aftermath as we catch you up on everything that happened two weeks ago. With Firehouse coming up Saturday. Everyone is trying to show they are the dominant individual in ASWF. Including the Maniae, who appears to have recruited a new member. But in recruiting that member they lost perhaps their best grappler. In a move that shocked the ASWF Will Cage turned his back. Not only on the Maniae but on a man who was like a father figure to him. Will “The Suicide King” be able to fill the void left by Will Cage? Or will “The Unhinged” bring down the group he helped make? Also coming off of an amazing defense who will be next to step up and challenge DeMike? And of course speaking of new Champions. It appears that Curtis Dawn has had his hands full since becoming champion. Who will sepearate themselves from the pack and challenge him for his title

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Before Officer Faulkner’s requested back-up could arrive, Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle as Officer Faulkner attempted to arrest Cook. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal got out of the cab and ran across the street, where he shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, for Part 3 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  We’ll talk about the direct appeal of Abu-Jamal’s conviction and sentence and the state post-conviction claims raised in the case of Commonwealth v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Before Officer Faulkner’s requested back-up could arrive, Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle as Officer Faulkner attempted to arrest Cook. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal got out of the cab and ran across the street, where he shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, for Part 2 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  We’ll talk about a little more about the victim, Officer Daniel Faulkner, then move on to the pre-trial, trial and direct appeal process in the case of Commonwealth v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

On February 20, 2009, Chiquita Tate, a Baton Rouge attorney was found murdered in her downtown office, which showed signs of a fierce life-and-death struggle between Chiquita and an unknown attacker.  Police were summoned to the office by Chiquita’s husband, Greg Harris, who claimed she failed to come home the night before and that he’d been unable to reach her by phone for several hours.  The only apparent clue seemed to be a clump of hairs found in Chiquita’s open hand and the fact that Chiquita’s wallet was found in a shady part of town the night before.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 31, State of Louisiana v. Greg Harris, a/k/a Greg Ficklin.  We’ll talk about Chiquita’s promising legal career, the investigation of her murder and the clues that led to her husband, Greg.  Then we’ll talk about Harris’ trial, conviction, direct appeal and state post-conviction claims.  We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

join us this week as we discuss what happens on the biggest night in ASWF history! Was Morgan Williams able to defeat his brother in his final match? Did Cataclysm finally shut the door on his issues with El Rey? What about the “Mistress of Mayhem”? Was she finally able to rid herself of “The Undeniable? Also did the Vensons face the Titans and knock them down? Who was able to show their evolution by winning the free fall match? And of course who faced the Monster and walked out champion? All this and a few more surprises tonight on ASWF Aftermath on Talk Radio 49 and the ASWF Wrestling Facebook Page. As always to be apart of the action dial in (347)989-117

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Before Officer Faulkner’s requested back-up could arrive, Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle as Officer Faulkner attempted to arrest Cook. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal got out of the cab and ran across the street, where he shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, for Part 1 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  In Part 1, we’ll talk about Officer Faulkner, Mumia Abu-Jamal and the events of December 9, 1981. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

Join is this week on ASWF Aftermath as we are just 48 hours away from HISTORY inside the Valiant Arena. Tonight we will break down EVERY match on the card and let you know who has the advantage! As always you’re welcome to join the action. Just dial (347)989-1171 and share your opinion! And don’t forget tonight is your 2nd chance to win tickets. All you have to do is answer our ASWF history question. The party begins at 7 tonight on Talk Radio 49 and the ASWF Wrestling Facebook page

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, for Part 4 of Clear & Convincing’s series on State of California v. Charles Manson.  In August of 1969, Charles Manson’s plan to start a race war that would leave him in charge of the world began with the murders of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski and Steve Parent.  The following night, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their home in furtherance of Manson’s plan for world domination.  In late August or early September, 1969, Manson and two followers murdered Donald “Shorty” Shea, a ranch hand at Spahn Ranch, whom Manson believed had reported the Family to police, which resulted in a raid at Spahn Ranch on August 16, 1969.  Most of the Family members were released the following day due to an error on the warrant.  The Family then relocated to Barker Ranch in Death Valley, where they were arrested in October, 1969 after Manson set fire to a county earth mover.  Manson is also believed to be behind several additional murders, including those of Marina Elizabeth Habe and attorney Ronald Hughes.  Tonight, in Part 4, we’ll talk about the trials, direct appeals and post-conviction and parole efforts of Manson and his Family members. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

With only one stop remaining until the biggest night in the ASWF’s history. Everyone is feeling the pressure and the competition is heating up. What’s going to happen this week in the tag team championship picture? And speaking of titles after DeMike was able to survive the gauntlet. He appears to have quite a bit of momentum heading into Anniversary XX. But how much did that match take out if him. And how much could he possibly have left in the tank? “The Psychotic Savior” challenged El Rey to a very unique match at the last show. One has to wonder what “The Aztec Warrior” will do to get the advantage heading into April 6th. And we certainly cannot forget the richest prize in all of the ASWF. We have a HUGE game changing announcement regarding the ASWF Championship tonight. That’s right you will not want to miss this breaking news! So join us at 7 pm CST LIVE on TalkRadio 49 and ASWF Wrestling Facebook Page. And as already to be apart of the action dial in (347)989-1171.

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, for Part 3 of Clear & Convincing’s four part series on State of California v. Charles Manson.  In August of 1969, Charles Manson’s plan to start a race war that would leave him in charge of the world began with the murders of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski and Steve Parent.  The following night, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their home in furtherance of Manson’s plan for world domination.  In late August or early September, 1969, Manson and two followers murdered Donald “Shorty” Shea, a ranch hand at Spahn Ranch, whom Manson believed had reported the Family to police, which resulted in a raid at Spahn Ranch on August 16, 1969.  Most of the Family members were released the following day due to an error on the warrant.  The Family then relocated to Barker Ranch in Death Valley, where they were arrested in October, 1969 after Manson set fire to a county earth mover.  Manson is also believed to be behind several additional murders, including those of Marina Elizabeth Habe and attorney Ronald Hughes.  Tonight, in Part 3, we’ll talk about the murder cases in which Manson or his family members have been suspected and then move on to the investigation of the Hinman, Cielo Drive and LaBianca murders and the jailhouse statement made by Susan Atkins that broke the case.  Then we’ll talk about the indictment and arrests of the family members. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, for Part 2 of Clear & Convincing’s four part series on State of California v. Charles Manson.  In August of 1969, Charles Manson’s plan to start a race war that would leave him in charge of the world began with the murders of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski and Steve Parent.  The following night, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their home in furtherance of Manson’s plan for world domination.  In late August or early September, 1969, Manson and two followers murdered Donald “Shorty” Shea, a ranch hand at Spahn Ranch, whom Manson believed had reported the Family to police, which resulted in a raid at Spahn Ranch on August 16, 1969.  Most of the Family members were released the following day due to an error on the warrant.  The Family then relocated to Barker Ranch in Death Valley, where they were arrested in October, 1969 after Manson set fire to a county earth mover.  Manson is also believed to be behind several additional murders, including those of Marina Elizabeth Habe and attorney Ronald Hughes.  Tonight, in Part 2, we’ll talk about some of the Family members who did not take part in the Tate/LaBianca murders.  We’ll then move on to the murder of Gary Hinman, the murders at 10050 Cielo Drive, the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca and some of the other deaths that occurred before and after August, 1969 in which Manson is a suspect. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

Join us this week on ASWF Aftermath for a special look at all things going on in the ASWF! With only 2 shows remaining until Anniversary XX. The scrapping and clawing just to make it on the card has begun. Here’s what we do know thusfar. Ray Ray, Shane,DeMike,X-Kaliber, and Josh Cross. Will compete in an Ultimate X match at the Anniversary Show. To crown the NEW Evolution Champion. Another area of interest heading into the show will be the Tag Team championships. At the last show the Vensons received a shot. But right when they had the match well in hand. The Titans of Violence collected their titles and walked to the back! And things appear to be reaching their ultimate boiling point between  El Rey and Cataclysm. One has to wonder what that means for April 6th. The road is becoming shorter and the action is picking up. Join us for all this and more tonight on ASWF Aftermath on TalkRadio49 and the ASWF Wrestling Facebook page!

In August of 1969, Charles Manson’s plan to start a race war that would leave him in charge of the world began with the murders of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski and Steve Parent.  The following night, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were murdered in their home in furtherance of Manson’s plan for world domination.  In late August or early September, 1969, Manson and two followers murdered Donald “Shorty” Shea, a ranch hand at Spahn Ranch because Manson believed Shea had reported the Family to police, resulting in a raid at Spahn Ranch on August 16, 1969.  Most of the Family members were released due to an error on the warrant.  The Family then relocated to Barker Ranch in Death Valley, where they were arrested in October, 1969 after Manson set fire to a county earth mover.  Manson is also believed to be behind the murders of Marina Elizabeth Habe and attorney Ronald Hughes.  Tonight, in Part 1, we’ll talk about the victims, the Manson Family members involved in the murders and the investigation of the Tate/LaBianca murders, leading up to the jailhouse statement that solved the case.  We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.  

Join Michael Carnahan and Lisa O’Brien on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central, for our interview with Meghan Clement, MS, D-ABC, Forensic DNA and Serology Consultant with Clement Consulting, LLC.  We’ll talk about general DNA topics, including collection methods, equipment, testing methods, statistics and sources and types of DNA.  Ms. Clement began her career in law enforcement with the Albuquerque Police Department Crime Laboratory and she has held various director positions with Laboratory Corporation of American and was an integral member of the management team at Cellmark Forensics in Texas and maintained her technical expertise by performing technical reviews and case consultations.  She has testified over 370 times on cases that utilized all DNA technologies including RFLP, DQ Alpha/Polymarker, VNTR, STR, Y-STR and mtDNA. Ms. Clement holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Westfield State College in Massachusetts and received her Master of Science in Forensic Science at the University of New Haven in West Haven, CT under the tutelage of Dr. Robert Gaensslen and Dr. Henry Lee.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.     About Meghan Clement: https://clearandconvincingpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/03/01/season-2-episode-1-dna-information-with-meghan-clement-ms-d-abc/

On April 23, 1996, Stacey Stites was raped and murdered in Bastrop, Texas.  For a year, Stacey’s case remained unsolved, with no viable suspects until April 4, 1997, when DNA linked Rodney Reed to the crime.  Initially, Reed denied knowing Stacey, but at trial, he claimed that he and Stacey were involved in a secret interracial relationship.  While this defense was successful once before, the jury at his 1998 trial rejected the claim and convicted him of capital murder.  After multiple prior rape victims testified during the punishment phase, Reed was sentenced to death.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Clear and Convincing Episode 30, State of Texas v. Rodney Reed.   We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.    

Join us this week on Aftermath as we get you ready for the ASWFs return to the Valiant Arena. This Saturday night  for another night of hot action. With serious reprocussions heading into the Anniversary Show. Which is only about a month away at this point. And all the wrestlers are feeling the pressure to carve out their spot! Who will be the next guy to step up and make a impact on the card? We will discuss all this and more tonight at 7 pm CST on Talk Radio 49. As always to join in on the action dial in (347)989-1171

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for the final episode of Clear and Convincing’s first season.  We’ll be discussing new developments in some of the cases we’ve covered since we launched last year, including the status of appeals filed by Jeffrey MacDonald, Jodi Arias, Scott Peterson, Dalia Dippolito and Stacey Johnson.  We’ll talk about the recent developments in the Alstory Simon, Larry Swearingen, Kevin Cooper and Steven Avery cases.  Finally, we’ll talk about the status of Rodney Reed, Hank Skinner and Adnan Syed cases and discuss some of the cases we plan to cover the during our second season.  We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.    

After a short relationship plagued by domestic violence, Dennise Hayslip ended her affair with Charles Victor Thompson.  Thompson refused to accept Dennise’s decision and, in the early morning hours of April 30, 1998, Darren Cain went to Dennise’s apartment to help her deal with Thompson, who was still abusing her.  Thompson and Cain fought and, when a Houston Police officer arrived at 3:00 a.m., he found Thompson with a black eye.  Since no one wanted to press charges, the officer escorted Thompson from the property and warned him not to return.  At around 6:00 a.m., Thompson returned with a gun.   After the shooting, Thompson fled to a friend’s house, where he admitted to returning to Dennise’s with a gun, kicking in the door and shooting Darren and Denise.  After turning himself in, Thompson attempted to get his friend to change her statement, which she refused to do.  While being held in the Harris County jail awaiting trial, Thompson attempted to arrange his friend’s murder by former cellmates who were being released.  In August of 1998, he was charged with solicitation of capital murder.    At trial, Thompson claimed that Dennise’s death was caused my medical malpractice.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of the evidence against Charles Victor Thompson, his direct appeal, re-sentencing trial, escape from custody in Harris County, additional appeal and post-conviction claims, in which he challenges his capital murder based on the claim that Dennise died as a result of medical malpractice. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.