Welcome to True Crime Talk. In this episode of True Crime Talk, Nic Edwards interviews writer and director of The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna Dan Cohen. Â They talk about the mysterious case of Jonathan Luna, a federal prosecutor found dead under suspicious circumstances. The conversation delves into the details of Luna's career, the bizarre events leading to his death, and the challenges faced in the investigation. Cohen's documentary, 'The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna,' aims to shed light on the case and reignite public interest, emphasizing the need for justice and transparency in the legal system.
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Takeaways
The case of Jonathan Luna is complex and unresolved.
Dan Cohen's documentary presents a thorough exploration of the case.
Luna was a respected federal prosecutor with a promising career.
His death involved multiple suspicious circumstances and unanswered questions.
The investigation faced challenges from law enforcement and media narratives.
There are conflicting theories about the nature of Luna's death.
The documentary aims to reignite public interest in the case.
The autopsy report is crucial for understanding the circumstances of his death.
Public engagement is necessary to demand justice for Luna.
The film highlights the importance of integrity in the justice system.
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Serial Killers
Tonight on True Crime Talk we are joined by Profiler and Serial Killer expert Phil Chalmers. Go and get Phil's book SPEAKING TRUTH TO EVIL; the myths and facts surrounding today's serial killers. https://a.co/d/iBwAWS7Â
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Locked Up Abroad
Tonight on True Crime Talk with Nic Edwards - Scott McMahon shares his harrowing experience of being wrongfully arrested in the Philippines, detailing the shocking circumstances of his arrest, the brutal conditions of the city jail, and the corrupt legal system that kept him imprisoned for over five years. His story highlights the struggles of survival in a corrupt system, the impact of gang hierarchy within the jail, and the emotional toll of being an American inmate in a foreign country.
For more great True Crime go to www.WildBluePress.comÂ
Takeaways
Scott was living a good life in the Philippines before his arrest.
He was wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit.
The arrest was a shocking and public event.
Scott faced extreme corruption from the police.
Life in the city jail was overcrowded and brutal.
Inmates relied on outside support for survival.
Starvation was a common cause of death in jail.
Gang hierarchy dictated the order within the jail.
Scott's ability to speak Tagalog helped him navigate jail life.
His journey to freedom was long and fraught with challenges.
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The Innocent
Tonight True Crime Talk, Nic Edwards, Carolyn, and Bryan engage with Nate Lewis from The Innocent, an organization dedicated to combating child exploitation and sex trafficking. They discuss the importance of training law enforcement to effectively handle these sensitive cases, the role of social media in facilitating child exploitation, and the dangers posed by online gaming. Nate shares insights on predator tactics, the significance of mental health for law enforcement officers, and the alarming rise of sextortion among children. The conversation emphasizes the need for community awareness and proactive measures to protect children from online threats.
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This episode discusses - child exploitation, online safety, law enforcement training, sextortion, social media dangers, child protection, human trafficking, mental health, community awareness, predator tactics
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The Garden State Parkway Murders
Tonight on True Crime Talk... Nic and Carolyn delve into the chilling details of the Garden State Parkway murders, focusing on the victims, Elizabeth Perry and Susan Davis, and the subsequent investigation that has remained open for decades. True Crime author and lawyer Christian Barth joins True Crime Talk as a proven but obsessed expert of this New Jersey cold case. The discussion covers the timeline of events leading up to the murders, the discovery of the victims' bodies, and the various suspects that have emerged over the years, including Mark Thomas, Gerald Stano, and Ted Bundy. The psychological aspects of the case are explored, along with the challenges faced by law enforcement. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the future of the case and the hope for resolution.
Check out The Garden State Parkway Murders; a cold case mystery by Christian Barth available on Amazon. For more great True Crime go to www.WildBluePress.comÂ
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