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Guest Joe Eaton will discuss how Ohio is implementing arming teachers and school employees as a way to prepare for the next school shooting. FASTER stands for Faculty / Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response. Created by concerned parents, law enforcement, and nationally-recognized safety and medical experts, FASTER is a groundbreaking, nonprofit program that gives educators practical violence response training. From FasterSavesLives.Org "Schools are “soft” targets for violence. And you know you need to take steps to respond to violent events and emergencies. But what should you do? How will you do it? Who can help you with planning, training, and implementation? The FASTER program is your complete, ready-to-go solution. Created by concerned parents, law enforcement, and nationally-recognized safety and medical experts, FASTER is a groundbreaking, nonprofit program that gives educators practical violence response training. Classes are provided at NO COST to your school district."

Vacation nightmare stories can be a thing of the past if rental owners are using a service such as OwnersEyes. The well-trained team will literally "keep an eye" on every important aspect of the vacation experience. Mike Parnitske founded OwnersEyes after exposure to a beautiful, but spider filled vacation home. Although spiders were eradicated and the vacation ended well, he saw the potential to assist absentee owners and their guests, ensuring a quality getaway. “We essentially become the on-site eyes and ears of our customers through use of mobile technology and real-time reporting back to the owner,” says founder Mike Parnitzke. “We provide property owners with quick reports that let them see the true condition of their home at key times when guests check-in or checkout.” ? Host Donna Gore, a vacation rental owner, understands the importance of a reliable, experienced company who will act on her behalf.  For detailed information about OwnersEyes and their offerings, refer to their website: http://owne

REBROADCAST of Episode 15. DON'T GET STUCK IN A WRITER'S RUT. Habit can be your worst enemy.

Paul Scharff learned details about the 1981 murder of his father from a book written by host, Dennis N. Griffin. Within the pages of "Cullotta" were the answers he wondered about since he was a child. It all came together through the efforts of several original people surrounding the crime. Scharff tells his story in his own book, "Murder in McHenry: A Son's Pursuit of Justice" and updates listeners on events which have come to light since the release of the book.

November 14, 2002 was like any other day for Alice Donovan and her family. As she was preparing for the upcoming holidays, she was confronted in a parking lot by two escaped convicts who kidnapped her at gunpoint and brutally murdered her, afterwards discarding her body. Alice Donovan was missing for 6 years, a national high-profile case, and her remains were found in January 2009 in a rural field just outside of Myrtle Beach, South Carollina. Angie Warner and her sister, Jennifer were devastated and their lives spiraled out of control for several years while the murderers were apprehended and convicted in two separate trials.  Years after reclaiming her life, Angie was held up at gun point and robbed at a store in which she worked. She will discuss how she deals with being the victim of violent crime, how she has pulled her life back togehter, and how she advocates for misisng persons as a State Outreach Coordinator with CUE Center for Missing Persons.

Shattered Lives takes an in-depth look at the office of the Medical Examiner with guest, Dr. David Fowler, the Chief Medical Examiner for the state of Maryland. With an explosion of homicides, especially in Baltimore, how does this office keep up? Host, Donna R. Gore, "LadyJustice" discusses with Dr. Fowler the role of the Medical Examiner, how the rights of the victims are honored, and the most misunderstood aspects of the job.  

This episode profiles the unsolved murder of Robert Placencia who may have been at the wrong place at the wrong time. Only 17 years old at the time of his murder, he was the father of a young son and about to be married. Robert's mother, Debbie, and Detective Jason Kirtlan join host Denny Griffin, along with Gene Cervantes of Citizens against Homicide to bring attention to this unsolved murder. It's believed that someone knows what happened on the night of August 7, 2006 and the family is seeking justice.

Senators Chris Murphy & Richard Blumenthal have made some progress in beginning to expose the travesties of justice with ICE re the Casey Chadwick Murder. There has also been ongoing reports from the Boston Globe that ICE will not release the names and addresses of thousands of illegal immigrants charged with aggravated crimes due to "privacy rights." Guest: Attorney Chester Fairlie

Shattered Lives welcomes guest, Tolland County, CT Cold Case Analyst, Dan Cargill, along with family members of 3 young girls who went missing 40 years ago. Their goal is to find answers for the families of Debra Spickler, Janice Pockett and Lisa White. A task force was formed and the cases are being treated as if the girls went missing recently, using updated knowledge and procedures, all agencies and detectives separately investigating are now coming together to collectively work the cases. Host Donna R. Gore, the CT State Outreach Coordinator for CUE Center for Missing Persons, will bring listeners up to date about these cases and any information that is allowed to be shared publicly.

There are so many high-tech distractions these days that readers are lured away from books that might have kept them captivated years ago. Dennis N. Griffin and Morgan St. James discuss techniques that work to create books the reader can't put down.

  Guests from the California organization Citizens Against Homicide will preview their work with surviving victims who have lost a loved one due to homicide. The organization supports these victims through advocating on their behalf with law enforcement and the justice system. Future episodes will feature some of their cases Website: http://citizensagainsthomicide.org

Will Marling, D.Min. is the Interim Senior Director for Operations and Programs atVTV Family Outreach Foundation explains the 32 National Campus Safety Initiative™ (32 NCSI™). It is a landmark program of the VTV Family Outreach Foundation that empowers college and university campus communities to make more informed decisions about campus safety.   Developed by a team of leading experts, this free self-assessment survey tool is presently available to institutions of higher education. Colleges and universities can use the survey to conduct an objective analysis of a full range of institutional safety and security facilities, policies and procedures.

The NEW Crime Wire preview show will allow listeners to get an idea of what this revival of the popular podcast will be featuring. Tune in to hear what's going to happen beginning May 11, at 9pm eastern. The NEW Crime Wire podcast hosted by Dennis N. Griffin and produced by ImaginePublicity is coming out of the wings and back to center stage! Dennis and co-host Delilah Jones will discuss various crime-related topics with experts and families with the hope of making a difference.   

  Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins and Bill Jenkins, "power couple" for victims' rights return to Shattered Lives to update listeners on their work. Jennifer has been instrumental in passing Marsy's Law legislation in Illinois and is working on passage in all states and ultimately added to the US Constitution. Bill Jenkins is the author of What to do When the Police Leave which is now recognized as one of the most authoritative and informative tools for grieving families and the caregivers who work with them. He is working on a future book about trauma and the connection to neuroscience.

Debbie Hodges explains her decision to opt out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and pay the penalty even though she has a rare chronic illness, is prescribed several expensive medications, and has ongoing issues related to her health situation. Recently featured in a front page story at the Virginian-Pilot, she, along with others discuss the continuing burden of health care insurance. Hodges is just a few years short of being eligible for Medicare and has amassed debt to pay for health insurance under the ACA. More information

Did you know that there are several treatments available for those suffering from the effects of trauma? This show discusses the various ways that help is delivered. We will hear about how hypnosis, EMDR, Bi-lateral, and play therapy is used as healing modalities from frequent guest, Duane Bowers. Duane T. Bowers, is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Reiki Master in private practice. His work includes working with individuals and groups. He teaches workshops, seminars, and courses nationally and internationally, and through a variety of media. WEBSITE: DuaneTBowers.Com

Vinnie will continue his story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse to become a world boxing champion.

Mary Lee Robinson and her husband had just relocated 11 months prior to their brand new home in the Low Country of the Carolinas. Her husband suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage and was gone at age 63. She hit the wall of loneliness and grieving at 90 mph. It was startling not only to her, but to the other story tellers that most people don’t have the faintest idea what to do for the bereaved. Strangers can be very kind, and familiar folks can be downright cruel. Grief is very poorly understood and not tolerated well in our culture. Not only has Mary Lee Robinson written books on the subject, as well as participating in the Grief Diaries anthology series, she started a movement, Set an Extra Plate, that encourages everyone to invite that person who may be alone on holidays to enjoy a meal with our families. Website: http://www.maryleerobinson.com

As a boy, Vinnie Curto was routinely subjected to sexual abuse by his father. After suffering the abuse for years he finally rebelled and stood up to his father and the abuse stopped, but left its emotional scars. Vinnie was a fighter, though, and overcame the obstacles in his path to win the Super Cruiserweight world championship. His story is one of survival and subsequent victory.

DEBORAH SAYS: My mother tells me I was born a very long time ago, but I’m not so sure—my mother can’t be trusted.  These things I do know:  I was raised in Texas on barbeque, Mexican food and beer.  I am the author of WANNA GET LUCKY? (A NY Times Notable Crime Novel and double RITA™ Finalist), its five sequels, LUCKY BREAK, the latest and just out, and four between-the-books novellas.  Currently I’m stretching my writer muscles working on a women’s fiction/contemporary romance series set in Napa—the first novel, CRUSHED, is out March 8th—a dark thriller, a romantic suspense series featuring a female helicopter pilot, as well as the next Lucky adventure—all very different projects. So, if you see me with a glass of Champagne in hand, you’ll understand.  I can usually be found at the bar, but also at www.deborahcoonts.com.