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Aliza: Her Story

Mike Butz, Sara Shookman

Booking Overview

Value for PR: opportunities to position legal/crime experts within a trusted true-crime narrative, with local relevance and ongoing case updates. Booking focus centers on seasoned, local professionals who can discuss courtroom processes and public interest angles.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

digital@cjn.org

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Host

Mike Butz - Cleveland-based journalist and podcast host known for investigative reporting and storytelling on local issues.

Sara Shookman - Cleveland-based journalist and podcast host with experience in reporting, storytelling, and community impact journalism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Juris Doctor, licensed attorney with courtroom experience
Required Achievements:  
leadership in major local cases, published legal commentary or involvement in high-profile trials, recognition within Cleveland legal community

Recent Guest Discussions

Larry Zukerman - What To Expect Inside The Courtroom; Trial Dynamics; Case Updates Surrounding Gregory Moore

Recent Topics

Aliza Sherman, True Crime, Cleveland, Trial, Attorney

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Aliza: Her Story
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8. Digital Forensics: Building a Case Using Electronic Fingerprints

August 18, 2026

In this episode of Aliza: Her Story, Mike Butz and Sara Shookman explore the growing role of digital forensics in the investigation of Aliza Sherman’s 2013 murder. The episode begins with digital-forensics expert Anthony Gentile, whose work helped authorities locate an armed fugitive in South Carolina, illustrating how phones, social media, IP addresses and other digital records can help investigators find people and reconstruct events.The episode then examines the digital evidence at the cen...

7. What to Expect at Trial: An Attorney’s Perspective

November 04, 2025

The attorney once trusted to protect Aliza Sherman is now accused of taking her life.Twelve years after the Beachwood nurse and mother of four was brutally stabbed outside her attorney’s downtown Cleveland office, Gregory Moore faces 10 criminal counts — including aggravated murder and kidnapping — in her death.In this episode of “Aliza: Her Story,” we dive into how the case against Moore is taking shape. Our hosts speak to veteran defense attorney Larry Zukerman, co-managing partner of Zuker...

6. Gregory Moore Charged

May 13, 2025

The attorney trusted to advocate for Aliza Sherman during her contested divorce trial is now –12 years later – charged with her murder.Gregory Moore, 51, of Sagamore Hills, was indicted on May 2 on 10 criminal counts in the death of Sherman on March 24, 2013. Sherman, a 53-year-old in-vitro fertilization nurse and mother of four, was stabbed 11 times outside the Stafford Law Company in downtown Cleveland, where Moore worked, and she was scheduled to meet with him that Sunday night. She died l...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Aliza: Her Story?

Aliza: Her Story is hosted by Mike Butz and Sara Shookman. Its publicly listed email is digital@cjn.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Aliza: Her Story?

The publicly listed email for Aliza: Her Story: digital@cjn.org.

How many listeners does Aliza: Her Story have?

Podseeker estimates Aliza: Her Story reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Aliza: Her Story?

Aliza: Her Story typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Juris Doctor, licensed attorney with courtroom experience. Common among recent guests: leadership in major local cases; published legal commentary or involvement in high-profile trials; recognition within Cleveland legal community. Recent guests include Larry Zukerman.

How hard is it to get booked on Aliza: Her Story?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Aliza: Her Story cover?

Recent episodes cover Aliza Sherman, True Crime, Cleveland, Trial, and Attorney. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

digital@cjn.org

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