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Special Episode 169 Confessions of the Green River Killer by Maria DiLorenzo

June 10, 2026

In Special Episode 169:  Jill welcomes investigative journalist Maria DiLorenzo, the author of the new book Confessions of the Green River Killer: A True Story of Manipulation, Madness, and a Search for Justice. Maria DiLorenzo reached out to Gary Ridgway, a serial killer, who pleaded guilty to the murders of 49 women, to gather information about possible unidentified victims. Despite his typical reluctance to communicate with the media, Ridgway engaged in extensive conversations with DiLoren...

Ep 168: Pt 2 The Caregiver's Game by Charles E. Wallace, Jr,; "They didn't know what they didn't know"

June 03, 2026

  Part 2: During the COVID-19 lockdown, Joell Fleming's adult children—Chip and his siblings—were prohibited from visiting their mother, who suffers from dementia. This left her entirely dependent on her caregiver, Esmarelda Gomez. As communication became increasingly difficult, Joell's children were often the last to learn about critical decisions being made regarding their mother's care, often without their knowledge. Esmarelda began to take a more dominant role in managing Joell's affairs...

Special Episode 167: Joseph Scott Morgan Joins Jill!

May 24, 2026

In this special episode, a very special guest and friend, Joseph Scott Morgan, the host of the Body Bags podcast, a professor of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University, and the author of the gut-wrenching book, Blood Beneath My Feet, joins Jill!. Joseph speaks about death investigations, the dire challenges of exploring the realm of death for decades, and their experiences at CrimeCon, where they are to return this week! Joseph Scott Morgan, ever the philosopher and sage, shares h...