TIME TRAVEL IN THE OZARKS

Well I was well prepared to regale you with true  crime tales Saturday from the Ozarks, and sat down an hour or so early to watch The Flash create an alternative time line where Michael Keaton is still Batman while I charged my phone...my timeline was as off as my phone's power!

Humiliated and shamefaced I apologized profusely to Mark Boyer and Matt Alan for missing my own show, and pledged to never let that happen again!!

So tune in next Saturday!

MY GREATEST HITS!

 

Three of my best selling true crime books from Wild Blue Press are now available in one super collection for your Kindle — MURDERS’ ROW # 4 is the title and it contains MAN OVERBOARD, BETRAYAL IN BLUE, and A TASTE FOR MURDER.  The second and third were written with my brilliant co-author, Frank C. Girardot Jr.  plus Ken Eurell of course on BETRAYAL IN BLUE. Special pricing on this collection! Special pricing on this Collection!

Burl Barer and Ron Chepesiuk reunite!

 Two of America’s best selling true crime authors reunite on the air twice in one week- Burl Barer and Ron Chepesiuk take turns interviewing each other on their two popular true crime broadcasts!

First. Burl is Ron’s guest on  CRIME BEAT Thursday night 5pm PT / 8 pm EST

Then Ron is our special guest Saturday2pm PT/5pm EST on True.Crime Uncensored. Listen live at OUTLAWRADIOLIVE.com

 Ron Chepesiuk  

a native of Thunder Bay, Canada, is a full-time freelance journalist, screen writer, film producer and radio host based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.  He has a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degree from Minnesota State University in Moorhead, Minnesota, a Masters degree in library science (M.L.S) from Atlanta Clark University and a post-graduate diploma in archival administration from the National University of Dublin in Ireland. Before freelancing full-time, he was a professor of library service for twenty-five years at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ron has also taught online courses in the journalism program of UCLA’s Extension Division.

As an award winning screenwriter, Ron has had four screenplays optioned for movies. In all, Ron has published 40 books and more than 4,000 original articles in FHM, USA Today, Black Enterprise, Woman’s World, Modern Maturity, The Rotarian, New York Times Syndicate, Toronto Star, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, Collier´s Encyclopedia, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, the New York Daily News and more than 400 other print publications.

Ron has reported from more than 35 countries, including Cuba, Northern Ireland, Colombia, Kenya, Colombia, Hong Kong, Nepal and Czechoslovakia, and his 16,000 plus interviews include such luminaries as Robert Kennedy, Jr., Gerry Adams, Yasser Arafat, Russell Simmons, John Kerry, Dave Barry, Andie McDowall, Jimmy Carter, Abbie Hoffman, Noam Chomsky, Frank Lucas (the subject of the movie, ¨American Gangster¨), a former president of Nicaragua and three former presidents and two vice presidents of Colombia, South America.

He serves as a consultant to the History Channel´s ¨Gangland¨ series and has been interviewed by NBC´s Dateline, the Biography Channel’s “Mobsters”, The Discovery Channel’s “Undercover” and Black Entertainment Television´s ¨American Gangster¨ Ron has also been interviewed or quoted on radio by the CBC, BBC, CBS, NPR, XM Satellite Radio, Radio Australia and numerous Irish radio stations, among other outlets, and by such newspapers as Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, The Weekly Standard, New York Times, St Petersburg Times, Associated Press, the Guardian (United Kingdom) and the Dallas Morning News.

Ron has won numerous writing awards sponsored by such organizations as USA Book News, Foreword Magazine, and Independent Publishers Book Award. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Journalists and Authors, the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime, Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Florida Freelance Writers Association and the Professional Writers Association of Canada.

Ron's Links :  www.ronchepesiuk.com      www.ikeatkinsonkingpin.com         www.strategicmediabooks.com
 

To contact the Crime Beat radio program for interviews, e-mailcrimebeat123@yahoo.com or call 803-366-5440.

FORMER HELLS ANGELS PRESIDENT " PEE WEE " GOLDSMITH TELLS THE TRUTH

Live Saturday 2pm pt on outlawradiolive.com

...a true-life description of the events in my life... as a man, father, husband, wrestler, boxer, greaser, Sinners Motorcycle Club member, and, of course, a full patch member of the notorious Hells Angels. I lived the life of a real deal leader in several different chapters of the Angels. And I always lived up to what I thought was the true meaning of "Brotherhood" as best I could. But the ideals I had eventually came crashing down as my expectations of many of the members of infamous outlaw biker club (and other clubs, too) were not the same as mine. That's why I eventually had to leave the Angels behind and quit that lifestyle. I saw that the ideals of '"brotherhood" were just words to many, with no real meaning backing them up. There's no disrespect intended to anyone associated with this club, or any of the other clubs mentioned in the pages of this book. To this day, I still maintain many great friendships with brothers from the Angels as well as the other clubs I've been associated with.

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A UNIQUE COLLABORATION: BETRAYAL IN BLUE

While I've collaborated on writing projects previously, BETRAYAL IN BLUE was a unique experience because not only would this be written with Frank C. Girardot with whom I have an established professional relationship, but also Ken Eurell who is a primary character in the story of police corruption in the NYPD.

I knew Ken was a strong personality, and a man who had been through things most of us cannot even begin to imagine. I also knew from talking to Tampa journalist, Paul Guzzo, that Ken was one hell of a nice guy, good father and a very well respected man in his community.

“It is hard to believe,” said Paul, “that Ken was once one of the most corrupt cops in NYPD history. He is such a good guy, it's really difficult to picture him that way.”

My first questions were, “Can Ken take a bit of ribbing? How does he handle being challenged on things? Will Ken view us as his partners in this effort, even if we push him a bit, and not see us as actually adversarial?”

I couldn't be more pleased with the answers. It was apparent from our first conversations that he understood that we were in this project together, that our goals were the same, and that all three of us shared a firm dedication to bringing readers a unique, honest and compelling book that didn't make excuses. Ken, his wife, Dori, and others came forward to offer in depth interviews

When we pressed Ken to reveal more, and make himself more vulnerable, he didn't back away, but put his heart and soul into this project. After all, this book was Ken's idea, and he had written a personal memoir upon which we established the book's foundation.

Frank Girardot spent hours upon hours discussing all aspects of Ken's life and career with Ken and his wife, Dori. 

As my writing hours are well beyond the midnight hour, I would follow up with questions of my own via Facebook messenger when Ken and Dori came on line early in the morning New York time. I'm in Los Angeles, so there was a three hour time difference. They were just starting their day, I was ending mine.

Because Frank and I wrote A TASTE FOR MURDER together, we knew each others strong points, and how to bring out the best in each other. Bringing Ken to the mix didn't mess with that at all. In fact, Ken's full participation and willingness to be completely open made this project exciting and fulfilling for both Frank and me.

 We hope you enjoy reading BETRAYAL IN BLUE  as much as we enjoyed writing it with Ken Eurell.

SHOTS IN THE DARK!

 Dan Zimmerman returns with a spectacular true crime Saturday 2pm pt/5pm et on TRUE CRIME UNCENSORED on outlawradiolive.com

On a cold, winter’s night in early 1963, mob enforcer Rocco Anthony Balliro and a pair of associates stormed a darkened apartment on the outskirts of Boston and engaged in a fierce gun battle with several assailants (police officers, it turned out) waiting in ambush for the ex-convict and recent prison escapee. In the aftermath, a young woman and her toddler son lay dead.

The story of Rocco Balliro, a petty criminal and enforcer for New England crime boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca, played out in glaring headlines across the country following the shootout with the Boston police. Had he heeded the commands of the cops to drop his weapon, Rocco would not have spent the next fifty years behind bars, and his girlfriend and her son might still be alive today. Instead, he fired the gun, erupting death and mayhem in the apartment. In the aftermath of the shootings, all fingers pointed at Rocco. But he would maintain his innocence in the death of his girlfriend and her son for the rest of his life, though plagued with lingering questions.

Did he fire the deadly bullets or did they come from another source? Did he unknowingly kill the pair or was he simply guilty of an ill-advised home invasion? What was the police’s true involvement? 

Balliro agreed to meet with the author over the span of a couple years. Along with countless tales of criminal escapades, Balliro handed over reams of documents, correspondence, and clippings related to his life and the alleged crime that put him behind bars, while Balliro arranged for meetings with many of his family members and associates. They also shared their perspective with the author over what actually took place in February 1963.

This is Rocco’s own story of his life. But most importantly, it is his version of the events from the night of February 2, 1963, in a Boston suburb, and his profession of innocence until his dying breath.

“A real page-turner for Mob enthusiasts and organized crime history buffs. A must read.”–Dennis N. Griffin, bestselling author of The Rise And Fall Of A ‘Casino’ Mobster

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What a prison break!

 Live Saturday 2pm pt/5pm et on outlaw radio live.com

CHASSON’S RUN: The Prison Break That Captivated America And the Love Story That Fueled It! 

"Sorry folks, but I gotta go."

CHASSON'S RUN: The Prison Break That Captivated America And the Love Story That Fueled It is a gripping true crime tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat. On September 6, 1982, convicted murderer Leroy James Chasson made a daring break for freedom from the Massachusetts Correctional Institute-Walpole-one of the most infamous, escape-proof prisons in the country. But this wasn't just any prison break. It was a meticulously planned, five-year effort, made possible by an unlikely accomplice-Kathleen MacDonald, Chasson's former pen-pal turned wife.

In this riveting account, true crime author Daniel Zimmerman (SHOTS IN THE DARK) brings the shocking escape to life, detailing how Chasson, wounded and bleeding from self-inflicted wounds was first transferred to a hospital for treatment. Then, using a .45 automatic smuggled to him by his wife who was disguised as a nurse, took hospital guards and staff hostage, before fleeing under a hail of gunfire.

Dubbed the "Bonnie and Clyde" of Massachusetts, the couple's daring run across the country captivated the nation and they would evade capture for years. Living under assumed identities, they nearly made it-until a tip from America's Most Wanted led to their eventual capture in 1989.

In CHASSON'S RUN, Zimmerman createsa true crime masterpiece. A story of passion, crime, and a love that defied the law.

Author Daniel Zimmerman

Daniel Zimmerman, the author of the action-packed saga Shots in the Dark, has added a highly anticipated second book to his True Crime resume. In Chasson’s Run, Zimmerman chronicles the notorious escape of convicted killer Leroy James Chasson from Massachusetts Walpole State Prison. Armed with equal parts ingenuity, guile and a .45 automatic, Chasson took flight from a hospital ER with his accomplice wife at his side, leading authorities on a seven-year pursuit.

As a former Emergency Medical Technician, working for the ambulance firm tasked with treating and transporting prison inmates, Zimmerman had direct access to a number of first-hand eyewitness accounts of the escape.

When he’s not working area ice rinks and sidelines writing sports for local newspapers, Zimmerman enjoys travel and spending time with his two grandchildren. He lives on the North Shore of Boston with his wife of forty years.