Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

Part 3: A cold case is now solved: A suspect has been apprehende...

Author Sherri Kukla joins Jill to discuss her brand new true crime book, Riders on the Storm, which reveals the chilling true story of William E. Cook, a spree killer largely forgotten by his...

Part 2: Phoenix, Arizona 2014. 

Part I- Phoenix, Arizona 2011: A new elite team of investigators tackles some of the most challenging homicide cases—cold cases. Led ...

This special episode is not the story of a twisted perpetrator and the carnage he caused. Perfect for the holiday season, this compelling conversation features Jill welcoming survivor and author Mark Gray.  October 1, 2017, Mark was a journalist covering the Route 91 Harvest Festival concert when shots rang out from the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. In Jill's review of The Las Vegas Massacre CONNECTIONS: Finding Str...

Sheryl "Mac" McCollum, host of the podcast Zone 7 and gifted CSI, is back on the Murder Shelf Book Club podcast to discuss her new true crime book, <...

Part III: Vicky Cilliers was struggling to recover her health and to come to terms with the fact that her husband, Emile Cilliers, had been arrested for attempting to murder her. In disbelief...

Part I:  Meet Vicky—a college graduate, physiotherapist, veteran, and expert skydiver living in the UK. Life was good; she cherished the serenity and freedom that skydiving brought her. Things took a turn for ...

Part 3:  The relentless harassment and stalking of the victims escalated to a new, perilous level, raising alarm bells for the detectives assigned to the case. Then, a breakthrough: Law enforcement discovered the identity of the escalating stalker, leading t...

Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, an original Mindhunter, joins Jill for an engaging conversation about her newest book, Expert Witness: The Weight of...

Part 4: (Yes, there is a Part 3!) In this exclusive interview, Jill engages in a candid conversation with retired Commander Jad Lanigan and Aurora SWAT Commander Mike Dailey, whom she met at Crimecon Denver. Both Jad and Mike were pivotal figures during the tragic Aurora Theater Shooting, sharin...

Part 2. The stalker continues to bombard Dave Kroupa and Liz Golyar with vile texts and emails, in addition to more acts of vandalism. Cruel hoaxes amplify the emotional pain and stress that the victims endure, as the sadistic stalker escalates her twisted game. The police begin t...

Part 1: After discussing CrimeCon 2025, the Ellen Greenberg case, and the upcoming Wildlife CSI, Jill dives into one of the most twisted and convoluted true crime stories ever told! Dave Kroupa, recently single, joins an online dating platform where he meets Liz and then Cari. Not seeking a serious relationship, he finds amazing chemistry with Cari, making Liz, w...

In a lively conversation, Jill discussed the new true crime book by the hosts of the Murder Sheet podcast, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee, titled Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland.  Áine Cain, the investigative journalist, and Kevin Greenlee, the renowned attorney, explore the tragic Delphi 2017 murders of young teens Libby German and Abby Williams, which they have intently followed ...

Retired law enforcement supervisor and accomplished author Rod Sadler joins Jill for an engaging discussion about his latest book, Depraved Obsession. Their conversation delves into the shocking murders of teenagers Kenny Myers and Shawn Moore, shedding light on the sadistic serial killer who terrorized the community and shattered countless lives. They explore the complex twists and turns of the investigations, highlighting the rel...

On August 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM, Minneapolis, Minnesota, faced a tragic incident at the Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis, with 2 killed and 17 injured as per the latest news report.  As we grapple with the pain and sorrow, taking the time to understand the facts may offer solace and support to someone in need. In her trilogy, "A Dark Night in Aurora," Jill addresses the latest facts and research surrounding the...

Part 3: The trial of James Holmes unfolds with gripping tension as the jury deliberates whether he was insane during the tragic act that claimed 12 innocent lives and inflicted countless injuries. Should they find him sane, a critical question looms: Is the death penalty warranted? The atmosphere in the courtroom is charged with emotion as courageous survivors and grieving family members share their poignant stories, each one a tes...

Part 2: Neuroscience graduate student James Holmes is in therapy with psychiatrists Dr. Lynne Fenton and Dr. Robert Feinstein. He struggles with anxiety and intrusive, violent thoughts, but withholds crucial information from his psychiatrists, including his purchase of weapons. His lack of transparency leaves the psychiatrists concerned but unable to take action. After failing his preliminary exams, James withdraws from school and ...