Iowa bedroom of Dixie and Scott Shanahan, late October 2003. CAPTION: Author's perspective: Study this photo carefully. What do you see? On the wall, there's a portrait of Jesus Christ. The drapes are drawn shut. Two lamps on each side of the bed. A blue pillow. But did you notice the lump in the bed? This photo was taken in late October 2003 by crime lab specialists for the state of Iowa. When they walked into this bedroom, they were overcome … [Read more...]
Town of DIXIE’S famous murder trial brings Author Ferak to Iowa in August
If you've read, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was it Murder or Self-Defense? dev.wildbluepress.com/dixie you're familiar with Harlan, Iowa. It's the county seat of Shelby County, Iowa. It's the home of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. It's the location of the jail that once held domestic violence abuser Scott Shanahan. It's the same jail that later held his wife, Dixie, once she was charged with killing Scott and hiding his body in their home for … [Read more...]
John Ferak Talks DIXIE’S LAST STAND With Burl Barer On True Crime Uncensored
Listen in as bestselling true crime author John Ferak talks with radio host and bestselling true author Burl Barer about DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? as well as writing about crime and criminals on True Crime Uncensored. Here's the direct link for the download. … [Read more...]
May 2: True Crime Uncensored talks DIXIE’S LAST STAND with John Ferak
For four months, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? has held steady as an #Amazon #Kindle best seller, and come Saturday, May 2, America's most popular true-crime talk show, will interview the #WildBluePress author. dev.wildbluepress.com/dixie Now, author John Ferak appears on True Crime Uncensored,which is hosted by the legendary Burl Barer, the distinguished author of America's all-time funniest true-crime book, … [Read more...]
Iowa parole board to review DIXIE’s case; make your voice heard!
Since January #truecrime readers have grown quite familiar with my first #truecrime book published via #WildBluePress. Meanwhile, business at the Iowa parole board continues. DIXIE'S LAST STAND chronicles the plight of #prisoner Dixie Shanahan. It's a book about #domesticviolence, fateful choices and rigid sentencing guidelines. So far, #DIXIE has proven to be a conversation starter. dev.wildbluepress.com/Dixie Here's a random sampling … [Read more...]
Generation Why Podcast recommends DIXIE’S LAST STAND to its listeners
In January, Harlan, Iowa's newspaper had a complimentary front-page article about DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder or Self-Defense? dev.wildbluepress.com/Dixie Days later, Twin Cities' DARKNESS RADIO host Dave Schrader made DIXIE the topic of a 90-minute segment on True-Crime Tuesdays. In February, we had a lively hour-long discussion about DIXIE on SHATTERED LIVES RADIO with host Donna R. Gore and Delilah Jones. Then came Sunday, … [Read more...]
Charles Thoman, Dixie’s murder trial prosecutor, now enjoying life in retirement
It's been nearly 11 years since Assistant Iowa Attorney General Charles Thoman dropped into the western Iowa city of Harlan. He was the powerful one-man prosecution crew against Dixie Shanahan. When Thoman finally left town, in May of 2004, he accomplished his mission. He branded Dixie Shanahan as a convicted and cold killer -- just as he intended to do. "I never felt cross examining the defendant Dixie Shanahan would be a slam-dunk," Thoman … [Read more...]
Ferak’s book DIXIE draws strong listener response on Shattered Lives
A terrific show. Radio host Donna R. Gore's most recent SHATTERED LIVES episode generated plenty of buzz over the weekend from both faithful and first-time listeners: www.blogtalkradio.com/insidelenz/2015/02/07/shattered-lives-wildblue-press-author-series--john-ferak Gore and her excellent co-host, Delilah Jones, interviewed me during Saturday's one-hour segment. We discussed my latest #truecrime book, DIXIE'S LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR … [Read more...]
John Ferak Hits The Airwaves Saturday With DIXIE’S LAST STAND On Shattered Lives
WildBlue Press truecrime author John Ferak will be this Saturday's featured radio guest on Shattered Lives with "LadyJustice" Donna R. Gore. The third in the WildBlue Press Author Series on Shattered Lives, this will be a serious and frank discussion about Ferak's latest book DIXIE'S LAST STAND: Was It Murder Or Self-Defense? It's a strange, twisted tale of domestic violence and murder in the heartland. Listeners will be in for … [Read more...]
Who was your favorite character in DIXIE’S LAST STAND?
When I wrote DIXIE'S LAST STAND: WAS IT MURDER OR SELF-DEFENSE? I made a concerted effort to limit the number of key characters in this feature-length book for #WildBluePress. You can find out more about the book and how to purchase it at #Amazon #Kindle by clicking here https://dev.wildbluepress.com/dixies-last-stand-john-ferak-true-crime/ Sure, there were plenty of names and positions that were paramount to the case. Iowa Division of … [Read more...]
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