Tom Becka of Omaha's FOX 42 Midway through writing my draft of BODY OF PROOF: Tainted Evidence in the Murder of Jessica O'Grady? an idea popped in my head. Why not interview a journalist with strong familiarity with the tragedy? Sure, I lived in Omaha, Nebraska, for nine years, but I don't have the same pulse in the community as I did from 2003 through 2012. Nowadays, I live in Appleton, Wisconsin. For BLOODY LIES, I interviewed Nebraska … [Read more...]
Why Did Kevin Sullivan Revisit The Bundy Murders After Resolving to Leave Them Behind?
Kevin Sullivan, author of KENTUCKY BLOODBATH, VAMPIRE and THE BUNDY MURDERS: A Comprehensive History, has been on the road researching significant sites and talking to key witnesses and people who knew Bundy's victims in order to create an original account of this infamous multi-year murder spree. Here he describes what led him to revisit this case only a few years after he resolved to leave it behind for good... When I finished my book on Ted … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dunning tells BODY OF PROOF author he suspects there’s an accomplice still out there
He's a Republican politician and the City of Omaha's most visible law enforcement official. Tim Dunning began his career as a small suburban police officer during the early 1970s. Soon afterward, he joined the big-city Omaha Police Department. He worked there for more than 20 years. By 1994, he ran for sheriff of Douglas County (the same county where Omaha's located) and he defeated the incumbent sheriff. And Tim Dunning's remained the … [Read more...]
Behind the Book Video: John Ferak on BODY OF PROOF
John Ferak's latest true crime, BODY OF PROOF: Tainted Evidence in the Murder of Jessica O'Grady, is not his first book featuring fallen CSI commander David Kofoed. BODY OF PROOF was written as a sequel to Ferak's BLOODY LIES: A CSI Scandal in the Heartland. In this Behind the Book video, Ferak describes how the two books are related. BODY OF PROOF has been shaking up the Amazon bestsellers lists for true crime categories! … [Read more...]
Journalist and Author John Ferak Will Be Featured Guest Talking About His True Crime Books On THE OPPERMAN REPORT
And Catch Up On Wednesday's Discussion of DIXIE'S LAST STAND Between Ferak and Dan Zupansky On True Murder Fresh off the release of his latest book, WildBlue Press true-crime author John Ferak is slated to appear on two noteworthy true-crime radio shows that are popular for listeners across North America. Wednesday, July 22, TRUE MURDER, hosted by noted author and journalist Dan Zupansky, invited Ferak on his show to discuss DIXIE'S LAST … [Read more...]
Kevin Sullivan On the Trail of Ted Bundy Video 8: Washington University Abduction and Bundy’s Boyhood Home
WildBlue Press Author Kevin Sullivan takes us to Washington University and the childhood home of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy in the latest installment of On the Trail of Ted Bundy. Kevin is conducting research for his new project--a step by step account of this gruesome cross country and multi-year murder spree. At each site, he explains just how events lined up to lead to a particular abduction, in some cases not Bundy's original target. … [Read more...]
Killer in BODY OF PROOF Ignores Interview Request in Ferak’s Riveting New Book and Amazon Bestseller BODY OF PROOF
John Ferak's new WildBlue Press original is taking over Amazon true crime categories, BODY OF PROOF is a Summertime must-read. Now read some of the behind the scenes investigative work that went into BODY OF PROOF. When I write true-crime books, one similar question ALWAYS comes up after my book is out. "Were you able to interview the killer?" OR "What did the killer have to say about the book?" I knew this was an obvious question I … [Read more...]
Caitlin Rother Radio Interview: The Hazards of Investigative Journalism
Multi-genre crime maven and author of NAKED ADDICTION, Caitlin Rother, gave an in-depth interview on KPPV radio with DJ Phone. Caitlin described their conversation as follows: "DJ Fone, who does an afternoon radio talk show "Q&A with DJ Fone" on KPPV in Prescott, AZ, the locale of my upcoming book, THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER, had me on the radio for an hour on Tuesday, July 21, and got me going on my favorite soapbox and hot-button … [Read more...]
Judge featured in BODY OF PROOF was not fan of high-profile courtroom dramas
As you dive into reading BODY OF PROOF: Tainted Evidence in the Murder of Jessica O'Grady? you will quickly discover the book's three main characters. They are: University of Nebraska at Omaha campus coed Jessica O'Grady, Lone Star Steakhouse bartender Christopher Edwards and Douglas County Sheriff's Office CSI Commander David Kofoed of Omaha. But one of the most influential persons in the entire book won't pop up until you're at least … [Read more...]
Two Bucks For Two Books Sale Kicks Off John Ferak’s Launch Of BODY OF PROOF
"BODY OF PROOF is a superbly crafted tale of murder and mystery but, too, of perplexing official misconduct which leaves worrying suspicions about trusting a system that protects us all. Along with his fascinating debut book, BLOODY LIES, Mr. Ferak is making an indelible mark in the true crime genre.”— Jim Hollock, author of the award-winning crime story, BORN TO LOSE. Now for a limited time help us celebrate the launch of award-winning author … [Read more...]
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