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Part 3: As Jill Cahill teeters at death's door, her family is engulfed in grief, reeling from the sudden tragedy that has shattered their world and deeply affected her children. Investigators are diligently unraveling the intricate details of the murder plot, all while a pivotal trial looms on the horizon. Her parents braced themselves for a fierce custody battle, determined to secure their grandchildren, while they fervently prayed for justice. When the verdict finally arrives, its shockwaves resonate throughout New York State, triggering significant judicial changes that are still unfolding. This story is not just about a trial; it's about a quest for truth that will impact countless lives. It is recommended to listen to Part 1, Episode 159 and Part 2, Episode 161 before the conclusion! AND- announcing the Michael Kors GIVEAWAY for Murder Bookies! Enter your name & email.  Upload a screenshot of your posted review on DOG O' WAR by APHRODITE JONES, by May 10th - Mother's Day for your chance to WIN a beautiful Michael Kors purse! https://aphroditejones.com/contact-us  BUY While She Slept by Marion Collins on AMAZON and on Barnes and Noble!    COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS, May 29-31, 2026!  Join Jill and new assistant, Michele, for their meetup, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the conclusion of the Crimecon Kickoff Party, 10 pm in the Lobby Bar (across from the reception desk)!  (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: March 2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

Part 2:  Nearly beaten to death, Jill fights for her life as she endures a grueling cycle of comas, surgeries, and infections, fluctuating between hope and despair. A fierce custody battle erupts over her children, coinciding with the investigation into the brutal assault. Meanwhile, Jeff Cahill finds his life shattered, unaware that his choices will lead him down a more devastating path, leaving a wider trail of destruction that no one could anticipate, forever altering the laws of the State of New York. (Be sure to listen to Part 1, Ep 159 before this episode! Context is crucial!) BUY While She Slept on AMAZON and on Barnes and Noble!  COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS!  (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch shop is Open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: March 2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

In 1982, a wave of terror swept across the Chicago area and the rest of the United States as seven people suddenly died; the manner of death was homicide; the cause: POISON!  Tampering, someone had spiked Tylenol capsules with cyanide and American changed overnight. This shocking crime left the public in fear; anyone could have been targeted! For 44 years, an extensive investigation aimed to uncover the truth, but the case grew cold, leading many to believe that the cunning killer had escaped justice. Now, however, there is a startling revelation. Forensic psychologist Joseph Cibelli has unveiled his father's deathbed confession, presenting compelling evidence that has led him to a shocking conclusion: his father is the infamous Tylenol Killer.  Buy THE TYLENOL MURDERS by Joseph Cibelli on AMAZON or Barnes & Noble  Listen to Joseph Cibilli's podcast on the Tylenol Murders Joseph Cibelli's page: For additional information and photographs   COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS! (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: April 2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram. LinkedIn, or  YouTube  

Part I: A boy meets a girl, and love ignites. They marry, craft a life together, and welcome their son and daughter, a perfect family. But as time unfolds, pressures rise, people evolve, and dreams unravel. While divorces are part of many people's stories, Jeff and Jill Cahill's tale is far from ordinary. It's a nightmare that shocks and devastates at every turn. When their lives take a dark twist, disastrous choices have ripple effects that devastate those around them. Families are shattered, hearts are left in ruins, and overwhelming confusion leaves us questioning: "How can anyone treat another human being this way?" Part I of While She Slept by Marion Collins challenges us to reflect on the fragility of love and the consequences of domestic violence.    BUY While She Slept on AMAZON and on Barnes and Noble!  COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS!  (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: March 2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.    

It's time to start a conversation! The amazing David Lyons, a retired homicide detective and co-host of The Murder Police podcast, is Jill's guest. These podcast hosts have an important discussion about David's new book, True Crime and Consequence. In it, David Lyons examines the increasing influence of the true crime community on real-life investigations. This timely work raises important questions about how podcasts, social media, and amateur sleuthing impact investigations, for better or worse. How can everyday citizens ethically, legally, and compassionately contribute to solving cases? AND- David and Jill delve into specific cases affected by social media, including the recent verdict involving Ashley Guillard, who was ordered to pay $10 million in damages to an innocent college professor she falsely accused of being involved in a mass murder.  BUY True Crime and Consequences on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS!  Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf and save 10% on your badge! Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! www.patreon.com/MurderShelfBookClub Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: March  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube.  

Spoiler Alert! Be sure to listen to Parts 1 and 2, Ep 152 and 154, before listening to this conclusion!  Part 3:  In this gripping conclusion, after a lengthy 16-year manhunt, the Mad Bomber, George Metesky, is finally apprehended in Waterbury, Connecticut, long after he unleashed a wave of terror across New York City with his dangerous bombings. The palpable relief among NYPD Captain Kinney and the Bomb Squad echoes through the halls of 'The Tombs,' a notoriously grim jail in Lower Manhattan, where Metesky is held. In the courtroom, a fierce contest unfolds between the psychiatrists assessing Metesky's mental state and a steadfast 'law and order' judge, resolute in his determination to see justice served. As a battle of wits and jurisdiction ensues, George's declining physical health raises urgent questions about his ability to stand trial. Caught in this agonizing limbo, he is committed to Matteawan Psychiatric Hospital, where the evolving laws surrounding sanity lead to an unforeseen resolution. Meanwhile, Dr. James Brussel, the visionary behind reverse psychology—now recognized as criminal profiling—delves into other cold cases, offering insights that unlock the identities of elusive suspects. His expertise even aids in tracking down a chilling serial killer in Boston, whose reign of terror has left a grim trail of bodies, igniting fear throughout the city. Buy Michael Cannell's INCENDIARY: The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber, & the Invention of Criminal Profiling on AMAZON.  Buy INCENDIARY on BARNES AND NOBLE.   Looking forward to the Hampton's Whodunit in April 2026! Look for Jill! COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGAS!    (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch Shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

Part 6- Lost Girls by Robert Kolker.   Retired NYPD Sergeant Joe Giacalone, known from Crimecon, the Hamptons Whodunit, and "True Crime with the Sarge," joins Jill to discuss the latest intriguing developments in the Long Island Serial Killer case. What formidable challenges does Rex Heuermann's defense team face in light of the evidence that has emerged? What complexities confront Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney as he personally spearheads the prosecution, especially given the troubling history of missteps and corruption associated with this case? The recent revelation identifying 'Peaches' as veteran Tanya Jackson and her daughter, Tatiana, which resulted in a murder indictment against Andrew Dykes, has also significantly shifted the dynamics. With Rex Heuermann set to return to court next week, on March 17, 2026, the question looms—will there be a plea deal? So many questions, and a world of answers is just around the corner! Binge Jill's series on Lost Girls by Robert Kolker, Ep 24, 25, 26, Mini-Cast Update Let the Games Begin from 9/27/21, and Ep 95 Gilgo!   True Crime with the Sarge on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWu65T8zcgURKqmcIbzqY5w Buy books by Joseph L. Giacalone on AMAZON   COME SEE JILL ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON 2026, LAS VEGS! PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON (Thinking about going to Crimecon? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!) Jill's Merch shop is open! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! www.patreon.com/murdershelfbookclub Sources, photographs & additional information on LISK & Lost Girls is found on Jill's blog, June 2021 https://www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2021/06/  

PART 4:  Best-selling author Leslie Rule joins Jill for an engaging discussion about the unforgettable case she explores in her gripping book, A Tangled Web. Leslie offers her keen insights into the mind of the perpetrator, delving into her motivations and sharing a groundbreaking new development that sheds light on many of our lingering questions. Plus, she's excited to unveil her next project, which is bound to excite true crime enthusiasts! Spoiler Alert: To fully enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to Jill's A Tangled Web trilogy—Episodes 137, 138, and 141—first! PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10%! Every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog, Sept. 2025.  https://www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/09/   Join Jill on PATREON for $2 - 4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill' s SERIAL KILLER CLASS!  www.patreon.com/murdershelfbookclub Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch by Jan https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club   Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube. 

PART 2: 1956- New York City is in a state of fear as powerful bombs are discovered hidden in public spaces like libraries, movie theaters, and subway stations. Sixteen years have passed, yet the elusive Mad Bomber continues to evade capture, leaving citizens in constant dread. To draw the bomber out, the NYPD shares case details with the press, sparking a tense cat-and-mouse game. This triggers numerous bomb threats that blur the line between pranks and real danger, while genuine explosives are found, threatening death and devastation, with the NY bomb squad exhausted.   With each tip scrutinized meticulously, police keep an eye toward Dr. Brussel's profile of the bomber. However, as the investigation unfolds, alibis emerge that clear countless suspects, and the detectives face disappointment after disappointment. What drives the Mad Bomber? Is it revenge or something darker? When will law enforcement finally catch him, so New Yorkers can regain their peace of mind?   In a bold move to break the case, Captain Howard Finney consults Dr. James Brussel, a psychiatrist from the Department of Mental Hygiene. This partnership gives rise to the groundbreaking practice now known as criminal profiling, merging psychiatric insight and intuition with the hard facts of the case. How could the profile be used to catch a serial bomber? How could law enforcement use profiling to catch serial bombers, murderers and even serial killers?   Buy Michael Cannell's INCENDIARY; The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber, & the Invention of Criminal Profiling on AMAZON.  Buy on BARNES AND NOBLE.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Happy to help! Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club   Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies!   Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

On March 30, 1981, a tragic and shocking incident unfolded in Washington, D.C., when a troubled young man named John Hinckley Jr. opened fire as President Ronald Reagan exited the Hilton Hotel. The chaotic scene resulted in the shooting of four individuals, with President Reagan being the prime tarrget. Hinckley was swiftly apprehended by law enforcement, and his severe mental illness led to his commitment at St. Elizabeth's Psychiatric Hospital, where he would spend an astounding 41 years grappling with his delusions and troubled psyche. Over the decades, commentators and experts have delved into Hinckley's complex mental health struggles and the motives behind his violent actions. Now, after 45 years, he has chosen to share his side of the story through a memoir titled Who I Really Am, co-authored with Jason Norman. Today in this special episode, John Hinckley and Jason Norman engage in a candid conversation with Jill, where they will explore the intricate details of his life, his journey through mental illness, and the insights gained from his experiences. Buy Who I Really Am by John Hinckley Jr & Jason Norman on Amazon, and on Barnes and Noble.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Happy to help! Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Crimecon 2026 is COMING, May 29-31, 2026!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch!   https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram, or YouTube.

PART I: In 1956, a sinister figure known as the 'Mad Bomber' has been terrorizing New York City for 16 long years, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. His bombs have detonated in telephone booths, restrooms, Grand Central Terminal, and other iconic landmarks across the Big Apple. While many have suffered injuries, fortunately, no one has died—yet. In a desperate attempt to reveal the identity of this elusive criminal, the NYPD bomb squad is utilizing a forensic crime lab, the first of its kind used for crime-fighting. As chilling letters from the 'Mad Bomber' continue to pour in, newspapers compete to cover the most compelling stories, amplifying the public's rising fear and anxiety. The question lingers: where will he strike next? And who is the enigmatic 'F.P.'?   Buy Michael Cannell's INCENDIARY; The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber, & the Invention of Criminal Profiling on AMAZON.  Buy on BARNES AND NOBLE. PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Happy to help! Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

Jill is thrilled to welcome retired cold case supervisor Troy A. Hillman, the leader of the elite cold case team that tirelessly pursued the killer of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. These two young women were heartbreakingly stabbed to death in the early 1990s in Phoenix, Az. In his compelling new true crime book, Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter, Troy shares the gripping story of how the dedicated cold case detectives persevered against all odds, uncovering Phoenix's most chilling cold case and ultimately revealing the identity of a serial killer who had been cleverly hiding in plain sight. Go behind the scenes and beyond pages with Jill and Troy!   Don't miss Jill trilogy on Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter, Ep 147, 148 & 150!   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS IN MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Happy to help! Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER Case Studies! Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club   Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

Part 3: A cold case is now solved: A suspect has been apprehended in the haunting murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas, as Phoenix, Arizona rests more easily. After more than two decades, Bryan Patrick Miller's DNA has finally matched the evidence found on the victims. Who is the elusive figure who refers to himself as the "Zombie Hunter"? Join Jill as we embark on a detailed journey through the investigation into other possible victims, uncovering key witnesses and delving into the gripping eyewitness accounts that have shaped this case. Experience the dramatic clash between the prosecution and defense as the intricate path to justice unfolds, revealing unexpected twists and turns leading to a long-awaited resolution. As always, Jill remembers the victims.    Based on the new book by Troy A. Hillman, you can purchase your copy of Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter at AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, and other booksellers.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!   Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge!  Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Who will be next?  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

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 history—until now! As kidnappings escalate into murder, they send shockwaves through the nation, prompting the largest manhunt since John Dillinger was captured in 1934. Jill and Sherri delve into the haunting story, pay tribute to the victims and their families, and reflect on a nation paralyzed by fear just five years after the end of World War II. And who was Billy Cook, the Cockeyed Killer? Told with integrity and respect, Kukla ensures the victims' voices are heard. Fun Fact: This case inspired The Doors' rock and roll classic, "Riders on the Storm"! BUY Sherri Kukla's RIDERS ON THE STORM on Amazon! Sherri Kukla's page on RIDERS ON THE STORM.      SEE you at the Hampton's Whodunit 2026! PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Happy to help!   Join Jill on PATREON for $2- $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch!  https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club   Sources, photographs, and information can be found on Jill's blog: January  2026 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube. 

Part 2: Phoenix, Arizona 2014.  The elite cold case unit diligently worked through the files related to the Canal Murders, which included over 1,000 potential suspects. One by one, they cleared each suspect, confirming that their DNA did not match the samples collected from the brutal murders of Angela Brosso in 1992 and Melanie Bernas in 1993. The team traveled across the country in search of leads, but morale began to suffer as the investigation entered its third year without an arrest. Eager to gain fresh insights, they presented their case to the Vidocq Society in Philadelphia, a distinguished group of federal, state, and local law enforcement experts and renowned forensic investigators from various fields. Then, they heard from forensic genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, who offered her assistance. Would her expertise and advancements in DNA analysis lead to identifying the killer?   Based on the new book by Troy A. Hillman, you can purchase your copy of Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter at AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, and other booksellers. PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Every little bit helps! Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12   Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.