Necronomicast

Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to have as a guest, one of the true legends in American law enforcement.  A distinguished homicide Detective who, throughout his career, solved an astonishing 92% of his cases at the Colorado Springs Police Department. Lt. Joe Kenda. We will discuss, with great detail, his work and expertise in bringing murderers to justice.     His cases and work have been presented on numerous TV shows such as "American Detective" and "Homicide Hunter" and through his books "Killer Triggers" and "I Will Find You".   His newest endeavor debuts on Investigation Discovery and Discovery+ this week entitled "Homicide Hunter: Never Give Up". There is only one Lt. Joe Kenda and he is here for you tonight on this episode of Necronomicast! HOMICIDE HUNTER: NEVER GIVE UP premieres on ID on Wednesday, August 17 from 9-11PM ET/PT, debuting on the heels of an all-new season of AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA, which airs on Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on ID. Both are available to stream the

True Crime fans rejoice!   For this episode of Necronomicast, do I have something special for you...   I am pleased to bring you retired homicide investigator Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva from the hit TV show "Reasonable Doubt" for a spirited and indepth conversation!  On the show, they re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it's time to appeal or accept the guilty verdict once and for all. I hope you enjoy this revealing discussion about their pursuit of justice on this episode of Necronomicast! Reasonable Doubt on Investigation Discovery

I am celebrating the “Summer of Sasquatch” here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy…. For this episode, I am very excited to have as guests filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson who, with their team, have created a fantastic brand new documentary entitled “A Flash Of Beauty:  Bigfoot Revealed”. It is a beautifully shot and expertly produced documentary that is surprisingly heartfelt.  It focuses on the Bigfoot phenomenon and highlights the emotional impact that a Sasquatch encounter leaves on the eyewitnesses.    A Flash of Beauty tonight on the Necronomicast! "A Flash of Beauty:  Bigfoot Revealed" official website

I am celebrating the “Summer of Sasquatch” here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy…. This is one of my favorite conversations in the history of the program as I welcome Bigfoot researcher, author, and star of Travel Channel's “Expedition Bigfoot” Russell Acord. Russell brings tremendous military experience and survivalist training to the world of cryptozooloigical exploration.  He’s honest, focused, and driven to separate the fact from the fiction while having the time of his life doing so! Russell Acord and “Expedition Bigfoot” on this episode of The Necronomicast! Russell Acord Offical Website

I am celebrating the “Summer of Sasquatch” here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy…. I kick it off with author and researcher Ken Gerhard, whose book “The Essential Guide to Bigfoot” should be on the shelf of every researcher and cryptozoology enthusiast out there. Ken has shared his research findings and knowledge on Coast to Coast AM, History Channel, SYFY, National Geographic, A&E, "Weird or What with William Shatner"….and now with all of you faithful listeners of The Necronomicast! Ken Gerhard's Official Website

Joining me tonight for a late night conversation is one of the UK's leading documentary directors, John Dower. Just looking over his resume, John has been nominated for and has won numerous awards and accolades for his masterful work. Earlier this year, he delivered the  Netflix hit entitled ‘Sophie: A Murder in West Cork”.  It's an incredible deep dive into one of the most tragic murders in modern Irish history. On HBO Max, you can also explore one of the greatest whodunits in US history with his riviting documentary "The Mystery of DB Cooper. I’m so excited to have as a guest for your listening pleasure, John Dower, on this episode of the Necronomicast! John Dower's Official Site

Greg Lawson is a 30-year law enforcement officer, professional investigator, police academy instructor, college educator, and former expert witness for investigative procedures.  He also researches and investigates human paranormal experience and locations known for spiritual or unusual activity. He has authored two books on the subject and specializes in providing alternative perspectives to explain human experience. Greg is also a 10-year military veteran with the US Army, Navy, and Air Force, (...yes you can do that...) and is currently a street patrol lieutenant in Central Texas. He uses the thousands of hours of training he has received through his profession and his experience as a detective along with his Masters Degree in Education to study paranormal human experience and physical anomalies. With deployments to Central America, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and two Western Pacific sea deployments, Greg is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and holds an honorary A

The filmmaking team of Sarah Appleton and Phillip Escott are my guests tonight for a late night conversation.  They are the creative force behind the new documentary premiering on Shudder this week entitled, “The Found Footage Phenomenon.” Join us as we discuss the highly profitable, yet wildly misunderstood genre of horror movies that generated such box office gold like "The Blair Witch Project", "Afflicted", and the "Paranormal Activity" franchise. "The Found Footage Phenomenon" on the Necronomicast! "The Found Footage Phenomenon" on Twitter

It is my pleasure to welcome to the program Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, Catholic Priest and licensed psychologist.  He is the President of the St. Michael Center for Spirtirual Renewal and a research associate professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Msgr. Rossetti has participated in hundreds of exorcisms.  With this episode, you get an exorcism blessing at the end!  "Diary of an American Exorcist" on the Necronomicast! "Diary of an American Exorcist"

Tonight on the Necronomicast, I welcome to the program Alexis Linkletter.   She is an investigative journalist, writer, podcast host, and producer. She hosts the top rated true crime podcasts "Unraveled", and "The First Degree".  Her work has been televised on "Unmasking a Killer", and is featured on the "Unraveled" television series from Investigation Discovery and Discovery+. We will explore some of the more infamous cases that she has covered in her career and discuss her methods of investigating and reporting cases to the public. Between the producing, the podcasts, the documentary specials and being on-camera talent, She has a lot of stories running around in her mind ready to be told.  But there is always room for one more. Alexis Linkletter Official Website

Tonight on the Necronomicast,  I have the pleasure to welcome television host, paranormal investigator, podcaster, musician, and animator Sapphire Sandalo! Sapphire has built a following due to her hard work, persistance, talent, and honesty.  She can be seen as an expert analysist on the hit show "Paranormal Caught on Camera", heard on her top rated podcast, "Stories with Sapphire", and is featured as a paranormal investigator on the new docu-series "Ghost Town Terror". On this episode, you'll discover why Sapphire is one of the new leading voices in the world of paranormal and anomalous research.  More information on Sapphire Sandalo.

On January 31, 2012, the small town of Mountain City, Tennessee was the stage for a shocking double murder.  The murders of Bill Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth, the subsequent investigation, and trials ignited the attention of the media and garnered nationwide coverage.  It would be known as "The Facebook Murders". Tonight, ten years later, I welcome family members of the victims and the murderers as they share their stories to help us understand what happened. (Music Credit:  "Night Bruise" written by M. Amandus, B. Corey, T. Lewandowski, S. Zimmerman)

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Roo Powell. She is the head of the non-profit advocacy group SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and the front runner of the new television show "Undercover Underage" on Discovery+ and Investigation Discovery.  Through her organization, Roo has built a team that works in collaboration with law enforcement to detect offenders who prey on unsuspecting kids.  "Undercover Underage" follows her team in real time as they transform this 38-year-old mother of three into a teen persona and work to reveal the true identities of the online predators who reach out to her. Get the true story on how Roo and her team work to track down some of the internet’s most dangerous child predators on this episode of the Necronomicast! For more information on SOSA.

Tonights’ guest, for a late night conversation features the return of our friend Steve Shippy, paranormal investigator, documentary filmmaker, and fellow podcaster.  Steve was last on this program 2 years ago and tonight he will be letting us know about his current projects including his work with psychic Cindy Kaza as they uncover the secrets behind the crimes of Ed Gein and the true story of the Gainsville Ripper, the inspiration for the Scream movies.  Do serial killers continue to torment the living long after their bodily death?  Find out on this episode of The Necronomicast! More information on Steve Shippy.

My guest tonight, for a late night conversation,  is legendary psychic medium Chip Coffey. You all know Chip from his long time work on television programs Paranormal State, Psychic Kids, and Kindred Spirits. Chip is an internationally acclaimed psychic, medium, paranormal investigator, lecturer and writer. Chip is going to help me understand what its like to have these gifts of psychical perception in a straightforward, no nonsense way.  Listen in as he gives me a psychic reading at the end!  A conversation with Chip Coffey here, on the Necronomicast! Chip Coffey Official Website   (Music Credit:  "Benson Babylon" written by N. Barber, B. Corey, J. Dodson, S. Zimmerman)

For the first show of 2022, it is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Katherine Ramsland to the show. Katherine Ramsland is a professor of forensic psychology and teaches criminal justice at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. She holds master's degrees in psychology, clinical psychology, criminal justice, and a Ph.D. in philosophy.  She is one of the nation's leading experts on Serial Killers. We will be talking about her book and new A&E Channel docu-series “Confession of a Serial Killer” about Dennis Rader, the BTK killer who terrorized Wichita, Kansas for over 30 years.    She has spent over a decade of her life interviewing Rader in hopes of unraveling the mystery of how and why he became one   of the worst serial killers in American history. "Confession of a Serial Killer" on Amazon.

To close out 2021, I'm very excited to have not one, but two spectacular guests for your listening pleasure. Amy Bruni and Adam Berry are here to talk about the upcoming release of the 6th Season of their hit television program "Kindred Spirits" on Travel Chanel and Discovery+! You'll discover details here that you won't find anywhere else about their unique approach to paranormal investigations and the philosophies they share when interacting with ethereal phenomena.  Join me along with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, for this 215th episode of The Necronomicast! Amy Bruni Official Site Adam Berry Official Site

It was fifty-eight years ago when tragedy unfolded in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas.  The President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was gunned down in broad daylight. The aftermath of that fateful day is still unfolding as researchers and historians like my next guest continue to ask the questions and search for answers of what really happened. Craig Ciccone, is one such researcher and historian.  His diligent, thorough, and important work continues on.  His focus isn't just on the events of Nov 22, 1963, but on all political assassinations of the 1960s.   Join me and Craig, on our pursuit of truth on this episode of The Necronomicast! For more information on Craig Ciccone.

Tonight I welcome to the program, from England, the brother and sister filmmaking team of Anthony & Claire Bueno who have put together the ultimate documentary of the classic hit film "Ghostbusters"! "Cleanin' Up The Town-Remembering Ghostbusters" is more than just a documentary.  It plays like a love letter to the film that was an American pop culture force for decades and introduced a new generation to the world of the paranormal. Listen in as we discuss the stars in front of the camera as well as the incredible talent behind the camera that defied all odds to produce the classic that moviegoers love to this day. On the eve of the release of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" go behind the scenes of the movie that started it all on this episode of the Necronomicast!

Happy Halloween and welcome to this special episode of The Necronomicast featuring Bloody Mary! Born on the bayou, Bloody Mary was raised in the Crescent City. She grew up to be a profound priestess who also serves her hometown of New Orleans as a Culture bearer, tradition keeper or "Griot" as well as psychopomp (“guide of souls”) and ghost whisperer. Mary is a fearless enthusiast about her home town and all of its history, heritage and mysticism. She is a known publicly as Vodoo Queen, storyteller, celebrity historian, author, psychic medium, ghost hunter and owner of the famous Bloody Mary's Tours - an Avant-garde Boutique tour company for over 20 years. Bloody Mary is also the curator of the notorious Haunted Museum and Voodoo Pharmacy Spirit shop at 826 N. Rampart Street which receives international acclaim. You will see her on TV and cinema featured on hundreds of international documentaries about the other side of her hometown. See her and her famous haunted houses on Paranormal Lockdown, Buzzfeed Un