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Sept. 23, 2025

pt8 Epstein - Dr Bankenstein and Snow White

Tom goes deep into the systemic issues surrounding human trafficking, particularly focusing on the recent revelations from Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony and the connections to high-profile individuals, including financial institutions and political figures.

He highlights the alarming statistics of child trafficking in America, the role of banks in facilitating these crimes, and the ongoing cover-up that protects powerful individuals involved in these networks.

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Sept. 22, 2025

pt7 Epstein - They Think We're Stupid

Tom the producer offers a disgusted pontification on the growing interest in conspiracy theories and what's driving people's engagement with controversial topics. He discusses the shift in public perception regarding narratives presented by traditional media, particularly in the context of significant events like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom emphasizes the importance of questioning established narratives and the implications of information control on societal awareness.takea…

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Aug. 21, 2025

pt6 Jeffrey Epstein : L'Chaim Las Vegas

This is getting uncomfortable.

Tom The Producer taps a call with attorney Meg McCormick Horner, discussing various topics including the Epstein case, 9/11, and upcoming coverage.

Full Epstein Coverage: https://youtu.be/q6L6w3rKCPs?si=_UhZpw5w3Hi-jNAb
The episode delves into conspiracy theories surrounding 9/11, the implications of Epstein's legal troubles, and the challenges of content creation in today's digital landscape.takeawaysThis episode was unplanned and …

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Aug. 19, 2025

pt5 Jeffrey Epstein : Safe Haven - Israel

Tom the producer continues to find appalling information on Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on recent developments, including the Las Vegas arrest of Tom Alexandrovich, a high-ranking Israeli cybersecurity official, for pred@tory behavior towards m!nors.

The discussion highlights patterns of individuals fleeing to Israel to evade justice, the implications of Israeli citizenship laws, and the intersection of intelligence agencies and legal loopholes that allow such behavior to persist.

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Aug. 12, 2025

Garden State Parkway Murders Unsolved

Christian Barth, an author and attorney, discusses his journey in writing true crime, particularly focusing on the Garden State Parkway Murders. He shares updates on his research, the challenges he faces in accessing information, and his transition from non-fiction to fiction writing.

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Aug. 12, 2025

pt4 Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell and $exual Bl@ckm@il

Tom the producer (everybody else is on summer vacay) explores the historical context of sexual blackmail as a tool of control, the financial systems that enable such operations, and the modern implications of surveillance and technological control.

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July 21, 2025

Karen Read Trial Circus Convo

Lou gets the story on the Karen Read verdict and trial from repeat guest, Chris Lyons.

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July 11, 2025

Tiffany Valiante Lawsuit Press Conference

The suit challenges the official determination that Tiffany's 2015 death was a suicide and asserts that key evidence was overlooked, mishandled, or withheld.

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June 2, 2025

Is Tiffany Valiante's Killer Walking the Streets?

"My niece was murdered."

This conversation delves into the unsolved death of Tiffany Valiante, who's (already lifeless(?)) body was struck by a train in South Jersey in 2015.

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March 13, 2025

Active Shooters In Healthcare Environments

Former Green Beret, Matthew Wainscott joins our producer, Tom Ritter, to discuss the need for specialized training for healthcare professionals and the potential for innovative solutions to improve security measures in healthcare settings.

They emphasize the importance of understanding mental health issues and the need for a more systematic approach to managing high-risk patients.

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Feb. 14, 2025

Eastbound Strangler Atlantic City Serial Killer with James Leonard

Jim shares his firsthand insights into the case, detailing the tragic discovery of four women's bodies and the challenges investigators faced, including witness credibility and the evolving role of modern technology in criminal investigations. Leonard recounts his initial impression of the suspect, the impact of media involvement, and the key turning points, such as the 'Riverman' connection and DNA evidence.

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May 19, 2023

Murder of Jerod Draper in a Safe Place

In 2018, Jerod Draper was pulled over while having a suicidal episode. ⚖️ His life ended shortly thereafter when a Guantanamo Bay trained nurse tortured Jarod Draper to death with a fifty-thousand volt Taser while strapped to a steel chair in Harrison County Jail, in Indiana.
Please help bring attention via Change.org petition ⁠https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-jarod-draper
Larry Wilder is fighting for justice in the jailhouse murder of Jerod Draper. In October, 2023, the statute of…

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May 4, 2023

Tom Sawyer Falsely Accused 🔎 A Dark Cloud with Detective Chris Lyons

We welcome Pinellas County (FL) Sheriffs Detective, Chris Lyons, to the NJ Criminal Podcast.

Chris joins us to discuss his role in the exoneration of Tom Sawyer in the 1986 murder of Janet Staschak.
This is a cold case that he was handed almost two decades after it occurred.

Chris is also a founder and Board Treasurer at the Florida Investigators Network.

Video Episode Page: https://njcriminalpodcast.com/tom-sawyer-janet-staschak

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Jan. 15, 2023

Christian Barth pt3 🚷 Disturbing Revelations

Join us for the 3rd and final segment in this conversation with Christian Barth, author of The Garden State Parkway Murders: A Cold Case Mystery.
Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey.
The Midwest Book Review lauded his first book, The Origins of Infamy, as “a very recommended read for true crime aficionados."

Generally recognized as the foremost civilian authority on the 1969 Garden State Parkway murders, he resides in Connecti…

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Jan. 15, 2023

Christian Barth pt2 🚷 A Tan Mustang

Welcome to part-II in this conversation with Christian Barth, author of 📗 THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY MURDERS: A COLD CASE MYSTERY.

Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey.
The Midwest Book Review lauded his first book, The Origins of Infamy, as “a very recommended read for true crime aficionados."

Generally recognized as the foremost civilian authority on the 1969 Garden State Parkway murders, he resides in Connecticut. We disc…

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Jan. 15, 2023

Christian Barth pt1 🚷 Garden State Parkway Murders A Cold Case Mystery

Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey.
The Midwest Book Review lauded his first book, The Origins of Infamy, as “a very recommended read for true crime aficionados."

Generally recognized as the foremost civilian authority on the 1969 Garden State Parkway murders, he resides in Connecticut. We discuss his book, The Garden State Parkway Murders: A Cold Case Odyssey, published by WildBlue Press.

Christian Barth: https://christ…

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Nov. 22, 2022

J. Wright Leonard 🖺 Certified Document Examiner

Certified document examiner J. Wright Leonard joins Meg McCormick Hoerner on your favorite NJ Law Podcast 🎧 She'll discuss the importance of certified handwriting examiners in court proceedings.

J. Wright has more than 30 years of experience testifying as an expert witness in federal, state, and local courts across the United States.

She is a certified document examiner (CDE) with the American Board of Forensic Examiners and is also qualified as an expert in questioned d…

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Tour - Tiffany Valiante Mystery ⚖️

Welcome to part-3, in this series on the death of Tiffany Valiante. ⚖️

Attorney Paul D’Amato has taken hundreds of people on what he referred to as “The Tour”, a ride-along of the three possible routes from Tiffany Valiante’s house to the point of impact. In this episode, you will listen in as Paul takes Meg on The Tour.

Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com

What Happened to Tiffany Valiente: https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/tiffany-valiante-netflix/

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Nov. 8, 2022

What Happened To Tiffany Valiante's Clothes? ⚖️

In Part 2 of the Tiffany Valiante mystery, ⚖️ attorney Paul D’Amato And Meg discuss, in detail, the clothing that Tiffany Valiante was wearing on the night in question.
We'll cover items that were found at the scene, and clothes and items that were found in the days, weeks and months to follow. In addition, we'll discuss the autopsy, the results of the train’s black box, and statements overheard by a Wawa employee - that Tiffany may have the victim of foul play.

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Day Tiffany Valiante Disappeared ⚖️

Welcome back to the NJ Criminal Podcast, and part 1 in this series. ⚖️ Attorney Paul D’Amato describes in detail what happened on July 12, 2015, the day that Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train near her home in Mays Landing, NJ. Paul shares that the Valiante family has maintained all along that Tiffany Valiante did not commit suicide on July 12, 2015. Meg and Paul then trace the path that Tiffany traveled the night she died, as indicated by the bloodhound.

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Oct. 19, 2022

Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer 📖

Nelson C. Johnson is an author, former judge, lawyer, and historian, best known for his 2002 New York Times bestseller, Boardwalk Empire.
His book served as the basis for the popular and Emmy Award-winning HBO crime drama TV series, Boardwalk Empire.

The Honorable Nelson C. Johnson, J.S.C.(Ret.) practiced law for 31 years prior to being appointed to the New Jersey Superior Court (Martindale-Hubbell lawyer rating: “A-V”).

During his first eight years on the bench, Judge Joh…

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Aug. 20, 2022

Judge Lise Pearlman pt2 🛩️ The Man Who Got Away

Welcome back to the Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series on NJ Criminal Podcast. This is the second part in Meg's conversation with Judge Lise Pearlman. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ's favorite law-podcast.

Judge Pearlman's #book -Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect #1 : The man who got away on Amazon

Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that …

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Aug. 20, 2022

Judge Lise Pearlman pt1 🛩️ Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ's favorite law-podcast.
Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California Chief Justice Donald Wright before practicing law in Oakland, California.

Judge Pearlman served as the first Presiding Judge of the California State Bar…

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Aug. 20, 2022

Robert Zorn pt2 🛩️ The Lindbergh Trial

Welcome to part-2 in this Lindbergh kidnapping podcast series. Meg continues her conversation with Robert Zorn, 👨‍⚖️ as your favorite NJ law podcast continues to delve into his family perspective on the historic Lindbergh Kidnapping case.

Robert Zorn is a graduate of Duke University and of the Wharton Graduate School of Business. In 2012, Robert Zorn published the book Cemetery John, which tells the story of the Charles Lindbergh kidnapping. Robert is uniquely qualified to write on t…

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