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Episode 12: Drew Peterson Untouchable

In Episode 12, Bolton and Grace recap the 2012 Lifetime Movie, Drew Peterson: Untouchable, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. 

The screenplay was written by Teena Booth and based on the book "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson" by reporter/author Joseph Hosey. The movie was directed by Mikael Salomon.  The film stars Rob Lowe as Drew Peterson, a police officer who arouses suspicion after his fourth wife goes missing four years after his third wife was found dead. Kaley Cuoco stars as Stacy Peterson, Drew's fourth wife. This movie is classic Lifetime with cringey scenes and an abundance of drama. The movie is unique in that it was made after Drew Peterson appeared on multiple media outlets to speak about his fourth wife's disappearance and his third wife's death, but before he was convicted.  Additionally, Joseph Hosey's book, on which the movie is based, was published before Drew Peterson was even indicted on charges.

SOURCES:
Drew Peterson: Untouchable (2012)
Hosey, Joseph. FATAL VOWS: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson. PHOENIX BOOKS INC, 2010.
Drew Peterson: An American Murder Mystery, ID Channel, August 27, 2017
Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48, TV Series, Season 1 Episode 2, Drew Peterson, April 5, 2018
Cellmate Secrets, Season 1 Episode 2, Drew Peterson, June 11, 2021 on Lifetime.
Going West: True Crime Podcast, Drew Peterson // 64, April 3, 2020
Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48, Podcast, 3. Drew Peterson, April 5, 2018
Love Murder, Podcast, 35. Drew Peterson: Dirty Cop, Sleazeball, Wife Killer, February 24, 2021
Andreeva, Nellie. “Lifetime's Drew Peterson Film Draws 5.8 Mil.” Deadline, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2012, https://deadline.com/2012/01/lifetimes-drew-peterson-film-draws-5-8-mil-219040/. 
“Anonymous Warning Sent to Drew Peterson's Third Wife Kathleen Savio.” REELZ, https://www.reelz.com/extra/anonymous-warning-sent-drew-petersons-second-wife-kathleen-savio/. 
“Friends and Family of Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio React to Lifetime Movie.” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Jan. 2012.
Carey, Stacy. “What Happened to Drew Peterson's Kids?” NickiSwift.com, Nicki Swift, 16 June 2021.
“Drew Peterson Asks Lifetime to Stop Filming Movie about Him.” HuffPost, HuffPost, 13 Sept. 2011.
“Drew Peterson Demands Halt to TV Movie on Murder Case.” Reuters, Thomson Reuters, 14 July 2011.
“Drew Peterson.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 May 2022,.
“Drew Peterson: Untouchable.” IMDb, IMDb.com, 21 Jan. 2012.
“Forget Rob Lowe's Looks. Why Did Lifetime Subtract 10 Years from Age Difference?” Justice Café, 19 Jan. 2012. 
“Stacy Peterson's Sister: Stacy Was Found.” Justice Café, 6 June 2020.
“Stacy's Family, Kathleen's Son and Peterson React after Viewing ‘Drew Peterson: Untouchable.’” Justice Café, 24 Jan. 2012. 
Goldblatt, Jeff. “Drew Peterson Movie ‘Sensationalism," Savio Brother Says.” NBC Chicago, NBC Chicago, 16 June 2011.
“Timeline: The Drew Peterson Case.” Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2019.
Hosey, Joseph. “Hosey: Sister's Search for Stacy Peterson Not Over.” Shaw Local, Shaw Local, 23 Oct. 2021.
“'I Will Be Back': Stacy Peterson's Sister Vows to Keep Searching Lockport Canal.” NBC Chicago, NBC Chicago, 19 Oct. 2021. 
“Inside Drew Peterson's Twisted Path to Prison: One Wife Dead and Another Missing without a Trace.” E! Online, 20 Nov. 2021.
Johnson, Steve. “Lifetime's 'Untouchable' Throws the Book at Drew Peterson.” Chicagotribune.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2019. 
Lowry, Brian. “Drew Peterson: Untouchable.” Variety, Variety, 20 Jan. 2012. 
Mehrotra, Kriti. “Where Are Drew Peterson's Kids Now?” The Cinemaholic, 18 June 2021. 
“Drew Peterson Calls Lifetime Movie about His Legal Troubles ‘Hysterical.’” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 23 Jan. 2012.
Roeper, Richard. “Roeper: Drew Peterson Movie Coming to Lifetime as Bad as It Looks.” Times, Chicago Sun-Times, 6 May 2019.
Taege, Micheal. All Bark and No Bite: Analyzing the Role of "Drew's Law" in the Murder Conviction of Drew Peterson [1] | UIC Law Review | University of Illinois Chicago.
“Texas Penal Code - Penal § 21.11.” Findlaw.
Wagner, Curt. “Lifetime's 'Drew Peterson: Untouchable' Guilty of Cheesiness.” Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2018.
Welch, Michelle. “'Drew Peterson: Untouchable': Rob Lowe: Unbelieveable.” PopMatters, 20 Jan. 2012. 

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Mini Scenes 4:

Catch Me If You Can

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 2002 movie and the real story behind Catch Me If You Can.

In this mini episode:
Bolton tells us about some of the things Frank Abagnale Jr. ACTUALLY did and how he's gotten away with telling his farfetched tale for so long.
Grace updates us on an encounter between Paula Parks and Frank Abagnale Jr. that took place in 2020.
And we take a moment to appreciate one of Bolton's all time favorite actors...

Be sure to check out main episodes and past mini episodes of CRIME SCENES: A True Crime Movie Podcast!! Available wherever you get your podcasts!! And remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts to spread the word!!!

Additional Sources:
Aswell, Tom. “Did LABI Pay a Five-Figure Fee to Get Flim-Flammed by Self-Proclaimed Flim-Flam Artist at Its Annual Luncheon Tuesday?” Louisiana Voice, 13 Feb. 2020. 
All other sources are the same as our main episode and are available on our website. 

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Episode 11:

Catch Me If You Can

In Episode 11, Bolton and Grace recap the 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. 

The movie was written by Jeff Nathanson and directed by Steven Spielberg and is based on the autobiography of the same name written by Frank Abagnale Jr. with Stan Redding . The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., a self-proclaimed con man who contends that he successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a doctor, and a prosecutor - all before his 19th birthday. Tom Hanks plays Carl Hanratty, an FBI agent who chases and eventually apprehends Frank Abagnale Jr. Christopher Walken plays Frank Abagnale Sr. and Nathalie Baye plays Frank Jr.’s mother. There are cameos from various other famous actors and actresses and viewers will enjoy seeing who pops up next. The film is fast-paced and entertaining, but after reading the book “The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth While We Still Can” by Alan C. Logan, viewers may be disappointed to compare investigative research to Frank Abagnale Jr. 's story. This is definitely our most meta episode yet!

Also, be sure to check out Watching Netflix Without You and the Vaginance podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

Sources:

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

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Mini Scenes 3:

Molly’s Game

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 2017 movie and real story behind Molly’s Game.

In this mini episode:
Bolton tells us about learning how to play poker!
We take a moment to appreciate actor Michael Kostroff’s unmatched ability to play the sleazy lawyer.
We discover that Tobey McGuire does not have good snacks at his house.
We are reminded Matt Damon is adorable.
We learn Molly Bloom really isn’t allowed to go to Canada.
And Grace tells us what Molly Bloom is up to now!

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Additional Sources:
Sasha Sessions: A Team USA Podcast, Episode 23: Molly Bloom, released May 17, 2021.
All other sources are the same as our main episode and are available on our website.

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Episode 10:

Molly’s Game

In Episode 10, Bolton and Grace recap the 2017 film, Molly’s Game, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. 

The movie was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and is based on the 2014 memoir of the same name written by Molly Bloom. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom, a former world-class skier and aspiring law student, who found herself running a star studded high stakes poker game. Kevin Costner plays Molly’s demanding father, Michael Cera plays the infamously repugnant ‘Player X’, and Idris Elba plays Molly’s lawyer who she hires after she is named in a Federal mob indictment. The film focuses on the life of Molly Bloom, how she came to run such a high-stakes poker game, why she ends up in Federal Court and perhaps why she received the sentence she did. The film is a nice break (for the most part) from violent crime stories and immerses viewers into the world of high-stakes private poker.

Also, be sure to check out Crime of the Truest Kind wherever you get your podcasts!

Sources:
Molly’s Game (2017)
Bloom, Molly. Molly's Game: the True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World. Dey Street, an Imprint of William Morrow Publishers, 2017.
“Molly's Game.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 June 2021.
“18 U.S. Code § 1955 - Prohibition of Illegal Gambling Businesses.” Legal Information Institute.
Cohen, Nicole. “Molly Bloom And Aaron Sorkin On The Real Story Behind 'Molly's Game'.” NPR, 6 Jan. 2018.
“Jim Walden (Lawyer).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Apr. 2021.
Kaufman, Amy. “How Molly Bloom Went from 'Poker Princess' to the 'Movie Heroine' of 'Molly's Game'.” Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2018.
Kaye, Don. “Idris Elba on the Reality Behind His Molly's Game Character.” Den of Geek, 28 Dec. 2017.
Lang, Kevin. “Molly's Game vs. The True Story of Molly Bloom.” History vs. Hollywood, 7 Apr. 2020.
“Larry Bloom.” Semester at Sea, 21 July 2020.
“N.Y. Penal Law § 225.10.” Casetext, accessed on 24 Apr. 2021.
Pempus, Brian. “'Poker Princess' Pleads Guilty In Gambling Case.” CardPlayer, 27 Dec. 2013.
Surrey, Miles. “The Real Celebrity Stories Behind 'Molly's Game'.” The Ringer, 27 Dec. 2017.
Lewis, Shannon. “Molly's Game True Story: What Jessica Chastain's Movie Changed.” ScreenRant, 3 Apr. 2020.
“90th Academy Awards.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 July 2021.
Watkins, Gwynne. “'Molly's Game' Inspiration Molly Bloom Says She Saw Famous Men Abuse Power – but Wouldn't Have Protected Harvey Weinstein.”Yahoo! News, Yahoo!, 21 Dec. 2017.
Weekend All Things Considered, National Public Radio, “Molly Bloom and Aaron Sorkin on the Real Story Behind “Molly’s Game,’” released January 6, 2018.
The Big Picture, Podcast, “The Curious Case of ‘Molly’s Game’ and Netflix,” released April 21, 2020.
Mad About Movies, Podcast, “Molly’s Game,” released February 6, 2018.
Against All Odds, Podcast, “Molly Bloom on ‘Molly’s Game’ and Oscar Odds (Ep. 43),” released February 28, 2018.
The Jordan Harbinger Show, “Molly Bloom | The One Who Makes the Rules Wins the Game,” released November 13, 2018.
Udell, Erin. “From Loveland to Hollywood: The True Story behind 'Molly's Game'.” The Coloradoan, 8 Jan. 2018.
Florio, Angelica. “How Accurate Is 'Molly's Game?' There's Still A Lot We'll Probably Never Know.” Bustle, 28 Dec. 2017.
Ransome, Noel. “The True Story Behind 'Molly's Game' Is Wild.” VICE, 27 Dec. 2017.
Kolker, Robert. “Sentences for Celebrity Poker-Ring Organizers, But High Rollers Get Off the Hook.” Intelligencer, New York Magazine, 9 May 2014.
“Molly BLOOM.” BLOOM Molly - Athlete Information, Fis.
Kownacki, Justin. “The Story Problems in Molly's Game.” Justin Kownacki,1 Nov. 2020.
Lanvers, JF. “World Cup Freestyle Mogul Runs Are Made” The Official Blog of Deer Valley Resort, 24 Mar. 2016.

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Mini Scenes 2:

In Cold Blood

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 1967 movie and real story behind In Cold Blood. But first and foremost, Bolton drops her phone behind her desk and cannot reach it so enjoy that 30 seconds comedic relief 🤦‍♀️😫🤣.
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In this mini episode:
Grace gives her take on the movie as a first time watcher.
We share a few short fun facts about the making of the movie and the real story.
We deep dive into three true crime stories that connect back to the movie and real story behind In Cold Blood INCLUDING the murder trial and acquittal of actor Robert Blake, who portrayed Perry Smith; the story of Dick and Perry’s fellow death row inmate, who was featured in the movie, Lowell Lee Andrews; and the murder of the Walker Family in Osprey, Florida that many believe was committed by Dick and Perry while they were on the run.
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Episode 9:

In Cold Blood (Part 2)

In Episode 9, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. 

The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith and Richard "Dick" Hickock. The film focuses on the seemingly random murder of a family of four in Holcomb, Kansas. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is hailed by many to be the birth of the true crime genre. Likewise, the movie is often noted as the first true crime movie ever made.  The film goes beyond birthing the true crime film genre and provides an entertaining, yet not overly dramatized or gory, and aesthetically interesting viewer experience.

Also, be sure to check out Dietetics After Dark wherever you get your podcasts!

Sources:
In Cold Blood (1967)
Capote, Truman. In Cold Blood. (1966)
Documentary series - Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders (2017) (can be found on AMC+ and Prime Video)
“In Cold Blood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 May 2021.
“In Cold Blood (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Apr. 2021.
Fujiwara, Chris (November 18, 2015). "In Cold Blood: Structuring the Real". The Current. The Criterion Collection. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"Cinematic Classics, Legendary Stars, Comedic Legends and Novice Filmmakers Showcase the 2008 Film Registry". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
"Complete National Film Registry Listing | Film Registry | National Film Preservation Board | Programs at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
Crowther, Bosley (December 15, 1967). "Screen: Graphic Quadruple Murder". The New York Times: 59.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fiction_novel
Yagoda, Ben (2013-03-20). "I Found the Papers of the Fact Checker Who Worked on "In Cold Blood." What Did He Miss?". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
Langbaum, Robert (1966). "Review: Capote's Nonfiction Novel". The American Scholar. 35:3: 570–80.
Bass, Erin Z. “New Evidence on 'In Cold Blood' Sixty Years Later.” Deep South Magazine, 14 Nov. 2019.
Helliker, Kevin. “'In Cold Blood' Killer's Never-Published Memoir Raises Questions About His Motive.” The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, 17 Mar. 2017.
“Holcomb, KS - House of the ‘In Cold Blood’ Murders.” RoadsideAmerica.com.
“Capote's ‘In Cold Blood’ Accuracy under Scrutiny.” CBS NEWS, 5 Dec. 2014.
Giordano, Medea. “'In Cold Blood,' Truman Capote's Achievement and Undoing.” The New York Times, 25 Aug. 2016.
“In Cold Blood.” Book Summary, CliffNotes. www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/i/in-cold-blood/book-summary.
Knickerbocker, Conrad. “One Night on a Kansas Farm.” The New York Times Archives , The New York Times, 16 Jan. 1966.
Art House Extra: John McGrath Reviews “In Cold Blood.” 23, Apr. 2020.

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Episode 8:

In Cold Blood (Part 1)

In Episode 8, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. This is just Part 1; so be on the lookout for Part 2! 

The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith and Richard "Dick" Hickock. The film focuses on the seemingly random murder of a family of four in Holcomb, Kansas. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is hailed by many to be the birth of the true crime genre. Likewise, the movie is often noted as the first true crime movie ever made.  The film goes beyond birthing the true crime film genre and provides an entertaining, yet not overly dramatized or gory, and aesthetically interesting viewer experience. 

Also be sure to check out True Crime Out Loud wherever you get your podcasts!

Sources:
In Cold Blood (1967)
Capote, Truman. In Cold Blood. (1966)
Documentary series - Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders (2017) (can be found on AMC+ and Prime Video)
“In Cold Blood.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 May 2021.
“In Cold Blood (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Apr. 2021.
Fujiwara, Chris (November 18, 2015). "In Cold Blood: Structuring the Real". The Current. The Criterion Collection. Archived from the original on November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
"Cinematic Classics, Legendary Stars, Comedic Legends and Novice Filmmakers Showcase the 2008 Film Registry". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
"Complete National Film Registry Listing | Film Registry | National Film Preservation Board | Programs at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
Crowther, Bosley (December 15, 1967). "Screen: Graphic Quadruple Murder". The New York Times: 59.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fiction_novel
Yagoda, Ben (2013-03-20). "I Found the Papers of the Fact Checker Who Worked on "In Cold Blood." What Did He Miss?". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
Langbaum, Robert (1966). "Review: Capote's Nonfiction Novel". The American Scholar. 35:3: 570–80.
Bass, Erin Z. “New Evidence on 'In Cold Blood' Sixty Years Later.” Deep South Magazine, 14 Nov. 2019.
Helliker, Kevin. “'In Cold Blood' Killer's Never-Published Memoir Raises Questions About His Motive.” The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, 17 Mar. 2017.
“Holcomb, KS - House of the ‘In Cold Blood’ Murders.” RoadsideAmerica.com.
“Capote's ‘In Cold Blood’ Accuracy under Scrutiny.” CBS NEWS, 5 Dec. 2014.
Giordano, Medea. “'In Cold Blood,' Truman Capote's Achievement and Undoing.” The New York Times, 25 Aug. 2016. 
“In Cold Blood.” Book Summary, CliffNotes. www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/i/in-cold-blood/book-summary.
Knickerbocker, Conrad. “One Night on a Kansas Farm.” The New York Times Archives , The New York Times, 16 Jan. 1966.
Art House Extra: John McGrath Reviews “In Cold Blood.” 23, Apr. 2020.

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Mini Scenes 1:

The Frozen Ground

In our first mini episode, we have a follow up conversation to our most recent episode of CRIME SCENES: A True Crime Movie Podcast where we covered the 2013 movie and real story of The Frozen Ground. We give our instant take to the movie, our opinion of the depictions after researching the real story, and share some extra facts that we did not cover in the main episode.

Sources:
The Frozen Ground (2013)
“The FBI Files: Hunter's Game.” Season 2, episode 6, 1999. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
“The Frozen Ground.” IMDb.com, 1 Feb. 2013.
“The Frozen Ground.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 Feb. 2021.
“Robert Hansen.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Apr. 2021.
The Butcher Baker: The Making of a Monster (Investigation Discovery Sept 2, 2020). Available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video.
Gilmour, Walter, and Leland E. Hale. Butcher, Baker: the True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer. Open Road Integrated Media, 2018.
Crime Junkie (podcast), Episode titled: SERIAL KILLER: The Butcher Baker of Alaska, released Sept 21, 2020.
True Crime Guys (podcast), Episode titled: #19 Robert Hansen “The Butcher Baker”, released July 1, 2017.
True Crime All the Time (podcast), Episode titled: Ep80- Robert Hansen, released May 27, 2018.
Morbid (podcast), Episodes titled: Episode 43: Robert Hansen Part 1 AND Episode 45: Robert Hansen Part 2, released February 6, 2019 and February 13, 2019 respectively. 
Sharma, Dhruv. “Where is Cindy Paulson Now?” The Cinemaholic, 22 Aug. 2020. 
Hale, Leland. Butcher Baker: True Crime in Alaska.

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Episode 7:

The Frozen Ground

In Episode 7, Bolton and Grace recap the 2013 movie, The Frozen Ground, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. 

The movie was written and directed by Scott Walker. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Alaskan State Trooper Sergeant Jack Halcombe, Vanessa Hudgens as survivor-hero Cindy Paulson, and John Cusack as serial killer Robert Hansen. The film focuses on serial killer Robert Hansen’s rampage against women and girls in the Anchorage area, and how survivor Cindy Paulson helped law enforcement apprehend Hansen and discover the extent of his crimes. The Frozen Ground provides insight into how Hansen was able to get away with his crimes for so long, and does a great job of highlighting the important role Cindy Paulson played in his eventual apprehension. This movie has some scenes that are tough to watch, and may be especially triggering for survivors of sex trafficking and/or sexual assault. While The Frozen Ground gets most of the major details correct; Scott Walker took dramatic license with parts of the storyline, which Bolton & Grace discuss in this episode.

Sources:
The Frozen Ground (2013)
“The FBI Files: Hunter's Game.” Season 2, episode 6, 1999. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
“The Frozen Ground.” IMDb.com, 1 Feb. 2013.
“The Frozen Ground.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 7 Feb. 2021.
“Robert Hansen.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Apr. 2021.
The Butcher Baker: The Making of a Monster (Investigation Discovery Sept 2, 2020). Available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video.
Gilmour, Walter, and Leland E. Hale. Butcher, Baker: the True Account of an Alaskan Serial Killer. Open Road Integrated Media, 2018.
Crime Junkie (podcast), Episode titled: SERIAL KILLER: The Butcher Baker of Alaska, released Sept 21, 2020.
True Crime Guys (podcast), Episode titled: #19 Robert Hansen “The Butcher Baker”, released July 1, 2017.
True Crime All the Time (podcast), Episode titled: Ep80- Robert Hansen, released May 27, 2018.
Morbid (podcast), Episodes titled: Episode 43: Robert Hansen Part 1 AND Episode 45: Robert Hansen Part 2, released February 6, 2019 and February 13, 2019 respectively. 
Sharma, Dhruv. “Where is Cindy Paulson Now?” The Cinemaholic, 22 Aug. 2020. 
Hale, Leland. Butcher Baker: True Crime in Alaska.

Homicide Homegirls Promo

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Episode 6:

Zodiac (Part 2)

In Episode 6, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.

Sources:
Zodiac (2007)
Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac. St. Martin’s Press, 1986.
Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac Unmasked. Berkley Books, 2002.
“Zodiac (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
“Zodiac Killer.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Feb. 2021.
“Zodiac.” IMDb.com, 2 Mar. 2007.
McCormick, Colin. “Zodiac: 8 Things Fincher's Movie Gets Right About The Unsolved Case (& 7 It Gets Wrong).” ScreenRant, 8 Feb. 2021.
Netzel, Daniel, director. Zodiac | When Truth Is Stranger than Fiction, YouTube, 28 Mar. 2018.
Sharf, Zack. “'Zodiac': David Fincher's Historical Accuracy Is More Specific Than You Can Imagine - Watch.” IndieWire, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2018.
“Ted Cruz–Zodiac Killer Meme.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
Stevens, Dana (March 2, 2007). "Zodiac: The surprisingly cerebral new thriller from David Fincher". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Lim, Dennis (July 22, 2007). "David Fincher's masterful 'Zodiac'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Monster: The Zodiac Killer, podcast by iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, hosted by Matt Fredric.
Butterfield, Mike. ZodiacKillerFacts.com. (was also involved in the podcast Monster: The Zodiac Killer)

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Episode 5:

Zodiac (Part 1)

In Episode 5, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. We had too much to say about this movie & case to fit it all in one episode- so be on the lookout for Part 2! 

The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery, and Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco Police Inspector Dave Toschi. The film focuses on the rise of the Zodiac killer in the San Francisco bay area during the late 1960s and early 1970s and Robert Graysmith’s fascination with solving the mystery of the Zodiac’s identity. Both Fincher and Graysmith had access to actual Zodiac case files in their work and generously provide viewers with accurate reproductions of Zodiac letters and writings throughout the film. Zodiac provides an entertaining and frustrating look into the mystery of the Zodiac killer. Nonetheless, it is important to note that because the movie is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, it focuses on the suspects Graysmith was most interested in and is by no means a complete look at all of the Zodiac suspects identified by law enforcement. 

Sources:
Zodiac (2007)
Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac. St. Martin’s Press, 1986.
Graysmith, Robert. Zodiac Unmasked. Berkley Books, 2002.
“Zodiac (Film).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
“Zodiac Killer.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Feb. 2021.
“Zodiac.” IMDb.com, 2 Mar. 2007.
McCormick, Colin. “Zodiac: 8 Things Fincher's Movie Gets Right About The Unsolved Case (& 7 It Gets Wrong).” ScreenRant, 8 Feb. 2021.
Netzel, Daniel, director. Zodiac | When Truth Is Stranger than Fiction, YouTube, 28 Mar. 2018.
Sharf, Zack. “'Zodiac': David Fincher's Historical Accuracy Is More Specific Than You Can Imagine - Watch.” IndieWire, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2018.
“Ted Cruz–Zodiac Killer Meme.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021.
Stevens, Dana (March 2, 2007). "Zodiac: The surprisingly cerebral new thriller from David Fincher". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Lim, Dennis (July 22, 2007). "David Fincher's masterful 'Zodiac'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019.
Monster: The Zodiac Killer, podcast by iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, hosted by Matt Fredric.
Butterfield, Mike. ZodiacKillerFacts.com. (was also involved in the podcast Monster: The Zodiac Killer)

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Episode 4:

Foxcatcher

In Episode 4, Bolton and Grace recap the 2014 movie, Foxcatcher, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.

The movie was directed and produced by Bennett Miller. The film stars Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo as wrestling phenoms and brothers - Mark and Dave Schultz. Steve Carell plays the role of wealthy wrestling enthusiast/ convicted murderer, John E. du Pont. The film mostly focuses on the relationship between Mark and Dupont before ultimately revealing the murder of Dave Schultz. The movie made some rather large changes to the timeline of real-life events, but nonetheless Foxcatcher takes viewers on an entertaining and uncomfortable ride. 

Sources:
Foxcatcher (2014)
“Foxcatcher.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Feb. 2021. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxcatcher.
The Prince of Pennsylvania - ESPN Films 30 for 30 (2015)
Team Foxcatcher (2016)
Sainsbury, Reed. “Mark Schultz: World Champion Wrestler.” Bigger Faster Stronger, Spring 1999. 
Lang, Kevin. “Foxcatcher True Story vs Movie - Real John Du Pont, Mark Schultz.” History vs. Hollywood, 8 Jan. 2015.
Godfrey, Alex. “Mark Schultz on Foxcatcher: Why I Threatened to Kill Its Director.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 21 May 2015. 
Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother’s Murder, John du Pont’s Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold, written by Mark Shultz with David Thomas, published on November 18, 2014
Wilkins, Budd (May 19, 2014). "Cannes Film Festival 2014: Foxcatcher Review" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxcatcher#cite_note-61
Messano, Tommy (August 15, 2008). "What a medal can mean to mixed martial artists". ESPN Sports.
Ben Child (January 2, 2015). "Mark Schultz attacks 'gay relationship' in wrestling biopic Foxcatcher". The Guardian.
"'Foxcatcher' Movie Slammed By Wrestler Mark Schultz". Business Insider. January 2, 2015.
Stern, Marlow. "'Foxcatcher' Subject Mark Schultz Recants Criticisms: 'I Was Temporarily Insane'". The Daily Beast.



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Episode 3:

Bonnie & Clyde

In Episode 3, Bolton and Grace recap the 1967 film, Bonnie and Clyde, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.

The movie was directed by Arthur Penn and produced by Warren Beatty. The film stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the notorious gangsters and lovers - Bonnie and Clyde. The film pushed the boundaries of American cinema, featuring more sex and violence than previously seen in American movies. While the movie strays from many of the facts of Bonnie and Clyde’s story, it does include some key events from their criminal run. The movie was a box office success, grossing $70 million worldwide in 1967. As a movie, Bonnie and Clyde  holds up - still entertaining audiences today. It is currently available to stream on Netflix in the US.

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Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
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Episode 2:

The Bling Ring

In Episode 2, Bolton and Grace recap the 2013 movie, The Bling Ring, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.


Between October 2008 through November 2009, several celebrities living around Hollywood, California were burglarized. Most people were shocked to find out the burglars were teenagers/young adults from a nearby wealthy neighborhood. Nancy Jo Sales covered the story in her March 2010 Vanity Fair article, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins." In writing this article, Sales spoke at length to some of the young suspects, as well as the lead investigator on the case. This article serves as the basis for the 2013 movie, The Bling Ring, directed by Sofia Coppola.

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The Bling Ring (2013)
Sales, Nancy Jo. “THE SUSPECTS WORE LOUBOUTINS: Vanity Fair: March 2010.” Vanity Fair | The Complete Archive, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2010.
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"Page 4: Bling Ring Behind Celebrity Hollywood Burglaries, Cops Say". ABC News. 2010-03-04.
Allen, Nick (2010-05-11). "Hollywood 'Bling Ring' burglar jailed". The Daily Telegraph. London.
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“Rachel Bilson Speaks out against Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 5 July 2013.
Goldstein, Jessica M. “The Bling Ring: Nancy Jo Sales Talks Us through the Crime Timeline.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 27 Apr. 2019.
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Stanton, Leanne Aciz. “The Bling Ring's Rachel Lee Speaks Out for the First Time.” Us Weekly, 25 Oct. 2018.
Blankstein, Andrew; Winton, Richard (2009-10-29). "Bling Ring Suspects — More celebrities targeted by alleged 'bling ring'". Los Angeles Times.
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Episode 1:

Bernie

In Episode 1 Bolton and Grace recap the 2011 movie Bernie and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.

Bernie tells the story of the 1996 murder of Marjorie Nugent by Bernie Tiede in the small Texas town of Carthage. The film stars Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, and Shirley MacLaine. It was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth. The movie is based on Hollandsworth's January 1998 article, "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas," published in Texas Monthly magazine.

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48 hours episode on this case called “The Mortician, The Murder, and The Movie released October 1st 2016, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-the-mortician-the-murder-the-movie/
Kohn, Eric (June 7, 2011). "INTERVIEW Richard Linklater: "I don't think I'll ever quit making movies"". indieWIRE.
Rosenbaum, Jonathan (May 20, 2012). "Watch for BERNIE (upgraded)".
Zeitchik, Steven (June 16, 2011). "Los Angeles Film Festival: Richard Linklater stays provocative and independent with 'Bernie'". Los Angeles Times.
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