MJonCrime

Joined October 2023

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My 30-year law enforcement career fuels my interest in true crime writing. My writing extends my investigative mindset, offers comprehensive case overviews, and invites you, my readers, to engage in pursuing truth and resolution.

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Last Week in True Crime: Karen Read Acquitted, Kohberger Trial Heats Up, and a Manhunt Turns Deadly: This Week in True Crime
Hello folks. MJ Here. Well, another week, another stack of case files that don’t add up. The headlines are loud, but the real stories are quieter, found in the courtroom whispers, the family statements, and the evidence that never quite fits. Karen Read walks free after a retrial that left more questions than answers, while the family of John O’Keefe is left holding their grief and outrage. Out west, the Kohberger case inches closer to trial, with lawyers fighting over leaks and the death penalty hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, a manhunt in Washington has the whole state on edge after three young girls are found dead, and their father vanishes into the woods. These aren’t just stories — they’re reminders that justice is never as simple as a verdict, and the truth rarely fits in a headline.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
Inaugural Episode Of The MJonCrime Podcast: Hooked On True Crime
Well, folks, my podcast is ready. Up and running. Welcome to “MJonCrime,” the podcast that doesn’t just skim the surface—it digs deep, sifts through the dirt, and brings you the stories that most folks only whisper about. I’m your host, MJ, and after thirty years as a federal agent, I’ve seen the best and worst this world has to offer. I’ve walked the back alleys, I’ve spent many hours on surveillance, sat in the interrogation rooms, and stood in the living rooms of families forever changed by crime. Now, my badge and credentials are in my pocket, keyboard, and screen - my beat. I’m inviting you to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and join me as we go behind the headlines and into the heart of true crime.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
The 1982 Tylenol Murders: Poison in the Medicine Cabinet
A City and Sudden Panic In the fall of 1982, Chicago was just another American city trying to keep its head above water. The Cubs were losing, the air was getting cold, and folks were settling into their routines. Then, in the space of a few days, everything changed. Seven people died after taking Tylenol, a household name, a bottle you’d find in every medicine cabinet from the Gold Coast to the South Side. The city’s trust in the ordinary was shattered, and a new kind of fear crept in — one that didn’t care about your zip code.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
True Crime Weekly: Shocking Cases, Twisted Motives, and Unsolved Mysteries
Karen Read Acquitted: Boston’s Most Talked-About Murder Trial Ends Boston, MA — The Karen Read saga finally reached a verdict. After months of courtroom fireworks and media circus, Read was found not guilty in the retrial for the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The case split the city — half the town swore she was framed, the other half wanted her locked up. The jury’s decision set off a wave of relief and outrage, depending on which side of the bar you were sitting on. The DA’s office says the book is closed, but the streets are still buzzing with rumors and “what ifs.”
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
Genealogy Whiz Solves 1964 Murder: The Marise Chiverella Cold Case Finally Closed
Here’s a story that starts on a cold Pennsylvania morning in 1964 and doesn’t let go for nearly six decades. It’s about a little 9-year-old girl named Marise Chiverella, a family’s heartbreak, and a case that haunted a whole town — until a college kid with a knack for genealogy did what generations of seasoned investigators couldn’t.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
True Crime Digest: Darkest Headlines From Family Tragedies to Scandalous Trials
"Alright, folks, grab your coffee and settle in. This week's true crime headlines are a mixed bag of you can't make this up kinda cases, family tragedies that'll break your heart, and celebrity scandals that just won't quit. We're hitting the streets from Georgia to Hollywood, digging up the dirt and telling the stories that others won't."
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
From Con Artists to Killer Moms: The True Crime Stories Gripping the Nation
“This week, the shadows deepened, and the stories got darker. From family tragedies to cold-blooded crimes, the headlines serve as a stark reminder that the line between good and evil can be razor-thin. We’re cutting through the noise to bring you the cases that matter, the details that shock, and the questions that demand answers. Buckle up — you’re in for a ride.”
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
Families of Jack the Ripper’s Victims Call for New Inquest: The Ghosts of Whitechapel Stir Again
Here’s the story, straight from the cobblestones of Whitechapel to the DNA labs of the 21st century—a tale that refuses to die, no matter how many years have passed or how many books have been written. The ghosts of Jack the Ripper’s victims are stirring again, and this time, it’s their families—descendants with grit and a hunger for justice—who are demanding answers. They want a new inquest, a real name in the record books, and maybe, just maybe, a little peace for the women who were left behind in the shadows.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
U.S. State Department Issues Summer 2025 Travel Warnings: What American Tourists Need to Know
Hello, True Crime Enthusiasts and travelers. With the summer months upon us, I am writing this article to provide you with a great travel resource. Now I am not trying to scare you off foreign traveling. My wife and I enjoy traveling very much, and both of us have lived abroad. My goal here is to keep you from being the focus of your own true crime story. That would be a big damper on a fabulous vacation.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
Love, Danger, and Digital Deceit: The Risks Facing Americans on Dating Apps in Mexico
You don’t have to be an experienced investigator to spot trouble. Sometimes, it’s right there in the palm of your hand, disguised as a friendly face on a dating app. Lately, Americans using these apps in Mexico have found themselves in the crosshairs—not of Cupid, but of kidnappers. The headlines aren’t just clickbait. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has issued a blunt warning: several Americans have been kidnapped by people they met on dating apps, especially in tourist hotspots like Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit. These aren’t isolated cases. The pattern is clear, and the stakes are high.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
Blood in the Suburbs: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos
That Morning On the morning of May 24, 2019, Jennifer Farber Dulos did what so many mothers in New Canaan, Connecticut, do — she dropped her five kids off at school. She was Brooklyn-born, Ivy League-educated, and came from old money. On paper, her life looked charmed. But by the end of that day, Jennifer was gone, and the illusion of safety in one of America’s wealthiest towns was shattered.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal
True Crime Weekly: Cold Cases Cracked, Streaming Shocks, and a Cemetery Thief
Here’s your weekly true crime digest, straight from the street to your screen. I’ve combed through the latest headlines, streaming drops, and local color to give you the stories that have folks talking, shaking their heads, or double-checking their locks. As always, I’ll keep it tight: key facts, local flavor, what’s unusual, and a few teasers for your next blog post. Sources are cited for your deep dives.
By MJonCrime7 months ago in Criminal

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Last Week in True Crime: Karen Read Acquitted, Kohberger Trial Heats Up, and a Manhunt Turns Deadly: This Week in True Crime

Inaugural Episode Of The MJonCrime Podcast: Hooked On True Crime

The 1982 Tylenol Murders: Poison in the Medicine Cabinet

True Crime Weekly: Shocking Cases, Twisted Motives, and Unsolved Mysteries

Genealogy Whiz Solves 1964 Murder: The Marise Chiverella Cold Case Finally Closed

True Crime Digest: Darkest Headlines From Family Tragedies to Scandalous Trials

From Con Artists to Killer Moms: The True Crime Stories Gripping the Nation

Families of Jack the Ripper’s Victims Call for New Inquest: The Ghosts of Whitechapel Stir Again

U.S. State Department Issues Summer 2025 Travel Warnings: What American Tourists Need to Know

Love, Danger, and Digital Deceit: The Risks Facing Americans on Dating Apps in Mexico

Blood in the Suburbs: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos

True Crime Weekly: Cold Cases Cracked, Streaming Shocks, and a Cemetery Thief

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