A Study in Crime

Scott Fulmer
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I’m Scott Fulmer. I’m a private investigator and author of Confessions of a Private Eye. Every Tuesday I talk with investigators, journalists, authors, and others about crime. Join me as I dig into some well-known (and not so-well-known) true crime stories. Together, we’ll try to understand how and why these crimes happened.

  1. 05/20/2025

    52. Chris Takes Down the Cali Cartel and Other True Stories

    52. Chris Takes Down the Cali Cartel and Other True Stories. You’ve watched the acclaimed series, Narcos, on Netflix. Now, meet the DEA agent who helped dismantle the Cali Cartel. Retired DEA agent Chris Feistl worked with Colombian authorities to catch the “Gentlemen of Cali.” This week, I speak with Chris Feistl about how the DEA and Colombian authorities dismantled the Cali Cartel. LISTEN:  APPLE | SPOTIFY PLEASE GIVE US A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY FOLLOW: FACEBOOK  | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN SUPPORT: BUY THE BOOK CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE ON AMAZON, BUY ME A DR PEPPER AT HTTPS://BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/STUDYINCRIMEPOD, OR CONSIDER GIVING A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PRODUCE AND GROW THE SHOW. A STUDY IN CRIME CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    50 min

  2. 05/13/2025

    51. The 4 Day Meth Induced Crime Spree of David Cunningham

    51. The 4 Day Meth Induced Crime Spree of David Cunningham David Cunningham was a drug addled career criminal who left a trail of misery in his wake. His last offenses include kidnapping and sexual assault, both of which occurred during a 4 day meth induced crime spree. Kevin Stonebarger was the young police officer hot on Cunningham’s trail. This week, I speak with Kevin Stonebarger about Cunningham’s crime spree. LISTEN:  APPLE | SPOTIFY PLEASE GIVE US A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY FOLLOW: FACEBOOK  | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN SUPPORT: BUY THE BOOK CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE ON AMAZON, BUY ME A DR PEPPER AT HTTPS://BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/STUDYINCRIMEPOD, OR CONSIDER GIVING A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PRODUCE AND GROW THE SHOW. A STUDY IN CRIME CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    33 min

  3. 05/06/2025

    43. Women Who Love Serial Killers

    43. Women Who Love Serial Killers Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez, and Wade Wilson. The list goes on and on. They each had women who wrote them letters and professed their undying love. The question is, why? Why are some women attracted to dangerous criminals and violent serial killers? And what’s the Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome? This week, I speak with Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott about women who love serial killers. LISTEN:  APPLE | SPOTIFY PLEASE GIVE US A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY FOLLOW: FACEBOOK  | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN SUPPORT: BUY THE BOOK CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE ON AMAZON, BUY ME A DR PEPPER AT HTTPS://BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/STUDYINCRIMEPOD, OR CONSIDER GIVING A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PRODUCE AND GROW THE SHOW. A STUDY IN CRIME CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    1h 22m

  4. 05/06/2025

    50. A Case of Fatal Attraction

    50. A Case of Fatal Attraction Rebecca Schaeffer was a 23-year-old actress at the beginning of what promised to be a great acting career. Former Beatle John Lennon was already a legend. After a five-year hiatus, he returned to music with the release of his album, Double Fantasy. It would win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Both of them were senselessly cut down in their prime by stalkers. This week, I speak with Frank Perri about stalkers. LISTEN:  APPLE | SPOTIFY PLEASE GIVE US A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY FOLLOW: FACEBOOK  | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN SUPPORT: BUY THE BOOK CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE ON AMAZON, BUY ME A DR PEPPER AT HTTPS://BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/STUDYINCRIMEPOD, OR CONSIDER GIVING A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PRODUCE AND GROW THE SHOW. A STUDY IN CRIME CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    45 min

  5. 04/29/2025

    49. A Murder on Songbird Road

    49. A Murder on Songbird Road Someone stabbed 11-year-old Jade Beasley to death in her home in a rural area of southern Illinois in 2020. Her father’s fiancee, Julia Bevely was convicted of the crime. But not everyone is convinced Julia is guilty. In episode 49, I speak with Lauren Bright-Pacheco and Bob Motta, hosts of the new podcast, Murder on Songbird Road. LISTEN:  APPLE | SPOTIFY PLEASE GIVE US A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW ON APPLE AND SPOTIFY FOLLOW: @STUDYINCRIMEPOD  FACEBOOK  | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | LINKEDIN SUPPORT: BUY THE BOOK CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE ON AMAZON, BUY ME A DR PEPPER AT HTTPS://BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/STUDYINCRIMEPOD, OR CONSIDER GIVING A ONE-TIME OR MONTHLY DONATION. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELP PRODUCE AND GROW THE SHOW. A STUDY IN CRIME CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    1h 11m

  6. 04/22/2025

    48. A Case of Self Defense

    48. A Case of Self Defense Did George Zimmerman have a reasonable fear of imminent harm when he confronted Trayvon Martin? What about teenager Kyle Rittenhouse during the 2010 riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin? When is it self-defense – and when is it murder? This week, I talk with Texas private investigator Amy Ward about these two well-known self-defense cases and three other self-defense cases that are not so well-known. What is required to make a successful self-defense claim? We also discuss the Stand Your Ground laws and Duty to Retreat.  In episode 48, I speak with Amy Ward. Amy Ward is a licensed private investigator and the CEO of Investigative Results, based in San Marcos, Texas. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, she’s built an impressive career handling a wide range of cases, from wrongful death and criminal defense investigations to insurance fraud, workers’ compensation, and pretrial litigation investigations. She is particularly skilled in interview-based investigations, focusing on criminal defense, witness interviews, and pretrial litigation. Before her investigative career, she worked as a Corporate Loss Prevention Associate and as a social worker, helping at-risk youth and survivors of domestic violence. Amy is a US Army veteran. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. LISTEN:  Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook  | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.  DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    30 min

  7. 04/15/2025

    47. The Louder Prison Redemption

    47. The Louder Prison Redemption Portia was indicted for mortgage fraud and sent to federal prison for seven years. Few places are more awful than prisons. The despair is palpable, but she held on to the one thing that could never be taken from her: hope. Or, as Andy Dufresne said in The Shawshank Redemption, “Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.” In episode 47, I speak with Portia Louder. Portia Louder owned a busy wedding photography business in Utah but began selling real estate in the early 2000s.  In 2004, She was investigated, indicted for mortgage fraud, and sentenced to seven years in federal prison. She left her husband, Chad, and their five children behind and served four and a half years.  Portia recounts her time in prison in her memoir Living Louder: A Compassionate Journey Through Federal Prison. It documents her experiences and how she found the courage to change her life, move past her mistakes, and create a new future for herself.  THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. LISTEN:  Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook  | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    53 min

  8. 04/08/2025

    46. The Human Lie Detector

    46. The Human Lie Detector The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, was caught by forensic linguistics. What if you could tell whether or not someone was lying by the words they use?  Is that possible? Nejolla has used Scientific Content Analysis (SCAN) in embezzlement, fraud, arson, and other investigations. In episode 46, I speak with Nejolla Korris. Nejolla Korris is an expert in Linguistic Lie Detection, the CEO of InterVeritas International, and a highly sought-after speaker on linguistic lie detection. She has worked in about 40 countries with multiple clients, including corporations, government, law enforcement, and the military. She holds a BA in Law from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her groundbreaking contributions to linguistic lie detection. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER THAT MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NOTES: The episode transcript is here. All links are at astudyincrime.com. Take our listener survey. LISTEN:  Apple | Spotify Please give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify FOLLOW: @StudyinCrimePod Facebook  | X | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn SUPPORT: Buy the book Confessions of a Private Eye on Amazon, Buy me a Dr Pepper at https://buymeacoffee.com/studyincrimepod, or consider giving a one-time or monthly Donation. Your generous donations help produce and grow the show. A Study in Crime is written and produced by Scott Fulmer, author of the true-crime memoir Confessions of a Private Eye. A veteran private investigator, Scott has spent the last 30 years conducting complex investigations throughout the US. He’s a decorated combat veteran of the Gulf War and lives in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio.  DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PODCAST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE HOST AND GUEST(S). THE CONTENT IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THE INFORMATION WE SHARE IS ACCURATE. © 2024 A STUDY IN CRIME,  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  ANY REPRODUCTION, RECORDING, TRANSCRIPTION, OR OTHER USE OF THIS PODCAST WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT IS PROHIBITED.

    41 min
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I’m Scott Fulmer. I’m a private investigator and author of Confessions of a Private Eye. Every Tuesday I talk with investigators, journalists, authors, and others about crime. Join me as I dig into some well-known (and not so-well-known) true crime stories. Together, we’ll try to understand how and why these crimes happened.

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  • Creator
    Scott Fulmer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scott Fulmer
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    A Study in Crime