Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

murdershelfbookclub
  • 4.6 (63)
  • TRUE CRIME
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

YOUR true crime book club podcast.Jill tells the true crime book stories in 3 parts. Dive deep into the criminal psyche, updates, and outcomes with the greatest respect for accuracy, victims and families!

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 147: Part I 'The Canal Murders' on Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter by Troy A. Hillman

    Part I- Phoenix, Arizona 2011: A new elite team of investigators tackles some of the most challenging homicide cases—cold cases. Led by Sgt. Troy Hillman, they are determined to solve the murders of 22-year-old Angela Brosso and 17-year-old Melanie Bernas, whose deaths in 1992 and 1993 have cast long shadows over the city for 20 years. Who is responsible for taking the lives of these young women just as they were beginning to bloom? The cold case team begins by reexamining thousands of documents, including old FBI profiles, reviewing photographs, analyzing tips, revisiting crime scenes, and interviewing new leads. Their goal is to identify the elusive clue that could finally break open the case! The suspense and frustration are real!    Based on the new book by Troy A. Hillman, you can purchase your copy of Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter at AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, and other booksellers.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill be on ON CREATORS ROW!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your badge! Every little bit helps!   Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS!   Crimecon 2026 is COMING!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! https://www.jusaskjan.com/murder-shelf-book-club Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12   Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.

    1h 12m

  2. DEC 10

    Special Ep 146: The Las Vegas Massacre CONNECTIONS by Mark Gray with MaryJo Von Tillow

    This special episode is not the story of a twisted perpetrator and the carnage he caused. Perfect for the holiday season, this compelling conversation features Jill welcoming survivor and author Mark Gray.  October 1, 2017, Mark was a journalist covering the Route 91 Harvest Festival concert when shots rang out from the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. In Jill's review of The Las Vegas Massacre CONNECTIONS: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass Shooting, she noted that it "presents an inspiring portrait of survival after horrific loss, focusing on the victims, survivors, and their families and friends, as well as the connections that bind them together on a journey to recover and renew. These genuine, raw, and personal accounts reflect the resilience and healing that can emerge amidst the pain of grief when a loved one is lost. This inspiring and altruistic work showcases the best of humanity arising from the worst of circumstances. I encourage you all to read "The Las Vegas Massacre Connections." This book would make a marvelous holiday gift for anyone who enjoys true crime, memoirs, and even self-help. Buy The Las Vegas Massacre Connections by Mark Gray on Amazon. PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code   murdershelf and save 10%! Every little bit helps! The Holidays are almost here!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! Sources and photographs can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12   Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $2-4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuakkah, and Good Kwanzaa!

    57 min

  3. DEC 3

    Special 145: Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Serial Killer's Daughter by Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum

    Sheryl "Mac" McCollum, host of the podcast Zone 7 and gifted CSI, is back on the Murder Shelf Book Club podcast to discuss her new true crime book, Swans Don't Swim in the Sewer! The death of a child is devastating for any parent, family, and loved ones. However, when the child is the daughter of a serial killer who asks for help in solving her murder, it takes the investigation to an entirely new level—something that has never happened before. And the professionals who gave their time and expertise in pursuit of justice will astound you. Sheryl also updates Jill on new developments at Wildlife CSI and on training options for both law enforcement and civilians in 2026.  The perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves true crime books, Swans Don't Swim in the Sewer is available for pre-order, with a formal release date of May 14, 2026, just in time for CRIMECON 2026 in Las Vegas! BUY SWANS DON'T SWIM IN A SEWER BY Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum on AMAZON.COM Buy SWANS DON'T SWIM ON BARNES AND NOBLE.COM Buy SWANS DON'T SWIM ON INDIGO.com PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code   murdershelf  and save 10%! Every little bit helps! The Holidays are almost here!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12

    45 min

  4. NOV 26

    Ep 144 Part 3 'Revelations'- I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers 2ndCast

    Part III: Vicky Cilliers was struggling to recover her health and to come to terms with the fact that her husband, Emile Cilliers, had been arrested for attempting to murder her. In disbelief, Vicky found it hard to accept this truth. Their marriage wasn't perfect, but could he really have tried to kill her? As she cooperated with the police, uncertainty and doubt plagued her during Emile's trial, with the predatory media hovering over her. Vicky frets about the possible outcomes: "What if he is convicted? What if he isn't? What will co-parenting look like?" As the wheels of justice turned slowly, Vicky began to shed the effects of coercive control. This controlling influence gradually slipped away. **UPDATE:** Where is Vicky Cilliers today? How is this remarkable woman, mother, veteran, and survivor?     Jill will see you at Crimecon 2026 Las Vegas on Creators Row! Planning to go?  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your Crimecon 2026 Badge! Hey, every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025 Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!

    1h 19m

  5. NOV 19

    Ep 143: Part 2 'Falling' on I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers

    Part II: As the marriage between Victoria and Emile Cilliers hits some snags concerning money and dishonesty, Vicky tells herself all marriage have ups and downs. But the level of duplicity begins to significantly escalate, even after Vicky gives birth to their second child. Desperate to reconnect with her husband, she looks for any light in the darkness. She is elated when Emile suggests they go skydiving, once a passion they shared. After a false start, with some reservations, Vicky jumps—and falls when both her main and reserve parachutes fail.  Miraculously alive, she throws herself into recovery—until Emile is arrested for attempted murder.    BUY I Survived by Victoria Cilliers on AMAZON! PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on Creators Row!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10%! Every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025 Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill' SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!

    1h 16m

  6. NOV 4

    Ep 142 Part I 'We just clicked'- on I SURVIVED- A True Story by Victoria Cilliers

    Part I:  Meet Vicky—a college graduate, physiotherapist, veteran, and expert skydiver living in the UK. Life was good; she cherished the serenity and freedom that skydiving brought her. Things took a turn for the better when she met the charming and handsome Sergeant Emile Cilliers of the Royal Air Force Physical Training Corps. He swept her off her feet, and they married two years later. Shortly after their wedding, they welcomed their first child. However, a troubling change began to unfold. Emile, who was once loving and attentive, became distant, distracted, and short-tempered. Vicky recognized the signs and suspected that he was lying, possibly even cheating. She was terribly hurt and desperate to understand what had gone wrong and what she could do to fix it. But nothing could have prepared her for the shocking turn her life was about to take. Immerse yourself in Part 1 'We Just Clicked" where the beginning of Vicky's struggle to survive starts.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on Creators Row!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10%! Every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025 Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4  and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!

    1h 6m

  7. OCT 21

    Episode 141 Part 3 2ndCast- "The Untangling"- A Tangled Web: A True Story by Leslie Rule

    Part 3:  The relentless harassment and stalking of the victims escalated to a new, perilous level, raising alarm bells for the detectives assigned to the case. Then, a breakthrough: Law enforcement discovered the identity of the escalating stalker, leading them to a staggering amount of digital evidence that the perpetrator believed had been long ago deleted. But the pressing question lingered: did they possess enough evidence to bring the stalker to justice for murder? Crafting an ingenious plan, the detectives ensnared the suspect in their own web of manipulation, culminating in an arrest warrant that left a trail of shock, pain, and horrifying betrayal. As the trial unfolded, family and friends of Cari Farver held their breath, anxiously awaiting the outcome—would justice be served, or would disaster ensue? Don't miss the conclusion of A Tangled Web by Leslie Rule, along with updates since its publication.    PLANNING TO GOING TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Jill will be on Creators Row!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10%! Every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com –Sept. 2025 Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $2-4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill' SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!

    1h 14m

  8. OCT 15

    Special Episode 140: Expert Witness Dr Ann Burgess speaks!

    Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, an original Mindhunter, joins Jill for an engaging conversation about her newest book, Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance, co-authored with Steven Matthew Constantine. In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Burgess delves into a range of high-profile cases, including the complex narratives surrounding the Menendez brothers, the shocking revelations involving Bill Cosby, and the harrowing prosecution of  Larry Nassar. She shares her insights into the process of criminal investigations, highlighting the criteria for selecting significant cases that can impact justice. Dr. Burgess elaborates on her pivotal role as an expert witness, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how her testimony can influence court proceedings. Additionally, she discusses on recent research concerning indigenous communities and the unique challenges they face within the legal system. The conversation also explores the significant shifts in how sexual assault and rape cases are prosecuted today, emphasizing how Dr. Burgess's dedicated advocacy has contributed to these important changes in the pursuit of justice. And they talk CRIMECON 2025!   PLANNING TO ATTEND CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code  murdershelf and save 10%! Buy Expert Witness: The Weight of Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance on Amazon! Sources and photographs can be found on Jill's Blog: October 2025. Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book! GET YOUR MURDER SHELF BOOK CLUB PODCAST MERCH! HEY, the Holidays are coming!

    51 min
See All (158)

4.6
out of 5
63 Ratings

About

YOUR true crime book club podcast.Jill tells the true crime book stories in 3 parts. Dive deep into the criminal psyche, updates, and outcomes with the greatest respect for accuracy, victims and families!

Information

  • Creator
    murdershelfbookclub
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

You Might Also Like