The Unlovely Truth
Exploring the intersection of faith and true crime.
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
On this episode of The Unlovely Truth, I interview former mafia madman Robert Borelli. Robert has fascinating tales of his time in a notorious crime family, but his best story is the day that he cried out to God to change him.
Robert craved what a lot of young people do: respect, admiration, and the acceptance of family. But most young people don’t look for these things in the mafia. When he got a shot at a new life through the witness protection program, he realized how God had also wiped his slate clean and given him a new start.
Through the example of faithful men who served him through a prison ministry, Robert found a way to serve another group of society’s outcasts. In Robert’s story, I found 5 key secrets that helped him get through his struggles. I believe they can help all of us.
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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
North Carolina native Walter Curtis Miller escaped from prison and was born again as Bobby Love. Bobby’s wife Cheryl had no idea who her husband really was until police knocked on their door over three decades later. I had a fascinating conversation with Bobby and Cheryl about bad choices, secrets, redemption, and how we know who we truly are. We also talked about what it took for Cheryl to make sense of everything and decide whether faith alone was going to be enough to keep her family together.
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People Magazine article about Bobby and Cheryl
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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
On this episode of the Unlovely Truth we’re going to talk about what drives the disparity in the media’s treatment of missing persons of color versus missing persons who are white. You’ll hear the stories of Rajah McQueen and Paige Coffey as we discuss why these missing women didn’t get the same amount of media attention that Gabby Petito did.
We teach our children that Jesus loves them all, “...red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.” Shouldn’t everyone then be precious in our sight as well? If they are, then let’s jump in and do what we can to help Paige and Rajah’s families find out what happened to their missing loved one.
If you have information about Paige Coffey, please call 216-622-6842.
If you have information about Rajah McQueen, please call police at 216-348-4232 or contact detectives at 216-623-3138.
Georgia Lee Moses Episode
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Families of missing Black women call for same attention as Gabby Petito case
Article about Rajah McQueen
Rajah McQueen missing person information
Article about Paige Coffey
Paige Coffey missing person information
Statistics on missing persons of color
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Selling babies can make you a lot of money if you don’t care how many lives you destroy. It doesn’t seem like the Tennessee woman who pioneered modern adoption did. Let’s take a look at the life and work of Georgia Tan to see if we can pinpoint where it all went so very wrong.
We are also going to hear from Rachel Bruno who has her own terrifying experience with someone who seemed determined to take her child away from her. How much power does a social worker have? Maybe more than they should.
Please share the show on social media or with a friend so more people can be aware of the horrible practice of baby laundering.
Buy "The Baby Thief"
Buy "Before and After" by Lisa Wingate
Buy "Taken at Birth" by Jane Blasio
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Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
On this episode of The Unlovely Truth, I dive into the issue of online hate. You’ll hear about three interesting cases where that hate spilled offline, with tragic results. More importantly, we’re going to talk about whether you and I ever cross the line when we’re online.
Cyberbullying, swatting, and sextortion are just a few of the ways that the internet can promote hatred, and the crimes that flow out of that.
Check out these resources to learn more, and to connect with me to share your thoughts.
When Christians are the online bullies
News article about cyber-bullying
News article about swatting
News article about sextortion
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
On this episode of The Unlovely Truth, I interview author Karen DeArmond Gardner. Karen has first hand experience with leaving an abusive relationship. We had an interesting conversation about practical tips to help someone who is ready to be free. You’ll also learn why abuse victims stay silent.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. That means that this is happening to people we know. But we don’t have to be silent either. Check out the links below to learn more, and maybe find a way that you can help.
Buy “Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse"
Buy "Every Breath You Take"
Karen's website
Karen's blog
Website for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
On this episode of The Unlovely Truth I’m answering listener questions about what it’s like behind the scenes of being a private investigator, and how my work affects my faith and my family.
If you want to know if I’ve ever been afraid to take a case, how I protect my time with my family, and what a typical day looks like for me, then this is an episode you just can’t miss. You’ll also hear about why I might turn down a case, and if the work I do looks like what you see on TV.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of private investigators is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Have YOU ever dreamed about solving a mystery and being the hero of the story?
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Child sexual abuse, especially when it involves incest, it not a topic many people want to hear about. But we can’t solve problems if we don’t know they exist. On this episode of The Unlovely Truth I interview Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch. Mischelle is the founder of Altered Stories Ministries where she helps women share their stories of how God altered their lives. Her Altered Stories podcast has shared stories of triumphing over many types of abuse, something she has personal experience with as well.
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), in 2016 Child Protective Services agencies substantiated, or found strong evidence to indicate that over 57 THOUSAND children were victims of sexual abuse. Over one third of those victims were assaulted by a family member. It’s not an easy subject to talk about but for the sake of the victims, we must.
Please share this episode on social media or with a friend so we can shine some light in an area so filled with darkness.
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https://rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teens
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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
On this episode of The Unlovely Truth we’re going to see just how hard families have to work when their loved ones' cases go cold. Once leads are exhausted, these cases often get put on the back burner as police work new cases with fresh leads. That’s why your involvement is so important! By sharing the podcast and asking your friends to do the same, we might get Ernestine Hurt’s cold case murder heard by someone who has information that can blow the case wide open!
Mirya loves her grandmother the way I loved mine, and I want us to do all we can to help her find answers. Based on data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, the US has over 250,000 unsolved murders, and every year nearly 6,000 new cases raise that number even higher. As our police agencies are given fewer and fewer resources, that number is only going to continue to grow unless we do something.
Let’s not let this murderer get away with their crime any longer. You have a voice and a circle of influence. Become a True Crime Hero when you share the podcast and social media posts about this case and others.
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Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Someone killed at least four children in Oakland County, Mich. between 1976 and 1977. Decades later, no one knows who the serial killer is or if he is still alive. These crimes have changed the lives of so many people - the children’s families, friends, classmates, teachers, coaches, and neighbors.
A DNA profile created from samples taken from some of the victims' bodies is from the same perpetrator. Maddeningly, it does not match the DNA of any person of interest in the case. The perpetrator's identity remains unknown.
Join me and private investigator Angelica Brooks as we discuss the important issues that this book raises, and more.
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Buy "The Snow Killings"