A year ago, I put together a new nonprofit to fund new investigations into some of Ohio’s coldest cases. I’m so thrilled to announce that there has been an arrest made in our first case – the 1987 unsolved murder of Barbara Blatnik. James Zastawnik was arrested for the girl’s murder on Wednesday. Here’s a…
The Philosophy of Crime, Season 3 begins today! I’ll be releasing two episodes a week for the next three weeks. Available on all platforms. Here is the schedule: April 15: “Why do some crimes have a statute of limitations?” April 16: “It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world. Or is it?” April 22: “Is it…
Excited to test these bones and find out who this young woman is whose remains were found in a barn in New London. Please consider a donation to The Porchlight Project today. Every bit helps!
WKYC Reporter Andrew Horansky has put together a new 5-episode podcast series, Amy Should Be 40. It’s a deep-dive into the unsolved murder of Amy Mihaljevic and includes new interviews with family and friends. Binge it on iTunes, today!
WKYC, reporter Andrew Horansky, and producer/investigator Phil Trexler, have gathered all the facts you need to know about the case, as well as some new info, into a series of videos, articles, and a podcast. Click here to dive into the the rabbit hole.
This last year, I’ve been working hard to put together a new non-profit that can provide financial help and media attention to the families of the missing and murdered, focusing on cold cases in Ohio. I’m excited to announce that The Porchlight Project is here and our first case is the 1987 unsolved murder of…
I have heard from several former students of Dean Runkle in the past few days and have connected them with Bay Village Police. These are students who volunteered their time to help Runkle take care of his animals and they knew him very well. The most stunning allegation came this morning, when I was contacted…
Amy: My Search for Her Killer is now available as an audiobook for the first time. I recorded it in the fall for Tantor Media. Download it on Audible.
A former student of Dean Runkle’s has come forward claiming he touched her leg while alone in his car. This is the same student who later got a call on her answering machine where a man told her she’d end up “like Amy Mihaljevic.” Here are her words, posted on Facebook: Dear Dean Runkle, i…
At long last, ID Discovery airs the three-hour Amy Mihaljevic documentary tonight, beginning at 9 p.m. EST. I’ve seen an advance screener and I wanted to share my initial thoughts. There are some surprises here. Things even I didn’t know about. It’s very sad, of course, but it will also make you angry and there…