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Author Paul French and "Midnight in Peking"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:02

A UK author who has lived in China for decades tells a true-crime tale of the unsolved murder of a young British girl in 1937 in colonial Peking, as residents readied for the Japanese invasion they knew was coming. Beijing, as the city is called now, was an exotic mix of privilege and poverty, rumor and superstition. The brutal murder of beautiful, fun-loving 19-year-old Pamela Werner, the daughter of a former British consul to China, confounded the investigators both Chinese and English.

18_-_frenchmidnightpeking_small A UK author who has lived in China for decades tells a true-crime tale of the unsolved murder of a young British girl in 1937 in colonial Peking, as residents readied for the Japanese invasion they knew was coming. Beijing, as the city is called now, was an exotic mix of privilege and poverty, rumor and superstition. The brutal murder of beautiful, fun-loving 19-year-old Pamela Werner, the daughter of a former British consul to China, confounded the investigators both Chinese and English.

Murder & Memory in a New England Village: The Story of Orville Gibson

From William Dahlberg | 30:27

On New Years Eve day of 1957, Orville Gibson, a farmer in Newbury, Vermont went out to milk his cows. He was never seen alive again. The mystery of his disappearance and death made global headlines for years. Over half a century later, the questions still linger. This story is told by someone who grew up there, and wonders about the effects of it all today.

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In what was dubbed "The Spilled Milk Murder" by the press of the late 1950's, the case of Orville Gibson's disappearance and death is a well-known story in Vermont and most of New England. LIFE Magazine twice covered the story at length, while Southern writers called the case "A Northern Lynching". Several "based on a true story" novels used the details on the case as well. Over half a century has passed since Gibson's body was found floating hog tied in the icy waters of the Connecticut River, and two men were tried and acquitted for his murder, but many still wonder about the truth. But even then, it is still a subject which its known is not open for public discussion. The persistence silence in Newbury has only made the case more infamous. A legend has grown up that the last person who knows the truth will come forward to collect the multiple rewards that are still outstanding. The author of this piece returned to his adopted home of Newbury with one goal in mind: not to solve the case, but at least get people to talk about it and reconcile it as a part of the town’s history.

William J. Mann discusses "Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood"

From Steven Nester | Part of the Poets of the Tabloid Murder series | 21:16

William J. Mann is an American novelist, biographer, and Hollywood historian best known for his studies of Hollywood and the American film industry.

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The Day of the Locust meets The Devil in the White City and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in this juicy, untold Hollywood story: an addictive true tale of ambition, scandal, intrigue, murder, and the creation of the modern film industry. By 1920, the movies had suddenly become America’s new favorite pastime, and one of the nation’s largest industries. Never before had a medium possessed such power to influence. Yet Hollywood’s glittering ascendency was threatened by a string of headline-grabbing tragedies—including the murder of William Desmond Taylor, the popular president of the Motion Picture Directors Association, a legendary crime that has remained unsolved until now.

The Affluenza Defense

From Guy Rathbun | Part of the IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices series | 28:59

A judge's decision to give 16-year-old Ethan Couch 10 years of probation for the fatal accident sparked outrage from relatives of those killed, and has led to questions about the defense’s strategy. A psychologist testified in Couch's trial in a Fort Worth juvenile court that as a result of "affluenza," the boy should not receive the maximum 20-year prison sentence prosecutors were seeking.

Wendy_patrick_small Wendy Patrick is a twenty-year veteran trial attorney, and prosecutor in the Sex Crimes and Stalking division of the San Diego District Attorney’s Office. She also teaches business ethics at San Diego State University.  Dr. Patrick is co-author of the revised version of the New York Times bestseller Reading People (Random House 2008) and also co-authored Using the Psychology of Attraction in Christian Outreach: Lessons from the Dark Side. 

Who killed 8 year old Durga Owens? (Series)

Produced by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

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Durga's Murder Part 1

From Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock | Part of the Who killed 8 year old Durga Owens? series | 05:12

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Tabled Fables 7 Jack and the Beanstalk

From Amy Kraft | Part of the Tabled Fables series | 22:35

In this episode we discuss how Jack's conquest of the giant relates to 19th century English colonialism with the help of scholar Brian Szumsky. We also discuss key features in the tale and question whether the giant is an alter ego of Jack or if we should take pity on the giant.

Tabledfables_image_small In this episode we discuss how Jack's conquest of the giant relates to 19th century English colonialism with the help of scholar Brian Szumsky. We also discuss key features in the tale and question whether the giant is an alter ego of Jack or if we should take pity on the giant.

UnFictional: After You Left

From KCRW | Part of the UnFictional series | 28:30

On this episode there are mysteries to solve, sudden appearances and unexpected disappearances. Two stories about searching for something that doesn't exist anymore, but then kind of finding it anyway.

Unfictional320x350_small Writer Margy Rochlin is obsessed with a patch of family land 500 miles from her house. So when the parched desert land explodes into life one summer day, just few years after a death in the family, it's hard not to think there's something magical going on. 

Margy Rochlin is a writer living in Los Angeles.

Then, a story from writer Dave White. As far as the kids in school knew, he was just that kid that just disappeared one day. Well that was a long time ago, and now he's back to check out the old neighborhood. It might get weird.

Dave White is the author of the memoir Exile in Guyville, and he writes for Movies.com,MSNBC.com and Slake. He also co-hosts a movie podcast called Linoleum Knife. 

Episode 1: Stealth in School

From Callum Angus | Part of the Transwaves series | 20:30

Join hosts Devon and Cal for this first episode that follows the emotional journey of Female-to-Male transsexual Kyle Smith and his mother, Leslie, as they navigate the educational system.

Transwaves_small Join hosts Devon and Cal for this first episode that follows the emotional journey of Female-to-Male transsexual Kyle Smith and his mother, Leslie. We talk about Kyle's experience, both good and bad, with different schools and how he and his family have dealt with school administrations resistant to his transgender identity. Listen to the end for valuable resources for families working to make schools safe for their transkids!

All My Body Parts Exist Now

From Tom Leger | 21:32

Evan, 21-year-old female-to-male transsexual in NYC discusses sex and surgery

Bindingpicevan_small Evan is a young female-to-male transsexual who recently had "top" surgery, complete removal of his breasts. In this interview he discusses sex, surgery and his ever evolving gender. Evan's interview is the second in a new project documenting the FTM transsexual experience through audio. More information at makemeaboy.org.

Painted Lady: Part Two

From Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Part of the CBC Radio's Outfront series | 13:35

Elizabeth once worked the strolls in Calgary and Vancouver as a heroin addicted prostitute. She tells us how she went from sex trade worker to soccer mom.

Prxoutfrontplain_small Painted Lady: Part Two Elizabeth once worked the strolls in Calgary and Vancouver as a heroin addicted prostitute. She tells us how she went from sex trade worker to soccer mom. Elizabeth Hudson is also the author of Snow Bodies: One Woman?s Life on the Streets. For more information about her book, visit Newestpress.com. Elizabeth Hudson Producer: Carma Jolly This is a self-contained episode of a two part Outfront. Outfront Opening and Closing Theme available - (see Timing and Cues section for more details) SEE ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS