January 21st, 2012 SECLUSION & RESTRAINT On the 21st, Tre filled in for Matt David who hosts the show Uncommon Sense and did about 30 minutes on Seclusion and Restraint. Phyllis Musumeci, Founder, Families Against Restraint and Seclusion called in to share her experience as a mother and an advocate against these dangerous practices. click here to listen to the show. January 14th, 2012 SECLUSION & RESTRAINT click here to listen to the show. The second hour of the show dealt with the abuses our kids have committed against them by those in authority, those entrusted with protecting them and nurturing them. This is NOT in mp3 format, it is a .wav format. Will convert later.The recording has been edited to remove commercials and non-topical conversations. Links to "Scream Room" story mentioned http://southbury.patch.com/articles/use-of-scream-rooms-eliminated-at-middletown-school State's Child Advocate, School Admin, Parents Weigh in on 'Scream
Rooms' New Hanover County Schools have these rooms incorporated in approximately 80% of all elementary schools in the county specifically used for only those children with special needs. Below is an image of one such room, it is labeled "Storage" and called by school administration as a "Calm Room."
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OLD SHOWS January 27th 2007 SHOW You knew it was going to be a tough show when BOTH Benson's seem to be in a bad mood. Tre went off on a rant about the Dakota Fanning movie, Hounddog. Second segment of the show we talked to Assistant District Attorney Connie Jordan about her legal interpretation of Hounddog. She straightened out a few misconceptions and defended her office's actions regarding the way the investigation into the allegations was handled. The third and fourth segment covered crime news. Towards the end of the show Clem called in from a ditch. Sound quality is poor. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
January 20th SHOW Right from the beginnings of the show we jumped into the Dakota Fanning Hound Dog controversy. The film is showing at Sundance this week and Sean Hannity has been discussing it on his Fox TV show. Newspapers have been given statements from the producers and Marc will be interviewed by Inside Edition Monday. We took all kinds of calls about Dakota Fanning, the movie and her mother. The second half of the show, segments 3 and 4, were about spouses killing spouses.. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
December 16th SHOW As much as we wanted to bring the "good news" of law enforcement to the public this week the shooting death of Peyton Strickland continued to be on everyone's mind. The second segment of the show Marc addressed the controversial critiques by two of the State's top law enforcement organizations, in particular the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and their stern criticism of the District Attorney Ben David. read Marc's letter to State FOP President Donald Penix. The third segment began with one of Tre's rants calling for Sheriff Sid Causey to step down. Several phone calls addressed the tragic shooting. The fourth segment answered a lot of our listeners questions. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
December 9th SHOW
The December 9th show talked about the shooting death of 18 year old Peyton Strickland of Durham. Strickland was shot in the head by a SWAT team member whose bullet looks as if it traveled thru the front door prior to striking Strickland. Deputy Chris Long was fired according to a release faxed out on Friday around 4:30 PM. No explanation given as to why.
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September 30th SHOW The first segment of the show Tre and Marc reunited after being apart for almost a month. The banter back and forth was typical of the two. Talk about news items including the cop killer in Florida that was killed when he resisted arrest.
The third segment began with one of Tre's infamous rants. Again this rant talked about the victimization and exploitation of children. Fouth segment we talked about . Clem called in at the last second. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
September 23rd SHOW The first segment of the show Tre fumbled around the best he could without Marc. A caller called in to ask about the new book being released by Katherine Moore.
The third segment and fouth segment was about Missing Persons. Guest Monica Caison, founding director of CUE Center for Missing persons and Karen Riojas, mother of abducted and still missing Michelle Bullard. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
September 2nd SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about some of the news in the area and some things on our mind lately.
The third segment began with a call from our friend Mary out in Colorado filling us in on the Jon Benet Ramsey updates. Then we heard from our very special guest Paul Petersen who shared his expereinces and wisdom regarding the Dakota Fanning movie Hound Dog. Fourth segment we continued with Paul Petersen of A Minor Consideration until the end. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
August 26th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about 7 year old Kayla Allen. Kayla was poisoned 3 years ago August 23rd. The alleged suspect charged with the capital offense is Carolyn Ann Futrell. Futrell is out on bond and assumed to be living in Wilmington.
The third segment began with a rant by Tre on the marketing of children via websites featuring clothe, non-nude, child models posing in sexually suggestive poses and how this may relate to Dakota Fanning's recently completed movie Hound Dog. Fourth segment we talked about missing persons and had as a special guest Lisa Valentino, the sister of a missing Wilmingon woman, Allison Jackson-Foy. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
August 19th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about the how things left hanging from the rearview mirror can be hazzards to driving. Even handicap placards.Tre's son Benjamin was on the air with us briefly. We talked some about Judge Marion Warren's wrongful purchase of Office furniture and his being called to task for spending almost $5,000 of taxpayer money without authorization.
The third segment began with a rant by Tre on the need to stand up for the children by taking a stand against the Dakota Fanning movie Hound Dog. Fourth segment we talked more about things in the news and heard from Johnnie Beck's father Donnie about Judge Marion Warren's abuse of taxpayers money. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
August 5th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about the heat and how violent crime increases with the temperature..
The third segment we talked about Gov. Easley's recently signed bill launching the Innocence Commission. We suggested that there be a Guilty Commission to deal with the corruption infesting the political realm. We had a visit with Johnnie Beck who told us he doubts that this new Commission would have been able to help him. Fourth segment we talked more with Johnnie Beck and took some calls. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
JULY 8th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked with newly vindicated Blue Line Radio celebrity, Johnnie Beck.
The third segment we talked about one of Wilmington's most notorious drug dealers , David Crummy. Crummy was sentenced to 238 years in prison for destroying untold numbers of human lives by selling crack cocaine in the inner-city of Wilmington. He was released in May due to the support of Sheriff Sid Causey and ex-District Attorney John Carricker. Outrageous! Fourth segment was our opportunity to take a few calls. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
JUNE 10th SHOW The first two segments of the show Marc and I dedicated to the Wilmington Firefighters that courageously attacked the fire burning down our parents home. We called it the RED LINE RADIO SHOW. Marc's has experience as a firefighter, he was awarded the Certificate of Merit from the Town of Wrightsville Beach for the rescue of a fallen firefighter during the Doak Apartments fire. The third segment of the show was all about the presentation to the Board of Commissioners. Marc presented a 200 page study of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Budget where it was found that the Sheriff's Office is the most inefficent sheriff's office in the State. The fourth
segment talked about Brunswick County Sheriff Ron Hewett's
aggressive search for missing sex offenders which conflicts with
the laid back tactic used by the New Hanover County Sheriff . NH
County Sheriff Sid Causey called on the citizens to do the job.
New Hanover County leads the State with missing sex offenders. The
SBI
sex offender website and found that New Hanover has
9 sex offenders that have failed to verify their address.
Pender has zero. Onslow has zero,
Columbus has zero, Dare County has zero,
Brunswick 2, Gaston County 1,
Orange County 4, Cumberland County 7,
Wake County 7, and Charlotte's County Mecklenburg
has 2, there are a total of 102 sex offenders
that have failed to verify their address in NC, New Hanover
County has roughly 9% of those. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
JUNE 3RD SHOW The first segment of the show Marc and Tre both preached a bit from the Bully Pulpit. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office budget request is for 30 million dollars. The Commissioners are contemplating raising taxes. Marc will address the Commissioners Monday afternoon about cutting the fat from the Sheriff's request to make up the 1.9 million shortfall. The second segment continued with more discussion about the waste of taxpayer money by the Sheriff. He even laid down the gauntlet for any public debate about these and other issues regarding the Sheriff's Office. He called it the FLZ - Frog Leap Zone. Third segment began with an atta-boy to Wilmington Police Officer Adam Kopen who chased down a fleeing man after a routine traffic stop and arrested a man wanted in New York and who was a convicted sex offender. We also talked about the video poker shooting that happened at 17th and Market last Monday night. In this segment we covered a story about Nick Garrett and Governor Mike Easley and how an ethics violation may have taken place regarding the Southport Marina land deal. We also remembered our late grandfather's friend Hugh Morton. Segment four began with a discussion about the Davina Buff Jones case. Officer Jones was discovered shot in the back of the head on Bald Head Island and there has been some controversy as to whether or not the gunshot wound was self inflicted. The SBI has labeled the death a suicide and District Attorney Rex Gore closed the case last week. We talked about Congressman William Jefferson and corruption, we also talked briefly about House Representative Thomas Wright. Wright was the sole vote against passage of the ethics bill.The show ended with heartfelt sympathy for Deanna and Greg Plocki over the tragic loss of their son Steven. Steven was one of those "good kids" , the kinda kid that avoided drugs, had bunches of friends, and was the son many wished they had. He is missed. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
MAY 20TH SHOW The first segment of the show Marc called in from I-40 talking about having a police escort. Funny. Not so funny was the topic of our a call in guest, Joanna Wright of Houston. Texas. Ms. Wright is the founding director of Hope4Kidz and she called in to talk about Kayla Allen. & year old Kayla died as a result of ingesting an pesticide poison and an anti-psychotic drug allegedly given to her by Carolyn Futrell of Onslow County. Futrell is out on a $20,000 bond and living in Wilmington, NC while she awaits trial for Capital Murder of young Kayla.
Last week's show was a repeat of the November 26th show about Johnnie Beck, you can listen to it by going to our archives. NEXT WEEK'S SHOW will deal with New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Budget. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is one of the most costly Sheriff's Office in the State. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
APRIL 1ST SHOW The first segment of the show Marc apologized to the Wilmington Police Officers that were called to assist him in his attempt to regain property belonging to someone that asked for help. Even with 24 years experience as a law enforcement officer Marc admits he made a mistake that caused embarrassment. We talked about Speaker Jim Black and the lottery. Poked a little fun at a friend of ours and had a caller call in to defend her. A gigglefest resulted.
WUNC State of Things Show with guest Tim Tyson Samiha Khanna, reporter that broke the story for the News & Observer, was interviewed by the N&O on April 5th and a lacrosse interest website on March 24th. To listen to the interview conducted on March 24 with laxcast.com, click here.
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MARCH 18th SHOW
The first segment of the show featured the Officer Down Ride, a fund raising effort for those in law enforcement and those firefighters that have died or were injured in the line of duty. The funds will be used to aid and assist the families of the victim. The wonderfully simple brain child of Bunky Bruce came about with a few phone calls to the right people. Most of the best ideas are the simplest ideas. Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at City Hall in Wilmington after the rally to join in fellowship and for a chance to show off their ride. Chestnut Street was blocked off and a display of emergency vehicles lined for inspection. The new police pursuit vehicles stood out. These Dodge Chargers are the newest edition of the fleet and are a welcome addition to tool box used to fight crime. (they still need push bars)
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FEBRUARY 18th SHOW
In the first segment of the show we talked about whether or not Marc will run for Sheriff against Sid Causey. Marc has stated for weeks now that that he does not want to allow Causey to run unopposed. Not looking forward to leaving the show to run what will undoubtedly become another painful campaign we begged someone to come forward, even promised to pay the $1,077 filing fee if we felt that they were qualified, but no one called in to toss their hat into the ring. Well no one except for Clem. The second segment of the show we discussed the recent conviction of the habitual drunk driving illegal immigrant that killed Scott Gardner. We also discussed at the end of the segment the revelation published in the Wilmington Journal this week about how Speaker of the House Jim Black turned African American House Members such as New Hanover County's representative Thomas Wright against ex-Speaker Dan Blue with promises of prominent committee leadership positions. In the third segment we talked a little about the conviction and sentencing of Kenneth Saylor who was stopped on his way back to a bar that he was thrown out of carrying a 12 gauge shotgun. An alert Wilmington Police Officer, Jean Marcel, confronted an armed Saylor on the sidewalk outside the bar and shots were exchanged resulting in a gunshot wound to Officer Marcel's foot. We also heard from Clem wanting to run for sheriff. At the end of the segment we discussed criminals. The fourth segment of the show we discussed our attempts at gaining access to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Budget. Tre reminded the listeners that all the hoopla about Dick Cheney shooting lawyer Harry Whittingham on the Armstrong Ranch in Texas had little to do about the actual shooting and more about the lack of public access to the affairs of government. We heard from a caller about Marc running for Sheriff of New Hanover County. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
FEBRUARY 11th SHOW In the first segment of the show we discussed the outrageousness of an estimated charge by the County to deliver to the Blue Line a copy of the budgetary line items of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. We were quoted that the upfront fees were because of the man hours required to pull the budget off the computer. We were informed that the charges would be over $8,000. How is the average citizen supposed to know how their money is being spent if such material is cost prohibitive? Who has seen the entire budget of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department? Who knows what vendor contracts there are? How much the county is being charged for services like weed eating, grass cutting, and car washing? All of these services are contracted out to private companies. Who is being paid to consult with the Sheriff? How much is being spent to train personnel and who is receiving this training? How much overtime is being paid and to whom is it being paid to? New Hanover County is paying over one million dollars more for the same health care services from the same insurance company that another County of similar size pays to cover their inmate's health protection. Why? We want to know and you should too. We also think the County Commissioners need to know prior to voting on the new budget and it's costly increase. The second segment of the show dealt with various methods of corruption. Speaker of the House Jim Black's hearing in front of the State Board of Elections, a Sheriff that was recently convicted of misappropriation of funds and a woman that embezzled 1.5 million dollars from a mom and pop cabinet manufacturer. We had as our special guest, a frequent visitor of the show, Assistant District Attorney Jon David. Jon David has announced his candidacy to run against District Attorney Rex Gore. ADA David spoke with us and answered a few calls in both segments 3 and 4. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
FEBRUARY 4th SHOW The first segment of the show began by discussing the overcrowding situation in Onslow County Jail. We also discussed briefly the court allowing Carolyn Ann Futrelle's bond to be reduced to $200,000. Futrelle is charged with the abuse and poisoning death of 7 year old Kayla Allen. She is on trial for her life and it is very curious of the court to allow such a generous bond to someone that may end up on death row. Ex-law enforcement office, Bill Nichols called in to offer his support for Judge William Gore. He recalled a time when he was investigating Judge Gore's brother in a gambling investigation and how Judge Gore did not stand in the way.
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JANUARY 14th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about how Marc wants someone to run for Sheriff of New Hanover County so he won't have to do it himself. He said the Sid Causey should not run unopposed. That someone needs to hold him accountable for his embarrassing record including Gary Rummer, the rape of a jail inmate by jailer Norman Gattison, the abuse of taxpayer money by the giveaway of the Law Enforcement Center and the costly contract with Prison Health Services, the blundered arrests of Rev. Bullard, and Susan Taylor at the Department of Social Services (see the Sophie's Choice comment on the blog site) , the failed efforts to curb drug crimes, the failure to enforce the laws against the 50 or more video poker "speakeasies" and the ridiculous media photo opportunity of the removal of a homeless man living on county property that bordered the Cape Fear Country Club. The second segment began with a commentary about apathy and a continuation of the Michelle Bullard missing person case in Lee County. The third segment continued to talk about Michelle Bullard's abduction and included a call from CUE Center of Missing Person's Founder and Director, Monica Caison. The fourth segment we heard from a blind caller that feared going to the door. Another caller wondered about the use of firearms for home protection. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
JANUARY 7th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about how Marc is not going to run for dog catcher. We also talked about how Johnnie Beck has just received permission to join the work release program. We encouraged listeners to give Johnnie a job.
Every now and then someone will raise a question about Marc being so tough on the few members of law enforcement that drop the ball. He used examples of Hall of Fame athletes that fail to perform to expectations and how even they get called to task. It's called motivation. Marc's comments to a caller regarding this. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
DECEMBER
31st SHOW The second segment talked more about drinking and driving before we got into some of the crime news of 2005. We began the third segment thanking various people including Monica Caison, Ben and Jon David and Chief Evangelous. We also continued with some of the crime news of 2005. In the last segment of the show we talked more about the crime news of 2005 and finished with our "left of center" segment. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
DECEMBER 17th SHOW. The first segment of the show talked about Christmas and the importance of raising children.
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DECEMBER 10th SHOW. This Saturday's first segment of the show talked about House Speaker Jim Black and the controversy surrounding the lottery and campaign contributions. We also talked about the dangers of allowing children unsupervised access to the internet.
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DECEMBER 3RD SHOW. In first segment of the show, we talked about how important it is to stay vigilant against crime. Many crimes, especially property crimes, can be prevented with a little common sense and by taking simple preventive measures. Statistics can show that a community is safe and yet you can easily fall victim to crime.
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NOVEMBER 26th SHOW. The entire show was dedicated to the Johnnie Beck case. Johnnie has spent the past 9 years in prison for shooting a man that died seconds after attacking Johnnie and his twin brother with a knife. We had in the studio with us Johnnie's father, Donnie and mother, Linda Beck, Ronnie Beck, Johnnie's twin brother that was stabbed that night and calling in from prison, Johnnie Beck himself .
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Johnnie Beck - gun shots a second or two a part Ten years ago this witness testified that he saw Johnnie struggling to get off a second shot. Now he says there was no struggle. INVESTIGATOR:
So it was just a short period of time?
NOVEMBER 19th SHOW. We began our show with Marc talking about his experience with TSA and how he had his expandable baton confiscated at an airport. We used this as a way to talk about profiling and why government has to feel it necessary to protect us against box cutters and Bic lighters. We learned on September 12, 2001 that a box cutter can't crash a plane into the White House, the passengers rose up and defended themselves.
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NOVEMBER 12th SHOW. We began our show with a discussion about the recent plea arrangement accepted between the Brunswick County District Attorneys Office and the ex-Leland Police Officer Brett Hobbs. Hobbs received a suspended sentence and probation for drug conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Our investigation into similar charges against other officers have warranted prison time of up to 10 years. According to a newspaper article, Hobbs is enrolled at Cape Fear Community College. Great, nothing like a convicted felon mixed in with a bunch of our kids. Hopefully that will be rectified shortly.
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NOVEMBER 5th SHOW. The first segment of the show talked about the newly released study regarding the school lives of 11-18 year olds as well as the the ill-designed arrest of Susan L. Taylor, a veteran Social Worker with the New Hanover County Department of Social Services and the aborted pregnancy of a 14 year old in her care. In the second segment we talked with Carla Roberts, Founding Director of the Yahweh Center. The Yahweh Center is a regional residential treatment program and child-placing agency for abused, neglected and at risk children under the age of 12 years. The Center offers residential treatment, work with attachment disorder , psychiatric services outpatient play therapy, therapeutic foster care, and adoption services. In the third segment we talked about the Dateline expose' on internet sexual perverts that focus on underage kids. The final segment we talked about Melanie Gray's release from prison. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
OCTOBER 29th SHOW. The first segment of the show dealt with protective measures regarding Halloween trick or treaters. In the second segment we talked with Jeremy Godwin, reporter and sometimes a weekend anchor for WWAYTV3 the local ABC affiliate. Jeremy is a native of Wilmington and has recently completed the development of a series of informative stories regarding the illegal drug epidemic facing the area. The first segment of five will broadcast this Tuesday night at 11 and will show a drug raid in progress. We can look forward to the other segments playing weekly on Tuesday nights. In the third segment we looked at the number of missing sex offenders in New Hanover County. New Hanover County is leading the state in the number of sex offenders that have failed to verify their address. We also heard form a man that has just been released from prison where he spent time with Johnnie Beck. The final segment we talked about, once again, State House Speaker Jim Black and the Federal investigation into his dealings with video poker and the lottery contributors. We briefly touched on the controversial arrest of the Department of Social Services worker for obstruction of justice. We stand behind DA Ben David and support his efforts to bring justice to this situation. To read about Tre's opinion regarding the arrest of Susan L. Taylor, the Social Worker accused of Obstruction of Justice go to crime.blogs.com. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer. If you have a problem please let us know by contacting us.
OCTOBER 15th SHOW Marc was not with us this week, he was on assignment. Erica joined Tre in the studio. The first segment of the show dealt with news regarding WPD Chief Ralph Evangelous' proposal for a co-op helicopter. The second segment we talked about an indictment by the State Attorney General's Office against a Mebane oil company for price fixing gasoline prices and strong arm tactics against a small Chapel Hill food mart. The lawsuit filed in Wake Superior Court accuses McLeod, its affiliate Home Oil Inc. and their manager, Wesley C. Mehring, of conspiring to fix prices. Attorney General Cooper is asking the court to block the companies' illegal practices, to fine each party $5,000 and to force them to relinquish any illegal profits. After that we got into some news regarding Frank Ballance (ex-congressman), and House Speaker JIm Black and his controversial dealings with Scientific Games and their influence in the lottery bill. In the third segment we posed the question "How can this country easily be exposed to the Bird Flu because of a particular crime?" The answer is in this segment.Also in this segment is more discussions about the border situation. The final segment we talked about many of the crimes in the news, beginning with the Vikings participation in a wild "sex-party" on board 2 rented yachts. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer.
OCTOBER 1st SHOW The first segment of the show talked about the recent death of a UNCW student found drown in her bathtub. We talked about the number of alcohol and rug violations on campusand a need to bring attention to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. We talked about the recent arrest of 17 UNC students for operating an illegal bar in their fraternity. The second segment we talked about the mayors race in Durham and how a majority of the candidates are all ex-felons. Vincent Brown, a candidate with the support of the local GOP and NAACP appears to be a career criminal. One of his latest charges against him were for the attempt to procure prostitution services from a minor. In the third segment we heard once again from Clem who claimed that the authorities that raided his marijuana crop used "eminem" domain to illegally sieze his cell phones. We also got into the state's prison overcrowding situation, and heard from Harold about probation problems. The final segment made mention of several news items such as: the teen that video taped his own murder, the family that caged their foster children, the undercover officer that is suing a hospital for injecting him with glitter. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer.
SEPTEMBER 24th SHOW The first segment of the show we talked about the recent find by Duplin County authorities of over 4,000 pounds of marijuana growing along an old logging road. We introduced statisitical information regarding the economic effects of illegal marijuana trade in New Hanover County. We also talked about the dangers of dealing marijuana , and how drug dealers are being robbed and in some cases shot and killed over their stash and territory. The second segment continued with the discussion of marijuana along with conversation about MS13 gang infiltration. Towards the end of the segment we talked about how a new phenomenon has come about in the past couple of years. Blog sites (what is a blog site) have hit our culture in the same way ipods have. A couple of years ago we first became aware of the power bloggers have in influencing popular opinion with a blog site that was posted anonymously making serious allegations of impropriety and corruption by the top two New Hanover County drug agents, Sid Causey and Gene Pulley, regarding a Tampa, Florida arrest of Jonathan Karpman for trafficking in Ecstasy and Cocaine to those supplying Wilmington club goers and soldiers stationed at near by military bases. Websleuths have been popping up all over the world wide web and many have been extremely helpful, both to the public's concern and to law enforcement. We imagine as more law enforcement officers become aware of the potentials that these sites can offer, more arrests will be made from leads developed by the sometime anonymous sources penned under hard to identify email accounts and/or screen names. We mentioned on the show, the disappearance of Taylor Behl in Richmond, VA and some of the fascinating weblogs about the case. One blog site in particular has been recognized by CourtTV worthy of including the blogger as an important addition to their website. To view Steve Huff's weblog that got CourtTV's attention click here. Third segment we talked some more about the internet "websluths" with their blogsites and how they are finding clues and bringing forth detailed information about crime. We also discussed the pending parole of Marcus Shrader, a murderer from Onslow County that is up for parole. The final segemnt we talked about work release programs for inmates and the cost of incarceration of prisoners. We heard from a man that served federal time for a drug conspiracy charge and a man that has seen several traffic stops along interstate 95 where cars were being searched. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer.
SEPTEMBER 10th SHOW This show got of to an emotional start, on the eve of the attack on our Country and in remembrance of the brave men who gave their lives to rescue the trapped, we spoke of Lt. Robert Wynn. Wynn was a Wrightsvile Beach fireman that died in 1981in a fire that engulfed the Hanover Seaside Club and the Doaks Apartments. According to a letter to the Editor of the Lumina News, Charlotte Murchison pointed out the the park built in remembrance for Robert Wynn was in disturbing condition. We spoke of a need to "Do the right thing", a call to action. In the second segment we talked with George O'Neil of the North Myrtle Beach Lions Club and how they will remember 9/11. We also discussed the sentencing of David Ricky Godwin for his multi-million dollar illegal video poker operation he ran out of Kenly, NC. The third segment was a discussion of the SBI Report regarding the shooting of Sgt. Mike Fey. Our show's friend Mary called in from Colorado to talk about news of a New Orleans Police Captain that took his own life. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer.
SEPTEMBER 3rd SHOW The entire show was dedicated to the struggle to keep the thin blue line intact. The thin blue line is the line separating us from chaos. We drifted into the politics of the situation but tried to stay away from it best we could.
The second segment we talked about the Lions Club remembrance of 9/11 by waving flags on the overpasses. We talked about Mayor Nagin and his reaction to the Federal Government's delay in aid. We also took several calls most seemed to point a finger at the local government for failing. The third segment we talked took a call about how Bush's arrival looked like a staged photo opportunity. Call about how we can not count on the government to protect us from everything. The call also went into blaming the victims for not being prepared. Tre then followed with the history of the people of New Orleans that are stranded by bringing up the book "Rising Tide" which talked about the Great 1927 Mississippi Flood and how the African Americans suffered unjustly. Marc and Tre got into an argument about the politics of this topic. The forth and final segment began with some comic relief when Clem called in to talk about his question about how deep to bury something. More talk about how it was a local problem and not the fault of the Feds. At the end of the show we spoke about how to get America back together as it was immediately after 9/11. We talked about how Marshall Barnes and Greg Stevenson found and returned over 1,500 silver and gold coinsin an incredible stroy of honesty and compassion. We ended by saying we have to love one another. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer.
AUGUST 27TH SHOW In the first
part of the show we talked about Marc's trip to Los Angeles.
Marc went to LA with Monica Caison.
Monica was scheduled to be on the Larry King Show. Monica was to
have been on live with Larry King to discuss several of her missing
cases and it was bumped so that Olivia Newton John's
ex-boyfriend's disappearance could be broadcast instead. Monica's
taped show will broadcast at an undetermined time and date, This
was a disappointment to say the least. Monica is working on 75 missing
person cases right now and was hoping to discuss several of them
and solicit tips and clues as to the whereabouts of some of these
missing people.
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AUGUST 20TH SHOW The first part of the show dealt with the successful benefit Golf Tournament "Play for Fey" for Sgt. Mike Fey, Sgt. David Register of the WPD told us that the event raised over $70,000 The second segment we talked some about Larry Harrison. We also spoke about the release of a Habitual Felon, Adam Johnson. We looked at Johnson's criminal history. We also took a call from the ex-husband of a woman arrested for murder. In the third segment we talked about illegal immigrants and the illegal that was arrested for killing Scott Gardner in a DWI crash. ADA Lee Bollinger of the 13th District called in. Finally we ended with a look at those arrested in the drug raid on the Habitat for Humanity house owned by the Ragin family. We spoke about Sylvester Smith's hope for a pardon and how his release from prison does not make him an innocent man. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format. Be patient it takes a while to transfer.
AUGUST 13TH SHOW The first part of the show dealt with the scheduled benefit Golf Tournament "Play for Fey" for Sgt. Mike Fey (listen to last week's show about Mike Fey ) We talked with Assistant District Attorney Jon David about the Play For Fey Tournament at Magnolia Greens. We also talked about the recent rumors surrounding the shooting and the false reports. The second segment we took some calls about illegal immigrants and traffic control by officers on contract with movie companies. In the third segment we talked about how society needs to protect its children. This ended with a heated rant about a Newspaper article about Sylvester Smith's hope for a pardon. Finally we ended with a brief look at County Farms for inmates. By the way, if you were playing a drinking game while listening to the show this week and took a drink every time Tre said, "you know" we are sorry for your hangover on Sunday. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format.
AUGUST 6TH SHOW The first part of the show dealt with the scheduled benefit Golf Tournament "Play for Fey" for Sgt. Mike Fey (listen to last week's show about Mike Fey ) The second segment continued with the Play for Fey Tournament followed by conversation about Monica Caison and CUE Center for Missing Persons's work in Florida looking for Annamarie Cruz Randazzo. We also talked in the second segment about how scientist in Russia have found a way to test rivers to determine how much cocaine use there is , interesting find. Third segment was about Johnston County Sheriff handing over seized drug money to establish new prosecutor to combat crime. We also talked about sex offenders. Fourth segment talked more about sex offenders and a look at the local crime news regarding a rash of business break ins. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format.
JULY 30TH SHOW The show dealt with the shooting of Sgt. Mike Fey (see below) The first segment dealt with criminals and guns, the second segment was conversation about Sgt. Fey with a call in by retired Wilmington Police Officer and friend of Fey's, David Hursey. The next two segments dealt with current news stories, reopening investigations into mysterious deaths including comments about the Gary Rummer jail death. At the end of segment 4 Marc says a prayer for Sgt. Fey's family and his swift recovery. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format.
The guest of the July 23rd show was NC State Highway Patrolman Scott Smith. Trooper Smith was struck as he stood roadside on I-40 just outside Wilmington. The truck that hit him was estimated to be traveling at 60 MPH. The Trooper's leg was nearly severed and one of the first EMS responders was his wife. After 8 months of heroic recovery efforts Smith has gotten the go-ahead to get back on duty. His first day will be this Monday. His story can be heard in the first two segments. The next two segments dealt with the threat of illegal immigrants. A recent DWI death involving an illegal touched off a controversy. Sound quality is not the best. Click on one of the four segments below to listen to the show in MP3 format.
Saturday, April 30th show dealt with several issues surrounding this week's deadly standoff in Castle Hayne and how justifiable homicide by police action effects the law enforcement personnel that are involved in a shooting. We had as our special guest, Curt Stansbury, K-9 Officer with the Wilmington City Police. Kurt informed our listeners about the upcoming police K-9 regional trials coming to Wilmington's Legion Stadium next week and talked a little about what it takes to be a K-9 officer. Outline of show in Word document download Study of Justifiable Homicide among law enforcement Study of law enforcement shooting psychology Law enforcement officers killed and assaulted Study of mentally ill and law enforcement CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, April 23rd's show dealt with the new phenomenon of unrealistic influences upon juries by television shows such as COPS, Law & Order and CSI, it is called "The CSI Effect". Jurors become contaminated by their expectations of unrealistic scientific evidence to be revealed in simple criminal trials. We have seen juries acquitting guilty people because the jury expects more "scientific evidence". We also talked about the dangers of children having unsupervised access to the internet. Outline of show in Word document download CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, April 16th's show dealt with the arrest of former New Hanover County Sheriff's Deputy, former Wrightsville Beach Police Officer and current Wrightsville Beach Town Alderman Trey Jordan for charges surrounding his accepting a bribe as a governmental official. We spoke of ethics and Marc listed 25 things every Law Enforcement Officer should know. CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, April 9th's dealt with the trial and conviction of the Oakdale Cemetery vandal, Daniel Benson. He was convicted of all 100 counts in abstentia. Prosecutor Jon David called in and praised WPD Officer Lee Odham and the testimony of Eric Kozen. CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, April 2nd's show spoke about the Wilmington Police Departments Model Block Campaign to clean up some drug infested areas of the city. Tre rode along with Officer Poelling and was impressed with the efforts these committed law enforcement officers have made to help reduce the crime in these neighborhoods. We also talked more about these missing sex offenders in New Hanover County. We honored Leland Officer James Otto for his professional training and cool head as he delivered a baby in the back seat of his car. CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, March 26th's show was about sex offenders. New Hanover County leads the State in sex offenders failing to verify their address with the Sheriff's Office. We spoke about the Amber Alert and Megan's Law. We also spoke about Brian Nichols, the inmate that broke free in Atlanta prior to his rape trial and killed several people prior to getting caught. CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, March 19th's show saw the return of Tre. Previous week Tre was absent and was replaced by Jeff Lennox of WWAYTV3. The show we talked about Tre's day in court for a minor traffic violation. He fought it foolishly by representing himself. But learned a good lesson in this experiment. Another benefit was the opportunity to see District Court in session. Judge Yates Dobson presided and we spoke about how he was a refreshing mix of Matlock and Andy Taylor's sensibility and folksy wisdom. CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Saturday, February 19ths show was the first show of Blue Line Radio's second year on the air. The first segment of the show we briefly talked about the past 52 shows. The second segment was primarily dedicated to Kayla Allen and child abuse with an interview of Chicago recording artist Peter Love whose song "Unbelievable" is for sale to raise money for the exhumation and relocation of Kayla so that she can be buried next to her grandmother in Michigan. All money raised will go to this effort. In the third segment we heard from Tom Russell, a retired law enforcement officer with the New York/New Jersey Port Authority and now residing in our area and his efforts to help disabled veterans returning from deployment through stepupforsoldiers.org and fourth segment dealt with news items and our "Cop of the Week" Burgaw Police Officer Sgt. Michael Stevenson that caught a carjacker while off-duty. CLICK ON BOXES BELOW TO HEAR SEGMENTS IN A MP3 FORMAT- BE PATIENT WHILE IT DOWNLOADS
Be patient it might take a couple of minutes to download into a .wav application. They are larger files and as a result will take longer to download than the mp3 formated segments. FEBRUARY 5TH 's show dealt with gangs. A look at the Shallotte Police Department's apprehension at a traffic stop, 5 people, some wearing body armour and carrying .50 caliber weapons. ATF is investigating links to other crimes. We also heard from George Fairfax, an eye witness of the Johnnie Beck case. Mr. Fairfax was never called to testify at the trial. Also in the third segment we discuss the drug problem the County is facing. Retired police officer Davd Hursey spoke out about the City's idea of locating the WPD into the County Law Enforcement Center.
JANUARY 29TH's show dealt with evidence never disappearing, it is always there waiting to be found, it also dealt with people failing to recognize statistical and scientific evidence that clearly points a finger at criminal behavior and the use of blame or excuses to attempt to disguise evidence.
JANUARY 22ND 's show dealt with the tragic deaths of New Hanover County Sheriff Deputy George Clemens and Boiling Springs Lake Police Officer Mitch Prince.
JANUARY 15TH's show dealt with deception and a lot was heard about Gary Rummer and Johnnie Beck.
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