Episode 97: ‘Theriocide’- Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar & the End of Horse Racing’s Golden Age Pt 5!

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08/01/24 • 68 min

In this exclusive interview, Jill chats with author of Broken and animal law attorney, Fred M. Kray, who offers his insights into the motivation of those involved in the injury Alydar sustained in his stall at Calumet Farm. How did he uncover the evidence he discovered? Are coincidences too coincidental? What didn’t Fred include in the book? And ---Fred makes his BIG announcement here!

Oh, what does theriocide mean? ‘The killing of a non-human animal by a human.” Ahhhh! Right?

Sources, photos, diagrams, snack & wine pairing information is found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com, July 2024.

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Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.

Oh, what does theriocide mean? ‘The killing of a non-human animal by a human.” Ahhhh! Right?

Sources, photos, diagrams, snack & wine pairing information is found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com, July 2024.

ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!

Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.

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Episode 96 ‘Legacy’ Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing’s Golden Age by Fred M. Kray, Pt 4

Trials are over, as Fred Kray begins his investigation into the suspicious death of Alydar, tracking down reluctant witnesses even as doors slam in his face. Persistent, determined, Fred continues to connect the dots, that may exonerate an innocent man while providing answers to the many questions surrounded the death of the beloved, magnificent race horse, Alydar.

Sources, photos, diagrams, snack & wine pairing information is found on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com, July 2024.

ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!

Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.

See you in two weeks!

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Ep 98: Safety, Sanctuary, & Sense- Jill chats with P.I., author, and podcaster, Lori Morrison of the Unlovely Truth podcast

It seems every day there are new horrors in the news; our most trusted members of society are abusing our children and trust, stealing our innocence, security & peace of mind. Lori Morrison, retired Private Investigator, host of the Unlovely Truth podcast, is also the author of three books- Kick Fear to the Curb, In God We Trust: Everyone Else Gets a Background Check, and her newest- Reclaiming Sanctuary. She offers real world, sound tips for securing yourself, your family, and the institutions that are part of our lives. And they get into some recent cases that changed our communal perceptions! Do NOT miss this one! It’s a game changer!

Links to buy Lori’s books are here (highly recommended!) or on Jill’s blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com. , Aug. 2024!

ANNOUNCEMENT- JAN 2025: My new Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast MERCH SHOP has launched! Please go explore! I appreciate you supporting my true crime book club podcast!

Music- The Pewter Elephant by Blue Dot Sessions.

See you in two weeks!