Jim Harold's Crime Scene

About Jim Harold's Crime Scene

Jim Harold interviews authors and experts on true crime. Past guests have included Pulitzer Prize winners, best selling authors and popular true crime podcasters.

Publisher

Jim Harold

Category

society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Feb 2011

Latest episode

24 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 247 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   24 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America - Jim Harold's Crime Scene 240

   Serial killer, both terrifying and fascinatin, take center stage as Jim welcomes author Johnny Trevisani to discuss his unconventional book, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America. From notorious names to lesser-known killers, the conversation explores how these criminals lived among us, often hiding in plain sight. They dig into the psychology, myths, and unsettling realities behind serial murder, including why some killers evade capture for years. Along the way, the episode raises provocative questions about whether modern technology has truly made it harder for killers or if they’ve simply adapted. You can purchase his book at Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3OA40K1 Thanks Johnny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   16 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Murder in a Small Town: The Kyson Rice Case - Jim Harold's Crime Scene 239

   This episode of Jim Harold’s Crime Scene explores the heartbreaking case of young Kyson Rice, a tragedy that shocked a small Wisconsin community and left lasting questions about responsibility and prevention. Author Larry Scheckel joins Jim to walk through the events leading up to the crime, the disturbing behavior of the perpetrator, and the painstaking investigation that followed. The conversation also examines the warning signs that may have been missed—and whether this tragedy could have been prevented. It’s a sobering look at justice, accountability, and the real-world impact of violence on the most vulnerable. You can purchase Murder in a Small Town: The Kyson Rice Case at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cKB0Zb Thanks Larry! __ This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   10 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Man Who Shot J.P. Morgan - Jim Harold's Crime Scene 238

   A shocking chapter of history comes alive on this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene as we explore the attempted assassination of banking titan J.P. Morgan and the brilliant yet deeply troubled man behind it. Author Mary Noé unpacks a tale of poison, deception, and political extremism that feels eerily relevant today. The conversation draws striking parallels between past and present, raising unsettling questions about ideology, violence, and the minds of those who justify it. It’s a gripping reminder that history doesn’t just repeat—it echoes in ways that may hit closer to home than we’d like. You can purchase her book, The Man Who Shot J. P. Morgan: A Life of Arsenic, Anarchy, and Intrigue on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4skZ1uB Thanks Mary! __ This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside a recent episode

The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America - Jim Harold's Crime Scene 240

Published 24 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] This book has a lot, a lot of entries. And it seems to be relatively evenly distributed around the country. So it's like no place in the country really is spared right here. My hometown, Cleveland, Ohio, up front and center for the Great Lakes region. So really, it seems like almost every state has a serial killer story to tell. Pretty much, pretty much. I mean, I wasn't, you know, I tried to go, I haven't organized region by region. So, you know, you have North New England and then you have the Southeast and such. And the intent to be is if you were to take a travel guide and go from one area to another, you know, if you were to actually use it as a travel guide. […]

Who has been a guest on Jim Harold's Crime Scene

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Gregg Olsen
• Cathy Pickens
• Gregg Owen
• John Koerner
• Janet Wallach

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

396 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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