It's a story about the man who may have inadvertently triggered a chain of events leading to the conviction of John Gotti. To fully understand the impact of this story you have to turn the clock back to 1985 and the mob hit that changed everything. The Tape Room explores the connection and the new podcast from Investigation Discovery podcast series called Mafia Tapes.  

It's a story about the man who may have inadvertently triggered a chain of events leading to the conviction of John Gotti. To fully understand the impact of this story you have to turn the clock back to 1985 and the mob hit that changed everything. The Tape Room explores the connection and the new podcast from Investigation Discovery podcast series called Mafia Tapes.

Mafia Tapes

Robert Durst

Kathy McCormack Durst disappeared in January of 1982 – 40 years ago. From the time she vanished the focus has been on her husband at the time, Robert Durst. A man born into enormous wealth who grew up to become one of the most infamous killers this country has ever seen. Four decades after his first wife vanished, Durst was finally set to stand trial for her murder, but he died in prison. The Tape Room takes a closer look at the case with author Matt Birkbeck who believes there may be more victims out there.

Kathy McCormack Durst disappeared in January of 1982 – 40 years ago. From the time she vanished the focus has been on her husband at the time, Robert Durst. A man born into enormous wealth who grew up to become one of the most infamous killers this country has ever seen. Four decades after his first wife vanished, Durst was finally set to stand trial for her murder, but he died in prison. The Tape Room takes a closer look at the case with author <a href="https://www.mattbirkbeck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Birkbeck</a> who believes there may be more victims out there.

ROBERT DURST

Mary Rogers was what one would consider the reality star of her time. Long before television and social media, Mary’s popularity was trending in New York City in the 1840's. Her murder shocked a city and arguably began the true crime genre. The Tape Room travels back in time to explore the circumstances of her untimely death and the strange connection to legendary author Edgar Allen Poe.

Mary Rogers was what one would consider the reality star of her time. Long before television and social media, Mary’s popularity was trending in New York City in the 1840's. Her murder shocked a city and arguably began the true crime genre. The Tape Room travels back in time to explore the circumstances of her untimely death and the strange connection to legendary author Edgar Allen Poe.

The Cigar Girl Murder

What happened to Oscar Suarez and Magdalena Devil? The Tape Room investigation about a New Jersey couple that rented a Jet Ski in Barbados and disappeared into the ocean.  It was supposed to be a 30 minute ride, but two years later they are still missing.

What happened to Oscar Suarez and Magdalena Devil? The Tape Room investigation about a New Jersey couple that rented a Jet Ski in Barbados and disappeared into the ocean.  It was supposed to be a 30 minute ride, but two years later they are still missing.

Vanished

At the end of an impossible day… when it felt like the world fractured wide open… the detectives in the 79th precinct received an unexpected report. There’d been a murder in Brooklyn. When they arrived the circumstances became even more strange. The victim was a polish immigrant who was never supposed to be in this neighborhood. 20 years later the case is still unsolved.

At the end of an impossible day… when it felt like the world fractured wide open… the detectives in the 79th precinct received an unexpected report. There’d been a murder in Brooklyn. When they arrived the circumstances became even more strange. The victim was a polish immigrant who was never supposed to be in this neighborhood. 20 years later the case is still unsolved.

The Killing of Henryk Siwiak: New York City’s only unsolved murder on 9/11.

The crime happened back in 1990. Assistant Hofstra football coach Joe Healy was killed while sitting with his friends outside a fast-food restaurant. Police said it was a botched robbery. His death shattered the community and led to a lot of media attention. With pressure to find a killer, investigators eventually zeroed in on Christopher Ellis, who was 20 at the time, and two other men. Ellis has been locked in prison for the last 30 years but his murder conviction was just tossed out.

The crime happened back in 1990. Assistant Hofstra football coach Joe Healy was killed while sitting with his friends outside a fast-food restaurant. Police said it was a botched robbery. His death shattered the community and led to a lot of media attention. With pressure to find a killer, investigators eventually zeroed in on Christopher Ellis, who was 20 at the time, and two other men. Ellis has been locked in prison for the last 30 years but his <a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/tag/crime-publicsafety/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">murder conviction</a> was just tossed out.

Long Island Man‘s conviction in 1990 murder of Hofstra coach

Summer 1977. New York City. A turbulent time in the five boroughs perhaps like no other in modern history. An economic crisis, a historic blackout and the haunting presence of a brutal serial killer. In August of that year, David Berkowitz was arrested and admitted to the attacks, ending some of the pressure. Now decades later, there are new questions. Did the .44 Caliber killer really act alone? A new Netflix series, The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness explores this theory. The Tape Room sits down with the director Joshua Zeman.

Summer 1977. New York City. A turbulent time in the five boroughs perhaps like no other in modern history. An economic crisis, a historic blackout and the haunting presence of a brutal serial killer. In August of that year, David Berkowitz was arrested and admitted to the attacks, ending some of the pressure. Now decades later, there are new questions. Did the .44 Caliber killer really act alone? A new Netflix series, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICFZ1wS8Fuc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness </a>explores this theory. The Tape Room sits down with the director Joshua Zeman.

Descent Into Darkness.

Nick Brandi was working his regular shift at a diner on September 5, 1995 when he received a call from the fiancé of his best friend, Jon Weaver. She wanted to know if Nick could check on Jon at his job at the Saw Mill River Motel just across the street. When Nick went across the street he was greeted by crime scene tape and the unimaginable. Jon Weaver had his colleague at the motel,  Kerson “Kay” Praponpoj had been killed. A crime that remains unsolved to this day.

Nick Brandi was working his regular shift at a diner on September 5, 1995 when he received a call from the fiancé of his best friend, Jon Weaver. She wanted to know if Nick could check on Jon at his job at the Saw Mill River Motel just across the street. When Nick went across the street he was greeted by crime scene tape and the unimaginable. Jon Weaver had his colleague at the motel,  Kerson “Kay” Praponpoj had been killed. A crime that remains unsolved to this day.

Saw Mill Motel Double Murder

On Long Island's south shore, between the charming homes and alluring beaches, there are secrets. A mystery deep and twisted: The Gilgo Beach Murders. At least 11 bodies discovered, mostly near Ocean Parkway. In all the years since the first bodies were discovered in 2010 no arrests have ever been made. Now a new series is taking a closer look: The Tape Room speaks with Billy Jensen and Alexis Linkletter  hosts of "Unraveled: The Long Island Serial Killer "

On Long Island's south shore, between the charming homes and alluring beaches, there are secrets. A mystery deep and twisted: The Gilgo Beach Murders. At least 11 bodies discovered, mostly near Ocean Parkway. In all the years since the first bodies were discovered in 2010 no arrests have ever been made. Now a new series is taking a closer look: The Tape Room speaks with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unraveled-long-island-serial-killer/id1543476170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy Jensen and Alexis Linkletter  hosts of "Unraveled: The Long Island Serial Killer "</a>

The Gilgo Beach Murders

Abe Lebewohl

He was the definition of an American success story. Abe Lebewohl was a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States at the age of 19. He later opened the 2nd Avenue deli in the East Village where he was known to feed every homeless person who walked into the deli hungry. He was a man who lived to help others, until one day someone took everything. Abe was killed in March of 1996. The Tape Room takes a closer look at this case with an emotional conversation with Abe's brother.

He was the definition of an American success story. Abe Lebewohl was a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States at the age of 19. He later opened the 2nd Avenue deli in the East Village where he was known to feed every homeless person who walked into the deli hungry. He was a man who lived to help others, until one day someone took everything. Abe was killed in March of 1996. The Tape Room takes a closer look at this case with an emotional conversation with Abe's brother.

ABE LEBEWOHL & THE SECOND AVENUE DELI 

Reporter Dan Bowens enters the Fox 5 News Tape Room to resurrect past unsolved murder and missing person cases Fox 5 News reported on in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Dan investigates crimes that have perplexed police to this day. Immerse yourself into each episode as New York area detectives and Fox 5 reporters, past and present, recount elements of each case in hopes to shed light on crimes that have gone unsolved.

Dan Bowens has an excellent grasp of the facts surrounding the McGuire case and asked all of the right questions. EXCELLENT!

No stone unturned

Awesome!

The Tape Room Podcast

It is one of the most sensational cases in New Jersey history. A suburban mom Convicted of drugging, shooting, dismembering and then stuffing her husbands remains into suitcases &amp;tossing them into Chesapeake Bay. New podcast , Direct Appeal , examines the case of so called SuitCase Killer, Melanie McGuire. The Tape Room takes a closer look with the hosts of that podcast.

It is one of the most sensational cases in New Jersey history. A suburban mom Convicted of drugging, shooting, dismembering and then stuffing her husbands remains into suitcases &amp;tossing them into Chesapeake Bay. New podcast , <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/direct-appeal/id1462493685" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Direct Appeal</a> , examines the case of so called SuitCase Killer, Melanie McGuire. The Tape Room takes a closer look with the hosts of that podcast.

The Suitcase Murder

Jennifer Dulos

Jennifer Dulos has been missing for months.  The 50-year-old New Canaan woman was last seen dropping her children off at school last Friday morning. When she wasn't heard from for more than 10 hours, friends alerted police.  Her car was later found near a nearby park.  Investigators have focused their attention on her estranged husband.

Jennifer Dulos has been missing for months.  The 50-year-old New Canaan woman was last seen dropping her children off at school last Friday morning. When she wasn't heard from for more than 10 hours, friends alerted police.  Her car was later found near a nearby park.  Investigators have focused their attention on her estranged husband.

The disappearance of Jennifer Dulos

John Dillinger

A special report from The Tape Room. On this episode, a closer look at one of the most notorious criminals in U-S history. The year long crime spree carried out by John Dillinger and his gang re-defined what it meant to be a gangster in America. Now, more than 80 years after his death there is a legal battle to have his body exhumed. His family says he wasn’t killed by the FBI that fateful night in Chicago all those years ago.Dan Bowens talks with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Jon Seidel. Jon has written about many of Chicago's most notorious crimes and criminals as a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times

A special report from The Tape Room. On this episode, a closer look at one of the most notorious criminals in U-S history. The year long crime spree carried out by John Dillinger and his gang re-defined what it meant to be a gangster in America. Now, more than 80 years after his death there is a legal battle to have his body exhumed. His family says he wasn’t killed by the FBI that fateful night in Chicago all those years ago.Dan Bowens talks with Chicago Sun-Times reporter <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/jon-seidel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Seidel</a>. Jon has written about many of Chicago's most notorious crimes and criminals as a reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times

A Tape Room Special Report: John Dillinger

In February of 1985, Steve Mason and his half brother Charles Taylor left their Bronx apartment for a short walk to school.Hours later their bodies were discovered in a dark stairwell of their apartment building.They were only six and eight years old.Three decades later the killing remains unsolved and one of the most disturbing for an NYPD detective who worked the case.

In February of 1985, Steve Mason and his half brother Charles Taylor left their Bronx apartment for a short walk to school. Hours later their bodies were discovered in a dark stairwell of their apartment building. They were only six and eight years old. Three decades later the killing remains unsolved and one of the most disturbing for an NYPD detective who worked the case.

6: Murder In The Bronx

He was a young entrepreneur living his dream. Jamal Gaines had a love for sneakers and he turned that passion into his own store. His shop in Rahway, NJ had some of the rarest and most popular sneakers on the market and people came from all over the world to have a look. Then one night... it was all gone. He was killed defending his store. His dream. Two years after his death, the case remains unsolved.

He was a young entrepreneur living his dream. Jamal Gaines had a love for sneakers and he turned that passion into his own store. His shop in Rahway, NJ had some of the rarest and most popular sneakers on the market and people came from all over the world to have a look. Then one night... it was all gone. He was killed defending his store. His dream. Two years after his death, the case remains unsolved.

7: Sneakerhead Part I : The Life of Jamal 'Mally' Gaines

3: Abe Lebewohl “The Jewish Mother Teresa”

It was a brutal killing.Karina Vetrano was raped and murdered after she went out for a jog in the summer of 2016.Police didn't solve the crime, that came to be known as the case of the Howard Beach jogger, for months. During that time her father, Phil, became a leading advocate for a new crime fighting tool known as familial DNA testing. In a candid interview about his daughter's death he tells the Tape Room why he thinks the new method will help other families who know his pain.

5: Karina's Law

Nancy Noga

If you walk into the police department and many stores in Sayreville, New Jersey you can still see flyers and posters hanging from the walls with the picture of a girl named Nancy Noga. January 7th 1999 seventeen-year-old Nancy Noga left her job for the night. Normally a 15minute walk to her family's apartment but on this night she never came home. Her death shattered the quiet suburb of Sayreville New Jersey. Dan Bowens enters the Tape Room and revisits this case with Middlesex County prosecutor Andrew Carey and Sgt. Scott Crocco.

4: Who killed Nancy Noga?

When troopers arrived, they discovered the bodies of Gary Deal, his wife Joan Deal, both 26, and their 3-year-year old son, Jason inside their home. Gary Deal was found lying on the floor near the front door. He was shot in the head multiple times and his throat was cut. Joan’s naked body was discovered on their bedroom floor. She was also shot in the head multiple times and had her throat cut. Jason was found lying on his bed in his pajamas. More than 40 years later, NJ State Police hope new DNA technology can solve the case. The Tape Room speaks to Detective Mario Nocito, of the New Jersey State Police Homicide South Unit.Anyone with information is urged to call 609-561-1800 extension 3354. Anonymous leads are also welcome.

When troopers arrived, they discovered the bodies of Gary Deal, his wife Joan Deal, both 26, and their 3-year-year old son, Jason inside their home. Gary Deal was found lying on the floor near the front door. He was shot in the head multiple times and his throat was cut. Joan’s naked body was discovered on their bedroom floor. She was also shot in the head multiple times and had her throat cut. Jason was found lying on his bed in his pajamas. More than 40 years later, NJ State Police hope new DNA technology can solve the case. The Tape Room speaks to Detective Mario Nocito, of the New Jersey State Police Homicide South Unit.Anyone with information is urged to call 609-561-1800 extension 3354. Anonymous leads are also welcome.

The Deal Family Murder

A haunting ransom call released 45 years after Margaret Ellen Fox's disappearance.The FBI and local police in Burlington City, NJ hope it could help crack this decades old case.She was just 14 years old when she vanished on the way to a babysitting job on June 24, 1974. What happened to Margaret?

A haunting ransom call released 45 years after Margaret Ellen Fox's disappearance.The FBI and local police in Burlington City, NJ hope it could help crack this decades old case.She was just 14 years old when she vanished on the way to a babysitting job on June 24, 1974. What happened to Margaret?

The Missing: What Happened to Margaret Ellen Fox?

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Physical Health & Your Body

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