Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Heather McCollum

On this episode, I speak with convicted multiple murderer Paul Merhige.Paul Michael Merhige is a Florida multiple murderer responsible for a deadly shooting that took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009, at a family gathering in Jupiter, Florida. During the celebration, Merhige left the residence, retrieved a firearm from his vehicle, and returned, opening fire on his relatives. Four family members were killed, including a six-year-old child, while two other relatives were wounded. Investigators discovered that Merhige had a history of hostility and violent behavior toward members of his family, with tensions reportedly extending back several years. The shooting appeared to be a planned attack rather than the result of an argument or sudden confrontation.Following the shootings, Merhige fled the scene, prompting a nationwide search and a manhunt that lasted more than five weeks. He was eventually captured on January 2, 2010, in the Florida Keys. Prosecutors initially pursued the death penalty, but in October 2011, Merhige pleaded guilty to the four murders in exchange for a sentence of seven consecutive life sentences, avoiding execution. The judge made it clear that Merhige would never be released from prison, effectively ensuring that he would spend the remainder of his life incarcerated.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

In this episode of Unforbidden Truth, I sit down with Robert John Bardo, the man convicted of murdering 21-year-old actress Rebecca Schaeffer in 1989. Best known for her role on the television sitcom My Sister Sam, Schaeffer was a rising Hollywood star whose life was tragically cut short. Bardo's obsession with the actress ultimately led to her murder, a case that shocked the entertainment industry and brought national attention to the dangers of celebrity stalking.During this interview, Bardo discusses his life, his perspective on the events that led to his conviction, and his experiences living with the consequences of his actions. We take a closer look at the case, the investigation, and the lasting impact of Schaeffer's death, while exploring Bardo's reflections on his past and his life behind bars. This is a difficult conversation surrounding a case that changed the way stalking was viewed in America and left a lasting impact on the victim's family, friends, and countless others.https://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

In this episode, I sit down with Breck Buchanan to hear his story firsthand. Buchanan was charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony following the death of his stepfather, John, whom he referred to as Scott. Buchanan entered an Alford plea as part of a plea agreement that resulted in a 103-year sentence, with all but 38 years and 7 months suspended.During our conversation, Buchanan discusses the circumstances surrounding the killing, his relationship with his stepfather, and why he says he was afraid of him. He also shares his perspective on the charges, the plea agreement, and the events that ultimately led to his conviction.www.unforbiddentruth.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Robert Hogans was convicted in Michigan in connection with the September 1990 abduction and killing of Pamela Kay Bandy. Bandy was abducted from a car wash in Pontiac, Michigan, and Hogans placed her in the trunk of her own Cadillac. He then drove around with her trapped inside for approximately six days. During that time, Bandy was unable to obtain adequate food or water and ultimately died from a combination of starvation, dehydration, and methanol poisoning after ingesting windshield-washer fluid.When Pontiac police stopped Hogans on September 24, 1990, on an unrelated outstanding warrant, they discovered Bandy's body in the trunk. Hogans was subsequently prosecuted and convicted separately for his role in Bandy's death. Robert Hogans is serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: KT4FKRGPJ8YNMVLGwww.unforbiddentruth.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Heather McCollum is serving a life sentence, whom is eligible for release after 51 years, along with a consecutive five-year sentence for arson to be served at 30%, following her conviction for the 2012 first-degree murder of John Poteete and the subsequent arson of his home.Www.unforbiddentruth.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Christa Pike is an American woman convicted of a notorious 1995 murder in Tennessee. At 18, she became the youngest woman on death row in the United States. Pike, along with fellow Job Corps students, lured Colleen Slemmer to an isolated location where Pike carried out a prolonged and especially violent attack. The case gained widespread attention due to the brutality involved, including testimony that Pike kept a portion of the victim’s skull. She was ultimately convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death, where she remains on Tennessee’s death row.Tadaryl Shipp and Shadolla Peterson were Pike’s co-defendants in the case. Both were present during the murder and were convicted for their roles, though they were considered less directly responsible for the killing itself. Shipp received a life sentence, while Peterson was convicted of being an accessory after the fact and received a significantly lighter sentence. Their involvement, along with Pike’s central role, made the case one of the most disturbing and widely discussed crimes connected to the Job Corps program.linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthTimeless Mysteries - YouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

This is the first installment of a two-part interview featuring Steven Wiggins, a death row inmate in Tennessee. Wiggins was convicted of fatally shooting Sergeant Daniel Baker from the Dickson County Sheriff's Office. Following Baker's murder, Wiggins attempted to incinerate his body. When unsuccessful, he proceeded to set fire to Baker's patrol car. Wiggins is currently awaiting execution on Tennessee's death row.www.youtube.com/@TimelessMysteriesshttps://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Christa Pike is an American woman convicted of a notorious 1995 murder in Tennessee. At 18, she became the youngest woman on death row in the United States. Pike, along with fellow Job Corps students, lured Colleen Slemmer to an isolated location where Pike carried out a prolonged and especially violent attack. The case gained widespread attention due to the brutality involved, including testimony that Pike kept a portion of the victim’s skull. She was ultimately convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death, where she remains on Tennessee’s death row.Tadaryl Shipp and Shadolla Peterson were Pike’s co-defendants in the case. Both were present during the murder and were convicted for their roles, though they were considered less directly responsible for the killing itself. Shipp received a life sentence, while Peterson was convicted of being an accessory after the fact and received a significantly lighter sentence. Their involvement, along with Pike’s central role, made the case one of the most disturbing and widely discussed crimes connected to the Job Corps program.linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthTimeless Mysteries - YouTubeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Christa Pike is an American woman convicted of a notorious 1995 murder in Tennessee. At 18, she became the youngest woman on death row in the United States. Pike, along with fellow Job Corps students, lured Colleen Slemmer to an isolated location where Pike carried out a prolonged and especially violent attack. The case gained widespread attention due to the brutality involved, including testimony that Pike kept a portion of the victim’s skull. She was ultimately convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death, where she remains on Tennessee’s death row.Tadaryl Shipp and Shadolla Peterson were Pike’s co-defendants in the case. Both were present during the murder and were convicted for their roles, though they were considered less directly responsible for the killing itself. Shipp received a life sentence, while Peterson was convicted of being an accessory after the fact and received a significantly lighter sentence. Their involvement, along with Pike’s central role, made the case one of the most disturbing and widely discussed crimes connected to the Job Corps program.Please note: From 11:10-12:04 Shipp played a snippet of an instrumental he produced but it wasn't picked up due to a noise cancellation setting that was enabled, it removed it as 'background noise'.https://linktr.ee › UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

The case of Mickey Douglas centers on a deadly shooting at a Coney Island–style restaurant in Detroit in July 2020, where Douglas opened fire inside the establishment after a brief interaction reportedly triggered by a comment about his girlfriend. The attack killed three victims—Brian Jackson, Carnell Watts, and Courtney Willis—and left a fourth person seriously injured.Prosecutors charged Douglas with multiple felonies, including three counts of first-degree murder and assault with intent to murder, and evidence showed he had a prior violent criminal history and was on parole at the time. He was later convicted of second-degree murder and related charges and sentenced to decades in prison (roughly 40–60 years per count), with the court describing the shooting as senseless and unprovoked, stemming from a minor dispute that escalated into lethal violence.https://www.unforbiddentruth.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.