True Crime Club

04/22/2024

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CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo. (KBSI) - Crime enthusiasts gathered at the True Crime Club conference at the Drury Plaza to dive in the world of criminal

04/17/2024

As of today, there are 638 adults and 680 juveniles reported missing in the state of Missouri. We will discuss several of these individuals, especially those local to Southeast Missouri.

TRUE CRIME CLUB is an all-day conference to be held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center Saturday, April 20, in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 8 am. Event runs 8:30 am - 5 pm with lunch included.

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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

04/16/2024

TRUE CRIME CLUB CONFERENCE is making plans for Kansas City! Do you have a story that needs to be told? Message this page, share the story, your email, and your phone number. I want to bring renewed attention to your case!

TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

04/16/2024

BETTY FRIZZELL AND CONNIE GODWIN

You may recall Betty Frizzell from the last True Crime Club Conference in Cape. At that conference, Betty discussed the murder case involving her sister Victoria Smith from Poplar Bluff, MO. Victoria’s story was featured in an episode of “I am a Killer” on Netflix at the time. Betty joined us in discussing why she thinks perhaps another person committed the terrible crime.
Betty is a career law enforcement officer and author of "If you can't quit cryin' you can't come here anymore", story of her sister's murder conviction. Betty served as a Deputy Sheriff in both the Lincoln and Ripley County (MO) Sheriff’s Departments and a police officer in Louisiana, Missouri before becoming Chief of Police for Winfield, MO. Frizzell has taught criminal justice courses and police as a professor and CTE teacher. She holds an M.F.A in Writing and an M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration. Her doctorate work is in Psychology. She served as a member of the Citizens Advisory Board for the State of Missouri Department of Corrections: Probation and Parole Division and was honored as the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2001. Also, she was honored as a Starfish award winner from Seattle Children's Hospital and received an award of recognition from the State of WA Department of Health and Social Services in 2016. She is a speaker for NAMI-Missouri and Law Enforcement Action Partnership. Frizzell currently resides in Seattle, Washington, but remains closely connected to Missouri.

Connie Godwin
Joining Betty will be Connie Godwin. Connie’s son, Edward Goodwin, was killed by two former friends in 2015. His body was found in a pond in Poplar Bluff two years later. Partial remains were removed and used to identify her son. But not all her son’s remains were removed. Connie will tell of a mother’s determination to bring all her son’s remains home.

Together, they will be discussing missing person investigations. How they are handled. What family can do.

TRUE CRIME CLUB is an all-day conference to be held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center Saturday, April 20, in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 8 am. Event runs 8:30 am - 5 pm with lunch included.

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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

04/14/2024

THE MURDER OF MISCHELLE LAWLESS

If you live in Southeast Missouri, you very well may be familiar with this case. Join the host, Laura, as we review the tragic murder of 19-year-old Mischelle Lawless in 1992. The case has received well deserved new attention, but you probably have only heard of one, maybe two possible suspects. We will be discussing each possible suspect; there are several. Some with a little evidence, some with more.

Join in the discussion April 20th in Cape Girardeau, MO. Ticket information below.
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03/29/2024

OAK RIDGE MAN
I always called him Oak Ridge Man. And wondered for four decades who he was. I would visit his page on NamUS website often (this website will be discussed at the conference) hoping another clue about him had been added, anything at all. There was so very little to go on to figure out his identity. His remains had been found in an area of woods by Interstate 55 near Oak Ridge, MO; some in 1981 and more in 1988. With my True Crime Club – Cape Girardeau group, I discussed him often. We theorized. I carried a red folder with me in my bag for years in case I thought of something. Well, I did. Find out the identity of who I called for decades Oak Ridge Man and how he ended up in those woods.

Join in the discussion April 20th in Cape Girardeau, MO. Ticket information below.
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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

03/29/2024

April 20 in Cape Girardeau, MO

Join us at True Crime Club Conference for a thrilling gathering of fellow crime enthusiasts where we will deep dive into numerous cases.

03/29/2024

It is fascinating to watch a police K-9 in action. Learn what is involved in the lengthy and extensive training of a police dog along with its handler, the areas of duties they are trained to do, and the bond between an officer and his K-9. A police K-9 is a very valuable asset to the department and community they serve.
Cape Girardeau Police Department’s K-9 Thor and his partner/handler Cpl. Spencer will be joining True Crime Club Conference to tell what it takes to become a Police K-9, provide a demonstration, and answer your questions.

Join in the discussion April 20th in Cape Girardeau, MO. Ticket information in the link.
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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

02/22/2024

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT:

In Tulsa, OK, September 2004, Brittany Phillips was found r***d and murdered in the apartment she had occupied only a few months. Brittany was an 18-year-old college student, a very bright girl. She had received a full chemistry scholarship to Eckerd College in Florida. She attended that college for about a year but then decided to return home and was at the time attending Tulsa Community College with her brother and mother living in the general area. The hunt for the killer of Brittany continues to this day. He could be anywhere. Dr. Maggie Zingman, Brittany’s mother, will not give up till justice is found for Brittany. Since 2007, Maggie has driven a van wrapped with photos of Brittany across all 48 states and over 300,000 miles, “her Caravan to Catch a Killer”. There have been several twists and turns in this case. Maggie will be bringing her Caravan to Cape as she spreads awareness and seeks the missing piece to the puzzle.

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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

02/22/2024

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT:

The fifth-year anniversary of the date Betty Alexander, age 69 at the time, mysteriously vanished from Sullivan, MO is quickly approaching. Betty’s daughter, Tonya, will be sharing the timeline of events shortly before her disappearance and what has happened since. There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Betty and conviction of the person(s) involved. One new lead could change the direction of this case. Let’s create new awareness for Betty and bring her home.
Join in the discussion April 20th in Cape Girardeau, MO. Ticket information below.

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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes

02/22/2024

True Crime Club Conference is returning to Cape Girardeau Saturday, April 20, at the Drury Conference Center. Doors will open at 8 am. Check out this page and/or this website for speaker announcements and how to purchase your tickets!

Join us at True Crime Club Conference for a thrilling gathering of fellow crime enthusiasts where we will deep dive into numerous cases.

03/29/2023

3000 YEARS SENTENCE. Yes, I typed that correctly. This man, this child predator, Matthew Perry, was sentenced today in Greene County, Pennsylvania. I am hopeful this sets a H U G E precedent in child molestation, r**e charges. After taking office, District Attorney David Russo reviewed the case, and the decision was made to charge one count of r**e of a child for every day the child was r***d.
"The child was r***d over and over and over again," Russo said in an interview with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 Tuesday night. "So why wouldn't you prosecute the one count for every single time the child was r***d." The child was r***d at least once a day for six years.
I have asked why this doesn't happen! Normally, you see one charge. One charge equates to very little to no prison time.

A Greene County judge imposed the extraordinarily lengthy sentence on Matthew Perry, 44, of Greensboro PA.

02/15/2023

This is great! It did include Kansas City. Perhaps next go around it can include St Louis and Memphis. Within this article, you can click on the press release to read.

More than 800 fugitives were arrested in a series of crackdowns in 10 cities with a significant number of homicides and shootings across the U.S., authorities said this week. The post Feds arrest more than 800 felons in nationwide Operation North Star II raids first appeared on Law & Crime.

12/30/2022

This man, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, was arrested 3 am this morning by SWAT team in Pocono Mountains, Scranton, Pennsylvania, for the brutal stabbing deaths of four Idaho college students in November. A warrant for first degree murder had been issued by the Moscow Police Department and Latah County Prosecutor’s Office. Kohberger was a Ph.D. student studying Criminology at Washington State University which I believe is a 15-minute drive from the victims' home. I am wondering if the white vehicle, said to be a 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra proved to be helpful.

12/30/2022

I am sure many of you, like me, having been following this case. The murder of four Idaho college students in their rental home. Two roommates on the first floor were spared. Each day I would research the web and it seemed ten different stories would be presented. The press conference is at 1 pm today. Moscow, Idaho is in the Pacific time zone. I will be watching.

Moscow Police Announce Press Conference Today at 1 p.m.

MOSCOW, Idaho – The Moscow Police Department will hold a press conference at 1 p.m., Friday, December 30, in the City Council Chambers at 206 E. 3rd Street of Moscow City Hall.

Police Chief James Fry will give an update of the ongoing investigation into the quadruple homicide that occurred at 1122 King Road on Sunday, November 13. Officials from the Moscow Police Department, Idaho State Police, the City of Moscow, and University of Idaho will be present.

The conference will be live streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/9mSz035WHd8.

Doors open at noon for media setup.

Please hold all media inquiries until after the news conference.

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09/19/2022

09/18/2022

A special thanks to all who attended the first of what I plan to be many "True Crime Club" conferences! Also, a special thanks to my speakers (some of which shared the worst days of their lives). Plans are being made now for future conferences; venues are being researched, contacts are being made for future speakers, improvement ideas are being written down. I plan to bring light to many more cases with the continued support of so many! I will continue to share updates on this page, and you may also check on my website www.truecrimeclubconference.com. If you have any suggestions, please send a message.

09/16/2022

I have received a few messages asking if tickets may be purchased at the door. Yes, they can! You can also purchase tickets through this link. See you tomorrow!
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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. A variety of cases will be presented with a time for questions.

09/16/2022

Imagine my surprise if you will when I answered my phone this morning to hear "This is Laura Ingle with Fox News". She was calling to ask questions about the True Crime Club Conference to be held in Cape tomorrow. Fox News will be mentioning it and I have her information when I would like help spotlighting certain stories. Have you got your tickets?
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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. A variety of cases will be presented with a time for questions.

09/16/2022

Everyone attending the event tomorrow receives a notebook to jot down thoughts, questions they may want to ask, etc. Get your tickets today at:
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09/16/2022

The Agenda is out! Price of ticket includes lunch. Water, tea, and snacks will be provided as well. There is one break in the morning and one in the afternoon. Get your ticket now!
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AGENDA
Doors open at 8 am. Conference begins at 8:30 am.

Laura Ritter – Welcome!
Betty Frizzell – Her Sister’s Story was featured on “I Am a Killer”
The Unsolved Murder of Geneva Phelps Hastings
Bob Miller – Podcaster of “The Lawless Files”

LUNCH

Dr. Jennifer Bengston - Professor of Anthropology at Southeast Missouri State University
Missi Rasmussen – Lisa Irwin aka Baby Lisa
Douglas Teel – Was his death a hit and run or murder?
Russ Faria and Joel Schwartz – “The Thing about Pam”

09/15/2022

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT:
My friend Missi Rasmussen is a writer and English professor from Kansas City, Missouri. In 2017, she and Jacqueline Heller started looking into the disappearance of 10-month-old Lisa Irwin for a book they were writing about the case. Lisa disappeared from her home mysteriously without a trace. She remains missing to this day. During their research, they met numerous other parents of missing and murdered children who all wanted their stories told as well. The book morphed into something new: a memoir of the journey the two of them took during their advocacy for the missing and murdered. In addition to this book, she is also working on a book about the ethical standards of true crime content creation and consumption and has presented talks and academic papers on the topic.
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09/14/2022

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09/13/2022

Russ Faria was an everyday guy working a 9 to 5 job when his life took a sudden spin. Russ Faria found himself wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife Betsy in 2011. He was sentenced to life plus 30 years without the possibility of parole. Russ spent 3.5 years behind bars. Fortunately, his defense attorney Joel Schwartz was determined to prove his innocence. Schwartz was able to get Faria a new trial, introduce new evidence, and offer Betsy's friend Pam Hupp as a potential suspect. The judge overturned Russ' conviction.

THIS SATURDAY, Russ Faria and Joel Schwartz will be in Cape at the TRUE CRIME CLUB Conference to share their story that was featured in the Dateline NBC series "The Thing About Pam" which starred Renée Zellweger as Hupp. There is more to this story than this first paragraph. Pam Hupp committed at least one other murder, possibly two. Come hear about the former prosecutor.

Get your tickets today.
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09/12/2022

Register today!
True Crime Club is an all-day conference to be held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau, MO, this Saturday, Sept. 17. Doors open at 8 am. Event runs 8:30 am - 5 pm with lunch included. Event Tickets are $75 or $95 which includes up front seating and a swag bag. Check out the website for our speakers and to purchase your tickets.
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True Crime Club Conference September 17, 2022 8:30AM Register Now real-life stories of triumph, tragedy, heartbreak and heroism TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. This is a day (or sometimes two) created for the true crime fan. TRUE CRIME CLUB will share stories...

09/12/2022

Another speaker announcement. Douglas Edward Teel was born a few days after Christmas in 1990 in Fredericktown, MO. On Thursday, July 15, 2010, at the age of 19, Doug was found deceased two miles west of Highway 72, at 4 am. Was this a hit and run or was this something more? Doug's family will on hand to share their thoughts.
TRUE CRIME CLUB is an all-day conference to be held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center Saturday, Sept. 17, in Cape Girardeau. Doors open at 8 am. Event runs 8:30 am - 5 pm with lunch included. Event Tickets are $75 or $95 which includes up front seating and a swag bag.
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09/09/2022

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09/07/2022

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09/07/2022

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TRUE CRIME CLUB represents real life stories of the genre of true crime. A variety of cases will be presented with a time for questions.