48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Fatal First Date" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."
20/20 says, "South Carolina University senior, Samantha Josephson, enjoyed a night out with friends. Then she called for a rideshare and never made it home."
Originally Aired 01/05/23
Dateline says, "After Twitchell is arrested on Halloween, a city debates whether he is a monster or a master manipulator."
DONALD TRUMP rally inside MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (New York City). It was held last Sunday (10-27-2024). Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called the island of Puerto Rico "garbage." It offended many undecided Puerto Rican voters in the U.S. They have now cast their votes for Kamala Harris as President.
General Election is Nov. 5, 2024.
Trump visits Albuquerque to hold a Republican rally on Oct. 31, 2024 (Halloween). Why? Because New Mexico is a "blue" Democratic state. The 5 electoral votes went to Hillary Clinton in 2016 and to President Biden in 2020. They will probably go to Kamala Harris in 2024.
The City of Albuquerque is still owed $444,986 including interest from the Trump campaign. He visited New Mexico in 2016 and 2019.
Below is a report from "Meidas-Touch" online news.
DONALD TRUMP rally inside the MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (New York City). The Presidential Election is Nov. 5, 2024 with 8 days to go. A "hate" filled rally by Trump's closest supporters and fans took aim at minorities in the U.S. Misogynist and racist speeches ran nearly 4 hours before Trump walked onto the stage.
This is nothing new with Trump who has spent the last 10 years hating on "minorities." His campaign had to separate from Tony Hinchcliffe who called the island of Puerto Rico "garbage." He is supposed to be a comedian but his racist jokes didn't land too well. His speech has gone viral over the Internet and has offended thousands of Puerto Rican US citizens.
The outrage has hit the major and local news outlets in the U.S. Thousands of Puerto Ricans are also going on TIK TOK and INSTAGRAM websites. They have decided to vote Kamala Harris as U.S. President.
The Trump campaign made a big mistake because Puerto Ricans total over 200,000 registered voters in the U.S. It is being reported that those "undecided" made their decision after Trump's rally.
CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD distributed by PARAMOUNT pictures (1986). It was critically acclaimed because of the subject matter (People who are deaf and cannot hear). The production budget climbed to $10.5 million. It reached $101 million at the world wide box office. It was surprisingly more popular outside of the United States.
"Children" was adapted from the stage theatre play (1979) of the same name. It was a hit on Broadway (1980) in New York and won several Tony awards including best drama. It ran until 1982 before closing.
The story focuses on a deaf woman (Marlee Matlin) who is a custodian at a school for the hearing impaired. A male speech teacher (William Hurt) comes to that school. Him and the custodian fall in love.
"Children" hit the mainstream and the focus on "deafness" was very positive. It was also the debut film of Marlee Matlin who won the Oscar as Best Actress (1987). She was the youngest to win (21 yrs.) in the Academy show history. Plus, the first deaf actress to also win.
Matlin was very good but I think William Hurt gave a strong performance through his "sign language." He was Oscar nominated as Best actor for that year.
This was 1986 and the film was praised by everyone including the "deaf" community. Sadly, this kind of movie would never be repeated by a Hollywood studio.
Below is the movie trailer for "Children of a Lesser God" 1986.
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20/20 says, "The deadly delivery that shook Atlanta and the clues investigators pieced together to bring justice."
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Deadly Omission" (10/25/2024).
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Dateline says, "He wanted dinner and a movie. His 'date' seemed to want something else entirely…"
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? 48 Hours - contributor Natalie Morales reports."
20/20 says, "The shocking arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the downfall of the famous and powerful hip-hop mogul."
Dateline, "Police recover a deleted document from Mark Twitchell’s computer that reads like a script for a horror film. But was it more than just fiction?"
Note: OMFG.. This is getting intriguing and it's good listening.
ALIEN ROMULUS from 20th CENTURY FOX (2024). Synopsis: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
As of Oct. 22, 2024. The worldwide box office total is $349,633,818 Million.
You can watch "Alien: Romulus" streaming online at VUDU.
I didn't get a chance to watch this in movie theaters. I'm a huge fan of the "Alien" franchise. I was anticipating a great space thriller and I'm a little disappointed.
First, this film is a homage to "Alien" (1979), "Aliens" (1986), "Alien 3" (1991) and "Alien: Resurrection" (1997). You have to be a fan of these movies to catch all of the throwback references. Especially with the android(s).
Second, the set design is fantastic and scary. At a certain point in the film. It became claustrophobic.
Third, it has become a more gross out "attacks" by the Aliens. It's a different take and effective.
That's all there is folks.... I didn't care about any of the characters including the lead "Rain" (Cailee Spaeny). We never find out who she is but only an orphan. She and her brother are part of a group of misfits.
What I love about Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) in the first four films. We care about who she is and where she came from. She wakes up screaming from nightmares about an alien. Her battle is to fight this thing in space and not get impregnated by the species. This battle crosses four films.
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20/20 says, "When Baruch college freshman Michael Deng dies during a weekend trip to the Poconos, his friends attempt to distance themselves from the crime."
Originally Aired 1/5/23
Note: This is wild and crazy.
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Who Killed Aileen Seiden in Room 15?" (10/19/2024). It is now streaming on CBS and Paramount+.
Note: I watched this twice because I think Christina Aruajo got off too easy. She pleaded "no contest" and received 25 years in prison. She was also a witness against Zach Abell who received "Life" in prison. In my opinion, Christina was the one who beat and killed Aileen. The proof is in that photo after the killing. I was glad her dad stood up in court and denied that he used his position as a cop to protect her. She'll be 63 yrs. when released from prison. This episode made me angry.
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Below is a TV preview with Peter Van Sant.
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DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "The Night of the Nor'easter" (10/18/2024). Did you watch it? In my opinion - this woman is a straight up liar.
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UNIVERSAL pictures WOLF MAN. The studio has partnered with BLUMHOUSE productions. It is the reboot of Universal's original 1941 "The Wolfman."
"Wolf Man" will be released January 17, 2024.
1941 Original Trailer
CBS says, "In June 2007, Dewayne Barrentine met Tausha Fields, a single mother, and shortly after, they started living together in Marianna, Florida. Tausha told Dewayne some unbelievable stories about herself, including that she had a criminal justice degree and a promised inheritance."
"Dewayne went online to verify her stories and discovered she had been married to Mitchell Wayne Kemp, who had been missing since August 2004. He brought this information to the police and they believed they were dealing with a homicide. 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."
This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/9/2011.
Note: I remember this and Tausha began her prison time by crying, "I'm not what they are saying I am." She is a black widow and completely evil.
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour episode is called, "Who Killed Alleen Seldon in Room 15" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "Three people check into a Florida motel room. Only two walk out alive. 48 Hours - correspondent Peter Van Sant reports."
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The Brighton Ax Murder" that will air this Saturday at a special time 9:25/8:25 p.m.
CBS says, "A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."
20/20 says, "They were a young couple living the good life in Palo Alto, California. She, a beautiful, ambitious, real estate agent and he, the fun-loving owner of a local hookah lounge."
"In this story, a tumultuous 2-year romance leads to fiery passion and then murder. How did the relationship become so volatile, and who is responsible for the death? What follows is a shocking tale of love gone awry, and a history of domestic violence that lay just below the surface."
20/20 says, "When police find UVA lacrosse player Yeardley Love’s brutally beaten body, their investigation shockingly points to another student athlete."
Originally Aired 1/5/23
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48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode was called, "Where is Jermain Charlo" (10/12/2024). She has been missing for six years from Missoula, Montana. She's a mother of two boys and was last seen by her ex-boyfriend at around 1:00 am. It was a June night in 2018. He claimed that he dropped her off at a friend's home. Jermain was never seen again.
She is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes living on the Flathead Reservation (Montana). Jermain is now one of many Native/Indigenous women who have gone missing in the U.S. Her family believes that she is dead and is no longer on this earth. It's been six years and the search continues for her human remains.
Her ex-boyfriend is a "woman-beater" and had been arrested for abusing Jermain. He claimed that he threw her iPhone on a mountain highway. Two days after Jermain went missing.
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Below is video surveillance of Jermain outside a bar in Montana. Her ex-boyfriend is behind her and wanted to get back together as a couple. She moved on with a new Native boyfriend.
NBC says, "Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for - The Man in the Black Mask - an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison."
"It’s the story of a rising young director shooting a frightening film about a serial killer in a hockey mask. But when a man goes missing near the set, a real-life horror story unfolds…"
"Follow now to get the first two episodes on Tuesday, October 15 (2024) completely free. Or, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes."
Note: I will post each episode as it is released.
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's 2-hour segment was called, "Down the Rabbit Hole" (10/11/2024). The murdered victim in this story was stabbed over 70 times.
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THE VANISHED podcast 2024. The newest episode is called, "Goldie Thornsberry Part 1: The Woman in the Well."
In the year 2000. A human skull was found inside an empty well. It turned out to be a female whose body was dismembered before being thrown into that well. Her hands were never found. She could not be identified and was named, "Jane Doe."
In the year 2010. Police authorities performed a clay bust of the woman. A male noticed the clay creation on the news. He claimed that it looked like his neighbor Goldie Thornsberry who disappeared in 1996.
Goldie's family claimed that she went to visit family but never returned. Her daughter Rita and husband Raymond had lived with Goldie. They were soon evicted while Goldie remained missing. They also left town.
Was this murder?
DATELINE on NBC. I am posting the longer preview trailer from the network. I'm receiving a lot of "view" hits on this Blog for the upcoming episode.
It will air tonight 10/11/2024 at 9/8 p.m.
This crime is very popular from murder/mystery junkies. (You know I'll be watching).
CBS says, "In 2008, educator and artist, Carol Kennedy, was brutally beaten in her home outside Prescott, Ariz. Carol's ex-husband, stockbroker Steven DeMocker, became the chief suspect when police discovered he was struggling financially and had a toxic relationship with his ex-wife. DeMocker was arrested but court delays and the death of a judge would prolong the case for five years.
"DeMocker’s girlfriend, Renee Girard, then revealed critical information about his activities after Carol's death. 48 Hours - correspondent Maureen Maher reports."
This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 2/28/2015."
Note: I miss Maureen Maher.
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Who Took Our Dad? The Abduction of Ray Wright" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m.
"A family man abruptly vanishes. Police tie his disappearance to a monstrous plot for revenge. 48 Hours - correspondent Natalie Morales reports."
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Where is Jermain Charlo?" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
"Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? CBS Saturday Morning co-host and - 48 Hours - contributor Michelle Miller reports."
20/20 says, "A shocking crime jolts a small town when a young woman disappears and is later found dead. The last person seen with her-- a mysterious figure in camouflage. Investigators focus on several suspects, and one is convicted. But did they get the right man?"
Originally Aired 9/29/17
20/20 says, "Jealousy rears its ugly head when University of Florida freshman, Christian Aguilar, is reported missing under mysterious circumstances."
Originally Aired 1/5/23
DATELINE on NBC. Last Friday night's episode was called, "Wrong Turns" (10-4-2024). It was a 2-hour segment.
This is a TV recap.
I usually don't do this unless the episode makes me think hard about why people "Murder." What I love about "Dateline" is that it always unfolds like a mystery. The truth eventually is revealed by the end. Plus, when there is a "twist" in the story. It is revealed by the killer and/or killers.
This story starts out simple. A young woman marries a man. She sees his deep human flaws and begins divorce proceedings. She believes that their marriage was a mistake. She moves on and doesn't know that he will never move forward. Never.
She gets a new boyfriend and becomes pregnant. A plan is set in motion for her to be "harmed." That plan is not thought out very well and the innocent die because they are in harm's way.
"Dateline" focuses hard on the parents in this case. Their kids are caught up in turmoil. These parents suffer deeply and it is pure agony to watch. They ask themselves, "how is my child a part of this?"
This story is about money, greed and jealousy. The killer's web snatched up willing participants who didn't know the out-come which led to not one - but two murders.
There are many stories like these from "Dateline." Some murders are unsolved but each story involves parents who never see it coming. Who never asked for the suffering and grief they have to live with until they die. Their kids took some, "Wrong Turns" and it's devastating to watch.
I'll post the Podcast episode of "Wrong Turns" when it streams online.
SIXTEEN CANDLES distributed by UNIVERSAL pictures. The production budget climbed to $6.5 million and grossed $26.3 million at the box office. It was considered a hit film that was written & directed by John Hughes. He would be known as "the" teen director of the 1980's.
The story surrounds Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) who is about to turn 16-years-old. It would be her "sweet sixteen" birthday which is a special milestone in a girl's life. The special day comes and her family forgets about it. Meanwhile, she has a crush on a high school senior, Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling). Samantha doesn't know how to approach him. She is also chased by a geek named Farmer Ted (Anthony Michael Hall) who is her age. His crazy antics "drive" her crazy.
This teen comedy launched the career of Molly Ringwald who worked a lot throughout the 1980's. She is mostly remembered for "Sixteen Candles" that became more popular when released on VHS home video. I missed it in theaters but rented it on video. It's one of those teen comedies that you watch a lot until you grow into your 20's. It certainly was a cut above all the other teen sex movies of that era.
48 HOURS on CBS. The network continues to air double episodes each and every Saturday night.
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20/20 says, "One of the most sensational true crime stories. A brutal murder in Los Angeles and a shocking twist nobody could have ever imagined."
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Wrong Turns" (10/4/2024). With Josh Mankiewicz.
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CBS says, "On May 1, 1999, the adopted son of Paulette and Kelly Welch died at their home in Idaho Falls, ID. Paulette Welch was charged with first-degree murder and took a plea bargain requiring a guilty plea to the lesser charge of injuring a child. Kelly was never charged."
"This report also includes the cases of Mary Weaver and Denise Rhode, both of whom were charged with causing a child’s death by shaking. Weaver was eventually acquitted and Rhode was convicted of first degree murder and child endangerment. Rhode remains in prison.
48 Hours - correspondents Susan Spencer and Richard Schlesinger report.
This classic '"48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/7/2001.
Note: The first story is a question of, "Did the mother pick up the baby boy and shake him to death?" It is unclear how she picked him up. He died with severe head injuries.
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The Hunt for Sarah Yarboroughs Killer" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m.
20/20 says, "When a 19-year-old woman's car is found on a New Jersey bridge, a classmate comes forward with information that helps authorities discover what happened."
Originally aired: 3/1/19
20/20 says, "When UCLA student Andrea DelVesco’s body is found in the ashes of her apartment, the police must break through a web of lies to catch a killer."
Originally Aired 1/5/23
