Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

• Special Ep 146: The Las Vegas Massacre CONNECTIONS by Mark Gray with MaryJo Von Tillow

  This special episode is not the story of a twisted perpetrator and the carnage he caused. Perfect for the holiday season, this compelling conversation features Jill welcoming survivor and author Mark Gray.  October 1, 2017, Mark was a journalist covering the Route 91 Harvest Festival concert when shots rang out from the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. In Jill's review of The Las Vegas Massacre CONNECTIONS: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass Shooting, she noted that it "presents an inspiring portrait of survival after horrific loss, focusing on the victims, survivors, and their families and friends, as well as the connections that bind them together on a journey to recover and renew. These genuine, raw, and personal accounts reflect the resilience and healing that can emerge amidst the pain of grief when a loved one is lost. This inspiring and altruistic work showcases the best of humanity arising from the worst of circumstances. I encourage you all to read "The Las Vegas Massacre Connections." This book would make a marvelous holiday gift for anyone who enjoys true crime, memoirs, and even self-help. Buy The Las Vegas Massacre Connections by Mark Gray on Amazon. PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code   murdershelf and save 10%! Every little bit helps! The Holidays are almost here!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! Sources and photographs can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12   Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $2-4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuakkah, and Good Kwanzaa!       

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• Special 145: Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Serial Killer's Daughter by Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum

  Sheryl "Mac" McCollum, host of the podcast Zone 7 and gifted CSI, is back on the Murder Shelf Book Club podcast to discuss her new true crime book, Swans Don't Swim in the Sewer! The death of a child is devastating for any parent, family, and loved ones. However, when the child is the daughter of a serial killer who asks for help in solving her murder, it takes the investigation to an entirely new level—something that has never happened before. And the professionals who gave their time and expertise in pursuit of justice will astound you. Sheryl also updates Jill on new developments at Wildlife CSI and on training options for both law enforcement and civilians in 2026.  The perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves true crime books, Swans Don't Swim in the Sewer is available for pre-order, with a formal release date of May 14, 2026, just in time for CRIMECON 2026 in Las Vegas! BUY SWANS DON'T SWIM IN A SEWER BY Sheryl 'Mac' McCollum on AMAZON.COM Buy SWANS DON'T SWIM ON BARNES AND NOBLE.COM Buy SWANS DON'T SWIM ON INDIGO.com PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code   murdershelf  and save 10%! Every little bit helps! The Holidays are almost here!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12  

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• Ep 144 Part 3 'Revelations'- I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers 2ndCast

  Part III: Vicky Cilliers was struggling to recover her health and to come to terms with the fact that her husband, Emile Cilliers, had been arrested for attempting to murder her. In disbelief, Vicky found it hard to accept this truth. Their marriage wasn't perfect, but could he really have tried to kill her? As she cooperated with the police, uncertainty and doubt plagued her during Emile's trial, with the predatory media hovering over her. Vicky frets about the possible outcomes: "What if he is convicted? What if he isn't? What will co-parenting look like?" As the wheels of justice turned slowly, Vicky began to shed the effects of coercive control. This controlling influence gradually slipped away. **UPDATE:** Where is Vicky Cilliers today? How is this remarkable woman, mother, veteran, and survivor?     Jill will see you at Crimecon 2026 Las Vegas on Creators Row! Planning to go?  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10% on your Crimecon 2026 Badge! Hey, every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!  

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• Ep 143: Part 2 'Falling' on I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers

    Part II: As the marriage between Victoria and Emile Cilliers hits some snags concerning money and dishonesty, Vicky tells herself all marriage have ups and downs. But the level of duplicity begins to significantly escalate, even after Vicky gives birth to their second child. Desperate to reconnect with her husband, she looks for any light in the darkness. She is elated when Emile suggests they go skydiving, once a passion they shared. After a false start, with some reservations, Vicky jumps—and falls when both her main and reserve parachutes fail.  Miraculously alive, she throws herself into recovery—until Emile is arrested for attempted murder.    BUY I Survived by Victoria Cilliers on AMAZON! PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on Creators Row!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10%! Every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill' SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!

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• Ep 142 Part I 'We just clicked'- on I SURVIVED- A True Story by Victoria Cilliers

  Part I:  Meet Vicky—a college graduate, physiotherapist, veteran, and expert skydiver living in the UK. Life was good; she cherished the serenity and freedom that skydiving brought her. Things took a turn for the better when she met the charming and handsome Sergeant Emile Cilliers of the Royal Air Force Physical Training Corps. He swept her off her feet, and they married two years later. Shortly after their wedding, they welcomed their first child. However, a troubling change began to unfold. Emile, who was once loving and attentive, became distant, distracted, and short-tempered. Vicky recognized the signs and suspected that he was lying, possibly even cheating. She was terribly hurt and desperate to understand what had gone wrong and what she could do to fix it. But nothing could have prepared her for the shocking turn her life was about to take. Immerse yourself in Part 1 'We Just Clicked" where the beginning of Vicky's struggle to survive starts.   PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026?  Jill will be on Creators Row!  Use Jill's code   murdershelf    and save 10%! Every little bit helps! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025 Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4  and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!  

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