The Opperman Report

The Aftershow from Jan 9 is now available. Thank you for your patience, as technical issues delayed the normal archive schedule. This is an important episode with Kathryn MacDonald on the MacDonald Case and is well worth the wait.

Join Private Investigator Ed Opperman for the aftershow with a panel of guests discussing the Katie Beers Kidnapping and a debate on Sandy Hook, the Moon Landing and more.

Katie Beers disappeared on December 28, 1992, two days before her tenth birthday. She was lured by the promise of birthday presents to the home of a family friend, John Esposito. She left a message on her godmother's answering machine saying, "I've been kidnapped by a man with a knife." Esposito, almost immediately a suspect due to his own personal history, falsely alleged that Beers was kidnapped by a third party while at the Spaceplex indoor amusement park, but security cameras disclosed that Esposito entered Spaceplex by himself. Beers was held in a 6-foot-by-7-foot concrete bunker under Esposito's garage in Bay Shore, New York, concealed by a 200-pound concrete trap door. The bunker contained a commode toilet, television set, mattress and chains used to restrain Beers. Beers, along with other children, had played in the dirt displaced by the bunker as Esposito dug it a few years earlier. He told police he had built the bunker for Beers.On January 13, 1993, she was found alive in the bunker after Esposito led police to it.

(Note: Due to technical issues, only part of this interview is available.) The case of Jeff MacDonald has been infused with controversy since the murders took place, almost 39 years ago. Through it all, Jeff has steadfastly maintained his innocence. Over the many years since trial, thousands of pages of government reports, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, that prove the existence of outside assailants, have been obtained. In fact, not only do these documents show Jeff's claim of outside assailants to be true, they also show how the prosecution deliberately set out to suppress evidence supporting these claims before, during, and after his trial. The MacDonald case has served as an example of malfeasance in the investigation of the FBI Crime Lab's misconduct, and the case has been featured in numerous congressional hearings and in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and The New Republic. In January, 2006, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals panel of three unanimously agreed that the affidavit of Jimmy Britt, a respected former US Marshal, was sufficient grounds to propel a rare fourth appeal (successive habeas petition) forward for review to the District Court in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jimmy Britt died in October, 2008. In November, 2008, the District Judge denied relief. The defense will appeal to the 4th Circuit. The MacDonald case is one of the most enduring and haunting legal cases of our time, and a torturous example of injustice and wrongful conviction. It continues to endure and weigh heavily on the public consciousness because the right conclusion has never been has never been issued in a court of law- that Jeff MacDonald is an innocent man and must be released. If guilt was so clear, its hard to imagine that the interest and emotion this case continues to proliferate would still exist nearly 40 years later. http://themacdonaldcase.org/index.html

Guest JAMES M ROTHSTEIN NYPD Ret. - Process Church, Son of Sam, Manson, and more My guest today , James M Rothstein NYPD Det Retired, was just fascinating. We discussed the Son Of Sam investigation, The Franklin Coverup, Boys Town, Manson, Organized crime cases in NYC. NYC politics and blackmail. Just a fascinating guy from NYC 70s NYPD. Great stuff. We even got into the French Connection case. Youtube link will be available tomorrow. One thing he is very passionate about is a law he wrote to combat human trafficking: Retired Detective Jim Rothstein as a member of the New York City Police Department and his retirement from the New York City Police Depart in 1980 to the present, has continued his work as a researcher and consultant on human trafficking. Det. Rothstein worked with various out of state agencies, officers, departments, professional groups, and numerous federal agencies to develop the expertise so vital to be effective. Det. Rothstein’s assignment to the New York State Select Committee Crime was also the end of his career. These hearings were ordered by Governor Carey of the State of New York and a Bi-partisan Legislative Committee. The mandate was to find what the effects these crimes were having on society. The most important lessons learned was that there must be absolute integrity, honesty, trust, and don’t use the merchandise. Honesty without integrity does little to help the Investigator establish credibility. You don’t break the law to enforce the law. If these principals are not followed closely, all trust is destroyed and you will become totally ineffective. The bright side of human trafficking; these are the true stories of Retired New York City Detective James Rothstein. There is a message and a lesson in every story. On the street, he was known as “Boots,” because he always wore black cowboy boots. Detective Rothstein was told he had been awarded nine medals. He never filed a request for recognition unless he was ordered to do so. Det. Rothstein never accepted or displayed any of these medals. Det. Rothstein always believed he had done his job to the best of his ability as a sworn Police Officer. These stories touch the heart and soul of the toughest Detective and are never forgotten. The names may be forgotten (he tries) but the faces and memories are always there. These are the forgotten children, prostitutes, victims of pedophilia, and others. There is no individual discrimination; they are all discriminated against, Black, White, Yellow, Indian, and whatever else there may be. They may be Catholics, Protestants, or any other denomination; they are all victims. Nobody cared or cares. The Dark Side of human trafficking, prostitution, pedophilia, and corruption go far beyond human comprehension. It is a world of “Smoke and Mirrors,” where “Deceit and Deception” are the norm. The degradation, torture, and mental manipulation of the victims that were uncovered in the investigations, conducted by Rothstein (Boots), were never made public. They were not politically correct, or feel-good do-good. You cannot disguise decadence with the smell of clover or the pureness of a white lily. It is what it is, vulgar and despicable. Great effort was taken by the powers to be to discredit and cover-up the findings. Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies have no problem doing low level investigations. When they go after the “Big Time” traffickers they have problems. ANY investigators, prosecutors, or other authorities that do an in-depth investigation are stopped by the powers to be and their careers are ruined ____________________________________________ TRAFFICKING LAWS Laws to be passed: Any person, agency, or other entity that interferes, threatens, harasses, impedes, or in any way compromises an investigator, investigation, prosecution, or witness in human trafficking, child porn, pedophilia, or criminal use of children case is guilty of a felony with a mandatory 5 year prison sentence....

Ed fills in for Douglas Dietrich's radio show, Firing Lines in this classic episode examining the West Memphis Three.

Ed Opperman and David Shurter, author of Rabbit Hole: A Satanic Ritual Abuse Survivor's Story are joined by Joshua Brookshire and Mike Gray in this week's aftershow. From the nationwide satanic panic in the 1980s to local political cover-ups, shocking kidnappings, unsolved child murders, and scandalous pedophile rings, this book takes you behind the deceptive headlines and, finally, reveals what was going on in Omaha when all hell broke loose. Rich and well-connected members of Omaha’s elite carried out unspeakable acts of abuse and even murder on innocent children. David Shurter was one of those sexually abused survivors forever scarred by the horrible rites performed on him by his own parents and other followers of Satan. It wasn’t until he entered psychotherapy in midlife that long ignored childhood memories came to light, and when he discovered his gruesome nightmares were indeed real. This book, finally, is an expose of the surprising participants and unbelievable horrors involving murder, drugs, lavish parties, pedophiles, suspected government conspiracies, and the Omaha gay scene that cast a dark cloud of suspicion over an unsuspecting city. David Shurter takes you down the rabbit hole. http://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Hole-Satanic-Ritual-Survivors/dp/0984893717/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=theopprep-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=MHIW7FSAS3F2OQUG&creativeASIN=0984893717

From the nationwide satanic panic in the 1980s to local political cover-ups, shocking kidnappings, unsolved child murders, and scandalous pedophile rings, this book takes you behind the deceptive headlines and, finally, reveals what was going on in Omaha when all hell broke loose. Rich and well-connected members of Omaha’s elite carried out unspeakable acts of abuse and even murder on innocent children. David Shurter was one of those sexually abused survivors forever scarred by the horrible rites performed on him by his own parents and other followers of Satan. It wasn’t until he entered psychotherapy in midlife that long ignored childhood memories came to light, and when he discovered his gruesome nightmares were indeed real. This book, finally, is an expose of the surprising participants and unbelievable horrors involving murder, drugs, lavish parties, pedophiles, suspected government conspiracies, and the Omaha gay scene that cast a dark cloud of suspicion over an unsuspecting city. David Shurter takes you down the rabbit hole. http://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Hole-Satanic-Ritual-Survivors/dp/0984893717/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=theopprep-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=MHIW7FSAS3F2OQUG&creativeASIN=0984893717

Ed Opperman and Author/investigator, Kevin M. Sullivan: "Writing the story of Richard Chase was both fascinating and appalling. Fascinating, because once the horrific murders began, it was literally a race against time for the police as they worked tirelessly to stop the slaughter, and appalling, due to the fiendish nature of the crimes being committed by this strange, and for a time, very elusive killer. Visiting the sites of these murders, and following closely the trail of Richard Chase in the spring of 2012 while conducting research for the book, gave me at least a “feel” for what it must have been like during that hellish period in Sacramento’s history." -Kevin M. Sullivan, on researching Richard Chase "Despite the multitude of books about Bundy, The Bundy Murders offers fresh material and ideas about Bundy's predatory movements. Well researched and highly recommended, for Bundy scholars and true crime fans alike."--Katherine Ramsland, author of The Human Predator and The Devil's Dozen Theodore Bundy was one of the more infamous, and flamboyant, American serial killers on record, and his story is a complex mix of psychopathology, criminal investigation, and the U.S. legal system. This in-depth examination of Bundy's life and his killing spree that totaled dozens of victims is drawn from legal transcripts, correspondence and interviews with detectives and prosecutors. Using these sources, new information on several murders is unveiled. The biography follows Bundy from his broken family background to his execution in the electric chair. http://www.amazon.com/Bundy-Murders-Comprehensive-History/dp/0786444266/ref=la_B002HN5T7W_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419808341&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Bundy-Murders-Comprehensive-History/dp/0786444266/ref=la_B002HN5T7W_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419808341&Esr=1-1

First Half Hour: Mark Ian Schwartz of TruthFunders.com, an exciting new organization helping fund researchers through crowd-sourcing. Then for the remaing show, we have Kevin M. Sullivan, the Author of 'Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History' & 'Vampire: Richard Chase murders' About TruthFunders.com Crowd Funding For Truth Seekers and the True Believers Mission: Truth Funders is here to help open up the minds of everyone around us, by developing a supportive community of people that believe in the unknown and that prove that the answers are out there. Together we can finance the truth, collect more proof, connect the dots, and unite our thoughts in a way that we have never been able to do before. Description: Truth Funders was created by true believers, and born from the idea to take the exploration of truth to the next level. We exist to give hunters of the unknown (ufologists, cryptozoologists, ghost hunters), the financial stability to fund the truth, tell your story, enable the community to answer bigger questions, and take on larger investigations. Truth Funders is here to help open up the minds of everyone around us, by developing a supportive community of people that believe in the unknown and that prove that the answers are out there. Together we can finance the truth, collect more proof, connect the dots, and unite our thoughts in a way that we have never been able to do before. Now anyone can raise the money needed to explore the unknown. Do you have a paranormal novel that you’ve been dying to write? A message from the beyond that you want to share? A documentary or movie that needs to be told? Need to hire expert scientists to prove or disprove evidence? Want to fund a program for the metaphysical? Truth Funders is here. Contact Info Emailmark@truthfunders.com Website http://www.truthfunders.com __________________________________________________________________ Kevin M. Sullivan: "Writing the story of Richard Chase was both fascinating and appalling. Fascinating, because once the horrific murders began, it was literally a race against time for the police as they worked tirelessly to stop the slaughter, and appalling, due to the fiendish nature of the crimes being committed by this strange, and for a time, very elusive killer. Visiting the sites of these murders, and following closely the trail of Richard Chase in the spring of 2012 while conducting research for the book, gave me at least a “feel” for what it must have been like during that hellish period in Sacramento’s history." -Kevin M. Sullivan, on researching Richard Chase "Despite the multitude of books about Bundy, The Bundy Murders offers fresh material and ideas about Bundy's predatory movements. Well researched and highly recommended, for Bundy scholars and true crime fans alike."--Katherine Ramsland, author of The Human Predator and The Devil's Dozen Theodore Bundy was one of the more infamous, and flamboyant, American serial killers on record, and his story is a complex mix of psychopathology, criminal investigation, and the U.S. legal system. This in-depth examination of Bundy's life and his killing spree that totaled dozens of victims is drawn from legal transcripts, correspondence and interviews with detectives and prosecutors. Using these sources, new information on several murders is unveiled. The biography follows Bundy from his broken family background to his execution in the electric chair. http://www.amazon.com/Bundy-Murders-Comprehensive-History/dp/0786444266/ref=la_B002HN5T7W_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419808341&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Bundy-Murders-Comprehensive-History/dp/0786444266/ref=la_B002HN5T7W_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419808341&sr=1-1

William Zabel on the Columbine Shootings William began researching political, social, and economic crimes by the U.S. Government in 1989 after the Panama invasion where the U.S. Military committed numerous crimes against the Panamanian people to include murder and rape of civilians. William’s first work was in fact Panama as he was there to photograph the events for Associated Press International. Some of that photographic work was presented in the film; The Panama Deception. From there William collected documents and video evidence concerning the Rocky Flats scandal involving possible theft of nuclear material in the 90’s. This material was presented in the two hour documentary; On Deadly Ground: The Rocky Flat’s Cover-up. William attended graphic design and film school and after graduating has been using those skills to expose government corruption including school shootings through the web and documentary films. Contact Details: William Zabel P.O. Box 1171 Brighton, Colorado 80601 80601 Email: birdman2219@comcast.net Website: www.thephantomchasers.org/ Phone: (720) 518-1215

William began researching political, social, and economic crimes by the U.S. Government in 1989 after the Panama invasion where the U.S. Military committed numerous crimes against the Panamanian people to include murder and rape of civilians. William’s first work was in fact Panama as he was there to photograph the events for Associated Press International. Some of that photographic work was presented in the film; The Panama Deception. From there William collected documents and video evidence concerning the Rocky Flats scandal involving possible theft of nuclear material in the 90’s. This material was presented in the two hour documentary; On Deadly Ground: The Rocky Flat’s Cover-up. William attended graphic design and film school and after graduating has been using those skills to expose government corruption including school shootings through the web and documentary films. Contact Details: William Zabel P.O. Box 1171 Brighton, Colorado 80601 80601 Email: birdman2219@comcast.net Website: www.thephantomchasers.org/ Phone: (720) 518-1215

Sara Jane Woodall, Adventures of a Vegas nude and fetish model "I am a foul-mouthed, flat-chested bon vivant and adventuress who likes to curse, drink, smoke and run around nude, and I refuse to kow-tow to the bourgeois moral code of the day. I’ve lived in Vegas over ten years, and have a few stories to tell. I roll around town in a truck stocked with a Breathalyzer and a swizzle stick, a spare pair of panties and two stun guns. Don’t f*ck with me!" from wonderhussy.com original air date 12-12-2014

Adventures of a Vegas nude and fetish model "I am a foul-mouthed, flat-chested bon vivant and adventuress who likes to curse, drink, smoke and run around nude, and I refuse to kow-tow to the bourgeois moral code of the day. I’ve lived in Vegas over ten years, and have a few stories to tell. I roll around town in a truck stocked with a Breathalyzer and a swizzle stick, a spare pair of panties and two stun guns. Don’t f*ck with me!" from wonderhussy.com original air date 12-12-2014

Captain Ray Lewis : Retired Police Captain Joins Occupy Wall Street & Protests Murder of Mike Brown A Special panel of guests joins Ed and Captain Ray Lewis for the aftershow. (Original Air Date 12-5-2014)