A Conversation with Scott Turow, Author of Presumed Guilty
Murder Sheet14 Tammi 2025

A Conversation with Scott Turow, Author of Presumed Guilty

Here at the Murder Sheet, we are huge fans of the author Scott Turow. His first novel. Presumed Innocent, came out back in 1987 and introduced readers to the lawyers of Kindle County. In the years since, Turow published many more novels- rich and gripping legal thrillers, each one well worth reading.

Even if you haven't read any of his books, you still may have met some of his characters. Presumed Innocent was made into a successful movie starring Harrison Ford and- just last year- was also adapted into a television series on Apple Plus. That story focused on Rusty Sabich- who was facing a murder trial for the death of his lover.

Turow returns to Rusty's story in his latest novel, Presumed Guilty- and you don't need to have read any earlier novel in order to appreciate it. Now a much older Rusty has settled down in a rural part of his state. He seems to have found true love. But there's a pretty big complication- the African American son of Rusty's partner is charged with murdering his girlfriend-- and he wants Rusty to defend him in court.

Scott was kind enough to take the time to talk with us about the new novel. the stresses of trial work and how a prosecutor knows when he's ready to move into criminal defense.

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The Delphi Murders

The Delphi Murders

This week on the Murder Sheet, we take a break from our usual run of restaurant homicides to bring you some news. We'll be researching the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams in the coming months, and presenting occasional episodes on that crime on a monthly basis. In this episode, we visit the high bridge in Delphi that Libby and Abby visited on February 13, 2017, shortly before vanishing. We also lay out the basic facts of the case, and the investigation so far.If you have information on the Delphi murders, send your confidential tip to abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call 844-459-5786, 800-382-7537 or 765-564-2413.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Boccaccio's Massacre: Part Two

The Boccaccio's Massacre: Part Two

Who killed four Bocaccio's employees in the wilds of Florida over four decades ago? Why has the case remained unsolved for so long? And what exactly can be done to change that? This follow-up episode looks into some of the suspects who've been discussed in connection with the case over the years. From drug connections to unwitting recognitions, these are the theories that have swirled around the case for years. We'll also look into some striking similarities between the Bocaccio's massacre, and the Burger Chef murders. In both instances, four employees were forced out of the business, driven several miles away, and killed in a remote, wooded area (with a .38 gun involved in both crimes). If you need a refresher on the Burger Chef case, we cover it in the first 10 episodes of the Murder Sheet.Lastly, we'll delve into the importance of investigative agencies devoting resources to solving cold cases. To learn more about the unsolved murder of Scott Burnham's cousin Ann Harmeier, follow Who Killed Ann? on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Sources for this episode include the Fort Lauderdale News, the Tampa Bay Times, the Orlando Sentinel, and Jean Stover's book on Roger Dale Stafford, "Sirloin Stockade Slaughter: Murder on the Run."If you have information on the Bocaccio’s case, please contact the Broward County Sheriff’s Office at 954-493-TIPS — or 954-493-8477.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Maalis 202122min

The Boccaccio's Massacre: Part One

The Boccaccio's Massacre: Part One

On a winter's morning in 1975, four employees vanished from a  Florida nightclub. A few days later, a group of brothers stumbled upon their bodies, dumped several miles away in the Everglades. Police still don't know who murdered Joseph McCartney, Gail Reickmann, Mary Ann Hastons, and Neata Harvard all those years ago. In this episode, we'll delve into this heinous crime, involving a disgruntled ex-employee, cocaine rumors, and the strange details of the mass murder. We'll also hear from the original detective on the case, as well as the current investigator currently looking into the cold case.  Sources for this episode include the Fort Lauderdale News, the Tampa Bay Times, and the Orlando Sentinel.If you have information on the Bocaccio’s case, please contact the Broward County Sheriff’s Office at 954-493-TIPS — or 954-493-8477.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Maalis 202125min

After the Borderline

After the Borderline

After murdering 12 people at the Borderline Bar and Grill, Ian David Long turned his gun on himself and took his own life. With the killer dead and beyond the reach of earthly justice, one might imagine there would be no role for an investigative agency like the FBI to play in the case.But there was.This episode of the Murder Sheet focuses on a little known division of the FBI which concentrates on helping those left behind after a tragedy, victims who need more from the justice system than what can be delivered in a courtroom. Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Maalis 202124min

Finding James Redline

Finding James Redline

After a restaurant robbery goes wrong, a Pennsylvania man finds himself convicted of murder. But that's not the end of the story for James Redline. It's only the beginning.This episode of the Murder Sheet features a harrowing hostage crisis, a son discovering his father's dark secret, mysterious mob connections, and even the popular 1990s band Fuel.This isn't just a story about murder and crime and violence. It's a story about hard-won redemption, community, and family. It's the story of  love can change us. Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Helmi 202135min

The Killing at the Cattle Car: The Unsolved Murder of Emile Zaniboni

The Killing at the Cattle Car: The Unsolved Murder of Emile Zaniboni

Emile "Bob" Zaniboni never came home one cold winter's night, over half a century ago. The next morning, his family discovered him murdered in the Cattle Car Restaurant he owned and operated alongside New York State Route 22, between Pawling and Wingdale. He'd been shot three times with a .22 caliber weapon, and his restaurant had been ransacked. To this day, the crime remains unsolved. In this episode, the Murder Sheet takes a closer look at this cold case. We also speak with Abbott Brant, who covered the crime as part of the Poughkeepsie Journal's deep dive into area cold cases. Read Abbott's reporting here: The Zaniboni case: https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/southern-dutchess/2017/01/24/police-seek-clues-1971-pawling-homicide-cold-case/96987956/The Wingdale gas station murder: https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/2017/08/22/cold-case-wingdale-man-found-dead-wappinger-gas-station-45-years-ago/589190001/Read Rasheed Oluwa's article for the Poughkeepsie Journal here:https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/114945117/Other sources include:The Poughkeepsie Journal (Jan. 11, 1971)The Kingston Daily Freeman (Jan. 11, 1971)The Troy Record (Jan. 11, 1971)The Poughkeepsie Journal (Jan. 17, 1971) The Berkshire Eagle (August 8, 1998)The Berkshire Eagle (July 16, 2008)If you have any information on the Zaniboni case, please call the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Dover at (845)-677-7300 or (845)-877-3660. Please refer to SJS # 3025018. Your call can be kept confidential. Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest.FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Helmi 202125min

Murder at Lunchtime: The Mob and Willie Moretti

Murder at Lunchtime: The Mob and Willie Moretti

Willie Moretti showed up at Joe's Elbow Room in Cliffside Park, New Jersey a little before noon on October 4, 1951. He chatted with a group of men in Italian, and then somebody asked the restaurant's waitress to step away to fetch a menu. Within minutes, the longtime Mafia underboss was dead, gunned down on the dining room floor.But it wasn't Moretti's enemies that had caught up to the gangster after years of wrongdoing. It was the man's close friends. Listen to learn more about why the Mafia silenced one of its most beloved figures. Sources for this episode:Ashbury Park Press (Sept. 25, 1988: Robert V. McMenimen)Daily News (Sept. 30, 1986, excerpt from Kitty Kelley's book)The Record (Dec. 21, 1981)The Record (August 31, 1981, Mark A Stuart)The Record (May 11, 1975)The Record (Oct. 10, 1974)The Herald News (August 29, 1974(Ottawa Journal (November 15, 1972)Press and Sun Bulletin (Nov. 19, 1971)Daily News (Sept. 13, 1964)The Record (August 23, 1963)News Journal (Oct. 9, 1963)Courier News (Jan. 7, 1960)Philadelphia Inquirer (Nov. 11, 1952)The Record (Oct. 5, 1951Herald News (Oct. 5, 1951)His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra by Kitty Kelley Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest on the Burger Chef murders and future episodes: FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Helmi 202124min

Vanished in Kalihi: The Murder of Helen Prestosa

Vanished in Kalihi: The Murder of Helen Prestosa

On a rainy November night in 2015, a beloved Jack in the Box manager disappeared from her apartment in Honolulu's Kalihi neighborhood. 39-year-old Helen Prestosa was gone, and no one knew why.Answers seemed imminent when police honed in on the troubled son of Prestosa's neighbor. But a contentious murder trial — which was nearly derailed by a courthouse breakdown — resulted in an outcome that left many feeling shocked and let down.This episode features an exclusive, in-depth interview with the defense attorney who repped the man accused of murdering Prestosa. And it will leave you wondering if the right person is in prison today.Follow the Murder Sheet on social media for the latest on the Burger Chef murders and future episodes: FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send tips and thoughts to murdersheet@gmail.com. The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Helmi 202128min

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