Episode Notes

📚 Books

Mulvihill, Andy, and Jake Rossen. Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park. Penguin Random House, 2020. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608764/action-park-by-andy-mulvihill-with-jake-rossen/

🎬 Documentaries & Films

Class Action Park (2020). Directed by Seth Porges and Chris Charles Scott. HBO Max. https://www.classactionpark.com/ Action Point (2018). Directed by Tim Kirkby. Paramount Pictures. Loosely inspired by Action Park and starring Johnny Knoxville. https://www.paramount.com/movies/action-point

📰 Articles & Essays

The Rise and Fall of Action Park—New Jersey's Most Dangerous Water Park. History.com, August 27, 2020. https://www.history.com/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-action-park-new-jerseys-most-dangerous-water-park Remembering Action Park, New Jersey’s Deranged Theme Park. Esquire, July 2, 2020. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a33013933/action-park-book-new-jersey-gene-mulvihill-andy-mulvihill/ The Thrills and Horrors of HBO’s “Class Action Park.” The New Yorker, August 27, 2020. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/on-television/the-thrills-and-horrors-of-hbos-class-action-park A Theme Park So Dangerous Even Donald Trump Thought It Was Nuts. Vanity Fair, August 27, 2020. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/class-action-park-directors-trump

🌐 Online Resources

Archived Official Site – Action Park (via Wayback Machine): http://www.actionpark.com (site no longer active, but preserved via Internet Archive) Class Action Park Official Website: https://www.classactionpark.com/

🎥 Video Features

Defunctland – The History of Action Park. YouTube, September 24, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flkW-ceNvck

🗞️ Additional Reading

Action Park – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Park Class Action Park – Wikipedia (Documentary): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_Action_Park

1. The Memorial Day Massacre and the Movement for Industrial Democracy Author: Michael Dennis Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (2010) ISBN-10: 134938089X ISBN-13: 9781349380893 Description: A scholarly account of the massacre within the broader context of labor reform, union suppression, and 1930s industrial politics. URL: https://www.amazon.com/Memorial-Massacre-Movement-Industrial-Democracy/dp/134938089X 2. The 1937 Chicago Steel Strike: Blood on the Prairie Author: John F. Hogan Publisher: The History Press (2014) ISBN-10: 1626193436 ISBN-13: 9781626193437 Description: A well-researched narrative including primary accounts of workers and family members, with a focus on Republic Steel and the aftermath. URL: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781626193437 3. Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried Author: Greg Mitchell Publisher: CUNY Journalism Press (2023) ISBN-13: 9781737382705 Description: A companion to the 2023 PBS documentary, exploring how Paramount's footage was suppressed and how the massacre was buried by history. URL: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/memorial-day-massacre-greg-mitchell/1143175280

📰 ARTICLES & PRIMARY SOURCES

1. “Memorial Day Massacre of 1937” — Chicago History Museum By: Elizabeth Barahona Description: Overview of the event with an emphasis on Latino workers and police violence. URL: https://www.chicagohistory.org/memorial-day-massacre-of-1937/ 2. “May 30, 1937—Memorial Day Massacre” — Zinn Education Project Description: Contains background, student activities, and reflections on the suppression of the event. URL: https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/memorial-day-massacre/ 3. “Memorial Day Massacre, Chicago, 1937” — LAWCHA (Primary Source PDF) Description: Offers a downloadable packet of primary source material, including official statements, photos, and newsreel analysis. URL: https://lawcha.org/wp-content/uploads/8-4-Memorial-Day-Massacre-1937-PrimarySource.pdf

🎬 DOCUMENTARY

1. The Memorial Day Massacre and the Movement for Industrial Democracy Author: Michael Dennis Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (2010) ISBN-10: 134938089X ISBN-13: 9781349380893 Description: A scholarly account of the massacre within the broader context of labor reform, union suppression, and 1930s industrial politics. URL: https://www.amazon.com/Memorial-Massacre-Movement-Industrial-Democracy/dp/134938089X 2. The 1937 Chicago Steel Strike: Blood on the Prairie Author: John F. Hogan Publisher: The History Press (2014) ISBN-10: 1626193436 ISBN-13: 9781626193437 Description: A well-researched narrative including primary accounts of workers and family members, with a focus on Republic Steel and the aftermath. URL: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781626193437 3. Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried Author: Greg Mitchell Publisher: CUNY Journalism Press (2023) ISBN-13: 9781737382705 Description: A companion to the 2023 PBS documentary, exploring how Paramount's footage was suppressed and how the massacre was buried by history. URL: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/memorial-day-massacre-greg-mitchell/1143175280

📰 ARTICLES & PRIMARY SOURCES

1. “Memorial Day Massacre of 1937” — Chicago History Museum By: Elizabeth Barahona Description: Overview of the event with an emphasis on Latino workers and police violence. URL: https://www.chicagohistory.org/memorial-day-massacre-of-1937/ 2. “May 30, 1937—Memorial Day Massacre” — Zinn Education Project Description: Contains background, student activities, and reflections on the suppression of the event. URL: https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/memorial-day-massacre/ 3. “Memorial Day Massacre, Chicago, 1937” — LAWCHA (Primary Source PDF) Description: Offers a downloadable packet of primary source material, including official statements, photos, and newsreel analysis. URL: https://lawcha.org/wp-content/uploads/8-4-Memorial-Day-Massacre-1937-PrimarySource.pdf

🎬 DOCUMENTARY

Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried Director: Lyn Goldfarb Producer: Greg Mitchell Released: 2023 (PBS) Description: Reveals how Paramount's 1937 newsreel footage was suppressed and what that says about media, corporations, and violence against labor. URL: https://www.pbs.org/video/memorial-day-massacre-workers-die-film-buried-1qf6gk/ Notes go here

Episode Notes

Williams, Kevin. Moors Murders: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley’s Killing Spree. Crime + Investigation UK. https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/moors-murders BBC News. “The Moors Murders: A Timeline of Events.” BBC News, 3 July 2017. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-40261852 Smith, David. Witness to Evil: The Moors Murders. The Independent, 16 February 2017. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/moors-murders-timeline-ian-brady-myra-hindley-keith-bennett-a7590341.html Wilson, Colin. The Moors Murderers: An Astonishing Story of Cold-Blooded Murder. True Crime Library. https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/the-moors-murderers/ BBC. The Moors Murders – Documentary. BBC iPlayer. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08qxn1m Foster, Peter. “Myra Hindley: How She Became the Most Hated Woman in Britain.” The Telegraph, 15 November 2002. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1413398/Myra-Hindley-how-she-became-the-most-hated-woman-in-Britain.html Bennett, Winnie Johnson. Searching for Keith: My Life as the Mother of the Moors Murder Victim. Ebury Press, 2012. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1094378/searching-for-keith/9780091941920 Newton, Michael. The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers. Checkmark Books, 2006. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofse0000newt_v1y4/page/190/mode/2up (see Moors Murders entry) Morrison, Blake. “Why the Moors Murders Still Haunt Us.” The Guardian, 17 May 2017. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/may/17/why-the-moors-murders-still-haunt-us Gadd, David. The Moors Murders: The Full Story of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Sphere, 1974. https://www.worldcat.org/title/539548 Wainwright, Martin. “Police Search for Body of Moors Murder Victim.” The Guardian, 2 July 2009. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/02/moors-murders-body-search Greater Manchester Police. “Moors Murders: Police Investigation History.” https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/corporate/home/news/moors-murders/ Horsley, William. “Ian Brady: A Portrait of Evil.” BBC News, 15 May 2017. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39923079 Cawthorne, Nigel. Serial Killers and Mass Murderers: Profiles of the World's Most Barbaric Criminals. Arcturus Publishing, 2007. https://archive.org/details/serialkillersmas0000cawt/page/102/mode/2up (Moors Murders profile) Manchester Evening News. “A Look Back at the Moors Murders and the Hunt for Keith Bennett.” 15 May 2017. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/moors-murders-keith-bennett-iain-13040258 Dunne, John Gregory. “The Horror of the Moors.” The New York Review of Books, 14 December 1967. https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1967/12/14/the-horror-of-the-moors/ National Archives UK. “Moors Murders Case Files.” https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C10431540

Episode Notes

Books

1. The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption Rodney King’s autobiography exploring his life before and after the 1991 beating. https://www.amazon.com/Riot-Within-Journey-Rebellion-Redemption/dp/0062194437

2. Presumed Guilty: The Tragedy of the Rodney King Affair By Sgt. Stacey Koon, offering his controversial viewpoint on the LAPD and trial. https://www.amazon.com/Presumed-Guilty-Tragedy-Rodney-Affair/dp/0895265079

3. Official Negligence: How Rodney King and the Riots Changed Los Angeles and the LAPD Lou Cannon’s definitive, investigative book on the King beating, trial, and 1992 LA Riots. https://www.amazon.com/Official-Negligence-Rodney-Changed-Angeles/dp/0813337259

4. The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins: Justice, Gender, and the Origins of the LA Riots By Brenda E. Stevenson. Though not about King directly, this book explores key events that shaped the LA uprising. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-contested-murder-of-latasha-harlins-9780199944576

5. Race, Media, and the Crisis of Civil Society: From Watts to Rodney King By Ronald N. Jacobs — examines media framing and public opinion during civil unrest. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/race-media-and-the-crisis-of-civil-society/5A3F4F3D1E7F4D6D9F5F1E6F1E6F1E6F

📰 Articles & Reference Pages

1. Rodney King - Biography.com Covers his early life, the beating, trials, and legacy. https://www.biography.com/crime/rodney-king

2. Rodney King (1965–2012) - BlackPast.org A concise scholarly biography with links to archival content. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/king-rodney-1965/

3. The Rodney King Beating Trial - Famous Trials Curated by law professor Douglas Linder, this archive includes trial transcripts and media reports. https://famous-trials.com/lapd/575-links

🎥 Media & Video

1. Rodney King: Original Beating Video (FBI Archives) Original video hosted via FBI’s online Vault. https://vault.fbi.gov/rodney-king/video/rodney-king-video

2. Meet Rodney King: 17 Years After the Riots - LAist A retrospective interview with King on life after the 1992 unrest. https://laist.com/news/meet-rodney-king

Episode Notes

Books

1. The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption Rodney King’s autobiography exploring his life before and after the 1991 beating. https://www.amazon.com/Riot-Within-Journey-Rebellion-Redemption/dp/0062194437

2. Presumed Guilty: The Tragedy of the Rodney King Affair By Sgt. Stacey Koon, offering his controversial viewpoint on the LAPD and trial. https://www.amazon.com/Presumed-Guilty-Tragedy-Rodney-Affair/dp/0895265079

3. Official Negligence: How Rodney King and the Riots Changed Los Angeles and the LAPD Lou Cannon’s definitive, investigative book on the King beating, trial, and 1992 LA Riots. https://www.amazon.com/Official-Negligence-Rodney-Changed-Angeles/dp/0813337259

4. The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins: Justice, Gender, and the Origins of the LA Riots By Brenda E. Stevenson. Though not about King directly, this book explores key events that shaped the LA uprising. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-contested-murder-of-latasha-harlins-9780199944576

5. Race, Media, and the Crisis of Civil Society: From Watts to Rodney King By Ronald N. Jacobs — examines media framing and public opinion during civil unrest. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/race-media-and-the-crisis-of-civil-society/5A3F4F3D1E7F4D6D9F5F1E6F1E6F1E6F

📰 Articles & Reference Pages

1. Rodney King - Biography.com Covers his early life, the beating, trials, and legacy. https://www.biography.com/crime/rodney-king

2. Rodney King (1965–2012) - BlackPast.org A concise scholarly biography with links to archival content. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/king-rodney-1965/

3. The Rodney King Beating Trial - Famous Trials Curated by law professor Douglas Linder, this archive includes trial transcripts and media reports. https://famous-trials.com/lapd/575-links

🎥 Media & Video

1. Rodney King: Original Beating Video (FBI Archives) Original video hosted via FBI’s online Vault. https://vault.fbi.gov/rodney-king/video/rodney-king-video

2. Meet Rodney King: 17 Years After the Riots - LAist A retrospective interview with King on life after the 1992 unrest. https://laist.com/news/meet-rodney-king

Episode Notes

Books

• The Biography of Ruby Franke by Annie Press https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-biography-of-ruby-franke/id6479947211

• Ruby Franke Biography: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of a Family Influencer by Harrison O. Joseph https://bookshop.org/p/books/ruby-franke-biography-the-untold-story-of-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-family-influencer-harrison-o-joseph/22406761

🎙️ Podcasts

• Some Place Under Neith (Last Podcast Network) – While there is no single episode explicitly titled after Ruby Franke, episodes focusing on family vloggers and online abuse touch on themes relevant to her case. For updates: https://www.lastpodcastnetwork.com/spun

• The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke – Wondery (Check Wondery's official feed or partner networks) https://wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-ruby-franke/

• Last Podcast on the Left – Commentary episodes on extreme parenting and cult dynamics often include discussion relevant to Ruby Franke’s ideology. https://open.spotify.com/show/3yZg2MCkf31pPXiG4nznrg

• Reddit Podcast Recommendations: Ruby Franke – Discussion thread for curated podcast episodes on Ruby Franke https://www.reddit.com/r/podcasts/comments/18qcv9b/best_podcast_series_or_episode_covering_the_ruby/

📰 Articles & Reports

• The Story of Ruby Franke’s Chilling Spiral from Popular 'Momfluencer' to Convicted Felon – Biography.com https://www.biography.com/crime/a60319774/ruby-franke-story

• Utah adds protections for child influencers following YouTuber Ruby Franke’s child abuse conviction – AP News https://apnews.com/article/ruby-franke-youtube-child-abuse-utah-influencer-law-2024-5b4b2e3ad2a99e11ae40e44d9702b22c

• ‘Devil in the Family’ Trailer: Hulu’s Ruby Franke True-Crime Docuseries Reveals Dark Side of Influencer Culture – Time https://time.com/7261390/ruby-franke-devil-in-the-family-hulu-true-story/

📺 Documentary / Docuseries

• Devil in the Family – Hulu Docuseries on Ruby Franke (announced 2024) https://www.hulu.com/series/devil-in-the-family

Episode Notes

• Miami Drug War Overview This article provides a comprehensive look at the Miami drug war, highlighting the Dadeland Mall shooting on July 11, 1979, as a pivotal event that initiated the conflict. It details how two Colombian drug gang members entered a liquor store, resulting in a deadly shootout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_drug_war

• 'Dadeland Mall Massacre': 40th Anniversary Reflection Published by NBC Miami, this piece reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Dadeland Mall shooting, offering insights into the events of that day and its impact on Miami's history. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/dadeland-mall-massacre-thursday-marks-40th-anniversary-of-cocaine-cowboys-shootout/127956/

• Dadeland Mall History The Wikipedia entry for Dadeland Mall includes a section on the 1979 shooting, providing context about the mall's history and the significance of the event within that timeline. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dadeland_Mall

• Miami Herald Coverage An article from the Miami Herald delves into the details of the Dadeland Mall shootout, describing it as a significant event in the 1979 Cocaine Cowboys era. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/kendall/article231644003.html

• Griselda Blanco's Involvement This Yahoo Lifestyle article discusses Griselda Blanco, a notorious figure in the drug trade, and her alleged connection to the Dadeland Mall shooting, providing a broader context of the drug wars in Miami. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/she-murdered-drop-hat-bloody-091538227.html

• HistoryMiami Museum's Commemoration A Facebook post by the HistoryMiami Museum marks the anniversary of the Dadeland Massacre, offering historical insights and photographs related to the event. https://www.facebook.com/HistoryMiami360/photos/onthisday-in-1979-the-dadeland-massacre-occurred-prompting-the-start-of-the-coca/798697206829676/

• Personal Accounts and Reflections An article by Lynn Waddell on the HistoryMiami Museum website provides personal reflections and accounts related to the Dadeland Mall shooting and its aftermath. https://historymiami.org/lynn-waddell-2/

• Guerra contra las drogas en Miami This Spanish-language Wikipedia article offers an in-depth look at the drug wars in Miami, including details about the Dadeland Mall shooting and its role in escalating the conflict. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerra_contra_las_drogas_en_Miami

Casey Anthony Case – Selected Bibliography

Books:

• Ashton, Jeff. Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony. HarperCollins, 2011. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/imperfect-justice-jeff-ashton

• Baez, Jose. Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story. BenBella Books, 2012. https://benbellabooks.com/shop/presumed-guilty/

Documentaries & Media:

• Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery (2017). Investigation Discovery. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6970464/

• Where the Truth Lies: Casey Anthony Speaks (2022). Peacock. https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/casey-anthony-where-the-truth-lies/20c5031f-187c-35ef-a4e8-163dcda1ffdc

News Coverage & Analysis:

• CNN Justice Archive: The Casey Anthony Trial https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2011/casey.anthony.trial/index.html

• "Casey Anthony Verdict: Not Guilty of Murder" — New York Times, July 5, 2011 https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/06/us/06casey.html

• "Jurors Explain Their Casey Anthony Verdicts" — ABC News, July 7, 2011 https://abcnews.go.com/US/casey-anthony-juror-verdict/story?id=14021244

Court Records & Evidence:

• Orange County Clerk of Courts: State of Florida v. Casey Marie Anthony https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/CaseDetails?caseId=5612143

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement: Casey Anthony Evidence Archive https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/casey-anthony-documents.aspx

Episode Notes

Books:

1. "Tears of Rage: From Grieving Father to Crusader for Justice: The Untold Story of the Adam Walsh Case"

   • Authors: John Walsh and Susan Schindehette

   • Description: John Walsh recounts the tragic loss of his son, Adam, and his transformation into a leading advocate for missing children.

2. "Frustrated Witness!: The Complete Story of the Adam Walsh Case and Police Misconduct"

   • Author: Willis Morga
   • Description: An exploration of the Adam Walsh case, focusing on alleged police misconduct and alternative theories regarding the perpetrator.

3. "The Unsolved Murder of Adam Walsh - Book One: Finding the Killer. Did Jeffrey Dahmer Kidnap Adam Walsh?"

   • Author: Arthur Jay Harris
   • Description: Investigates the possibility of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's involvement in Adam Walsh's abduction and murder.

4. "The Unsolved Murder of Adam Walsh - Book Two: Finding the Victim" Apple

   • Author: Arthur Jay Harris

   • Description: Continues the investigation into the Adam Walsh case, focusing on the discovery and identification of Adam's remains.

   • Link:

Official Reports and Articles:

1. "Detective Mark Smith's Report on the Abduction and Murder of Adam Walsh"

   • Description: An official report detailing the investigation into Adam Walsh's disappearance and murder.

2. "Adam's Story: How His Parents Galvanized a Missing Children's Movement"

   • Description: An article from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children discussing the impact of Adam's case on child protection laws and initiatives.

   • 1. "The Loss of Innocence in America's Childhood: The Adam Walsh Murder and the Media's Impact on the Culture and Legislation"

   • Author: Casey D. Albritton ProQuest

   • Description: A scholarly analysis of how Adam Walsh's murder influenced media coverage, public perception, and subsequent legislation.

Documentaries and Films:

1. "Adam" (1983)

   • Description: A television film dramatizing the events surrounding Adam Walsh's abduction and the subsequent efforts to find him.

2. "The Adam Walsh Story" (1983)

   • Description: A documentary providing an in-depth look at the case and its impact on child safety laws in the United States

Episode Notes

This story is covered in Chris Garcia's Food and Crime - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/food-and-crime-chris-garcia/1143372736