Time’s Up! Leaving Abusive Relationships with Susan Murphy Milano and Dennis Griffin, A Tribute

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Two years ago, April, 2010, Susan Murphy Milano released her third book, Time’s Up: A Guide on How to Leave an Abusive and Stalking Relationship which includes the revolutionary tool for leaving abusive relationships safely, the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit.

May 22, 2012 was the last Crime Wire show Susan recorded with co-host, Dennis Griffin, before her death on October 28, 2012, but the information contained in this show is timeless and useful for any victim of abuse who is thinking about getting out safely.

On the show Susan talks frankly with 2 survivors of abusive relationships and how important the book Time’s Up and the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit was in securing their safety.

Susan Murphy Milano turned her 20 years of experience in the field of  high risk domestic violence cases into more than a book, a tool for others to use in order to save the lives of those needing escape from a violent or stalking relationship.

Born with an instinct to come up with strategies to escape the abuse happening in her own home, Susan  has consistently used that instinctive gift towards helping others by working with them in the “danger zone.”

Everyone involved in the movement against family violence should have these tools available, especially the unique “Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit” which is a series of forms and a video that will be a voice for victims who need to be heard.  Cases will be resolved and abusers will be arrested.

Safety plans have been created over the years, but nothing like what is set forth in “Time’s Up” has been presented to be used by those who come in contact with a victim every step of the way, such as attorneys, hospital personnel, prosecutors, advocates and shelter workers.  This information needs to be in the victim’s hands as early as possible to prevent any further escalation of violence.

The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit (iEAA) is also available as an app in the Apple Store.

Susan’s last book, Holding My Hand Through Hell, is her legacy to all of the victims who are still alive today that were able to come in contact with her unique talents and intuition on how to escape safely.  It will show you why she did what she did to save your life, it’s the true story of who Susan Murphy Milano really was.

Time’s Up and Holding My Hand Through Hell are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, local book stores, libraries and all digital platforms.

Time’s Up Book Details:

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (March 17, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1608443604
• ISBN-13: 978-1608443604

Holding My Hand Through Hell Book Details:

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Ice Cube Press (October 4, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888160675
• ISBN-13: 978-1888160673

Crime Wire Updates Nique' Leili, Gwinett County, GA Unsolved Homicide

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In July, 2011, there was trouble in the Leili home with calls to the police, arguments and insinuation of past violence in the marriage of Matthew and Nique’ Leili.   Nique’ went missing on July 8, leaving behind her purse, keys, credit cards, and, most importantly, her children, her husband says there was an argument and she walked out of the house.

 A week later, in the hot Georgia summer, her decomposing remains were found on July 16 less than a mile from her home, completely naked, face down in a shallow grave covered by leaves.  Her clothes have never been found.  Interestingly, her husband, Matthew Leili had already filed for divorce citing abandonment. How did he know she wasn’t coming back? Could it be because he had spy gadgets everywhere, including surveillance cameras, tape recordings of all phone conversations, keyloggers on all computers, and trackers on all cell phones? Seems he would have a pretty good idea where his wife was headed considering the lengths taken to keep track of her.

 Named a suspect in the murder of Nique’, Matthew has not been arrested and no charges have been filed. He has since taken two of the couple’s young children and moved them out of state, isolating them from Nique’s family.

Joining the show for the hour to examine some of the known details of the case of murdered Nique’ Leili is her grown daughter, Alex Page, and sister, Amy Elk.

Previous shows highlighting this case:

• The Roth Show: Nique' Leili Unsolved Murder (imaginepublicity.com)
• The Susan Murphy Milano Show: What Happened to Nique' Leili? (imaginepublicity.com)
• Technology and Solving Crimes: The Susan Murphy Milano Show "Time's Up" 2:00 pm Eastern Time Thursday (murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com)

Crime Wire Investigates! August 30

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Segment One: The Victor Bach Case

Victor Bach, 71, was found beaten to death at his Western Plumbing and Heating business on Treat Avenue in San Francisco on Oct. 31, 2003. During their investigation homicide detectives uncovered evidence of fraud committed against Victor’s business.

On December 22, 2004, Victor’s widow, Kathleen Bach, was arrested on fraud and embezzlement charges. However, the case didn’t go to trial until nearly four years later, with testimony finally beginning on October 27, 2008. While awaiting court action the Bach family filed a civil wrongful death suit against Kathleen on October 28, 2005, alleging that she was responsible for her husband’s death.

On November 14 Kathleen was found guilty on 13 counts in the $2 million fraud. On June 30, 2008, after a series of postponements, the widow Bach was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison. Although it was less than the prosecutor and Victor’s family wanted, it was a victory. In spite of a $127,000 reward, no arrests have been made in regard to Victor’s murder.

Additional info on the Bach case can be found at http://www.friendsofvictorbach.com.

Victor’s sister, Sandra Hayes, and Gene Cervantes of Citizens Against Homicide, will update this troubling case.

Segment Two: The Joseph Martinez Case

On September 10, 2010, 20-year-old Joseph Martinez was shot to death just inside the front door of his home in Richmond, California.

At around 4 p.m. that day, Joseph’s mother, Barb Myers, saw her son across the street from their home, where his car was parked. He was talking with a black male, age 17 to 20, who was sitting on a bicycle. Barb felt that Joseph seemed uncomfortable and had a strained expression on his face. When he returned inside the house she asked him about it. He said only that he knew the other young man. When Barb and her sister left to go to dinner a few minutes later, the sister noticed the same kid sitting on his bike down the street staring at the Myers’ home.

Upon arriving back at the house at 6 p.m., Barb and her sister found the street blocked off with crime scene tape. Police were everywhere, including on Barb’s porch. When she asked the officers what was going on she was told that her son had been shot to death.

So far, the $10,000 reward being offered has failed to lead to an arrest and Joseph’s killer remains at large.

Barb Myers and Gene Cervantes will discuss the case with the Crime Wire Team.

The Sheena Morris Unsolved Death in Bradenton Florida

Tonight, August 2, 2011, on the Crime Wire Investigates radio show, as part of our on going flame to justice, we discussed the death and lack of investigation in the unsolved death of Sheena Morris.

On January 1, 2009, the 22-year old was found hanging from a shower in a hotel room located in Anna Marie Island, Florida. Sheena was ending the relationship with her on again off again boyfriend, telling her mother it was coming to an end and things were going to change in the New Year.

It is important to note that a victim of intimate partner violence, never takes their own life as we would learn during the show; often they figure out the best way to move forward minus the violence and live their lives, not take their life! This was not a suicide as initially ruled. Basically, no investigation was done by Bradenton detectives and the crime scene was mishandled. The medical examiner's office relied on those who responded to the scene, and with limited information and incorrect police reports, each a contributing factor in the initial ruling for this case as a suicide.

It would be Kelly Osborn, Sheena's mother, that would gather evidence and information, along with hiring outside forensic pathologists Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Michael Berkland, that would allow theFlorida medical examiner to change the manner of death in March of 2011 to "undetermined." That should have been enough to re-open the case, but it was not. Public comments in media interviews labeling Kelly Osborn as a mere "grieving mother" are inexcusable.

In addition, 10 months after Sheena's death, the detective contacted the person of interest and informed him that "he is going to contact his alibi" for the evening in question. This action, in and of itself, is a huge ethics issue. It goes to credibility and can hurt future cases within the department, the county, and for the FDLE.

There were other issues and red flags of importance discussed about this case. The FDLE must takethe lead and step in to investigate. Until they do, we (Crime Wire) will continue to take appropriate measures in the murder investigation and ultimate justice for Sheena Morris. Below is the link to the Crime Wire show.

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Crime Wire: Tuesday September 28, 2010 at 9:00 PM EST

Tonight John O'Brien: he has been a newspaper reporter for 27 years, the last 22 at The Post-Standard in Syracuse. He covered state and federal courts for 14 years, and for the past five years has been on the newspaper's investigative reporting team. He recently was given a statewide award by the Associated Press for coverage of problems at the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. O'Brien co-authored a true crime book in 1996, "Goodbye, My Little Ones," published by Onyx.

Missing Mother Lisa Shuttleworth: her teenage daughter was spending the night at a friend's home on September 3, 2003. She called her mother at her Aiken, South Carolina home and they spoke at 7:00 a.m. on September 4. About an hour later, an acquaintance saw Lisa in her blue/green 1994 Ponitiac Grand Am at the Pit Stop convenience store on Pine Log Road in Aiken. She appeared to be reading as she sat in her idling car, which she had borrowed from a friend. Lisa Shuttleworth called her friend at 10:00 a.m. and told him she was expecting a guest. She was supposed to pick up her son from a bus stop that afternoon, but did not. She has never been heard from again, and all phone calls after 10:00 a.m. went unanswered.

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance# Missing Since: September 4, 2003 from Aiken County, South Carolina
# Classification: Missing
# Age: 34
# Height: 5'3"
# Weight: 102 lbs.
# Hair Color: Brown
# Eye Color: Blue
# Race: White
# Gender: Female
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Aiken County Sheriff's Office
(800) 922-9709

Join co-hosts Denny Griffin retired Police Investigator and Author, Susan Murphy-Milano Violence Expert and Author and Vito Colucci Jr.Private Eve and Author. Along with the Crime Wire noted experts and attorney's Mickey Sherman, Fox News Analyst Lis Wiehl, Al Dressler, Peter Hyatt, Donna Pendergast, Gene Cervantes, Patrica Caristo and Shery McCollum each week.

Crime Wire : Live Tuesday August 24, 2010 at 9:00 PM EST

Tonight's case is the death 22-year-old John Petrazzuoli Jr. was burned to death, on May 6, 1999 in his car in a deserted parking lot in Garden City, South Carolina. His death was ruled a suicide, a conclusion the Petrazzuoli family disagrees with.

WE will analyze this disturbing case as the crime wire team works with the family to seek the truth once and for all.

Join co-hosts Denny Griffin retired Police Investigator and Author, Susan Murphy-Milano Violence Expert and Author and Vito Colucci Jr.Private Eve and Author. Along with the Crime Wire noted experts and attorney's Mickey Sherman, Fox News Analyst Lis Wiehl, Al Dressler, Peter Hyatt, Donna Pendergast and Sheryl McCollum each week.

You can listen live and participate in the chat room by going to the direct link:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/crimewire/2010/08/24/crime-wire-investigates

Time: 9:00 PM EST and 8:00 PM CST

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Crime Wire Investigates: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 9:00 PM EST

Tonights unsolved cases - Mary Edna Badaracco was employed as a house cleaner in Sherman, Connecticut in 1984. She had a stormy relationship with her husband, Dominic Badaracco, and left him for short periods of time in the past. He reportedly physically abused her, leaving bruises. Shortly before she disappeared, Mary found out Dominic was having an affair. She decided to file for divorce. Mary’s adult daughters reported her missing. 

The unsolved murder of Shawn Joseph Allison on November 20, 2000, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the face in his cabin in LaPine, Oregon. He was 29 years old.


Shawn’s body was found by “Tad” Leighton Keith Shirley II, a friend of Jessica McEwen, the woman Shawn was seeing.


Join co-hosts Denny Griffin retired Police Investigator and Author, Susan Murphy-Milano Violence Expert and Author and Vito Colucci Jr.Private Eve and Author. Along with the Crime Wire noted experts and attorney's Mickey Sherman, Fox News Analyst Lis Wiehl, Al Dressler, Peter Hyatt, Donna Pendergast and Sheryl McCollum each week.


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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/crimewire/2010/07/27/crime-wire-investigates

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Crime Wire Investigates: Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM EST and 8:00 PM Central

Tonight's show the unsolved murder of Billy Smolinski, 31, who vanished on August 24, 2004. We will be joined by national missing persons victim rights crusader Janice Smolinski. And she will also explain the "The Help Find The Missing Act" that will impact how missing persons cases are handled.

And the case of Kellisue Ackernecht who went missing nearly 2 years ago in Johnstown, N.Y., on September 30, 2008. Is is a case of intimate partner homicide? Joining on the show is family spokeswoman Kalley Lee.
Filling in as co-host this week on the show is Prosecutor and Women In Crime Ink Contributor Donna Pendergast.

Join co-hosts Denny Griffin retired Police Investigator and Author, Susan Murphy-Milano Violence Expert and Author and Vito Colucci Jr.Private Eve and Author. Along with the Crime Wire noted experts and attorney's Mickey Sherman, Fox News Analyst Lis Wiehl, Al Dressler, Peter Hyatt, Donna Pendergast and Sheryl McCollum each week.

You can listen live and participate in the chat room by going to the direct link:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/crimewire/2010/07/27/crime-wire-investigates

You may call in with questions or comments please call:
(646) 478-0982