Medical Crimes and Crime Novels
February 18, 2010
Hosted by Susan Bartelstone
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Episode Description
What's it really like to be a private investigator, as opposed to what you see on the TV and movies? Crime Prevention Specialist Susan Bartelstone's first guest tonight is investigator Bruce Sackman, who specializes in medical frauds and has been tracking down the bad guys for more than 35 years. One of his high profile cases involved the infamous Dr. Michael Swango, who's believed to have been involved in the poisoning of up to 60 patients and colleagues. Her second guest, former prosecutor Alafair Burke, has had a fascination with crime since she was a child. She’s the daughter of acclaimed crime writer James Lee Burke, and a highly-praised crime novelist in her own right. She’ll be talking about her exciting new book “212” about cyberstalking and murder! Susan also introduces a new segment "Let's Catch a Criminal" featuring a different Crime Stoppers group each week. Tonight, she's speaking with Chris Cameron from the Silent Observer organization, based in Grand Rapids, MI.
Crime Prevention 101
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Welcome to Crime Prevention 101, the Personal Safety radio show with an optimistic perspective on a sober subject. Get set for personal safety stories that demand to be heard whether heartbreaking, infuriating or just plain weird; learn about hot crime topics and people who are making the headlines; and find out about the trends and legal developments that are going to impact your life, either positively or negatively, in the future. Most importantly, be empowered and inspired by success stories about people who've fought off an attacker or deterred a crime. You’ll also get a chance to address your own personal safety concerns, either by phone or e-mail. So, tune in to “Crime Prevention 101.” It'd be a crime not to listen!
Susan Bartelstone
Talking the talk because she's walked the walk! Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy, complete with physical and emotional bruises, and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today, she's a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and personal safety expert, with 17 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. Along the way, she deterred five extremely dangerous criminal encounters, fought her way out of a surprise attack and, for more than 18 years, from such organizations as American Express, the U.S. Post Office and the Livery Cab Owners Coalition of New York.. Author of Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less!), which is based on her own experiences, she’s been featured in a long and varied list of media, including the “Today Show,” “America’s Most Wanted” and Self Magazine.
Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people solve their personal safety dilemmas with her personal safety programs and her practical advice—which stresses the many opportunities you have to avoid or defuse a criminal encounter and how to use your brains instead of your muscles in a fight.
