Crime Wire Investigates: Unsolved Murder of Erik Cross Tonight 9:00PM EST

1983 homicide of Vicksburg teen Erik Cross on Crime Wire Investigates March 1, 2011

Erik Stirling Cross

On our February 15 show we profiled the Eric Crosscase. The then 16-year-old was murdered in Vicksburg, Michigan on June 26, 1983. According to Erik's sister, Jackie Cross Mitchell, although witnesses named Erik's killer, no arrests have been made in this nearly 28-year-old case.

On our March 1, 2011 show we'll continue our discussion of Erik's case. Joining us again will be Jackie Cross Mitchell and Kalamazoo Gazette reporter Rex Hall. Anyone with information will be able to speak with Jackie directly during the show by calling 646-478-0982. Questions or comments can also be made through the show's chat room.

You can hear Crime Wire Investigates on Blog Talk Radio beginning at 9 p.m. EST. this March 1, 2011. Also, please visit our http://www.crimewiresite.com/

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Erik's sister Jackie Cross Mitchell has created a Facebook Fan page in hopes of generating new leads it now has over 1500 fans. She has also created a websitehttp://justiceforerik.blogspot.com/

I spoke with Jackie Cross Mitchell this morning and she is determined to find out who murdered her brother and why. Many years have passed since that night in Vicksburg, MI. Many people have come forward with information but yet the case goes unsolved and unjudicated.

For the last 26 years the same six suspects have remained unchanged. Why hasn't this homicide case been prosecuted?

Erik's family had only moved to Vicksburg the year before. He was the new boy in town. He had many friends. Who would do such a heinous act in this small town which normally didn't see this kind of violent crime? Erik suffered horrendous injurieseven the hospital and ENT's could see he had too many injuries to just be considered an hit and run accident.

WHY?
Is Law Enforcement intimidated by the defense attorney of the defendants? Does someone who is involved have money that is making people forget their moral obligations. There is much evidence and this family needs this case to be brought to justice.

What was the motive? Was this over a girl? Did the girl ever tell anyone about this murder? Were drugs involved? Why did the main suspect say he killed Erik inside a dentist office? Did they have a key? Why did they go there? Were they after drugs, such as nitrous oxide?

HOW?
Can anyone who committed this crime or has any knowledge of this crime live with themselves? Now is the time to step forward with any information.


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The Susan Murphy Milano Show "Time's Up!" 1st Hour : The Susan Powell Case with Her Parents and Attorney Anne Bremner

The Case of Missing Utah Mother: Susan Powell

Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm Eastern

The Susan Murphy Milano Show

“Time’s Up!”

Thursday, February 17, 2011

2pm-3pm:

Special Guests:

Attorney Anne Bremner
and parents of missing Susan Powell, Chuck and Judy Cox

Anne Bremner

Anne Bremner has been involved in several high profile cases during her career. You may also know her as an expert legal analyst on CNN, HLN, and other major news outlets. http://annebremner.com/tv_appearances.html Currently Anne Bremner is representing the parents of missing mother, Susan Cox Powell of Utah, Chuck and Judy Cox, as they continue their search for their missing daughter as well as justice in her name.

Anne Bremner graduated from Stanford University receiving a B.A. with honors, and from the Seattle University School of Law, formerly “University of Puget Sound School of Law”, in 1982. She has distinguished herself not only as a dedicated advocate for her clients, but also as an attorney who has achieved a level of peer recognition and been honored with Distinctions which few lawyers, and even fewer women can claim.

As a deputy prosecuting attorney for the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecutor’s Office in Seattle from 1983 to 1988, Anne specialized in prosecuting sex crimes, where she successfully tried over 200 cases.

Among her successful high-profile trial work, are cases representing:

• Washington State Attorney General – now Governor – Chris Gregoire and theAttorney General’s office.
• The Des Moines Police Department - “Mary Kay Letourneau case”
• The City of Seattle in a national ACLU test case – “WTO based litigation”

http://annebremner.com

Discussing the case of Susan Cox Powell

We are honored to have as our guests, Chuck and Judy Cox along with Anne Bremner to discuss the latest in the quest to find Susan Cox Powell

http://susancoxfoundation.org/Home.aspx

On December 7, 2009, Susan Cox Powell was reported missing from her home in West Valley City, Utah. Detectives working on the case have characterized her disappearance as suspicious and having criminal overtones. The investigation into her disappearance continues.

Much has been written and speculated about Susan’s disappearance, today we have an opportunity to bring awareness to the truth and assist in seeking justice.

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Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visithttp://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/ She is the author of "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and SurviveAbusive and Stalking Relationships," available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold. Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, "Time's Up!" on Here Women Talkhttp://www.herewomentalk.com/and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr Laurie Roth

Larry Winget! Not Just Your Average Okie From Muskogee!

Oklahoma native, Larry Winget, is not another country singer lamenting the sorrows of life!  Well known and trademarked as "The Pitbull of Personal Developement," Winget turned his heels on a dime, forged a new look, designed some boots and took off in a world of motivational speakers.

In the world of "happy talk" and elevator speeches, Winget snapped one day and got in the face of a heckler who turned out to be his inspiration for the future of his new style.

Directly, but not rudely, Larry Winget's style is more common sense, with down to earth, realistic advice on topics such as finances, kids and career choices.

Larry Winget has appeared in every major media outlet and magazine, he makes a mean cover subject!  His books  made the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best sellers list 5 times.  Must be something he said?

Indeed, if there is a lesson to be learned from the Larry Winget story, it is to simply embrace one's individuality.

"My philosophy is discover your uniqueness and learn to exploit it in the service of others," he says. "Becoming authentic is a hard thing for people to do, but I always encourage people to find out who they really are, to discover their edge just a bit."  (Randy Cordova The Arizona Republic)

Join Larry Winget as a guest this Wednesday, November 24, at 4 pm Eastern on The Susan Murphy Milano Show "Time's Up!" on the Here Women Talk Network broadcast by Zeus Radio Network.  You won't hear elevator music or serenity speeches, but you will be treated to an hour that will keep you thinking!

Known as the “Jane Wayne of Justice,” Susan Murphy Milano always stands up as a voice for those who are silenced in a world of intimidation and violence within their homes and in courtrooms across the country.

Wednesdays at 4pm Eastern

The Susan Murphy Milano Show.

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Hear Women Talk Network on Zeus Radio!

If you missed the show,  you can listen to the archive or download the podcast here:

Here Women Talk is a fresh, new spot for women to socialize, inspire  and learn from each other.  I know you will want to join in the interactive social network as well as listen to the radio broadcast each week.  Join us in the chat room, socialize and ask questions!

http://herewomentalk.com/

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The Susan Murphy Milano Show, Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 4:00 PM EST

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Dr. Laurie Roth "The Annie Oakley of the airwaves" joins Susan Murphy Milano today at 4:00 PM Eastern Time Live http://www.herewomentalk.com/ on the Zeus radio network.

Here Women Talk is a fresh social network geared towards what women want: to socialize, to laugh and to learn. Here Women Talk is abundantly growing with women (and men) from all over the world and all walks of life. The unique combination of a social network integrated with its own radio platform has given members new opportunities to connect, offering the chance to do what women love to do, talk! Hosts and topics are as varied as the women of the world, and the audience is reaching around the globe.

Susan Murphy Milano, a veteran talk radio personality, has become the newest host for the Here Women Talk Radio Network. Known as the “Jane Wayne of Justice,” Susan Murphy Milano has always stood up as a voice for those who are silenced in a world of intimidation and violence within their homes and in courtrooms across the country.

Murphy Milano’s new show, “Time’s Up!,” will incorporate her experiences as a Violent Relationship Strategist and seeker of justice as she discusses, with expert guests, topics related to the issues of intimate partner violence in all forms, and offering solutions to those who may be victims enduring abusive relationships.

Murphy Milano says, “The days are over when responders can tell a woman to go back home and keep it within the family as intimate partner murder rates are rising at an alarming pace.”

Sometimes controversial, always passionate, Susan Murphy Milano’s addition to the host roster at Here Women Talk is bound to shake up the airwaves!

Tune in each Wednesday afternoon at 4pm Eastern for an hour of lively, button pushing and provocative conversation!To listen to the show: http://herewomentalk.com

To join the network: http://herewomentalksocial.com
Susan Murphy Milano’s website: http://www.susanmurphymilano.com

ImaginePublicity PO Box 14946 Surfside Beach, SC 29587 843.808.0859 email: contact@imaginepublicity.com
http://www.imaginepublicity.com/

(Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold. And she is the host of Time's Up on http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and she is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated show with Dr. Laurie Roth on http://www.therothshow.com/)




Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit by Susan Murphy Milano from the Book "Time's Up" from Courage Network on Vimeo.

Susan Powell: Part 2 "To be chewed up like a hamburger?"

[Part 2 of 3 of the continuing series on missing Utah mother Susan Powell pictured above with her children]

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If I have learned one thing in my 20 plus years on these cases of intimate partner homicide, a mother's love for her children is unconditional.  In my opinion Josh Powell is doing the "devoted-deadly-daddy-dearest-dance" with the assistance of his own father. 

Quotes in the long winded interview include Steve Powell, (the suspects father) a man with a unique past himself.  What did his own son witness growing up?  Could the mistreatment of a mother, Powell's mother have anything to do with his actions on the evening of December 5, 2009?   I would be willing to bet the farm on that.

When asked about a red stain on the carpet Powell's father answers the question for the reporter:
As for the wet spot police found on the carpet of Josh and Susan Powell’s home the day after her disappearance, Steve Powell said his daughter-in-law had decided to clean the carpets. There was a red spot on the carpet underneath the couch, he said.



“It was probably juice or something,” Steve Powell said.

How would this man know about a juice stain?  Was the father-in-law living in the home?  And why the hell is he responding to that question, unless, it was a rehearsed response.  One that has likely been repeated too many times to count.
 
The interview goes on:
 
Police there have said Josh Powell has not responded to requests for additional interviews. However, Steve Powell said when his son returned to Utah from Washington in December, his attorney told police he would meet them for another interview. Steve Powell claims the detectives said they only work Monday through Thursday. Josh Powell was arriving on a Friday. The interview did not occur.



“How interested were these people in talking to Josh?” Steve Powell asked rhetorically.


Josh Powell said he will not meet with West Valley City police again.

Once again, the father is reponding to questions and not Josh Powell.  Amazing that the father-in-law is also certain Susan ran off with a boyfriend.  Do we have description of the so called "mystery man"?  I know perhaps there will be a sighting at a local Kroger store in Alaska and a fuzzy Internet image will suddendly appear of the happy couple. Did the boyfriend pick her up from the home?  Perhaps Josh saw the boyfriend carry her from the back bedroom where she was knocked out by a seditive placed in her food at dinner that evening?

Steve Powell believes his daughter-in-law ran off with a boyfriend. He said Susan talked with her friends about sex and the sexual encounters she had before meeting her husband.“Susan’s very sexually motivated, and she’s very financially motivated,” Steve Powell said.

Mr. Powell or the reporter should produce the "so called friends."  It is so telling when individuals spew whatever sticks to a wall because the person with whom they are talking about has vanished.  She is not here to defend one word of these lies.  And who makes statements about a loving caring mother who has vanished without a trace that was your daughter-in-law?  Unless old grandpa knows something which is highly, likely.  Whatever would motive a person unless they are in my opinion, covering up the truth or in this case for their own son.
 
(Part 3 of the series continues Thursday 11/11/2010)
 
Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold.

Susan Powell Part 1 of 3 "To be "chewed up like hamburger"?

Susan Powell's body has yet to be found since she was reported missing by her family on December 6, 2009.

The facts to this case are like so many other women who wanted nothing more than to get out of their abusive marriage, divorce and move forward with their lives.  Instead, in my opinion, Susan Powell was murdered.

Now, 11 months to the date, her husband breaks his silence and talks to the Salt Lake City Tribune. The words "JOSH POWELL speaks: my wife; Susan, left us behind."  I had a difficult time getting past the 36' dark bold headline.  Sounds like this guy has been reading far too many news stories with his captain munch cereal.  Come to think of it, all our loving killer fathers, in my opinion: Drew Peterson, Michael Stebic and Shaun Pernice swear that Captain Munch is the breakfast of devoted and caring fathers.

Powell takes a bolder step forward to insert his personal killer brand of truth in mouth.  He wants the reporter to know he broke his silence to say his wife is “extremely unstable,” and that he believes mental illness drove her to leave her family behind.

Interesting how he labels his missing wife "unstable." Here is a man that took his  boys ages 2 and 4 on a camping trip in the middle of the night in freezing temperatures.  When he returned with the children the police were already at the home doing a wellness check on Susan Powell. Police found her purse, car keys and cell phone in the home, but no Susan.  And again, no mother especially one who is planning to leave goes without their children. In my opinion this captain munch decoder killer is no different then others whom decide that murder is the only way to "remove the problem" in their lives. And to Josh Powell not being able to control his "property" in his eyes meant his was not a man.

Powell continues his song and dance to say "only reduced scrutiny from her family and the public, he said, will speed her return." “She knows she will be chewed up like hamburger when she comes back,” Josh Powell said in a Wednesday interview with The Salt Lake Tribune.

Was hamburger meat what Susan Powell was served that day for a meal, especially prepared by Josh?  Is Powell telling us he watched her chew her food that he made and within minutes she was suddenly saying "she was tired and needed to go lay down,"  according to the witness at the table that evening.  Or is Powell telling the world too late, she is already gone, been chewed up by something.  Clearly the comment has an interesting tone, as it is laced with deception and guilt.

Interesting how Powell uses the word "scrutiny" as if to say the public needs to back off that's why she won't come out of hiding.

The killer's words, in my opinion are reported in an extensive article I will break it down this week.  Part 2 of this series runs on Tuesday 11/9/2010.


Had Susan Powell been able to create "The Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit" either she would still be with us or the person who murdered her would be behind bars and not discussing hamburgers.

This new tool which has been proven to empower victims and save lives. It’s been proven to change an attitude of a victim and give them hope that they may move forward and away from the violent situation knowing that their wishes will be carried out should the unthinkable happen. It’s been proven that the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit will stand up in court against Crawford vs Washington rulings, allowing a victim’s testimony to heard and seen, just like a will, should they be silenced.
Take it upon yourself today to get this information into the hands of everyone who comes in contact with a victim. Go the extra mile; it could be that one time you gave extra care and extra time beyond what’s expected that will matter to someone, and save their life. Our fight to end intimate partner violence isn't over till it's dealt with in a manner that's effective.

  Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit by Susan Murphy Milano from the Book "Time's Up"
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(Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold. 


She is the host of Time's Up on http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and she is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated show with Dr. Laurie Roth on http://www.therothshow.com/)

"Jane Wayne of Justice" says Time's Up: Susan Murphy Milano new host on Here Women Talk

Here Women Talk is a fresh social network geared towards what women want: to socialize, to laugh and to learn. Here Women Talk is abundantly growing with women (and men) from all over the world and all walks of life. The unique combination of a social network integrated with its own radio platform has given members new opportunities to connect, offering the chance to do what women love to do, talk! Hosts and topics are as varied as the women of the world, and the audience is reaching around the globe.

Susan Murphy Milano, a veteran talk radio personality, has become the newest host for the Here Women Talk Radio Network. Known as the “Jane Wayne of Justice,” Susan Murphy Milano has always stood up as a voice for those who are silenced in a world of intimidation and violence within their homes and in courtrooms across the country.

Murphy Milano’s new show, “Time’s Up!,” will incorporate her experiences as a Violent Relationship Strategist and seeker of justice as she discusses, with expert guests, topics related to the issues of intimate partner violence in all forms, and offering solutions to those who may be victims enduring abusive relationships.

Murphy Milano says, “The days are over when responders can tell a woman to go back home and keep it within the family as intimate partner murder rates are rising at an alarming pace.”
Sometimes controversial, always passionate, Susan Murphy Milano’s addition to the host roster at Here Women Talk is bound to shake up the airwaves!

Tune in each Wednesday afternoon at 4pm Eastern for an hour of lively, button pushing and provocative conversation!To listen to the show: http://herewomentalk.com
To join the network: http://herewomentalksocial.com

Susan Murphy Milano’s website: http://www.susanmurphymilano.com

ImaginePublicity PO Box 14946 Surfside Beach, SC 29587 843.808.0859 email: contact@imaginepublicity.com

www.imaginepublicity.com

(Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold. And she is the host of Time's Up on http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and she is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated show with Dr. Laurie Roth on http://www.therothshow.com/)


Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit by Susan Murphy Milano from the Book "Time's Up" from Courage Network on Vimeo.

Time's Up :For the Elizabeth New Jersey Police Department

After a dozen years of being told "I'm gonna blow your brains out tonight," a police officer's wife from Elizabeth, New Jersey has had enough. She has stood by and watched over the years as fellow officers did nothing to help her. Not once was a photo taken of an injury. Officers refused to take a report and arrest her officer husband after a violent rape. All in the name of the "brotherhood of the badge." The officers wife has been laughed at by responding officers, ignorned when she calls for help and at time's actually threatened "if you know whats good for you--you will just drop the charges."

Earlier today the officers wife filed for a divorce, "I refuse to live this way anymore,"she said to me. Her officer husband should have been served papers today and plans are in place for the officers wife to be out of the home. But that is not enough. Because fellow officers have aided the cowardly officer it may fuel him to create a situation where he feels invincible and is able to commit and get away with murder as we have seen in too many cases.

For this officers wife, up until now, she was being tortured in silence. Is there a chance she could be killed? My answer is yes.

I am doing everything in my power so that does not happen. There is a dangerous predator with a gun and a badge looking for his wife likely at this very moment and he must be stopped. For more on this breaking story go to "Murder in Progress: Elizabeth New Jersey"

(Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold. And she is the host of Time's Up on http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and she is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated show with Dr. Laurie Roth on http://www.therothshow.com/)

Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit by Susan Murphy Milano from the Book "Time's Up" from Courage Network on Vimeo.

"Relationship Safety"- From The Experts: Today at 11:00 AM EST on the Zeus Radio Network

On The Here Women Talk Radio Network, Sandra Brown, M.A., Author of "How To Spot A Dangerous Man" and Women Who Love Psychopaths, and Susan Murphy Milano Author of "Time's Up" and Moving Out Moving On," will be guests today at 11:00 AM EST, on the Vicki Childs-P.I. Answers show.

Susan Murphy Milano recently joined Sandra Brown, M.A. and the Institiute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education as their Strategist for High Conflict Divorce & Custody Cases and Intimate Partner Violence Expert. After the show please visit http://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/ where you can sign up for the newsletter and read the latest news and important resources for your life offered by Institite. Both Susan and Sandra are also regular contributors to the "Times Up Blog " for survivors of violent crime.

Direct Link to the Show (Click here)
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010

Time: 11:00 A.M. EST and 10:00 A.M. CST

Chat-in or Call (646) 652-2071

(Susan Murphy Milano, is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education for more information visit http://www.saferelationships.com/ and is the author of the new book "Time's Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and where ever books are sold.)

Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit by Susan Murphy Milano from the Book "Time's Up" from Courage Network on Vimeo.