All posts tagged: Julie Schenecker

Diane Fanning Talks Crime with Vito Colucci

Sunday, June 15 Author Diane Fanning joins in a lively discussion about crime on Crime Time with Vito Colucci broadcasting live at 11pm eastern. The author of over 20 books, both true crime and crime novels, Fanning’s latest true crime book relates the story of Julie Schenecker who murdered her two teenagers in cold blood. The Tampa housewife was recently convicted and sentenced to life in prison for shooting Calyx and Beau amid attempts to launch an insanity defense. In her book SLEEP MY DARLINGS, Fanning writes the backstory of Julie Schenecker’s life troubled with mental illness. Diane Fanning’s crime novel series features the tough, but compassionate Virginia detective, Lt. Lucinda Pierce. With 7 books in the series, Pierce has evolved into a fascinating character who has shown heart in her investigations of all types of crime. The latest in the series, CHAIN REACTION, has Lucinda Pierce investigating a possible act of terrorism after a bomb goes off at a local high school. Readers and fans will be pleased to know Fanning has two new books coming …

Diane Fanning Appearing at Lynchburg, VA Local Author Event

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Saturday, June 7, 2014 nationally recognized author Diane Fanning will be appearing at Barnes and Noble at 4024 Wards Rd Ste C, Lynchburg, Virginia, with fiction and non-fiction authors from 3pm-6pm Eastern. The Lynchburg store is hosting Local Author Day featuring authors of all genres throughout the day for readers to bring, or purchase, their favorite local author’s books to be signed, and to meet the author in person. It will be a time to have a picture taken with favorite authors! Fanning’s roots lie in Virginia and the area is the setting for her crime novel series featuring the character Lt. Lucinda Pierce, which currently has 7 books in the series. Library Journal on the Lieutenant Lucinda Pierce series says, “Diane Fanning has become a writer to watch, demonstrating that the modern police procedural can evolve into a commentary on current culture.” Diane Fanning is the author of 21 published books, 2 set to launch later in 2014. Diane Fanning is also a best-selling author of true crime books covering such high-profile crimes as Casey Anthony in MOMMY’S LITTLE GIRL, Mary Winkler in THE …

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Diane Fanning and Beth Karas DiscussTampa Mother’s Murder Trial

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The trial of Tampa housewife,Julie Schenecker, is making headlines as court watchers are trying to determine why she killed her two teenage children, Beau and Calyx, in cold blood, and whether it was pre-mediated or insanity that drove her to pull the trigger. Beth Karas and Diane Fanning will talk about the Schenecker trial on Tuesday, May 13 on the highly popular Karas on Crime at 11am Eastern time broadcasting live on the internet through Lifestyle Talk Radio. Listen to the Podcast In her book, SLEEP MY DARLINGS, Diane Fanning delves into the background of the case, researching the family dynamics that could have possibilities for the double murder. She painstakingly reveals the details leading up to the fateful day when the lives of two teenagers were gruesomely ended. Sixteen-year-old Calyx and thirteen-year-old Beau Schenecker were found dead—both of them shot, then covered with blankets. Upon questioning, Julie admitted that she was “tired of the kids talking back” and just “wanted it to be over.” Had her manic depression driven her to the …

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Diane Fanning’s Appearances on Darkness Radio with Dave Schrader

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Dave Schrader’s Darkness Radio covers the gamut of topics from paranormal, ghost hunting, and true crime. The host of Darkness Radio since 2006, Schrader is often found guest hosting on Coast to Coast AM covering similar topics and guests. Recently Diane Fanning was a recurring guest on Darkness Radio’s True Crime Tuesday discussing the true crimes and criminals about which she has written. March 4 Worst Serial Killer of All Time Diane and Dave discuss the times and trials of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells, whose story is in THROUGH THE WINDOW, the story of Krystal Surles, the young girl Sells left for dead but who lived to bring him down. Diane Fanning had numerous conversations with the convicted Sells and other family members, giving her an inside look at the crimes of the killer. (Sells has since been executed on April 3, 2014). Fanning played in an instrumental role in the acquittal of wrongfully convicted Julie Rea. While researching THROUGH THE WINDOW, she obtained the confession of the serial killer responsible for the murder of …

Yes, Virginia! Diane Fanning Signing Books in October!

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Yes, Virginia, you are in for a treat! What better way to begin the trick or treat season than the treat of attending a book signing with true crime diva, Diane Fanning! Celebrating her 20th published book, as well as her move back to Virginia, Diane Fanning will be making appearances at Barnes and Noble in Roanoke and Richmond in October to meet and greet readers and sign copies of SLEEP MY DARLINGS. SLEEP MY DARLINGS chronicles the case of Tampa mother Julie Schenecker who is accused of shooting her two teenage children to death in 2011. Her trial was set for October, 2013, but recently has been postponed until April, 2014. It’s reported that prosecutors, who are seeking the death penalty, need more time to prepare. According to The Tampa Bay Times, Schenecker’s defense attorneys will be pursuing an insanity defense. What motive could Julie Schenecker have to kill her own children? Was she mentally ill? Will this be a successful death penalty case? Sixteen-year-old Calyx and thirteen-year-old Beau Schenecker were found dead—both of them shot, …