3 JUL 2024 · Gary Gene Tison tried anything and everything to avoid punishment, no matter how small the issue.  He also had a family who stood by him no matter how ridiculous he became.  Those two facets combined caused one of the worst prison breaks in Arizona history.  Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb  SOURCES:  The Tison Prison Break Arizona Gary, Donald, Ricky, and Ray Tison; Randy Greenawalt 1978 by Beverly Roath from the book Malice, Madness, and Mayhem: an Electric Collection of American Infamy. 2010.  https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/tison-gary-gene.htm Shotgun-toting sons free dad, 2nd killer. By David L. Teibel. The Arizona Daily Star. July 31, 1978. Tison's Body Found, Corpse Half a Mile from Shootout Site. By John Rawlinson and Armando Durazo. The Arizona Daily Star. August 23, 1978. Prison escapees still at large; 'serious security breach' cited. By John DeWitt and Armando Durazo. The Arizona Daily Star. August 1, 1978. Escapees linked to 3 deaths. The Arizona Daily Star. August 8, 1978. 3 Captured, One Killed in Shootout. By Aarmando Durazo, Gene Nail and John Rawlinson - The Arizona Daily Star. August 12, 1978. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

26 JUN 2024 · Thomas William Rigterink was a former model turned killer who seemingly out of nowhere, committed a brutal attack, one that spilled over to innocents just trying to live their lives.  It’s a sobering testament to just how quickly our lives can change, especially when we least expect it.  Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb  Sources:  Supreme Court of Florida. No. SC05-2162. THOMAS WILLIAM RIGTERINK, Appellant, Vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, Appellee. January 30, 2009.  Ex-Model Rigterink Is Sentenced to Death. Adopted Son of PCC Professors Becomes Polk's 14th Death Row Inmate. Jason Geary - The Ledger. October 15, 2005 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2010/03/01/court-orders-new-look-at-fla-murder-case/ Murder Defendant Takes the Stand: Thomas Rigterink tells jurors he played no part in double slaying, by Jason Geary - The Ledger Friday, September 2, 2005. Stabbing Suspect Arrested: Authorities say Thomas William Rigterink admitted to being involved in two slayings, by Amy L. Edwards - The Ledger. Friday, October 17, 2003.

4 JUN 2024 · Daniel Lee Siebert becomes another name on our growing list of murderers who were let out of jail, only to kill again. He also makes another growing list, the list of killers who for some reason had almost unbelievable luck, until… he didn’t.  As always, remember to rate and review so Almost Fiction can continue to grow.  SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/11/nyregion/guide-killed-in-atlantic-city-died-in-a-lounge-police-say.html https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-criminal/1989/562-so-2d-586-0.html Alabama Death Row Inmate Who Challenged Protocol Dies. Desiree Hunter, Associated Press Writer.  Edwards, A K . All American Criminal: Daniel Lee Siebert. Kindle Edition. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

28 MAY 2024 · There’s really not much to say about this week's episode other than it was definitely one of the harder cases I have covered.  By definition, Banita M. Jacks was a mother and that’s about the only positive thing I can say about her, especially after all that she’s done.  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banita_Jacks SE Home Where Girls Found Slain Not Selling After New Paint, 40% Reduction, It Goes to Auction; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, February 19, 2009. Banita Jacks Case: Lots of Blame to Go Around in D.C. Girls' Deaths, Report Says; By Petula Dvorak, Washington Post Staff Writer, Friday, April 3, 2009. Prosecutor Tells Horror Story in Deaths of 4 D.C. Girls; Defense Denies Guilt; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, July 16, 2009. Details of Banita Jacks's Relationship With Eldest Daughter Emerge; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Fenty Fires 6 In Girls' Deaths; By Petula Dvorak and David Nakamura, Washington Post Staff Writers, Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

21 MAY 2024 · This week we go over the case of another killer couple, a pair of individuals who would have done just about anything not for each other, but for meth.  This week we talk about Cynthia Lynn Coffman and James Gregory Marlow.  Announcement: Come see Almost Fiction at Crimecon Nashville 2024 SOURCES: Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers - Hunting Humans S.C. Upholds Death Sentences for ‘Folsom Wolf’ and Girlfriend Who Claimed He Battered Her By Kenneth Ofgang - MetNews.com Friday, August 20, 2004 Condemned and Waiting: Cynthia Coffman Came West for a New Life; Now She Faces 2nd Death Sentence By Nancy Wride - Los Angeles Times April 26, 1992 People v. Marlow IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA August 19, 2004 THE PEOPLE, PLAINTIFF AND RESPONDENT, v. JAMES GREGORY MARLOW AND CYNTHIA LYNN COFFMAN, DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

14 MAY 2024 · Welcome back to Almost Fiction and the conclusion of our talke about Gordon Frederick Cummins.  SOURCES: Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

7 MAY 2024 · Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn’t the original ripper, but it didn’t stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways.  SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htm Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

6 MAY 2024 · DESCRIPTION: Sometimes people just… snap revealing who and what they are and in a split second, your entire world can either change, or even… end.  FLASH SALE! Check out the limited edition Almost Fiction Shirt designed by me! https://1159media.myshopify.com/products/almost-fiction-fan-tee SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Charles_Nielsen https://www.sunjournal.com/2006/09/16/troubled-childhood/ https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nielsen-christian.htm https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/state/2007/10/17/nielsen-aspired-to-be-serial/52766583007/  STATE OF MAINE v. CHRISTIAN NIELSEN Docket: Oxf-07-645, May 6, 2008. Maine Supreme Judicial Court.  Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

16 APR 2024 · John Sapp always had an excuse for what he did, and those excuses were never good.  SOURCES: https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-sapp-33309 THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, S023628 v. JOHN SAPP, Contra Costa County, Defendant and Appellant. Super. Ct. No. 33597-6 https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-punishment/condemned-inmate-list-secure-request/ Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

9 APR 2024 · Welcome to part 2 of the case of Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley. Don’t forget to rate and review as it helps the show continue to grow.  SOURCES: Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media