Coroner identifies body as that of Dale Hudson, true crime author and former In Cold Blogger

We are deeply saddened by the news today of the discovery of the body our friend, fellow true crime author, and In Cold Blogger, Dale Hudson.

I will report more as it comes through, but for now, all of us here at In Cold Blog want to extend our deepest condolences to Dale's wife, his children, his friends and family.

He was truly a sweet, kind man. A rarity in this business these days.

Coroner identifies body as that of missing Horry County man SCNow

True Crime Author Dale Hudson Gone Missing

My friend and fellow true crime author, Dale Hudson, has gone missing. Dale is also a former contributor at my main blog, In Cold Blog.

If you have any idea where he is, please contact the Horry County Police Department at (843) 248-1520.

Local author reported missing, police find his vehicle abandoned in woods - Breaking News - The Sun News

John Waters Book Excerpt on Manson Girl Leslie Van Houten

Check out this interesting excerpt from filmmaker/author John Waters's upcoming 2010 book, ROLE MODELS, via today's Huffington Post. The former cult moviemaker talks about his fascination with the followers of Charles Manson and his attempt to interview Manson girl Leslie Van Houten (pictured left).

This is the first post in a five-part series.

True Crime Comes to New York @ the NY INT'L LATINO FILM FESTIVAL - 7/30/09-8/1/09

If you happen to be in the Big Apple next week, be sure to pop into one of the many great films featured in this year's New York International Latino Film Festival.

Below you will find times, locations, and trailers for the featured true crime films (all are full-length documentaries).

If you are a horror film fan, be sure to find out what horror films will be playing at the festival at my other blog, Festivals of Horror here.

Ticket and film badge info is here.

FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES

ASSAULT IN THE RING - Thursday, July 30 @ 9:00pm - Clearview Cinemas Chelsea (CCS) - Screen 8

DANCE AROUND THE POOL - Thursday, July 30 @ 12:30pm - CCS - Screen 7; Saturday, August 1 @ Noon - SVA Theater (SVA) - Screen 2

JUAN MELENDEZ 6446 - Wednesday, July 29 @ 5:00pm - CCS - Screen 7; Friday, July 31 @ 2:00pm - CCS - Screen 8

THE LEAST OF THESE - Wednesday, July 29 @ 8:30pm - CCS - Screen 8

Here are the trailers:

I could not find a trailer for JUAN MELENDEZ 6446, however, there is a good one on the film festival's website here.

Support true crime films!

Michael H. Stone on The Diane Rehm Show

Okay, I'm back!!

Be sure to check out this radio interview with Dr. Michael Stone on The Diane Rehm Show talking about his book The Anatomy of Evil.

Unfortunately, there is no embed.

Michael H. Stone: The Anatomy of Evil

Yogurt shop murder defendants released on bond

Here's a detailed article on the temporary release of two defendants featured in Corey Mitchell's best-selling true crime book, MURDERED INNOCENTS.

Yogurt shop murder defendants released on bond

Yogurt Shop Murder Re-Trial Set

Case featured in my best-selling true crime book, MURDERED INNOCENTS.

Yogurt Shop Murder Re-Trial Set

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