Charles Ramsey's Book Pokes Readers In The Eye

Co-author Randy Nyerges, Jim McIntyre, Charles Ramsey

He calls himself a true Tea Party Republican, calls the term "African American" stupid and loathsome (he prefers only "American,") and says things have gotten worse with Barack Obama as president.  Charles Ramsey also helped kick in the door through which Amanda Berry and her daughter crawled on May 6, 2013, and helped her call the police, who then freed Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus from Ariel Castro's House on Seymour Avenue.

Ramsey's book, written with author Randy Nyerges,  and published by Cleveland-based Gray and Company, Publishers is supremely profane but surprisingly compelling. It is the first on the sordid Seymour Avenue story to be published, coinciding with the first anniversary of the rescue.  During this interview, you will hear for the first time Charles Ramsey read a passage about the event that led to his infamy, from the book Dead Giveaway.

Ashley Nemeh Sings For The Cleveland Courage Fund

Local singer Ashley Nemeh has written and recorded a song for Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus.  She tells Jim the story behind "Anything is Possible," and how proceeds from the sale of the song will be contributed to the Cleveland Courage Fund.

Nobody Loves You When You're In Jail

Why was Ariel Castro's bail set at $8,000,000,000?  What if he had a stash of cash, and could come up with the 10% a bail bonds agent would need to put up the bond that would release him?  Is it possible that the man accused of kidnapping 3 women, raping and torturing them and holding them against their will in his house on Seymour Avenue in Cleveland for more than a decade could be set free?  Eric Granof, Managing Director of ExpertBail explains how the bail system works in this interview with Jim.

James Renner Continues His Search For Amy's Killer

Journalist and author James Renner wrote about Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry when they disappeared as teenagers around 10 years ago.  In this interview, Renner reflects on what might have been, had he pursued an angle of the story that neither he nor the police investigated.

Renner has spent most of the past several years investigating the disappearance and death of Amy Mihaljavec, who was 10 years old when she swas last seen after school in Bay Village.  He talks about his work on the case, and mentions a man who he considers the lead suspect.




The interview continues here.  This is where Renner talks about meeting the prime suspect in the Amy Mihaljavec case, and the supernatural circumstances surrounding that meeting.

James Renner Part II

In this segment of Jim's interview with James Renner, the author talks about his first novel, the current state of print journalism, and the meeting with a man who did not deny killing Amy Mihaljavec.

Recovering From Unimaginable Cruelty

They are free.  Can they recover?

Dr, Kathleen Payne of Royalton Psychological Associates discusses with Jim the impact a decade of cruel captivity could have on Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.  Dr. Payne specializes in child psychology, and also talks about the effect the heavy coverage of this story can have on children.

Dr. Payne also talks about the myriad psychological issues children may face everyday, and how they can get help.  Her interview was in conjunction with Children's Mental Health Week.

Click the play button to hear Jim's interview with Dr. Kathleen Payne.