The Mysterious 1965 Death of Dorothy Kilgallen w/ Mark Shaw - A True Crime History Podcast

My guest is former criminal defense attorney Mark Shaw, author of "The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What’s My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen". He talks about the life of Pulitzer nominated reporter and television star Dorothy Kilgallen, who was on the brink of breaking open the real story of John Kennedy's assassination before her mysterious and suspicious death abruptly ended her investigation.

[EdParnell]

Mark Shaw is one of the most diligent and straightforward blokes working in this sort of area. His work deserves more exposure.

[TheWriterWalker]

Excellent work, Mark Shaw, for uncovering Dorothy Kilgallen's story. She deserves the insightful and careful probing that she gave to others.

[kermitkelly]

The government OWES the people of this country the truth no matter how ugly it is. I have been behind you Mark for a very long time . Keep plugging away sir 👍

[TheWriterWalker]

Someone needs to create a sincere and fact-based movie about this fantastic woman.

[davidpallin]

Dorthy Kilgallen was a well respected reporter and journalist. She was onto something that made certain “factions” in this country very nervous.

[TalairanPerigord]

I've always hated Frank Sinatra, and every time I learn something new about him, it only reinforces that my opinion of him as a douchebag and bully is correct.

[themajesticmagnificent]

How could a lady this clever and known be so forgotten.?.

[a.jlondon]

Excellent interview. My mother always asserted that Dorothy was murdered.

[shamanisis]

She was an idol of mine growing up. Reruns on all night classic tv and film. She was an incredibly intelligent women who let her love...maybe?, crush or simple friendship with JFK (and her drive) blind her to the fact that the ultimate evil was going to happen to her. She was in the heat of battle and caught up in the momentum, the thrill of being the women who broke the story of the ages. I would love to have tea with her.

[marksorenson]

Watched her every Sunday night on What’s My Line? She was the brightest of the bunch which is saying a lot. She had the goods on the JFK assassination and the Mafia/CIA shut her up permanently. A tragedy

[esthersalyers]

INTEGRITY…this a principle that has been lost at so many levels over the years in every profession. What has happened to our great country? It saddens me to no end. Excellent job Mr Shaw, you’ve brought much needed attention the mystery of what happened to Ms. Kilgallen. Something must be done in resolving her murder. I look forward to reading your book.

[jenniferswieboda]

What a great interview. I am just learning about Dorothy . Amazing Lady

[IanP]

Just bought it in UK and hoping to read it soon....Mark is a real life Sherlock !!!

[georgestrum]

I am in the process of writing a play about her now.

[patrooney]

Very interesting!! She really was quite a gal!!! Im really interested in reading these books now.

[cecelialynch]

I remember seeing Ms. Kilgalon on TV when I was a kid. She was sharp.

[angelitafortner]

Thank you Erik, I enjoy all your podcasts!!

[osvaldoschilling]

I did not read the book but after several videos I started wondering about the night of Kilgallen´s death. Bringing her back home of course would put anyonelse accompanying her under the threat of meeting the butler, or her husband or other people at her home, and having to explain about her state. Therefore if she were already incapacitated due to the drugs they would not bring her home. Unless they knew they would have help from inside the house! This immediately puts her husband as part of the plot, which makes sense since he might give them directions on which room to use to leave her body, and he would leave some cloths there for the set up. He would also give orders to the butler to stay clear from the house that evening. Otherwise, if indeed she had already reached some comatose state and the husband was not involved, one gets amazed with the coldness ( and recklessness) of a man carrying an almost dead woman in his arms in a completely unknown house, looking for the best room to lay her dying body and to fake some scene, and running the risk of being caught at any time. Common sense indicates someone in the house was part of the plot.

[beezee]

Mae Brussels researched this as well. She, along with Dorothy, didn’t believe the warren commission either. Her research is IMPECCABLE. Can find her on YouTube.

[cindynj]

marilyn denied justice in 1962- aug 4-5. hurt her reputation 4ever.