Tupac, Chris Pine, The Long Dance and More True Crime News

Hello, readers! It's been quite some time since my last True Crime Tidbits column, but now that I'm finally getting over an awful summer cold, it's time to dive back in. This week's biggest news, of course, involves the Netflix docuseries Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. The series creator has called for the arrest of a former gangster who confessed on camera to his involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur. Kyle Long says it's outrageous that Keffe D, who also spoke about his role in the Shakur murder in the Death Row Chronicles, is not sitting in prison. Many believe that Keffe D's nephew, Orlando Anderson, was the main shooter in the murder along with Keffe D and several other accomplices. KTNV, a Las Vegas news outlet, is reporting that an arrest in the case is imminent.

Fans of Chris Pine will be pleased to know that he is teaming up again with Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins, this time for a project with true crime roots. The miniseries I Am The Night, set to debut on TNT in January 2019, focuses on a young woman in search of her birth parents. Her search leads her to Dr. George Hodel, one of the main suspects in The Black Dahlia murder. I certainly can't wait for this one.

One new true crime project that we don't have to wait for is The Long Dance. The new investigative podcast focuses on the unsolved 1971 murders of Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane. The young couple disappeared after a Valentine's Day dance and when their bodies were found a couple of weeks later, it was evident that they had been tortured and strangled. The podcast is produced by journalists Eryk Pruitt and Drew Adamek and all eight episodes are available for binge-listening.

Speaking of binge-worthy shows, Caroline Westbrook takes a look at the surprising link between The Staircase and Making A Murderer.

If you're in Brookline, Massachusetts, you might want to check out the Coolidge Corner Theatre's "After Midnite" series. The theme for July is "Truly Killer" and several classic horror and true crime films will be featured including Summer of Sam and Zodiac, along with newer films like My Friend Dahmer.

And finally, Charleston locals and tourists alike will want to check out Graveface Records. The pop-up store features all sorts of horror and true crime memorabilia and oddities. The owner, Ryan Graveface, has a collection that includes several paintings by John Wayne Gacy.






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