Crime Redefined

Michelle Freed is an accomplished and sought-after hypnotist and remote viewer who assists with law enforcement investigations. She joins Crime Redefined to describe how the human mind works and the surprising information that can be harvested from it. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Nikki Hevesy is an award-winning director, producer, and writer.  Her current short film ‘A Year to Life’ is winning accolades at film festivals worldwide.  Nikki joins Crime Redefined to describe how she entered the true crime genre with a bang and has been cast into the role of post-conviction investigator. Part 2 of 2. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production

Nikki Hevesy is an award-winning director, producer, and writer.  Her current short film ‘A Year to Life’ is winning accolades at film festivals worldwide.  Nikki joins Crime Redefined to describe how she entered the true crime genre with a bang and has been cast into the role of post-conviction investigator. Part 1 of 2. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production

Dr. Daniel J. Wescott is the director of the forensic anthropology center at Texas State University, where the largest decomposition facility or ‘body farm’ is housed. He joins Crime Redefined to describe the fascinating and stomach-turning research that is changing what we know about the human decomposition process.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Martin Flores is a renowned gang expert and member of the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Witness Panel who has worked on hundreds of cases including those involving MS-13 and the Mexican Mafia.  He joins Crime Redefined to share his unique backstory and give us his perspective on the complexities of gangs and the criminal justice system. Part 2 of 2.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Martin Flores is a renowned gang expert and member of the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Witness Panel who has worked on hundreds of cases including those involving MS-13 and the Mexican Mafia.  He joins Crime Redefined to share his unique backstory and give us his perspective on the complexities of gangs and the criminal justice system. Part 1 of 2.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Pat Wertheim is a world-renowned fingerprint examiner and instructor.  In his storied career he has been involved in many shocking cases.  Pat joins Crime Redefined to answer the questions we all have about fingerprinting and address criticisms of the field.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Our explosive in-depth series on the long journey to justice for Jane Dorotik after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband in 2001 concludes with a two-part interview with Jane herself.  Jane joins Crime Redefined to give a chilling look at her entire ordeal, from the courtroom to prison to freedom, and to offer suggestions for improving the criminal justice system. Part 2 of 2.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Our explosive in-depth series on the long journey to justice for Jane Dorotik after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband in 2001 concludes with a two-part interview with Jane herself.  Jane joins Crime Redefined to give a chilling look at her entire ordeal, from the courtroom to prison to freedom, and to offer suggestions for improving the criminal justice system. Part 1 of 2.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Our explosive in-depth series on the long journey to justice for Jane Dorotik after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband continues with our very own Mehul B. Anjaria of MBA DNA Consulting.  Mehul worked behind the scenes as a DNA expert on Jane’s case for 5 years, consulting with attorneys and coordinating and observing DNA testing.  Mehul details the role of DNA in the dismissal of Jane’s case as well as the problems in the overall forensic investigation. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Our explosive in-depth series on the long journey to justice for Jane Dorotik after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband continues with Paula Mitchell, director of the newly formed Los Angeles Innocence Project.  Paula has been lead counsel for Jane Dorotik for 6 years and joins Crime Redefined to peel back the curtain on the shocking deficiencies in the investigation and the forensic evidence in Jane's case. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Our explosive in-depth series on the long journey to justice for Jane Dorotik after being wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband kicks off with author, attorney, true crime journalist, and friend of the show, Aleida K. Wahn. She was in the courtroom for key moments and followed Jane’s case from the start.  Aleida gives Crime Redefined an incredible overview of the case as a member of the media and a legal analyst. Part 1 of 5. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Ice-T and his former partner in crime, Spike, recently released an extraordinary book entitled Split Decision. It is a harrowing cautionary tale about the ramifications of a single bad decision.  Co-author and esteemed writer Douglas Century joins Crime Redefined to peel back the curtain on the making and meaning of this profound book. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production. Part 2 of 2

Ice-T and his former partner in crime, Spike, recently released an extraordinary book entitled Split Decision. It is a harrowing cautionary tale about the ramifications of a single bad decision.  Co-author and esteemed writer Douglas Century joins Crime Redefined to peel back the curtain on the making and meaning of this profound book. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production. Part 1 of 2

Jarrett Ambeau stars in the immensely popular Netflix documentary I Just Killed My Dad.  He represents Anthony Templet and is a renowned criminal defense attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Jarrett joins Crime Redefined to take us behind the scenes of the Templet case, the Netflix documentary, and much more! Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Diana Lovejoy was convicted of conspiring with her firearms instructor Weldon McDavid to kill her husband, Greg Mulvihill. True crime expert and attorney Aleida K. Wahn was in the courtroom and joins Crime Redefined to take us through this sordid tale.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.  https://vurbl.com/station/crime-redefined/

Roger BelAir is a financial whiz whose new mission is to bring the game of pickleball to as many jails and prisons as he can.  Roger joins Crime Redefined to tell his story and explain why pickleball is a powerful antidote to the toxicity of incarceration. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.  https://vurbl.com/station/crime-redefined/

Dr. Joni Johnston is a forensic psychologist, private investigator, and crime writer.  She joins Crime Redefined to discuss the role of forensic psychology in the criminal justice system and her most recent book, Serial Killers:  101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production. https://vurbl.com/station/crime-redefined/

Mark J. McLaughlin is a prominent digital forensics and police practices expert and founder of Computer Forensics International in Los Angeles.  He joins Crime Redefined to discuss electronically stored information and how it can be used in high-profile investigations such as the movie set shooting involving Alec Baldwin.  Part 2 of 2. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production. https://vurbl.com/station/crime-redefined/

Mark J. McLaughlin is a prominent digital forensics and police practices expert and founder of Computer Forensics International in Los Angeles.  He joins Crime Redefined to discuss electronically stored information and how it can be used in high-profile investigations such as the movie set shooting involving Alec Baldwin.  Part 1 of 2. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

27-year-old television producer Terrence Woods went missing on October 5, 2018.  He was working with a production crew that was filming a television series in mountainous central Idaho.  Reportedly he ran down a steep embankment in the Idaho wilderness never to be seen again. Television director Rochelle Newman is a friend and colleague of Terrence Woods in the UK.  She joins Crime Redefined to discuss the daunting and surprisingly lonely task of keeping the search for Terrence going.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/2hqmj-find-my-missing-son-terrence-woods

27-year-old Terrence Woods went missing on October 5, 2018.  He was working with a production crew that was filming a TV series in mountainous central Idaho.  Reportedly he ran down a steep embankment in the Idaho wilderness never to be seen again.  His father Terrence Woods, Sr. joins Crime Redefined to set the record straight on what may have happened and how he feels the investigation has been handled and portrayed in the media. Part 2 of 2 of our interview with Terrence Woods, Sr. https://www.gofundme.com/f/2hqmj-find-my-missing-son-terrence-woods

27-year-old Terrence Woods went missing on October 5, 2018.  He was working with a production crew that was filming a TV series in mountainous central Idaho.  Reportedly he ran down a steep embankment in the Idaho wilderness never to be seen again.  His father Terrence Woods, Sr. joins Crime Redefined to set the record straight on what may have happened and how he feels the investigation has been handled and portrayed in the media. Part 1 of 2 of our interview with Terrence Woods, Sr. https://www.gofundme.com/f/2hqmj-find-my-missing-son-terrence-woods

Aleida K. Wahn (aleidalaw.com) is an attorney, award-winning true crime writer, and legal analyst of criminal cases. She has provided commentary on Court TV and the Law & Crime Trial Network, and authored the book, Judging Winslow Jr.-From NFL Star to Serial Rapist? Inside the Shocking Rape Trial of Kellen Boswell Winslow II.  Aleida joins Crime Redefined to discuss her career trajectory, the intersection of the media and the justice system, and a disturbing stalking case she has been following.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Lindsey Wade (lindseywade.org) has just authored a book about her incredible career as a cold case detective with the Tacoma Police Department where she masterfully leveraged the latest advances in DNA technology to solve cases decades old. She now works tirelessly with the Washington State Attorney General’s Office on a sexual assault kit initiative that strives to resolve even more cases with DNA technology. Lindsey joins Crime Redefined to discuss her fascinating career.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.

Wensley Clarkson is a British best-selling crime author and journalist.  His upcoming book The Real Silent Witnesses:  Shocking Cases From The World Of Forensic Science, is a fascinating account of the rise of forensic science in the UK. Wensley joins Crime Redefined to discuss the intriguing cases and issues highlighted in his book. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.

Don Johnson’s new book Who’s Watching You? is a harrowing look at the horrifying crime his wife Ellen survived. It also highlights Ellen’s important work in expanding the DNA database in Louisiana. Don joins Crime Redefined to dig deep into this powerful book that serves as a warning to all of us. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production. 

The Loyola Project For the Innocent (LPI) in Los Angeles, CA works to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.  Lead attorneys Paula Mitchell and Adam Grant join Crime Redefined to describe the unique experience that their clinic provides for students who are passionate about criminal law. Check out this video for more about LPI:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bc_TsZbo3w.   Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production. 

Co-hosts Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria take a pandemic-pause to take listeners behind the scenes of the Crime Redefined podcast. They talk about their backgrounds, past episodes, and their views on the criminal justice system.  The origin of Crime Redefined is revealed along with other Zero Cliff Media projects.  The hosts give their takes on hot topics such as equality in the justice system and genetic genealogy. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Cung Le is an MMA legend and Hollywood action movie star.  He joins Crime Redefined to discuss his new television project, Fight or Flight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AV8VcQFY58, which teaches viewers how to survive life-threatening scenarios. Cung also discusses his background and MMA and film careers. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Timothy T. Williams, Jr. is a nationally renowned expert in police procedure, use of force, and wrongful convictions.  He joins Crime Redefined to discuss his timely book A Deep Dive:  An Expert Analysis of Police Procedure, Use of Force, and Wrongful Convictions, as well as George Floyd, Elijah McClain and high-profile cases he has worked on.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Fernando Bermudez is an inspirational exoneree and criminal justice educator and activist.  His nightmare began in 1991 when he was arrested for a murder he did not commit. He suffered a wrongful conviction and 18 years of incarceration as a result. In 2009 he was found actually innocent and began the fight for his rightful compensation. Mr. Bermudez is a distinguished international public speaker.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Libby Copeland is an award-winning journalist and author of The Lost Family:  How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are.  After penning an article in the Washington Post about a “just-for-fun DNA test” gone wrong, Libby immersed herself in the fascinating world of consumer ancestry DNA testing. She joins Crime Redefined to discuss her book, the application of genetic genealogy to criminal investigations, and privacy issues surrounding DNA testing.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Michael McAuliffe is a formal federal prosecutor in the Washington, DC civil rights division of the Department of Justice, and author of ‘No Truth Left To Tell.’ The novel centers around a disturbing re-emergence of the Ku Klux Klan in 1990’s Louisiana and the twists and turns of a resulting investigation and trial. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the criminal justice system. What can possibly be done to prevent the deadly virus from spreading like wildfire through our jails and prisons?  As the justice system grinds to a halt in Los Angeles and around the world, existing issues of fairness and efficiency have been exacerbated. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.

Beth Deering is a world-renowned professional psychic medium, medical intuitive, and paranormal investigator. She joins Crime Redefined to talk about her background and her work with law enforcement on cold and missing persons cases.  Beth also describes her relationship to a past Crime Redefined guest-Jeff Mudgett, the great-great grandson of H.H. Holmes.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.

Donald “D.J.” Vodicka is former California correctional officer and author of ‘The Green Wall:  A Prison Guard’s Struggle to Expose the Code of Silence in the Largest Prison System in the United States.’ He joins Crime Redefined to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how being a whistleblower on sickening corruption in the highest levels of the prison system cost him dearly. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Fraud in forensic science can take on many forms and have dire consequences for defendants and victims in the criminal justice system.  Crime Redefined examines cases ranging from pure malicious intent to professional negligence and offers an insider’s perspective on this frightening phenomenon. Smoking crack, framing defendants, and ripping off clients are apparently all in a day’s work! Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Criminal defense attorney Donald E. McInnis (donaldmcinnis.com) is the author of She’s So Cold:  Murder, Accusations and the System that Devastated a Family, a book about the 1998 murder of Stephanie Crowe in Escondido, CA. McInnis joins Crime Redefined for a fascinating look into coerced false confessions, the juvenile justice system, and DNA evidence.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Jeff Mudgett is the great-great grandson of America’s first serial killer, Herman Webster Mudgett, also known as H.H. Holmes. Jeff is the author of Bloodstains and starred in History Channel’s American Ripper which investigates the theory that H.H. Holmes was Jack the Ripper. Mudgett joins Crime Redefined to tell his story and share new evidence that calls into question the conclusions reached in American Ripper.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Jeff Dunn recently retired as the lead Detective of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Threat Management Unit.  Dunn joins Crime Redefined to discuss the stalking of Sandra Bullock by Joshua James Corbett and provides never-heard-before details.  Dunn recently appeared on REELZChannel’s ‘Stalker Files’ which chronicled the stalking of Rebecca Schaeffer, Madonna, Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas and others.  Crime Redefined is proud to offer this in-depth look at this tragic case in which Sandra Bullock was forced to retreat to a panic room in her closet to avoid a face-to-face confrontation with a schizophrenic stalker.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production.

Jared Bradley’s M-Vac forensic DNA collection system is a superstar both in solving cases and in the media. Bradley joins Crime Redefined to break down recent headlines about this powerful forensic tool.  From breaking news about the Angie Dodge rape/homicide cold case in which the M-Vac helped to free Chris Tapp from prison, to compelling new FBI M-Vac research data, the M-Vac has emerged as a breakthrough DNA technology. Bradley also pulls back the curtain on the M-Vac’s TV appearances on ID, History, and Discovery channels. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Philly rapper Meek Mill is our featured celebrity justice warrior.  From being locked up to performing in front of thousands of fans, Meek has seen dramatic highs and lows in his ascent to rap superstardom.  His legal woes are a lightning rod for criminal justice reform.  Meek Mill recently created the Reform Alliance with powerful allies including Van Jones, Jay-Z, and Michael Rubin with the goal of repairing America’s broken parole and probation system.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Crime Redefined’s second episode in a series highlighting celebrity justice warriors.  Kim Kardashian West has quickly become a prominent figure in criminal justice reform.  She has met with the President, advocating for clemency for Alice Marie Johnson and for the First Step Act. Teaming with Shawn Holley and Van Jones, Ms. Kardashian West has obtained big results by leveraging her passion, celebrity, and influence.  She has also visited a women’s prison and offered to pay rent for Matthew Charles, one of the first prisoners released due to the First Step Act. We discuss what drove her to this new calling and her ongoing work in this area.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Crime Redefined kicks off a new series highlighting who we call ‘celebrity justice warriors’. Some know him for Law & Order: SVU, and some know him as the OG of gangsta rap.  We are excited to feature the work of Ice-T in impacting the criminal justice system! In this episode, we discuss a presentation Ice-T made at a TEDx event at Sing Sing prison and recap the season-two premier of his show “In Ice Cold Blood” which can be seen on Oxygen.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria.  A Zero Cliff Media production.

Insight on two high-profile Chicago cases-R.Kelly and Jussie Smollett. The court of public opinion versus the legal system are dissected as the hosts examine the explosive combination of media, politics, and justice. Mehul B. Anjaria discusses possible defense strategy to deal with the DNA evidence in the R.Kelly case.  Dion Mitchell describes his personal experience being on a Hollywood set when an actor returns after being caught in a scandal.

Celebrated legal writer John Grisham’s “Eight reasons for America's shameful number of wrongful convictions” L.A. Times article is broken down with real-world examples and possible fixes. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul B. Anjaria.

Mr. Anjaria talks about some of the crazy and disturbing cases he has been involved in during his career as a forensic DNA expert.  Serial killers and dismemberment are all in a day's work.  Commentary on Marcia Clark's A&E show about Casey Anthony.  Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria.

Mr. Anjaria paints an insider’s view of working with pro pers in the Los Angeles County jail. What would motivate an inmate to refuse formal legal counsel and go it alone?  A movie about the most infamous pro per, serial killer Ted Bundy, is coming soon.

The right to legal representation and the disturbing truths about the public defense system.  The surprising phenomenon of ‘pro pers’ or inmates acting ‘in propria persona’ as their own attorney is explored as Mr. Anjaria describes his personal experiences.

A deep dive into the inequalities and bias in the justice system and misconceptions about the defense. A look at wrongful convictions and how they are exposed.

The Golden State Killer has been unmasked using a revolutionary DNA technique.  The case and ingenious investigation leading to the dramatic arrest of former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo is discussed as well as the burgeoning debate about genetic privacy.

The truth about DNA evidence and its shocking shortcomings are revealed. Scary contamination and DNA transfer events can have devastating consequences.

Mr. Anjaria reveals his career evolution from law enforcement criminalist to independent expert working for the defense, aka ‘the Dark Side’ and weighs in on the O.J. Simpson trial, inmates acting as their own attorney, and meth labs. An introduction to the hosts and their disparate worlds.

Highlights from upcoming episodes.