Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier

By: Robin Barefield
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  • Listen to tales of true murder and mystery in Alaska.
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  • FTA: The Horrible Misdeeds of Papa Pilgrim

    FTA: The Horrible Misdeeds of Papa Pilgrim
    Feb 26 2025
    Alaska’s slogan is the “Last Frontier.” To some people, this means Alaska is the Wild West, a place with less law and order where they can live as they choose. The man who called himself Papa Pilgrim believed moving his family to the wilderness of Alaska would offer him the opportunity to do anything he wanted. Papa Pilgrim was the worst kind of hypocrite because he hid his crimes behind his religious zeal. Like a charismatic cult leader, Pilgrim could appear charming and persuasive in public, but there was another side to him, and this was the side his family saw all too often. Sources Harden, Blaine. “A bulldozer runs through it.” September 28, 2003. Washington Post. Kirby, Mark. “Papa Pilgrim’s progress: The dark tale of an Alaskan frontiersman.” November 19, 2008. Outside magazine. Kizzia, Tom. Pilgrim’s Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier. 2013. New York: Crown Publisher. Kizzia, Tom. “Hale clan details abuse at the hand of their father, ‘Papa Pilgrim.’” July 1, 2016. Anchorage Daily News. ___________________________________________________________ Join the Last Frontier Club's Free Tier ____________________________________________ The Crime is More Horrible Than You Can Imagine! _________________________________________________________________________ IF YOU ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR NOVELS, CHECK OUT THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION OF MASSACRE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE ________________________________ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master’s degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman’s Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Robin invites you to join her at her website: https://robinbarefield.com, and while you are there, sign up for her free monthly newsletter about true crime in Alaska. Robin also narrates a podcast, Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. You can find it at: https://murder-in-the-last-frontier.blubrry.net Subscribe to Robin's free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Author Masterminds ___________________________________________________________________________________ Would you like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month, Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier is available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store
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    34 mins
  • The Bullion Brothers’ Triple Murder

    The Bullion Brothers’ Triple Murder
    Feb 12 2025
    When a shooting at a precious metals and coin shop in Anchorage left three men dead, the two survivors claimed the other one was responsible. It took six years, two trials, and more than one thousand pieces of evidence for a jury to unravel the whodunnit and decide which survivor was a murderer and which was another victim. Sources “Anchorage man gets 300-year sentence for 2017 triple murder in gold shop.” May 24, 2024. Anchorage Daily News. Andrews, Lisa Demer Laurel. “With 35 homicides in 2017, Anchorage set a disturbing record. Why? – Anchorage police say citizens shouldn’t fear for their safety, even with a record number of homicides and the lowest percentage of solved homicides in at least 20 years.” December 31, 2017. Anchorage Daily News. Boots, Michelle Theriault. “Anchorage isn’t a ghost town yet, But it’s not the same. – In big and small ways, a pandemic has altered what Anchorage feels like to live in, from Coffee to court to riding the bus.” March 19, 2020. Anchorage Daily News. Clark, Taylor. “Man accused of triple murder in Anchorage gold store starts trial.” February 12, 2020. KTUU. Harris, David. “’It’s been a long time coming’: Man convicted in second trial for triple murder of friends at precious metals store.” November 7, 2023. Lawandcrime.com. Klint, Chris. “Anchorage man’s fate again before a jury in Spenard triple homicide. November 2, 2023. Alaska Public Media. Klint, Chris. “Anthony Pisano sentenced to 300 years in Spenard triple homicide.” May 24, 2024. Alaska Public Media. “Suspect in killings at Alaska gold shop claims self-defense.” February 13, 2020. apnews.com. Williams, Tess. “Anchorage jury finds man guilty in gold shop triple murder.” November 7, 2023. Anchorage Daily News. Williams, Tess. “Anchorage triple homicide witness reenacts shooting during third day of testimony. – Prosecutors say 45-year-old Tony Pisano killed three men at an Anchorage gold shop in 2017.” February 20, 2020. Anchorage Daily News. Williams, Tess. “Conflicting narratives emerge on first trial over 2017 triple homicide at Spenard gold shop – An attorney for 45-year-old Anthony Pisano said the defendant shot two men in a Spenard gold shop out of self-defense and that the only surviving witness is responsible for third death.” February 12, 2020. Anchorage Daily News. Williams, Tess. “2nd trial begins in case of triple killing at Anchorage gold shop.” August 23, 2023. Anchorage Daily News. Williams, Tess. “Spenard triple homicide witness says he thought shooting was ‘horrific accident’ – The only other person who witnessed the shooting at a gold shop described to jurors what happened. The defense disputes his account and says he’s to blame for one of the deaths.” February 13, 2020. Anchorage Daily News. _______________________________________________ Join the Last Frontier Club's Free Tier ___________________________________________________________ The Crime is More Horrible Than You Can Imagine! _________________________________________________________________________ IF YOU ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR NOVELS, CHECK OUT THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION OF MASSACRE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE ________________________________ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master’s degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman’s Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Robin invites you to join her at her website: https://robinbarefield.com, and while you are there, sign up for her free monthly newsletter about true crime in Alaska.
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    25 mins
  • FTA: An Explosive Divorce

    FTA: An Explosive Divorce
    Jan 29 2025
    Neil Mackay was ruthless in both his personal and business dealings, and associates learned not to cross him. When a car bomb instantly killed his ex-wife, Muriel Pfeil, police knew Mackay had planned her murder, but they could not find enough evidence to charge him with the crime. Sources: Associated Press. “Jury acquits Mackay of murder.” February 7, 1988. Brennan, Tom. Cold Crime. Chapter 10: “An angry man.” 2005. Kenmore, WA: Epicenter Press. “Dynamite expected in car bomb killing.” October 19, 1976. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Jenkins, Paul. “Alleged contract shooting victim dies.” November 12, 1985. Mroch, Courtney. “The ghost of the Snow City Café.” October 27, 2019. Turner, Wallace. “Alaskan murder: Enigma within an enigma.” June 30, 1987. New York Times. _______________________________________________ Join the Last Frontier Club's Free Tier ___________________________________________________________ The Crime is More Horrible Than You Can Imagine! _________________________________________________________________________ IF YOU ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR NOVELS, CHECK OUT THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION OF MASSACRE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE ________________________________ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master’s degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman’s Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Robin invites you to join her at her website: https://robinbarefield.com, and while you are there, sign up for her free monthly newsletter about true crime in Alaska. Robin also narrates a podcast, Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. You can find it at: https://murder-in-the-last-frontier.blubrry.net Subscribe to Robin's free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Author Masterminds ___________________________________________________________________________________ Would you like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month, Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier is available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store
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    22 mins

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