Update: We’ve edited portions of this episode to remove certain names out of consideration for families and community members. This was a voluntary editorial decision and does not mean that mentioning those names was improper. Our goal is to discuss the history thoughtfully while keeping the focus on the investigations and lessons shared by our guest.
This week on Wicked Honest True Crime, we welcome former law enforcement officer and author Mark Lemieux, who knows Charlestown's notorious code of silence firsthand. He lived the culture, witnessed the drug trade and criminal activity, and later worked in law enforcement.
What does Charlestown have to do with the unsolved 1992 murder of Susan “Su” Taraskiewicz?
The massive credit card fraud ring operating out of Northwest Airlines at Boston's Logan Airport extended far beyond the airport. Some of the names and connections intersected with Charlestown's criminal circles.
We'll discuss the culture of silence, the criminal networks operating throughout Greater Boston, and why people who know something sometimes refuse to speak.
We'll also ask Mark for his perspective on Su's murder, the challenges facing investigators, and whether someone might finally break the silence after 34 years.
Wicked Honest True Crime | Friday at 7 PM ET
Don't Forget Marks Book "Dead Silence" Coming out This Winter....
And... "I Promise to Come Home" by Richard Chase .....
Guest note: Retired law enforcement officer Mark Lemieux shares his personal recollections and perspectives on investigations and historical criminal cases. He is not speaking on behalf of any law enforcement agency, and his views do not necessarily reflect those of Wicked Honest True Crime. References to allegations, suspicions, or witness testimony should not be understood as findings of guilt. A person’s involvement or conviction in one case does not establish involvement in another. We welcome documented factual corrections.
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