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Paul Scharff Interviewed by Cindy Mich on her Radio Show Cin’s Chat Corner
Monday, 23 Mar, 2015 – 5:12 pm | Comments Off on Paul Scharff Interviewed by Cindy Mich on her Radio Show Cin’s Chat Corner
Paul Scharff Interviewed by Cindy Mich on her Radio Show Cin’s Chat Corner

Paul Scharff Interviewed by Cindy Mich on her Radio Show Cin’s Chat Corner
On February 26th, 2015 Paul Scharff was interviewed by Cindy Mich on Talk Blog Radio show Cin’s Chat Corner. Cindy Mich has a …

A McHenry County Deputy is No Longer Under Siege
Wednesday, 13 Aug, 2014 – 5:05 pm | Comments Off on A McHenry County Deputy is No Longer Under Siege
A McHenry County Deputy is No Longer Under Siege

A McHenry County Deputy is No Longer Under Siege
Last year I told you a story about former McHenry County Deputy Zane Seipler being under sieged by his former boss McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren. You …

Hi I am Dave Bachmann and Sheriff Keith Nygren wants me DEAD
Monday, 17 Mar, 2014 – 4:38 pm | Comments Off on Hi I am Dave Bachmann and Sheriff Keith Nygren wants me DEAD
Hi I am Dave Bachmann and Sheriff Keith Nygren wants me DEAD

Dave Bachmann is a former McHenry County Coroner Candidate that unsuccessfully ran for coroner in 2008. Allegedly Sheriff Keith Nygren wanted Dave Bachmann dead, and asked former Deputy Scott Milliman to kill him. I will …

Zinke felt Threatened by a 78 Year Old Woman and His Campaign Manager may be an Internet Troll
Wednesday, 12 Mar, 2014 – 3:08 pm | Comments Off on Zinke felt Threatened by a 78 Year Old Woman and His Campaign Manager may be an Internet Troll
Zinke felt Threatened by a 78 Year Old Woman and His Campaign Manager may be an Internet Troll

Undersheriff Andrew Zinke got himself in trouble again. While being served a subpoena in January of this year, Zinke now has to go in front of a Federal Judge to explain his behavior. He was …

Nothing Wrong at the Sheriff’s Office according to Zinke
Wednesday, 5 Mar, 2014 – 5:28 pm | Comments Off on Nothing Wrong at the Sheriff’s Office according to Zinke
Nothing Wrong at the Sheriff’s Office according to Zinke

If you watched the debate or the League of Women Voter’s forum, there is Nothing Wrong at the Sheriff’s office according to Undersheriff Andrew Zinke. We were lucky to even have had this debate. As …

Sheriff Opts for Belligerence to Thwart FEN’s Attempt to Secure Undersheriff Andrew Zinke Report
Wednesday, 19 Feb, 2014 – 6:29 pm | Comments Off on Sheriff Opts for Belligerence to Thwart FEN’s Attempt to Secure Undersheriff Andrew Zinke Report
Sheriff Opts for Belligerence to Thwart FEN’s Attempt to Secure Undersheriff Andrew Zinke Report

This is a story that has been going on for over a year now. It is a comment on what Sheriff Keith Nygren feels about inviting transparency for the public into his sheriff’s department. Keith …

Bill Prim VIDEO, Q&A, and even a DEBATE!
Wednesday, 12 Feb, 2014 – 4:50 pm | Comments Off on Bill Prim VIDEO, Q&A, and even a DEBATE!
Bill Prim VIDEO, Q&A, and even a DEBATE!

Please take a look at the video put out by the campaign for Bill Prim for McHenry County Sheriff. It was excellently done and highlights all the points on why Bill Prim would make an …

Get MURDER IN McHENRY for FREE on Amazon!!
Wednesday, 22 Jan, 2014 – 4:55 pm | Comments Off on Get MURDER IN McHENRY for FREE on Amazon!!
Get MURDER IN McHENRY for FREE on Amazon!!

Starting on January 29th you will be able to get MURDER IN MCHENRY, A Son’s Pursuit of Justice for FREE on Amazon for Kindle. Every Wednesday from January 29th to February 26th my book will …

Is Sheriff Nygren and Undersheriff Zinke Intimidating and Tampering with Federal Witnesses?
Wednesday, 15 Jan, 2014 – 7:00 pm | Comments Off on Is Sheriff Nygren and Undersheriff Zinke Intimidating and Tampering with Federal Witnesses?
Is Sheriff Nygren and Undersheriff Zinke Intimidating and Tampering with Federal Witnesses?

Is Sheriff Nygren and Undersheriff Zinke intimidating and tampering with McHenry County Deputies listed as federal material witnesses? Former Deputy Scott Milliman’s wrongful termination case is moving through the system, albeit slowing by moving forward …

Andrew Zinke Fearful to Debate Bill Prim Lies to Get Out of It
Wednesday, 8 Jan, 2014 – 7:30 pm | Comments Off on Andrew Zinke Fearful to Debate Bill Prim Lies to Get Out of It
Andrew Zinke Fearful to Debate Bill Prim Lies to Get Out of It

Andrew Zinke revokes his commitment to debate Bill Prim. However, that is not what you would have read in the Northwest Herald the following Monday. Let’s start at the beginning of the sequence of events.
On …

Paul Scharff on OUTLAW RADIO with Host Burl Barer
Saturday, 21 Dec, 2013 – 12:40 pm | Comments Off on Paul Scharff on OUTLAW RADIO with Host Burl Barer
Paul Scharff on OUTLAW RADIO with Host Burl Barer

Paul Scharff, son of homicide victim, teams with ex-Mobster Frank Cullotta to seek justice!! listen live Saturday
LISTEN LIVE VIA OUTLAW RADIO SATURDAY 2PM PT/5PM ET! or AS A PODCAST IF YOU MISSED THE SHOW by …

Undersheriff Andrew Zinke Shuts Down Cal Skinner’s Blog Site
Wednesday, 18 Dec, 2013 – 6:24 pm | Comments Off on Undersheriff Andrew Zinke Shuts Down Cal Skinner’s Blog Site
Undersheriff Andrew Zinke Shuts Down Cal Skinner’s Blog Site

Undersheriff Andrew Zinke is fighting it out with Cal Skinner again. This time Skinner alleges that Zinke was able to get his website www.mchenrycountyblog.com taken down for a short period of time on Wednesday December …

IUOE Local 150 and Andrew Zinke. Is this Gangster Money for a Gangster Cop?
Wednesday, 6 Nov, 2013 – 5:46 pm | Comments Off on IUOE Local 150 and Andrew Zinke. Is this Gangster Money for a Gangster Cop?
IUOE Local 150 and Andrew Zinke. Is this Gangster Money for a Gangster Cop?

A few weeks ago I noticed something peculiar about a contribution made to Andrew Zinke’s campaign for sheriff. The contribution was from the IUOE or the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. What I …

Paul Scharff is a “Disenfranchised Son, with an Axe to Grind, Who’s Out to Sell his Book”
Wednesday, 23 Oct, 2013 – 4:43 pm | One Comment
Paul Scharff is a “Disenfranchised Son, with an Axe to Grind, Who’s Out to Sell his Book”

Paul Scharff is a “disenfranchised son, with an axe to grind, who’s out to sell his book,” is a comment that I found on my article on Andrew DiDonato that I did two weeks ago. …

Will McHenry County be Ripped Off by Special Interest in Sheriff Election?
Wednesday, 2 Oct, 2013 – 5:27 pm | 2 Comments
Will McHenry County be Ripped Off by Special Interest in Sheriff Election?

I am going to change gears and talk about the potential of having our election for Sheriff being ripped off by special interest dumping cash into the election. I will get back to Mob Con …

First Electric Newspaper v.s. Sheriff Nygren and EEO Officer Donald Leist
Wednesday, 14 Aug, 2013 – 5:38 pm | Comments Off on First Electric Newspaper v.s. Sheriff Nygren and EEO Officer Donald Leist
First Electric Newspaper v.s. Sheriff Nygren and EEO Officer Donald Leist

Why is Pete Gonigam of the First Electric Newspaper battling Sheriff Nygren and EEO Officer Donald Leist?
On October 23, 2012 Sgt John Koziol of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department filed a motion for a Special …

McHenry County Ethics Commission, Ethical or NOT!?!?
Wednesday, 7 Aug, 2013 – 4:55 pm | One Comment
McHenry County Ethics Commission, Ethical or NOT!?!?

If you do not recall this infamous photo or if you have not seen it before, it has stirred up quite the controversy. This photo was taken at the 4th of July Parade in Crystal …

Another McHenry County Deputy under siege, Scott Milliman
Wednesday, 17 Jul, 2013 – 5:46 pm | 7 Comments
Another McHenry County Deputy under siege, Scott Milliman

Last week’s article I talked about Zane Seipler’s battle with Keith Nygren and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.  This week I’m going to talk about another deputy, Scott Milliman, and his battle with Sheriff Keith …

Kim Kolton’s Crime Wire with guest Paul Scharff co-author of MURDER IN MCHENRY
Tuesday, 16 Jul, 2013 – 6:33 pm | Comments Off on Kim Kolton’s Crime Wire with guest Paul Scharff co-author of MURDER IN MCHENRY
Kim Kolton’s Crime Wire with guest Paul Scharff co-author of MURDER IN MCHENRY

Great Show on Kim Kolton’s Crime Wire TalkBlogRadio. We discussed my book MURDER IN MCHENRY, the murder of my father Ron Scharff and Patricia Freeman, the first and second investigation into their murder, Frank Cullotta, …

McHenry County Deputy Zane Seipler under siege, Again!!
Wednesday, 10 Jul, 2013 – 4:59 pm | 3 Comments
McHenry County Deputy Zane Seipler under siege, Again!!

McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren is acting out against one of his own, Again. Deputy Zane Seipler was terminated from his position more than four years ago, and Nygren was forced to reinstate him a …

Andrew Zinke plus Rita Corporation equals ON THE TAKE
Wednesday, 19 Jun, 2013 – 5:31 pm | 7 Comments
Andrew Zinke plus Rita Corporation equals ON THE TAKE

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog called, “Andrew Zinke for McHenry County Sheriff, Really?” In my blog I relate my personal experience and what it was like having Andrew Zinke reopen my father’s …

Simon Barrett’s Blog Talk Radio Show June 16th, 2013
Sunday, 16 Jun, 2013 – 9:14 pm | Comments Off on Simon Barrett’s Blog Talk Radio Show June 16th, 2013
Simon Barrett’s Blog Talk Radio Show June 16th, 2013

This is Simon Barrett’s Radio Show on father’s day on June 16th, 2013. I get to about my dad. An excellent Tribute. Here is Simon’s blurb for the show.

This week we will be taking a …

Andrew Zinke for McHenry County Sheriff, Really???
Wednesday, 29 May, 2013 – 5:53 pm | 6 Comments
Andrew Zinke for McHenry County Sheriff, Really???

Zinke for Sheriff? It’s a preposterous idea but it will happen unless we do something about it.
Just like the original investigator, George Hendle, he started my father’s investigation as a Lieutenant. He now currently resides …

FOIA Appeal Update
Thursday, 25 Apr, 2013 – 6:11 pm | 2 Comments
FOIA Appeal Update

I just wrote a blog yesterday called Humbling Moments. I’m not trying to blog you guys to death but more or less provide you with an important update. Last week I posted my Freedom of …

It has been a while…
Saturday, 20 Apr, 2013 – 5:04 pm | One Comment
It has been a while…

First I like to thank everybody from home for all the great support and help with the release of the book Murder In McHenry. It has been out for less than a month and is …

Paul Scharff on the Dr. Laurie Roth Show
Monday, 15 Apr, 2013 – 6:33 pm | Comments Off on Paul Scharff on the Dr. Laurie Roth Show
Paul Scharff on the Dr. Laurie Roth Show

Here is the podcast from the radio show with Dr Laurie Roth!! It was a great show and I had a good time. When you listen, I promise that I am not ill mannered purposely …

Northwest Herald – Probe Into ’81 Deaths Closes
Sunday, 19 Jul, 2009 – 3:20 pm | Comments Off on Northwest Herald – Probe Into ’81 Deaths Closes
Northwest Herald – Probe Into ’81 Deaths Closes

Today’s article in the Northwest Herald talking about the current status of the Scharff/Freemen murder investigation.

“Almost a year after sheriff’s investigators revived their efforts to solve the 28-year-old case, they announced that they believe Larry Neumann – a mob hitman who died Jan. 9, 2007, in prison for an unrelated murder – is responsible for slaying P.M. Pub owner Ronald Scharff and his bartender, Patricia Freeman.”

Read the article here.

Northwest Herald: Elusive Peace
Tuesday, 2 Jun, 2009 – 6:56 am | Comments Off on Northwest Herald: Elusive Peace
Northwest Herald:  Elusive Peace

There is a new article in the Northwest Herald today covering the Scharff case.

What Is The Purpose of McHenry County 1981 and Why Should We Care?
Sunday, 26 Apr, 2009 – 8:45 am | Comments Off on What Is The Purpose of McHenry County 1981 and Why Should We Care?
What Is The Purpose of McHenry County 1981 and Why Should We Care?

Paul Scharff, the eldest son of Ron Scharff, who was murdered in Lakemoor, Illinois in June of 1981 along with his employee Patricia Freeman, gives his thoughts on why the public should care about this case and what the purpose of the efforts are around the McHenry County 1981 group and web site.

Listen To Paul Scharff, Holly Hager, and Robert Freeman on Dennis Griffin’s Las Vegas and The Mob
Wednesday, 15 Apr, 2009 – 8:46 pm | Comments Off on Listen To Paul Scharff, Holly Hager, and Robert Freeman on Dennis Griffin’s Las Vegas and The Mob
Listen To Paul Scharff, Holly Hager, and Robert Freeman on Dennis Griffin’s Las Vegas and The Mob

On April 15 at 8pm CST, Paul Scharff, Holly Hager, and Robert Freeman appeared on Dennis Griffin’s Las Vegas and The Mob radio program on Blog Talk Radio. While the show had some technical difficulties, it wound up being a great conversation. Paul and Holly give background on the case and update us on the current happenings. Paul and Simon Barrett of Blogger News Network update us on the drop in officers covering the case over the last 4 months from 20 to 2. Robert Freeman and Simon Barrett give updates on conversations they’ve had with the McHenry County Sheriff.

Paul and Robert made it very clear – we need to get the word out. Larry Neumann should be named as the killer to give the families closure on this case – and the families would like to know what stopped the McHenry County Sheriff from closing this case sooner.

You can download the show directly here.

Simon Barrett: Ronald Scharff & Patricia Freeman – A Cold Case Once Again?
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 6:37 pm | Comments Off on Simon Barrett: Ronald Scharff & Patricia Freeman – A Cold Case Once Again?
Simon Barrett:  Ronald Scharff & Patricia Freeman – A Cold Case Once Again?

Simon Barrett from The Bloggers News Network has written an article today talking about his discussions with McHenry County Sheriff about the current activity around the Scharff case. According to Barrett, they have scaled resources back to 2 officers handling the case – though its not clear how much time they are spending on it as nothing seems to have been done. Read Simons take on the case and his conversations with the McHenry County Sheriff.

Frank Cullotta and Dennis Arnoldy talk about the 1981 Murders of Ron Scharff and Patricia Freeman
Friday, 9 Jan, 2009 – 11:31 pm | Comments Off on Frank Cullotta and Dennis Arnoldy talk about the 1981 Murders of Ron Scharff and Patricia Freeman
Frank Cullotta and Dennis Arnoldy talk about the 1981 Murders of Ron Scharff and Patricia Freeman

In this video interview, Denny Griffin talks to Frank Cullotta, former lieutenant to Tony Spilotro turned government witness, and Dennis Arnoldy, former FBI Agent who debriefed Cullotta about his involvement in the Spilotro gang, about the 1981 murders of Ron Scharff and Patricia Freeman in Lakemoor, Illinois. Frank and Dennis also talk about why Frank brought this murder up to the McHenry County Police during the time he was being debriefed. Denny Griffin co-authored the book “Cullotta: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster and Government Witness” with Frank Cullotta.