E166: Interview with Nancy Grace and Benee Knauer, authors of What Happened to Ellen: A Miscarriage of American Justice

About this episode

Carol Ann Tack interviews authors Nancy Grace and Benee Knauer about their book on the case of Ellen Rae Greenberg and their fight for justice.

For Episode 166, I had the incredible honor of hosting authors Nancy Grace and Benee Knauer to discuss their powerful new book, What Happened to Ellen: A Miscarriage of American Justice. Our conversation explored the heartbreaking case of Ellen Rae Greenberg, the authors’ remarkable collaboration, and their unwavering fight for justice. The authors share how this case first captured their attention and walk us through their meticulous collaborative process. The depth of research and the genuine care they poured into telling Ellen’s story are evident on every page. Nancy Grace and Benee Knauer’s passion and commitment to truth shine through every word—both in their book and in this interview. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Thank you, Nancy and Benee , for sharing this important story with us on the podcast! Place your hold here for all Nancy Grace titles. Follow Nancy Grace right here! You can also follow Nancy at Crime Online. And don’t forget to follow Nancy Grace on most social media platforms! Grab your copy of Benee Knauer’s terrific adaptation right here! Follow Benee Knauer on Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Carol Ann Tack

Guests: Nancy Grace, Benee Knauer

Topics covered

• justice
• true crime
• book discussion
• collaboration
• research
• missing persons

Keywords

• Ellen Rae Greenberg
• miscarriage of justice
• Nancy Grace
• Benee Knauer
• true crime
• book interview
• collaborative writing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Books & works: What Happened to Ellen: A Miscarriage of American Justice

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