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Many Cones, Based On True Crime
Many Cones, Based On True Crime
Author: Steve Lustina
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Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive.
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Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive.
As Many Cones opens, we meet Jim Donas and his wife, Sue. They're getting ready to go out to dinner when there was a knock at the door. Jim finds a young man at the door who introduces himself as Richard Sparne. Mr. Sparne asks to come in. Eventually he forces his way in and stabs Jim Donas. This all happens while his wife is getting ready in the bathroom. Subsequently a group of young men enter after being signaled by Richard Sparne. They ransa...
In chapter two, we are introduced to the crime scene through the eyes of Lieutenant Ray Grandisha. The police were called by Jules and Liz Pranet, Sue's brother and sister-in-law, and the couple the Donases we're supposed to have met for dinner that evening. As Ray Grandisha takes in the crime scene, he runs into John Lupico, the coroner. It is clear that Ray Grandisha believes that something very unusual and very sinister took place here . Many Cones is a podcast no...
In chapter three, we are introduced to the fine time, a bar frequented by law enforcement lawyers and politicians. We meet Carole Lombard, Ray Grandisha's girlfriend, as he turns to the comforts of smoke and drink after leaving the crime scene. Carol is a waitress at the fine time. At the end of the chapter, Ray Grandisha again reflects on the sense of evil that he felt at the crime scene. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring...
Chapter four introduces us to Albert Moffit. At first glance, Mr. Moffit is very vanilla. He is nondescript and lives a boring life. However, we learn that Albert Moffit is delusional and convinced that he has been chosen to become a crime boss. He crosses paths with Richard Sparne in a chance meeting at the high school. Albert Moffit convinces the young man of his delusion. Richard Sparne and a group of his friends decide to become the mercenaries of Mr. Moffit. ...
Chapter five begins with the scene of Richard Sparne and his friends returning to the home of Albert Moffett. After executing the Donases, we hear Richard Sparne and his friends like Ricardo Morales describe the Donases as a pimp and hooker, and we see how they saw them as part of the problem that Albert Moffitt was trying to get rid of. Richard Sparne quits his basketball team and essentially dedicates his life to carrying out the desires of Albert Moffit. Thanks fo...
Great friend of the podcast, Ramesh Unni, recaps chapters 1-5 ahead of the Monday release of the next 5 chapters.
In chapter six, Ray Grandisha dissects his approach to the crime scene. Despite the thoroughness of his approach, Grandisha noted that he would likely find nothing unless they caught a break. His interview with the Pranets, similarly, led nowhere. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyo...
Chapter seven opens from Regis Cahan's perspective. He is talking to his secretary about work and then mentions Ricardo Morales. Cahan was surprised to learn that the normally respectful Morales was rude to his secretary and referred to the pregnant woman using profanity. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime sce...
Chapter eight starts a week after the murders. Grandisha still has no leads other than the estimated timeline of the murder and that it was likely 3 to 5 perpetrators. John Lupico confirmed that Mrs. Donas' murder included a beating and that she was carrying an early pregnancy. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crim...
Chapter nine opens with Richard Sparne arguing with his parents, again. His growing agitation and anger are apparent. He tells his parents that he is done with basketball, and doing more important things with his life now. He went to get his girlfriend, Bobby, with the intention of being aggressive sexually. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, a...
In chapter 10, we see Ricardo Morales enjoying his reflection in the mirror. He then goes into a description of his neighborhood. He lives in a home with his family in a poor neighborhood, but a step up from where he came from three years ago. Ricardo reflects on how he considers his mother a Saint. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from t...
Great friend of the podcast, Ramesh Unni, recaps chapters 6-10 ahead of the Monday release of the next 4 chapters. Ramesh starts with a story about the author, Steve Lustina.
Chapter 11 starts with Albert Moffit and his wife enjoying some televangelism. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive. Albert Moffit had been standing behind his wife for some time. She was seated in the corner of an old, b...
Chapter 12 starts with Ray Grandisha and Ramon discussing the relative value of the prevent defense. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive. As Albert Moffit was receiving his latest revelation, Grandisha and Ramon were chatting a...
Chapter 13 starts with a commotion outside Regis Cahan's office. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive. Regis Cahan was distracted by a commotion outside of his private office. He was with a client. The client looked askance at him. A silence devel...
Chapter 14 starts with Richard Grandisha waking in a surly mood after drinking too much the night before. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive. The morning broke overcast. Grandisha woke in a surly mood. He had drank...
Great friend of the podcast, Ramesh Unni, recaps chapters 11-14 ahead of the release of the next 4 chapters. Ramesh starts with a story about the author, Steve Lustina.
Chapter 15 starts with Richard Sparne loading his father's trunk with shotguns. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive. The Kid placed the shotguns in the trunk of his father’s car, next to Moffit’s. His parents were in the house...
Chapter 16 starts with a 911 call routed to Ray Grandisha. Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive. Grandisha had put in a full day and night. His gnarled knuckles were still sore from hitting Crownder. The violent streak he had w...



