Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum

Biography:

Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum is a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, where he teaches human anatomy in the health professions programs, evolution, and primate studies. His diverse research interests encompass the evolution of human walking.

Past Shows:

	Phony Biblical Relics
	Saturday November 15, 2008

Investigative reporter Nina Burleigh talked about the James Ossuary and other contentious archaeological 'finds' from the Holy Land. Many of the archaeological digs in Israel are being financed and carried out by Fundamentalist Christians, Burleigh said. The person who crafted the James Ossuary played into their desire to find ancient objects that could confirm the validity of Scripture, she noted.Burleigh traced the path of the Ossuary from an anonymous collector to renowned Semitic epigrapher Andre Lemair to Hershel Shanks of Biblical Archaeology Review, who to this day defends the authenticity of artifact. According to Burleigh, the James Ossuary is partly authentic -- it is an ancient bone box. However, scholars performed chemical analyses on the box and found modern materials stuck into the carved phrase "brother of Jesus," confirming the inscription was new. Further investigation revealed the anonymous collector had a workshop where such artifacts could be produced. ... More
Host: Ian Punnett

	Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso
	Saturday August 16, 2008

Ian spoke with crime expert Philip Carlo, who shared stories from his research into organized crime and discussed his latest work, Gaspipe: Confessions of a Mafia Boss.Carlo said he grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, where he was a neighbor of Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, the man who led the Lucchese crime family and is serving thirteen consecutive life sentences plus 455 years at a federal prison in Colorado. According to Carlo, Casso is very angry about his current situation, and at least partially blames it on Vincent "The Chin" Gigante's refusal to kill an FBI informant in his crew.Carlo discussed the 1991 Windows Case, which involved the manipulation of who received the contract to install hundreds of thousands of windows in city-owned buildings in New York. This case led to the arrest of the heads of all five crime families, Carlo explained, noting this as the reason Casso initially went on the lam. Carlo also provided details about Casso's association with Louis Eppol ... More
Host: Ian Punnett

	Evidence for Bigfoot
	Saturday November 17, 2007

Scientist, author and expert in human locomotor adaptations, Jeffrey Meldrum discussed evidence for an actual biological species behind the legend of Bigfoot. ... More
Host: Ian Punnett

	Private Space Travel & Mars
	Sunday November 5, 2006

Filling in for Art Bell, George Noory hosted scientist Sir Charles Shults III of Xenotech Research. ... More
Host: George Noory

	Bigfoot Evidence
	Thursday September 21, 2006

Wildlife biologist John Bindernagel and Professor of Anatomy Jeffrey Meldrum discussed the scientific evidence for Bigfoot.Bindernagel, who started off his research as an undergraduate in 1963, gave his reactions to the many sightings in the U.S. of Sasquatch. He believes it tends to be a rare but not uncommon animal. He explained why no bones have yet to be found but went on to say it's not as important as finding a living Bigfoot.The creatures' diet consists of meat, fruit, vegetables and even shellfish, he added. Bindernagel also mentioned how other scientists have rejected his papers over the years and spoke about the media bias on the Bigfoot topic.Meldrum started his quest for Bigfoot 10 years ago when he came upon a fresh set of footprints. An examination of the footprints led to his current research and his just released book. He believes that Bigfoot could indeed be a large ape that grows slowly over time and spoke about the possible differences betwe ... More
Host: George Noory