What happens when a true crime lover, travel industry insider, and ethical researcher combine forces? You get Vacations Can Be Murder - and in this episode, you’ll learn how it all came to life.Kelly sits down with journalist and author Dawn Barclay, whose latest book blends dark tourism with meticulous storytelling. From haunted hotels to infamous gravesites and real crime scenes across New England, Dawn unpacks how she curates travel experiences rooted in true crime - without sensationalizing or crossing ethical lines.In this episode, fraud pros will take away:<ul><li>How to responsibly research and present sensitive crime content</li><li>Why victim resources are essential in true crime narratives</li><li>The fine line between educational curiosity and exploitation</li><li>Real-life case stories that influenced Barkley’s writing</li><li>Insights into balancing public interest with privacy and respect</li></ul>Plus, get a sneak peek into her upcoming regional guides, and why interest in dark tourism is growing.If you're fascinated by the intersection of ethics, storytelling, and criminal history, this one’s for you.Get Dawn’s Book: <a href='https://vacationscanbemurder.weebly.com/'>https://vacationscanbemurder.weebly.com/</a>Subscribe to her Substack <a href='https://barrsinister.substack.com/'>https://barrsinister.substack.com/</a>Connect with Dawn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbarclay/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbarclay/</a>Dawn's Website: <a href='https://www.dawnbarclayink.com/'>https://www.dawnbarclayink.com/</a><a href='http://www.dmbarr.com/'>http://www.dmbarr.com/</a><a href='https://murderpedia.org/'>https://murderpedia.org/</a><a href='https://www.sistersincrime.org/'>https://www.sistersincrime.org/</a><a href='https://jodemillman.com/'>https://jodemillman.com/</a><a href='https://mysterywriters.org/'>https://mysterywriters.org/</a>

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