The Cheerleader and the Hitman: The Murder of James Pierson

Crime x Cassie & All Things Creepy

Dec 15 2022 • 24 mins

When wealthy Long Islander James Pierson is fatally shot in his own driveway, it rocks the community of Seldon, NY. With a long list of enemies and a mysterious substantial income, police are left wondering if James’ murder is related to organized crime. Soon, an alleged family secret comes to light and reveals the killer to be closer than anyone could imagine.

Harris County Sheriffs Office:

1-713-221-6000

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children:

1-800-843-5678

Joann Lowitzer:

https://alexandrialowitzer.com/contact

Source material:

MURDER ON LONG ISLAND - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Cheryl Pierson Cuccio on Marrying Boyfriend After Dad's Killing (people.com)

Cheryl Pierson Cuccio Talks Hiring Hit Man to Kill Dad (people.com)

Incest & Murder - The Cheryl Pierson Story • Morbidology

Woman Once Known As Cheryl Pierson Speaks Out About Incest, Murder For Hire - CBS New York (cbsnews.com)

The Missing: 11 years later, the unsolved case of Ali Lowitzer from Spring, Texas (fox26houston.com)

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