A Conversation with "American Murderer" Director Matthew Gentile

<p>In the early 2000s, Jason Derek Brown seemed to be a successful businessman living the "American Dream." But the con man's carefully curated fascade came crashing down on November 29, 2004, when he brutally murdered a 24-year-old armored car guard named Robert Keith Palomares. Brown vanished and remains a fugitive from justice to this day.</p><p>Take a look at Brown's FBI poster here: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/jason-derek-brown</p><p>A true crime fiction film called <em>American Murderer</em> recently aired, depicting the life and crimes of Brown.Back in October,<em> The Murder Sheet</em> interviewed Matthew Gentile, the director and screenwriter on <em>American Murderer, </em>his directorial debut. Listen to our talk with Gentile about the story of Brown, the task of depicting a true story, and the ongoing debate over fictionalizing true crime.</p><p><em>American Murderer</em> is available on Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play. It stars Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Philippe, Idina Menzel, Jacki Weaver, Paul Schneider, Shantel VanSanten, Kevin Corrigan, and Moisés Arias.</p><p>If you have information on Brown or his whereabouts, contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.</p><p>Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSOR: The creators of Dr Death, Scamfluencers, and Over My Dead Body are launching EXHIBIT C … and it’s truly criminal.&nbsp;<strong> </strong>Exhibit C is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. This online community scrutinizes cases through the lens of a detective’s magnifying glass, allowing you to deep dive into the most interesting true crime cases out there.&nbsp;</p><p>Members of Exhibit C’s community also get perks like exclusive show merchandise, members-only content, and exclusive commentary from criminal and social justice experts.&nbsp;</p><p>Join now by following WONDERY-EXHIBIT-C on Facebook or find us on the web at Wondery-Exhibit-C-Dot-Com and listen to True Crime podcasts on Wondery and Amazon Music. EXHIBIT C… it’s truly