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And the Winners Are…
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 1 CommentThe best of the best of 2011 true crime -
A Cold Case Mystery: Murder, Madness, a Bite Mark, a Shooting, And Betrayal Behind a Blood-Stained Badge Inside LAPD
Posted on December 23, 2011 | No CommentsFor 23 years, the murder of Sherrie Rae Rasmussen was a cold case many believed would never be solved. But when the case is reopened and evidence points to a suspect, it will be the LAPD who finds themselves in the hot seat. -
Its Time For The 2nd Annual True Crime Book Reviews Awards
Posted on December 14, 2011 | 59 CommentsWe've seen a lot of great books in 2011, but now it's time time to decide which books were the best of the best. And we need you help to do that! -
Death Row Inmates: Troy Davis and Samuel David Crowe: Two Cases of Questionable Justice: Crowe Allowed to Live, Davis Executed.
Posted on October 1, 2011 | No CommentsSamuel Crowe and Troy Davis were both on Georgia's death row for murder. One man was allowed to live, one was put to death. Was race a factor in the state's decision? -
Remebering Adam Walsh on the 30th Anniversary of his Disappearance
Posted on July 27, 2011 | No CommentsThirty years ago today Adam Walsh disappeared. If only there was some way to tell him that he changed the lives of an entire generation and those who came after. -
Princess Diana’s Death: The Latest Verdict
Posted on July 8, 2011 | 1 CommentAuthor Noel Botham discusses the film Unlaw Killing, which echoes the finding in his 2004 book The Murder of Princess Diana. -
High Profile Criminal Justice: Will Casey Anthony Notorious Murder Trial Overshadow The O.J. Simpson Saga To Become the “Ultimate Murder Trial of The Century?
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 3 CommentsSo what are the dynamics in Anthony's trial to measure up to a "Trial of the Century" similar to O.J. Simpson? -
Remembering the Crew of the Challenger Space Shuttle
Posted on January 28, 2011 | No CommentsIt's been 25 years since the explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle. What does this have to do with true crime? Nothing, really. I just want to remember and pay tribute.






