Today is when we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland by drinking green beer and barfing in an alley. Just kidding, but I’ve had plenty of hangovers on March 18th that were earned at O’Doherty’s Irish Grille (John Cutler’s favorite bar, btw).
Read MoreWelcome back to our little corner of the crime fiction world! This week, I want to share a fascinating concept that adds a bit of forensic sparkle to our detective tales: Locard’s Exchange Principle.
Read MoreAs fans of crime fiction, we love the thrill of a well-told story. But let’s take a moment to pull back the curtain on one of the most enduring tropes in the genre: the idea that a TASER can render someone unconscious with a single zap. Today, we’re going to debunk that myth and shed a little light on how these devices really work.
Read MoreI want to take you behind the curtain of a concept that often appears in crime fiction and real-world policing alike: noble cause corruption.
Read MoreMost of us have driven through town and seen it—paint scrawled across a wall, a bridge, or the back of an abandoned building. Sometimes it’s just a few letters, other times it’s a full mural that makes you hit the brakes and stare. We lump it all together under one word: graffiti.
But not all graffiti is created equal.
Read MoreHello again from the world of crime and intrigue! This week, I wanted to share a little peek behind the curtain into one of the guiding principles that often shapes the way my detectives think: Occam’s Razor.
Read MoreFor law enforcement, the use of force is often necessary to maintain order and ensure the safety of both officers and civilians.
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