Category Archives: Crime
Chicago’s New Public Enemy Number One
Capone had nothing on this guy. “El Chapo” supplies Chicago gangsters with guns and then sits back and lets him do his dirty work. He may not have committed them, but he is responsible for numerous crimes in the Chicagoland
Chicago’s New Public Enemy Number One
Capone had nothing on this guy. “El Chapo” supplies Chicago gangsters with guns and then sits back and lets him do his dirty work. He may not have committed them, but he is responsible for numerous crimes in the Chicagoland
Gumshoe Tuesday: Wallander
The multi-talented Richard Branaugh stars in the BBC remake of the Swedish crime drama Wallander. He’s my favorite kind of detective – sloppy, exhausted and barely keeping pace with his obsessive need to solve a crime.
Gumshoe Tuesday: Wallander
The multi-talented Richard Branaugh stars in the BBC remake of the Swedish crime drama Wallander. He’s my favorite kind of detective – sloppy, exhausted and barely keeping pace with his obsessive need to solve a crime.
Jackson Jr. Charged with Misuse of Campaign Funds
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time, but this crime may have cost Jesse Jackson Jr. his political career. He has been accused of using $750,000 in campaign funds for personal use, purchasing jewelry, furniture and celebrity memorabilia
Jackson Jr. Charged with Misuse of Campaign Funds
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time, but this crime may have cost Jesse Jackson Jr. his political career. He has been accused of using $750,000 in campaign funds for personal use, purchasing jewelry, furniture and celebrity memorabilia
So Long, Mail Fraud
Maybe it’s for the best that the Post Office is winding down its operations. Last December, 13 Chicago resident made the news when they were charged with bank fraud for cashing $2.5 million in corporate checks that they stole from
So Long, Mail Fraud
Maybe it’s for the best that the Post Office is winding down its operations. Last December, 13 Chicago resident made the news when they were charged with bank fraud for cashing $2.5 million in corporate checks that they stole from
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
Police in Los Angeles are hunting one of their own: disgruntled ex-cop Christopher Dorner has both police and military training, a sizable arsenal and a Rambo-sized grudge against the LAPD since he was fired in 2009. He’s currently accused of
The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
Police in Los Angeles are hunting one of their own: disgruntled ex-cop Christopher Dorner has both police and military training, a sizable arsenal and a Rambo-sized grudge against the LAPD since he was fired in 2009. He’s currently accused of
Chicago Police to Cut 911 Responses
Because of budget cutbacks, Chicago Police are going to change the way that they respond to 911 calls. In circumstances where there is no immediate danger, police will follow up with a phone call. Read more from the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Police to Cut 911 Responses
Because of budget cutbacks, Chicago Police are going to change the way that they respond to 911 calls. In circumstances where there is no immediate danger, police will follow up with a phone call. Read more from the Chicago Tribune.
Gumshoe Tuesday: Midsomer Murders
There are several reasons to like the long-running ITV detective show Midsomer Murders. First, the detectives always stop off at the pub to have a beer and talk about the case. Second, the show’s format provides for a complete recap
Gumshoe Tuesday: Midsomer Murders
There are several reasons to like the long-running ITV detective show Midsomer Murders. First, the detectives always stop off at the pub to have a beer and talk about the case. Second, the show’s format provides for a complete recap
Police Informants Can Testify in Disguise
“A confidential law enforcement informant may wear a disguise while testifying in a criminal case, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial judge’s decision to permit a
Police Informants Can Testify in Disguise
“A confidential law enforcement informant may wear a disguise while testifying in a criminal case, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a trial judge’s decision to permit a
Weird Chicago
I’m thrilled to have found an organization here in Chicago that’s similar to Los Angeles-based LAVA. Unfortunately, it doesn’t looks like they have any crime lab connections, but they do have historic tours about strange happenings, from ghouls to crime.
Weird Chicago
I’m thrilled to have found an organization here in Chicago that’s similar to Los Angeles-based LAVA. Unfortunately, it doesn’t looks like they have any crime lab connections, but they do have historic tours about strange happenings, from ghouls to crime.
Coming Soon: Death on the South Side
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but there’s a good reason. I was putting the finishing touches on my second mystery novel, Death on the Southside, which is at the proofreader right now. It’s the sequel to my first
Coming Soon: Death on the South Side
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but there’s a good reason. I was putting the finishing touches on my second mystery novel, Death on the Southside, which is at the proofreader right now. It’s the sequel to my first
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