In my original reporting leading to my book "Reasonable Doubt," I encountered three other family murder cases with striking similarities to the Hendricks family murders that occurred within a few months of one another. One of them is in the news this … [Read more...] about New DNA tests ordered
Blood spatter evidence
Here's a riveting story from The New York Times Magazine about the role of dubious blood spatter evidence in an Illinois murder case. The Ed Parkinson mentioned in the story helped prosecute the second murder trial against David Hendricks. And … [Read more...] about Blood spatter evidence
Another ax murder, another time
In Reasonable Doubt, I wrote about three family murders with similar modus operandi that occurred within a few months of the Hendricks murders. I didn't write about an ax murder case that occurred in nearby Springfield, Ill., two and a half years … [Read more...] about Another ax murder, another time
The “Stan & OIlie” movie
Some of my most satisfying relationships have been with people I’ve worked with—teammates, if you will, in a common, perhaps even worthy purpose. That thought came to mind as I was enjoying the movie “Stan & Ollie” which focuses on the comedy … [Read more...] about The “Stan & OIlie” movie
Living his dream
Love of one's work is a blessing. Success at one's work compounds the fulfillment. Those thoughts come to mind as friend and colleague Dick Luedke looks back on his career as he reaches a … [Read more...] about Living his dream
The Library
Whether you’re a big fan of libraries or just like to fantasize about the “Room of Requirement” in the Harry Potter books, I promise you’ll love this episode of “This American Life.” If you’re a librarian, it’s “must” listening. A children's … [Read more...] about The Library