Suspicious doesn’t even begin to cover it. — Good evening and welcome to season 2, episode 26 of Friday Night Crimes! This week, we’re headed to the Great Lake State, home of the University of Michigan Wolverines, the automobile capital of the world, and a little boy who disappeared under mysterious circumstances nearly thirty years ago. The Timeline: 1990–2020(?) October 29…

Certain stories can reach inside and touch your heart. — “When he beats his bars and he would be free; it is not a carol of joy or glee, but a prayer that he sends from his heart’s deep core, but a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings — I know why the caged bird sings!” — Lines 17–21…

The internet is a major hunting ground for the worst sort of humans imaginable: pedophiles. — Narrator: Good evening and welcome to season 2, episode 23 of Friday Night Crimes! This week, we’re headed to the Natural State, the birthplace of former President Bill Clinton, Johnny Cash, and John Grisham, among many others. While these men are infamous for their contributions to the world as we…

Crime can and will happen anywhere. — As a true crime enthusiast, I hear/read certain phrases time and time again. Whether it’s in podcasts, documentaries, books, articles, or whatever media it is, I’ve been forced to bear witness to it countless times. “She/He/They lit up a room,” “She/He/They never met a stranger!” “We didn’t feel the need…

The U.S. Constitution protects Americans from this unconscionable abuse, but it’s not the same for everyone. — As writers, we have the whole world in our hands. We can weave stories, create complex characters, plow through plots, and set the status quo on fire. Simply put, words have power, and so do the people that wield them. There’s a reason libel — or literary slander — is…

A teenager’s internal battle ended a nine-year-old’s life. — Narrator: Good evening and welcome to season 2, episode 22 of Friday Night Crimes! This week, we’re headed to the Show-Me State, home of Mark Twain, the Gateway Arch, and the Pony Express. It’s also the former home of Elizabeth Olten, a beautiful, beloved nine-year-old girl who was brutally killed…

Is it better to know or not? — Narrator: Good evening and welcome to season 2, episode 21 of Friday Night Crimes! This week, we’re headed to the Pine Tree State, home of Stephen King, Maine lobsters, and a killer whose true motive had never been made clear, yet contains threads of premeditation and addiction withdrawal. Let’s get…

Yes, this is yet another listicle about the upcoming new year, but it’s still worth a read. I promise. — It happens every year. Bloggers of all kinds come out of the woodwork each December to sell you their top tips for the ‘new year, new me!’ trend that never really dies. It can be exhausting, yes, but it can also be inspiring… if you do it correctly. How? By actively reading these repetitive stories…

Talk to your kids. — Let me begin by saying that I am not a parent. However, I am a writer with a platform and a desire to share information that parents may not be aware of. According to the FBI, sextortion is on the rise, and it should be cause for concern. …