True Crime Road Trip

Detour: Throwback Lodges and Design Motels

New takes on old road trip lodging options

Dark Sky City

A crusading newspaper publisher’s descent into madness

Detour: London Calling

Were the Alters connected to a 1990 art theft in England?

Death Valley Desperadoes

What triggered a gun battle in a national park?

Detour: Did the Alters steal more?

And can AI help my investigation?

The Unlucky Ticket

Did a lottery winner’s murderer commit the perfect crime?

Detour: TV Coverage

Behind the scenes as local news programs cover my story

The Central Casting Couch

What was the secret crime that brought down a sexually exploitative…

Detour: Arizona & New Mexico

This week delivered a surprise. My stories have begun to connect me to people living in the places I write…