Steve Rhode 
Former Kansas prosecutor Linus Thuston found not guilty on one perjury count, jury deadlocked on two others. Full trial analysis from court documents.
How does law enforcement catch someone who tries to hire a hitman? The answer reveals one of the most effective investigation methodologies in federal law enforcement. Murder-for-hire investigations follow predictable patterns—not because the cases are similar, but because the investigative techniques have been refined over decades of successful prosecutions. Understanding this process shows why these … Read more
Every true crime story begins with a person who existed before they became a victim. They had routines, relationships, dreams, and a personality that made them unique. Victim-centered storytelling means never forgetting that fundamental truth. Too much true crime content treats victims as plot devices—bodies that exist only to set a story in motion. The … Read more
If you want to research true crime cases using primary sources instead of secondhand news reports, PACER is where you start. PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) is the federal court system’s online database. It contains millions of case files from all 94 federal district courts, 13 courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme … Read more