Review of the Netflix original 13th written and directed by Ava DuVernay Rating ***** I've been covering the broken criminal justice system on this site for a while. You can find many reviews of books on the subject here. But film has a way of condensing complex issues and making them easier to … [Read more...] about Review of 13th
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The bizarre story of John McAfee
I've seen documentaries about innocent people finally freed thanks to new evidence. I've seen one documentary where a guilty person is set free, and in his place, an innocent person is sent to prison (See A Murder in the Park). But this is the first documentary I've seen with evidence of guilt … [Read more...] about The bizarre story of John McAfee
A Whispersync deal
Review of Murder in the Yoga Store by Peter Ross Range Rating **** Since discovering Whispersync, I've found myself gravitating toward books available in both eBook and audio. Amazon already offers the Audible narration at a reduced price once you purchase the eBook. The book Murder in the Yoga … [Read more...] about A Whispersync deal
Review of American Pain
Review of American Pain by John Temple Rating ***** I was aware that there was an opium epidemic, but I didn't know the specifics of how, when, and where it all started. This book was an eye opener. My ill-informed view of the opium problem was that people who were addicted to pain … [Read more...] about Review of American Pain
CBS wrongfully convicts the Ramseys
I'm a fan of true crime stories and stories involving the criminal justice system. I also follow cases of wrongful convictions. After watching the CBS special The Case of: JonBenet Ramsy, I felt like I had just witnessed a wrongful conviction. In wrongful convictions, there are often some common … [Read more...] about CBS wrongfully convicts the Ramseys
Review of Similar Transactions
Review of Similar Transactions by S.R. Reynolds. Rating ***** Similar Transactions tells the true story of serial rapist Larry Lee Smith, who preyed on adolescent girls. The author, Sasha Reynolds, became interested in learning more about Larry Lee Smith after he became a suspect in the murder … [Read more...] about Review of Similar Transactions