You don't have to be a political pollster to know that Trump is going to lose the election in November. Even his loyal base is growing tired of his incompetence. So what do you do if you're on team Trump and you know that you are about to lose your job in a few months? You blitz the people who can … [Read more...] about Trump and the plundering of his Republican base
Review of the HBO docuseries I’ll Be Gone in the Dark
Rating **** How to make a serial killer – that about sums up this intriguing six-part documentary series on HBO. The series centers around author Michelle McNamara's writing and eventual publication of the book I'll Be Gone in the Dark, which is about a serial rapist and murderer nicknamed the … [Read more...] about Review of the HBO docuseries I’ll Be Gone in the Dark
Review of Showtime’s docuseries Outcry
Review of Outcry directed by Pat Kondelis Rating ***** When it comes to wrongful convictions, all it takes is the breakdown of just one step in the criminal justice system. A detective looking to close a case can coerce a false confession. A prosecutor can bring charges that the evidence … [Read more...] about Review of Showtime’s docuseries Outcry
Review of What You Have Heard Is True
Review of What You Have Heard Is True: A Memoir of Witness and Resistance by Carolyn Forche Rating ***** Carolyn Forche's book starts with a visit from a total stranger with a distant family connection. The stranger, Leonel Gomez Vides, invites Carolyn to visit his home country of El Salvador. … [Read more...] about Review of What You Have Heard Is True
Review of The Confession Killer
Review of the Netflix documentary series The Confession KillerRating ***** This documentary series should be required viewing for every person considering a career as a detective. When it comes to false confessions, this is an example of what not to do. The majority of false confessions … [Read more...] about Review of The Confession Killer
Review of Bloodlines
Review of Bloodlines: The True Story of a Drug Cartel, the FBI, and the Battle for a Horse-Racing Dynasty written by Melissa del BosqueRating ***** This is a story about the good guys getting the bad guys. And when I say bad guys, these aren't your run-of-the-mill bad guys. I'm talking Breaking … [Read more...] about Review of Bloodlines