True Crime: Case Files
Seeking to take some of her work in a new direction, and following the advice of readers, Criminologist Judith A. Yates decided to start an eZine. An amazingly talented writer/historian, Wayne H. Sanderson, contacted her. Another author friend, Kelly Banaski, sent an email: “I want in!” In Fall 2016, True Crime: Case Files was born as the result of positive relationships between people who care about quality work.
From the Editor:
Beginning this issue, joining the team is a selected group of talented writers, researchers, and journalists. Michael Butterfield is a writer and an expert on the Zodiac case. Michael has appeared on multiple talk shows and has acted as consulted on numerous documentaries, movies, and for articles and books about one of America's most intriguing unsolved cases. Forensic Psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston is also a private investigator and true crime writer. She has worked in law enforcement and is the author of several books. Jeanne Dotts Brykalski is a victim's rights advocate who is actively involved in securing a voice for victims of crime who no longer have a voice - those lost to violence. She is also a volunteer as a crime victim survivor. And attorney Aleida K. Wahn, the winner of the True Crime: Case Files 2017 True Crime Writing Contest, is also a crime writer with her own blog. She attends trials in her home state of California and gives her readers first row seats to shocking and high - profile crimes. Zan Duroy has joined us as a Line Editor, bringing her talents as a writer and a "Grammar Captain" on board. Zan is a creative writer who also enjoys photography, history, and the arts.
This is the SUMMER 2018 Issue of True Crime: Case Files.
What are you reading this summer?
Maybe you're hitting the beach, or taking the family on vacation. Perhaps school or a summer job will be keeping you busy. Whatever is on your calender, if you are a fan of true crime that means a book is nearby. In this issue we are featuring excerpts from both new and established true crime books that need to be tucked away in your beach bag, suitcase, lunchbox, or downloaded on your kindle.
True Crime: Case Files recognizes organizations that assist crime victims. Thus, the “Our Hero” section was created. For this Fall 2017 special issue, the True Crime: Case Files Hero is the Throwaway Dogs Project, a nonprofit organization that rescues unwanted dogs and trains them to be police dogs, and then donates the trained dogs to police departments. This saves the departments thousands of dollars and gives a deserving dog a wonderful life.
As a regular feature, True Crime: Case Files introduces “The Baby Book from Hell.” Is criminal behavior the result of nature or nurture? In his book “The Female Offender” (1915) Professor Caesar Lombroso believed in a correlation between the criminal mind and physical traits to include body weight, jawline, and the shape of the cranium. Even today, people use such science: “He’s so handsome; why would he rape?” “She looks like a thug,” and of course, “They look so normal!” Peruse the sweet-faced babies in “The Baby Book from Hell.” Can we predict evil?
True Crime Review introduces the kind of book or video TC professionals and enthusiasts will appreciate for the information and educational purposes; where learning goes beyond the borders of the pages or long after the credits. In this issue we review the documentary, "Goodnight, Sugar Babe: The Killing of Vera Jo Reigle" and introduces you to a cast of characters you will never forget.