The anatomy of True Crime: Case Files Magazine ...
Seeking to take some of her work in a new direction, Criminologist Judith A. Yates selected a magazine to be her next project. A talented forensic historian, Wayne Sanderson, came on board. Another author friend, Kelly Banaski, sent an email: “I want in!” True Crime: Case Files was born from the result of positive relationships between people who care about quality work.
This is the Spring 2017 Issue of True Crime: Case Files.
True Crime: Case Files recognizes organizations that assist crime victims. Thus, the “Our Hero” section was created. For this Spring 2017 issue, the True Crime: Case Files Hero is The Doe Network for their work, dedication, and thousands of hours spent to help others. Please help say “thank you” by donating to this amazing organization! You can learn more about this group at doenetwork.org.
As a regular feature, True Crime: Case Files introduces “The Baby Book from Hell.” Is criminal behavior the result of nature or nurture? Hippocrates is among the first who identified the brain as the major controlling center for the body. Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) believed that physiognomy related to the specific character traits of individuals. And in his book “The Female Offender” (1915) Professor Caesar Lombroso discusses 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?
Another regular feature is the True Crime Book Review, introducing the kind of book TC readers will want to read, think about, re-read, and then think about some more! Those kinds of stories that keep you up at night, wondering and considering. Cerebral books where learning goes beyond the borders of the pages. In this issue, the timeless book Games Criminals Play: How you can profit by knowing them By Allen & Bosta teaches the art of manipulation by criminals, and how to spot and avoid such tricks.
This issue introduces "The Spy Game." Readers can win a copy of book written by one of our featured authors.
Beginning this issue, we are adding "Investigate This." Crime facts, trivia, and interesting bits of information will be highlighted throughout the issue. An excellent feature to use in reports, presentations, and theme papers!
True Crime: Case Files supports true crime authors and strives to bring readers the best,
featuring authors who have quality material on the bookshelves. Paul Sanders begins his
“How to Be A Juror” series. Paul has sat in on some famous cases and discusses them in
detail in his work. John Murray tells of his adventures as an undercover agent in “Code Name:
Papa.” John’s life reads like a spy novel, and it is true. Radio personality and author Al Warren
writes of his interview with an attorney who defended a “famous” criminal, and how it
changed the attorney’s world. Jacquelyn Procter Reeves details a story of a senseless
crime ... committed over a car. Joe Bruno writes of a vicious gang spree occurring in
Chinatown, circa 1900. These are cases that will cause you to rethink “evil.” Dr. Joni