My deep dive into reporting real-life criminal cases began in 1991 with an investigation into corruption within the Texas Parole Board. This started a ten-year journey that took me into the darkest corners of the prison system, from maximum security units to Texas death row and the Texas Death Chamber.
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\nI sat across the table from some of the most violent and reprehensible criminals in Texas history to expose widespread corruption in the state’s criminal justice system.
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\nThroughout these inquiries, I built a reputation for uncovering wrongdoing, regardless of where it led. I developed a vast network of trusted sources, including law enforcement officers, prosecutors, criminal justice experts, crime victims, and convicted criminals.
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\nIn my podcast and audiobooks, you'll hear exclusive interviews in police procedurals as I unravel the complexity and gravity of each case. I am deeply fascinated not just by the 'what' and the 'who' but by the often elusive 'why' behind criminal acts. This fascination drives me to dig deeper into each case. Additionally, I feature interviews with true crime authors and reporters about their books and stories.
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\nI draw from my extensive archive of reporters' notebooks to tell true crime stories that might seem familiar at first glance but reveal unexpected and often overlooked aspects of these stories. I take great pleasure in bringing these historical stories back to life, adding a new dimension to the understanding of these cases.
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\nAs the creator of the True Crime Reporter® podcast, Texas Crime Stories Audiobooks, and the \"Freed To Kill\" Television documentary series, I employ an immersive, investigative, and deeply human storytelling style.
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\nMy journey into darkness led me to start reporting about terrorism before and after 9/11.
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\nI was an embedded reporter for the CBS station group during the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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\nYou can read more about my reporting experience, awards, and work as a Congressional investigator before journalism in the About section of the True Crime Reporter® website.
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\nWhile there, please sign up for my \"Stories To Keep You Safe\" newsletter where real lessons from true crime cases meet practical advice you can use to protect yourself and those you love.
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\nYou can reach me at fan@truecrimereporter.com.
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