Long-form true crime write-ups of murders, disappearances and cold cases, each built around a single case with background, timeline and newspaper clippings. Readers get a structured retelling of well-documented cases, often tied to a seasonal theme such as Halloween.
Website: https://www.talesfromtheunderworld.com
A military defense attorney's newsletter that analyses sexual assault and related court cases, including the Cornell fraternity case, the Clavicular criminal and civil matters, and the dismissal of Ann Altman's suit against Sam Altman. It explains legal procedure such as prosecutorial discretion, parallel criminal and civil tracks, and Federal Rule 35 examinations, drawing on court filings and news reports.
A long-form history newsletter examining American crime through series such as LA gang history and Texas prison gangs, with detailed dates, figures and sourcing. It also revisits contested investigations like Gary Webb's Dark Alliance series, weighing what was proven against what was overstated.
A former Scotland Yard homicide detective writes about historic and modern murder cases, drawing on his policing experience to explain how detectives think and work. Issues combine personal anecdotes with detailed case histories and attention to the victims' lives.
A newsletter that examines Old West history, with a focus on Lincoln County War figures and Billy the Kid, using primary sources such as letters, coroner's testimony and obituaries. Each issue takes one question or little-known figure and weighs the evidence, separating documented fact from legend.
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