Real investigations leave a lasting mark on the writers who experience them firsthand. Connie Dial, Kathryn Casey, Matt Hilton, Michael A. Black, and Neal Baer draw on their professional backgrounds in forensics, medicine, and investigation to discuss how real-world experience sharpens authenticity on the page. This conversation explores how lived knowledge of crime and consequence can elevate true crime storytelling.
How Officers Survive Violent Encounters
What really happens during a physical arrest, and what keeps officers alive in dangerous encounters? An active police officer demonstrates real-world defensive tactics used on the street, explaining how training, procedure, and instinct come together in high-risk...
