Author Archives: Maximum Security

Justice Faraktured

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Maximum Security

Briefly summarize the case. Are you surprised by this information? What is the fallout fromthis type of behavior? Who is to blame? The case of former bench chemist and drug analyst Sonja Farak for the crime lab at UMass in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog #7: Drug Scandal, Science of Crime | 1 Comment

Epic Yap Battle: Podcast vs. Article

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Maximum Security

The story of the Golden State Killer is harrowing across any media. Podcasts as one for reporting true-crime information flourished from the immersiveness that they provide. I’ll admit I’m not the greatest reader but setting the scene in one’s mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog #6: Podcasts | 1 Comment

Serialized: The Hunt for The Golden State Killer

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Maximum Security

10 murders. 50 rapes. Decades of media attention. The Golden State Killer is still at-large almost 40 years after his last victim. As infamous as his string of crimes is, he’s remained elusive from his meticulousness in committing murder – … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog #4: Golden State Killer | 2 Comments

Blood spatter, not flattered

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Maximum Security

Cases like Michaël Peterson’s in The Staircase highlighted the delicate nature of blood spatter analysis. After Peterson allegedly beat his wife to death on the famous staircase, a lengthy court trial tried to convict him based on blood spatter analysis. … Continue reading →

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One Allele Makes All the Difference

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Maximum Security

Small changes snowball out of control over time and have dire consequences. The butterfly effect, the straw that broke the camel’s back – whatever you want to call it – is pivotal to many situations in life. For Steven Avery, … Continue reading →

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A Humidstery Investigation

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Maximum Security

This assignment made a seemingly sluggish run more adventuresome. Today’s weather was quite muggy as I trudged down Mayflower Hill midday. Having entered the coordinates of the into my phone yesterday, I eagerly made my way to the address – … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog #1: Crime Scene | 5 Comments