A new weather station, questions about free will, wrongful convictions, forensic genealogy, and a Colorado DNA scandal all point to one common theme: accountability—and what happens when those in power avoid it.
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Texas Justice and Facebook Injustice
After helping a local bookstore move to a larger home, I reflect on a writer friend’s sudden Facebook account deletion and the importance of backing up digital memories. I also look at a remarkable Texas cold case arrest that finally brought justice to both a murder victim and a wrongly convicted man.
A New Grandson, a Lost Friend, and an Exoneration
This week brought both celebration and sorrow: the loss of a former Army comrade, the early arrival of a new grandson, and news of three Pennsylvania men finally exonerated after nearly three decades in prison. A reminder that life rarely comes in simple categories.
Empty Nest
In which I reflect upon our empty nest
Wrongful Conviction, Qualified Immunity, and the Cost of Being Forgotten
A mistaken identity, an AI-driven arrest, and the long shadow of wrongful conviction—this post explores how easily lives can be upended and how little accountability follows. Even after release, the damage lingers in ways money alone can’t repair.