I recall years ago seeing people on television or out in public having important conversations on their cell phones. That was long before every teenager, grandparent, and civil servant succumbed to the technological appeal of staying connected with everyone other teenager, grandparent, and civil servant outside of North Korea. Back when ownership... »

Dianna writes: My sister recently was discovered by her husband , hanging in the barn. She lived in a rural setting and was isolated. There was a 2 year history of spousal abuse and in fact her husband had been charged and was convicted of assult against by sister. He served 6 weeks in jail,... »

Jayne wrote: I think it’s creepier going under the house than finding the bones. I’m very claustrophobic. I have a question for you: Back in 1991 (in Hermann, MO) my dad bought this old general store that also had a ballroom and small stage. My brothers and I were exploring the ballroom which was filled... »

I just found several comments that were somehow diverted into my “spam‿ folder. I’ve now posted all of them with the exception of a few that I’ll be responding to in “post‿ form here on the main page as soon as I can. Kate asked: Do you generally take photos from all angles when picking up... »

For years I had occasion to drive around the city running errands or just getting from place to place never really paying attention to many of the buildings I would pass as I drove. It’s easy to recognize the locations of chain retailers and corporate offices by the logos on their buildings, but... »

Years ago I received a call from the city police reporting that a plumber had found numerous skeletal remains underneath a house. It’s not uncommon for someone to find a buried bone in their garden or lying in a vacant lot. It’s so common in fact that in most cases I would... »

The following comment/question was posted by TCat . I was wondering if you could tell me what a body of a child looks like after being in the water(drowned)for 2 weeks to 1 month. The weight 110lbs. Drowned or Murdered/ Sexually Assaulted? is the question. Fully clothed. Any criminal knows that water will wash evidence... »

With Sherry’s permission, here are three emails she sent to me after I responded to her original question in the post “Violent and Unnatural.â€? I’ve also included my responses. Thanks for the clarification. Makes sense. First reasonable explanation I have received in 15 years since his passing. Yes, the puzzling part is that it... »

On my dads autopsy report it stated violent, unatural death, means/weapon. What does this mean? It was classified an accidential death. However, the above description does not make me feel that way. Please comment. Thank you. Sherry Sherry: Autopsy reports generally contain the same “matter of fact” terminology that is commonly found on death certificates–very literal terms that... »

My apologies to anyone who may have been expecting, “The Girl of My Dreams—Part III.�? I’m afraid there isn’t one. Part of the reason I ended “Part II�? so abruptly with numerous questions left unanswered was to illustrate the fairly routine lack of closure associated with this job. Additional apologies for... »