1st Place: Private investigator and crime novelist John Nardizzi tells a twisted tale of murder and conflicting stories, diligent investigation and justice unserved. Read More
2nd Place: Mike Spencer's tale takes us deep undercover—into a defense case, his backstory as a reporter, and his personal philosophy about power, fairness and the justice we all deserve. Read More
Third Place (Tie): Veteran reporter Oliver Mackson turns his talents to investigations with higher stakes, and reflects on the power of dogged pursuit. Read More
A criminal defense investigator sheds light on why people falsely confess, how our justice system is skewed toward guilt, and what we can do to fix it. Read More