Produced by Ruth Chenetz, Mead Stone and Dena Goldstein [This story previously aired on April 8, 2017] On November 29, 2011, Detective Michael Thomas answered the call when 44-year-old Tom Kolman was found dead in his car. “It was unusual … this individual, the way he was positioned in the […]
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Most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
According to the AKC, the most distinguishing characteristics for Labrador retrievers include a “short, dense, weather resistant coat” plus an “otter tail” and “clean-cut” head. More importantly for dog owners, though, is probably the breed’s “kind,” friendly eyes, intelligence and mild temperament. Free America Network Articles
Curtis Lovelace: “To say that I murdered the mother of my children, it’s horrible”
Produced by Alec Sirken, Josh Gelman and Chris O’Connell [This story previously aired on March 18, 2017. It was updated on Aug. 11, 2018] QUINCY, Ill. –For Curtis Lovelace and his family, Feb. 14, 2006, may seem like a long time ago. But, for the second time in two years, […]
Cory and Curtis Lovelace: How their story unfolded
On the morning of Feb. 14, 2006, Curtis found Cory dead in their bed. Although her death was marked as “undetermined” by the forensic pathologist, the case was closed. Curtis moved on with his life, getting married for a second time, and then a third time. Free America Network Articles
Texas woman seeks justice in childhood kidnapping, attack
Produced by Stephen A.McCain, Marcelena Spencer, Mead Stone and Gary Winter Many children who are abducted don’t live to tell their stories. Jennifer’s Schuett’s attacker tried to silence her, but she refused to let him. Jennifer is sharing her story in the hope of inspiring other women and girls to […]
Texas girl scribbled notes to help police find her attacker
On Aug. 10, 1990, Jennifer Schuett was abducted from her bedroom by an unknown man. She was strangled, her throat was slashed and the 8-year-old was left for dead in a field in Dickinson, Texas. Unable to speak, she found a way to answer questions and provide investigators with important […]
Presidents ranked from worst to best
How will history judge President Donald Trump? One day, we’ll have an answer, thanks to C-SPAN’s Presidential Historians Survey. The 2017 version, which polled 91 historians, saw several presidents rise and fall in the rankings. Historians evaluated them based on 10 qualities of presidential leadership, including economic management, international relations, […]
Roosevelt Glenn and Darryl Pinkins: Guilty until proven innocent
Produced by Judy Rybak [This story first aired on Feb. 4. It was updated on Dec. 9.] HAMMOND, Ind. — For nearly two decades, Sally Glenn went to prison every other weekend to visit her son, Roosevelt. “It would hurt me. And when we’d leave there I would cry,” she […]
Don’t fall for these holiday gift exchange scams on Facebook
Last Updated Dec 4, 2017 6:08 PM EST ‘Tis the season… to get scammed on Facebook. Two scams called the “Secret Sister Gift Exchange” and the “Secret Wine Bottle Exchange” are once again spreading across Facebook like wildfire, and unfortunately, users are (still) falling for it. It sounds like a […]
New on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon
From classic movies to original series, these are the new, notable titles on popular streaming services. Credit: David Giesbrecht/Netflix Benedict Cumberbatch is a magical Marvel hero in this entertaining flick from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Credit: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Back in 2008 Carrie Bradshaw got left at the […]