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IATA - May 8, 2026
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Lorraine Bieze Murder

On August 30, 1982, 21-year-old waitress Lorraine Bieze finished her lunch shift and began walking home from the Snuggery Saloon in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The next day, her body was…

IATA - May 1, 2026
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The DNA Failure That’s Letting Predators Slip Through the Cracks

Lawfully owed DNA samples are going uncollected across the U.S., enabling violent offenders to reoffend and evade justice. Key Takeaways: Yes, monsters do walk among us. Serial killers, murderers, rapists,…

IATA - May 1, 2026
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Solving the Problem of the Missed Collection of Lawfully Owed DNA

The failure to collect and process offender DNA is hampering our ability to solve crimes. Key Takeaways My previous article, “The DNA failure that’s letting predators slip through the cracks,”…

IATA - May 1, 2026
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High-Profile Arrests Leave No Room for Error

How Disciplined Planning and Consistent Standards Protect Investigations and Public Trust Under Intense Scrutiny Despite the lack of details, there are lessons to be learned as we watch cases involving…

IATA - May 1, 2026
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Suppressors and the Hidden Cost of Hearing Loss in Policing

Noise-induced hearing loss is widespread, permanent and costly. Here’s why suppressed rifles are emerging as a practical safety solution for agencies. This article is a reprint of a chapter from…