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Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Adolescent Arsonists

The history of the building that we were brought in to investigate was so dramatic, it was almost unconceivable. It ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Moral Dilemma

We were still very new to the business of investigating fires when Charlie woke up one morning with an ethical ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Mansion in the Sky

Since I started merrily dragging you through the ashes, I completely forgot to tell you about our very first case ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of Ashes to Ashes

The Loomis case was top heavy with experts from day one, including three medical examiners, two forensic dentists, an automotive ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Bad Carpenter

There I was, partnered with my late husband at Charles G. King Associates, our fire investigation company. Vastly less knowledgeable ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Bic in the Back

Every so often, someone views us through an unflattering lens, and ... Ouch. Like a sock in the jaw ... ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Curious Case of the Kerosene Heater

Back in the days when I was a licensed private detective (I’ve always wanted to say that. Something like “Follow ..


Tilting at Windmills: Pluto Is Back!!!

Well...Well...Well. Interesting things are happening in the world of astronomy, and they all relate to poor, bullied (those big kids can ..


Tilting at Windmills: But Where is Your Heart?

I was listening to an Old Time radio station the other day when a tune came on that I hadn’t ..


New Year’s (sort of) Resolutions

Here comes a year, bran spanking new To greet, clear-eyed and strong. (Or not) To face, whatever may ensue, Intent to do no wrong. (Wishful ..


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