Gypsy Rose Blanchard served 8 years in Missouri prison for second-degree murder and was released on parole in December 2023. Her case stems from long-term medical abuse by her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, before Dee Dee was killed in 2015. This article answers the most common questions about Gypsy Rose, the case facts, and her […]
The Melissa Witt case laws center on the 1994 kidnapping and murder of 19-year-old Melissa Witt in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the ongoing prosecution of suspect Timothy Dwayne “TJ” McGhee. The case has involved evolving criminal procedures, evidentiary disputes, and victim-rights considerations as investigators and courts revisit key leads decades later. This article explains the […]
No—under federal law, cannabis users are prohibited from possessing or buying firearms because marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. Even if your state allows medical or recreational use, ATF Form 4473 treats marijuana use as unlawful for gun eligibility. This article explains the federal rules, state conflicts, and common legal risks for applicants. The […]
Michael Peterson was convicted in 2003 for the murder of his wife Kathleen Peterson but won a new trial in 2011, then entered an Alford plea in 2017 to end the case. The decades-long “staircase” death investigation raised recurring questions about evidence, expert testimony, and competing theories. This article answers the most common questions about […]
Michael Peterson was convicted of murdering Kathleen Peterson in 2003, but his conviction was vacated and he entered an Alford plea in 2017. The case remains controversial due to disputed forensic evidence and competing theories of her death. This article answers the most common questions about the case, timeline, and legal outcomes. The Case That […]
The Melissa Witt case began on December 1, 1994, when the 19-year-old disappeared from a Fort Smith, Arkansas bowling alley parking lot. The investigation has remained open for nearly three decades, with periodic leads and renewed law-enforcement efforts. This article outlines the key timeline milestones and what to expect in long-running cold case investigations. The […]
