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Publications

Boston Phoenix

Crime Religion

Cardinal Sin

Cardinal Bernard Law knew as early as 1984 John Geoghan was molesting children. The priest would not be defrocked for 14 years.

Kristin Lombardi Boston Phoenix Mar 2001 25min Permalink

Science Media

A Convenient Excuse

On the media’s failure to cover climate change.

Wen Stephenson Boston Phoenix Nov 2012 50min Permalink

Did He Murder His Mother?

The jury made a mistake when it convicted Abdul Raheem.

David S. Bernstein Boston Phoenix Apr 2005 Permalink

Politics

The Trials of Nadia Naffe

Naffe, a young Republican, entered the belly of the political beast – and was nearly eaten.

Chris Faraone Boston Phoenix Feb 2013 Permalink

Crime

Murderabilia

Jeff Mailhot, convicted serial killer, has joined several infamous criminals in a second career from behind bars: paid artist. His first piece? An outline of his left hand, available for $34.99.

John Larrabee Boston Phoenix Apr 2010 Permalink