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Riverfront Times

Crime

False Witness

In St. Louis, a former rival could end up springing Felix Key from a 28 year sentence.

Ryan Krull Riverfront Times Dec 2020 Permalink

Crime

The Long, Violent Fall of Tanning Mogul Todd Beckman

A gym entrepreneur’s side business in marijuana spins out of control.

Doyle Murphy Riverfront Times Jan 2019 Permalink

Crime

The Samurai Killer of South St. Louis

Seth Herter’s life was full of delusions. But the murder was all too real.

Doyle Murphy Riverfront Times Jul 2018 20min Permalink

Crime

The Final Flight of Martin McNally

The story of Martin McNally, who hijacked a plane in 1972. Among other crimes.

Danny Wicentowski Riverfront Times Jan 2017 Permalink

Media

Juan Thompson Wrote About St. Louis for the National Media. But Were Any of His Stories True?

The real story of a fabricator.

Doyle Murphy Riverfront Times Feb 2016 20min Permalink

Crime Sports

Pros and Cons: Ex-Inmates Redefine Handball at Forest Park

The story of a St. Louis handball court.

Jessica Lussenhop Riverfront Times Jun 2013 Permalink