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Housing Projects

Crime

A Daughter's Death

The murder of Tayshana “Chicken” Murphy in the Harlem projects.

Jennifer Gonnerman New Yorker Sep 2015 Permalink

Crime Politics

How A Small-Time Drug Dealer Rescued Dozens During Katrina

When all else failed, he commandeered a bus, and saved his neighbors. Now he’s in prison.

Joel D. Anderson Buzzfeed Jul 2015 20min Permalink

Crime

They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror

A Chicago housing project resident reports intruders breaking into her apartment through a medicine cabinet. Days later, she’s found dead.

Steve Bogira Chicago Reader Sep 1987 40min Permalink

American Murder Mystery

An investigation into rising crime rates in small American cities. Is a lauded antipoverty program to blame?

Hanna Rosin The Atlantic Jul 2008 35min Permalink