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Alex W. Palmer

Crime Science Health

The China Connection: How One D.E.A. Agent Cracked a Global Fentanyl Ring

Fentanyl is quickly becoming America’s deadliest drug. But law enforcement couldn’t trace it to its source—until one teenager overdosed in North Dakota.

Alex W. Palmer New York Times Magazine Oct 2019 50min Permalink

Crime Tech

On the Trail of the Robocall King

An investigator set out to discover the source of one scammy robocall. Turns out, his target made them by the millions.

Alex W. Palmer Wired Mar 2019 20min Permalink

Arts Crime

The Great Chinese Art Heist

Is the Chinese government behind one of the boldest art-crime waves in history?

Alex W. Palmer GQ Aug 2018 20min Permalink