I want some information about homicide detectives, especially direct
narratives. Some kind of online journal would be ideal, although
naturally a detective isn't going to reveal details about an ongoing
investigation, or anything like that.

In particular, I want to learn about male homicide detectives in the
United States. (I already have some info about what it's like to be a
female homicide detective.)

Thanks in advance.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 31 May 2005 14:37 PDT

Hello griffith933-ga,

I haven't been able to find any homicide detective blogs but I was
wondering if these would be helpful. I look forward to your
clarification.

~ czh ~

http://jmenad.typepad.com/lapdwife/2004/06/who_am_i.html

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/custom/blogs/cop/entries/2005/02/02/get_to_know_your_detective.html

http://theinvestigatorsnotebook.blogspot.com/

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Clarification of Question by griffith933-ga on 31 May 2005 15:30 PDT

I think those will help. Can you find anything else?

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 31 May 2005 15:37 PDT

Hello griffith933-ga,

I've already tried many different approaches and this is all I've been
able to come up with. Part of the problem is that there are lots of
blogs that refer to fictional homicide inspectors. My impression is
that real life homicide inspectors are not likely to be permitted to
talk about their professional lives that openly. I'd be willing to
give it another shot if you could tell me how you will use the
information or what is the context of the question. Sometimes having a
telling detail opens up brand new avenues for searching. I look
forward to your clarification.

~ czh ~

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Clarification of Question by griffith933-ga on 31 May 2005 15:47 PDT

Well, in this case, it would be all right if you could find some blogs
by people who used to be homicide detectives-- maybe somebody
complaining about the system, or something. Let me know if you find
anything.

Hello griffith933-ga,

Here is a collection of links to blogs, diaries, articles and reports
about the personal experiences of homicide investigators or others who
write about and quote them extensively. All of them should contribute
to your understanding of the world of criminal investigation and the
lives of people who work in the field.

Best wishes for your project.

~ czh ~


diary 	A weeklong electronic journal.
Jill Leovy is a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times.

***** This is a week long report on a crime reporter spending time
with LAPD homicide.

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http://slate.msn.com/id/112008/entry/112323/
diary 	A weeklong electronic journal.

***** This is a report of a Los Angeles cab driver?s dealings with the
LAPD about the murder of one of his fellow cabbies.

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http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050417/FEATURES/504170307&SearchID=73205445455178
New leads, technology help police wrap up 'cold' investigations

***** This is a long newspaper article that extensively quotes a
homicide detective.

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http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/chi/53956630.html
re: Question for Cops and Detectives 

***** This is a long, thoughtful post from a Chicago homicide
detective who has worked on hundreds of homicide investigations.

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http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/janbtucker/
Jan Tucker's Detective's Diary

***** This site offers lots of articles. I hope some of them might be
of interest to you.

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http://www.trialdiary.com/aboutus.htm
Trial Diary

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/Page/document/v4/sub/MarketingPage?user_URL=http://www.theglobeandmail.com%2Fservlet%2FArticleNews%2FTPStory%2FLAC%2F20040228%2FTRIAL28%2F&ord=1117581473007&brand=theglobeandmail&force_login=true
Oh, what a Web of wicked they weave
By JANE ARMSTRONG
Saturday, February 28, 2004, Page A16

SEATTLE -- It reads like a cross between a teenager's diary and a
paperback thriller; part girlish confession, part whodunit.

It's called trialdiary.com and it's written and updated each day by
two self-described court junkies who wanted to be part of the
high-profile Seattle murder trial of two young Canadian men, but who
lacked a law degree or press credentials to participate
professionally.

***** The daily report on the trial gives you the full minutiae of the
case including testimony by the homicide investigator.

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http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/savvypages/winter05/win05_abbey.htm
Homicide detective gives victims a voice
C.P. Abbondandolo investigates death's dark aftermath, piecing
together crimes' puzzle

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http://www.infojustice.com/
American Academy for Justice Through Science
http://www.infojustice.com/samples.html
Samples in Police Science and Forensic Medicine

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http://www.rcgravel.com/
http://www.rcgravel.com/newsletterarchive.htm
Crime Scene Investigation Newsletter


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diary OR blog of ?homicide detective? OR ?criminal investigator?

Cool! As usual, I threw in a 20% tip. I'm looking forward to working with you again.

Hi czh-ga,
could it be that you omitted the link to Jill Leovy's diary, your first item?

(And congratulations for staying on the job!)
Myoarin

Hello again griffith933-ga,

I'm glad you liked the answer. Thanks again for the five stars and
tip. I would be happy to work with you again. Just ask for me by
putting my name in the subject line, like this:

Q: For czh-ga only: The Market for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment Maintenance 
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=146272

Good luck on your projects.

~ czh ~