Hannah Teich / Crime Story Daily Editor

Kary Antholis / Editor - Publisher

Paul Butler / Consulting Editor

In all that we publish and record, Crime Story seeks to highlight thematic, character-driven work that explores the functions (and dysfunctions) of the criminal legal process. Pieces for Crime Story — regardless of form — are first and foremost concerned with examining how the idea of ‘justice’ shapes the narratives we see, hear, and experience and how narratives can shape what is considered to be ‘just.’ At Crime Story, character, emotional engagement, and visceral engagement are paramount in the work we put out into the world.  As a digital forum where criminal justice and storytelling meet, Crime Story Media aims to appeal to true crime fans who crave material that is engaging and entertaining while also smart and serious-minded. Through print and mixed-media reporting, expert commentary and podcast series, we will present stories about crimes and trials that compellingly explore the functions (and dysfunctions) of the US criminal justice system. We will analyze the intentions, biases and effectiveness of current crime narratives in the way they are commonly presented.

SECTIONS

CRIME STORY DAILY

This is a daily aggregation of Internet links to the best, most provocative stories on crime and criminal justice available online.

THE JOURNAL

THE JOURNAL is the editorial section of the CRIME STORY site. Our editorial content consists of three sub-sections… CRIME STORY LA Where our journalists report on the Los Angeles criminal justice system – stories that explore the human element of criminal justice in the City of Angels. In the spirit of the New Journalism as defined by Tom Wolfe, the reporting here will be vigorous, empathic and intensely personal. Factual, always. Detached, never. EDITORS’ BLOG Where our editorial team attempts to make sense of, and offer perspective on, the most important crime and criminal justice stories (both national and local) of the day. EXPERT WITNESS Where we highlight the voices and opinions of individuals with interesting and unique perspectives on crime stories and criminal justice narratives. Our commentators include screenwriters and jurists, politicians and crime novelists, activists and advocates. These entries will take the form of opinion pieces, incisive features, and in-depth interviews. JUSTICE Under our JUSTICE banner, our editorial team will conduct comprehensive explorations of issues and developments related to inequity and bias in the justice system, including mass incarceration of African-American males, racial profiling and political activism, as well as current initiatives and legislation aimed at criminal justice reform.

PODCASTS

Simply put, our podcasts are extended, focused conversations about crime storytelling in all its forms. We will interview audio-visual and literary storytellers about how they shape crime and trial stories for audiences, as well as with criminal justice experts about how they present compelling narratives to jurors and judges. Our podcasts will also engage with our CRIME STORY journalists and commentators in order to discuss ongoing crime and trial stories that they are covering, as well as larger, related criminal justice issues. [/td_block_text_with_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][/tdc_zone]