About Thinking in Cases
Independent true crime analysis, investigative reasoning, timelines, and case breakdowns.
I research ongoing cases, review publicly available evidence, and encourage thoughtful discussion rooted in facts — not sensationalism.
Support helps fund research time, source access, archives, and continued coverage.
I research ongoing cases, review publicly available evidence, and encourage thoughtful discussion rooted in facts — not sensationalism.
Support helps fund research time, source access, archives, and continued coverage.
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25 Years Later: The Unresolved Disappearance of Chandra Levy Twenty-five years ago, 24-year-old federal intern Chandra Levy disappeared from Washington, D.C., setting off one of the most high-profile missing person cases in recent memory. Levy, a graduate student interning with the Bureau of Prisons, was nearing the end of her time in D.C. in May 2001. She had plans to return home to California. I...
A Missing Intern, A Political Scandal, and a Case That Fell Apart
May 09, 2026
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Part 2 of my breakdown on rare abduction cases. When an elderly person is taken from their home, investigators immediately know: This is NOT a typical crime. But here’s the part most people don’t realize: Not every crime scene tells the truth. The first question isn’t “who did it?” It’s: Did this actually happen the way it appears? Because in rare cases like this, the scene itself can ...
Real vs. Staged: How Investigators Tell the Difference
May 09, 2026
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When people think of kidnappings, they often picture children or young adults. Statistically, that perception isn’t wrong. The majority of abduction cases involve younger individuals, often in domestic disputes, trafficking situations, or custody-related incidents. But what about elderly victims? Cases involving the abduction of older adults are significantly less common — and that rarity is e...
Why Elderly Abductions Are Rare — And Why That Matters in the Nancy Guthrie Case
May 09, 2026
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