Typically, when you read an after-the-fact article about a rock show, you'll get served a brief bio of the bands and the evening's setlist. This isn't going to be anything like that. Last Saturday night I attended a show that did double duty as a birthday party, dubbed Buford Jam 3. The event was held at the Tannery in downtown Buford, GA. More than just a show recap, this is … [Read more...] about Three Amazing Rock Bands, One Incredible Rock Show
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New Podcast Examines the Mike Chapel Case
In 1993, fifty-three-year-old Emogene Thompson was found dead in Buford, GA. Evidence at the scene immediately showed that she had been murdered. A Gwinnett County Police officer, Michael Chapel, who had worked with her on a theft case, was accused of the crime, and the trial made headlines, locally and nationally. Now, a new podcast from the producers of the popular In the Red … [Read more...] about New Podcast Examines the Mike Chapel Case
The Mike Chapel Case-D.A. Danny Porter Speaks
In the fall of this year, I wrote and published a series of articles detailing the efforts of "The Mike Chapel is Innocent Project." They are a group of passionate supporters that believe Gwinnett County Police officer Michael Chapel was unfairly convicted of the 1993 murder of Emogene Thompson. In those articles, I asked that anyone from the prosecution or investigation … [Read more...] about The Mike Chapel Case-D.A. Danny Porter Speaks
Is Mike Chapel Innocent? Chapter Five; Questions That Need to be Answered
This narrative describes information brought forth from supporters of the “Michael Chapel is Innocent Project.” No one from the prosecution or investigative process has reached out or responded to offer their story, but they are encouraged to contact me and share their version of events. I would also like an opportunity to speak with anyone who served on the Chapel … [Read more...] about Is Mike Chapel Innocent? Chapter Five; Questions That Need to be Answered
Is Mike Chapel Innocent? Chapter One; The Witnesses
This narrative describes information brought forth by the supporters of the “Michael Chapel is Innocent” Project. No one from the prosecution or investigative process initially reached out to offer their story, but I encouraged them to contact me and share their version of events. Later I was contacted by former District Attorney Danny Porter. We had multiple interviews, and … [Read more...] about Is Mike Chapel Innocent? Chapter One; The Witnesses