American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins – This novel tells the story of a Mexican woman fleeing cartel violence with her son and trying to make it to the United States.

American Dirt – A True Crime Story As an expert in true crime, I have delved deep into the pages of Jeanine Cummins’ novel “American Dirt” to uncover the dark and twisted details of the journey of a Mexican woman, Letizia Ramirez, and her son, Alejandro, as they flee cartel violence and try to make it to the United States. …

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El Sicario: The Autobiography of a Mexican Assassin by Molly Molloy and Charles Bowden – This book tells the chilling true story of a former hitman for a Mexican drug cartel, detailing his life of violence and betrayal.

The Unholy Alliances: The Story of Javier “El Diablo” Rodriguez It was a hot and humid night in Ciudad Juárez when Javier Rodriguez, a young man of barely 20 years old, made the fateful decision to join the ranks of a notorious Mexican drug cartel. Little did he know that this choice would lead him down a path of violence, …

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At least 33 individuals were killed due to violence throughout the country on the Fourth of July.

Get at least 6 FREE Stock Shares today Over the extended July Fourth weekend, a series of violent incidents prompted nationwide outcry, with at least 33 people losing their lives, including 11 in Chicago, and many more sustaining injuries, according to the authorities. This distressing trend is unfortunately not uncharacteristic of Fourth of July, which holds the disturbing record as …

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During the extended holiday weekend of July 4, Chicago has experienced a surge in violence with 55 people shot and 11 fatalities.

Get at least 6 FREE Stock Shares today As an expert with substantial experience in true crime and forensic science, I’m saddened yet intrigued by the recent spate of violence that occurred in Chicago over the extended July Fourth weekend. The incident has already claimed twelve lives and left 54 injured from shootings. Shockingly, this grim number closely matches last …

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Midnight in Mexico by Alfredo Corchado – This memoir recounts the author’s experiences reporting on drug violence and corruption in Mexico, including his own near-death encounters with cartels.

MIDNIGHT IN MEXICO: A TRUE CRIME MEMOIR Once upon a time in the dark underbelly of Mexico, there was a journalist known as Diego Martinez. He was a fearless reporter who was willing to risk it all to expose the truth behind the drug violence and corruption that plagued his country. Diego had spent years investigating the powerful cartels that …

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Three individuals lost their lives to gun violence during the holiday weekend in Chicago, according to police reports.

Get at least 6 FREE Stock Shares today Throughout the holiday weekend in Chicago, the relentless tumult of gun violence claimed three lives in varying parts of the city, as confirmed by the Chicago Police Department. As a seasoned investigator, I have various occasions of encountering the harsh realities of gun-related violence. This incident certainly brings back vivid memories of …

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