Editorial standards and corrections.

Sources and verification

We prioritize official records, responsible agencies, court documents, archives, and clearly attributed firsthand accounts. Secondary reporting can provide context, but sensitive factual claims should be traced to stronger evidence whenever possible.

• Case pages link to public sources when a reliable URL is available.
• Anonymous or privately supplied information is not published without independent verification and a safety review.
• Generated research drafts are starting points, never sole authority for a factual claim.

Facts, reporting, analysis, and theories

We distinguish what an official record establishes from what a person reported, what the team infers, and what remains unresolved. No person is described as responsible for a crime unless that status is supported by the legal record and accurately stated.

Privacy, dignity, and harm reduction

We avoid unnecessary graphic detail, private contact information, precise private locations, and personal facts that do not help the public understand or responsibly act on a case. Requests from families are considered carefully alongside the public record and the need for accuracy.

Corrections and updates

When reliable information shows that a published detail is wrong or materially incomplete, we correct it. Significant changes should include a visible note explaining what changed and the date of the update.

Minor spelling, formatting, and clarity edits may be made without a formal correction note when they do not change meaning.

Request a correction

Include the page or episode, the specific statement, your proposed correction, and the strongest available supporting source. A request is reviewed; it is not automatically accepted or rejected based on who submits it.