Dr. Mozelle Martin
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Behavioral analyst and investigative writer examining how people, institutions, and narratives behave under pressure—and what remains when systems fail.
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The Biggest Mistakes in Criminal Cases
When we think about criminal justice, it’s easy to focus on the courtroom drama—the judge’s gavel, the attorneys’ closing arguments, the jury’s verdict. But the truth is, some of the biggest mistakes happen far away from the bench. Outside the courtroom is where misinformation, rushed judgments, and distorted narratives quietly do the most damage. They twist the story before a trial even starts, sometimes sinking the chances of justice before a single witness testifies.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin7 months ago in Criminal
The Danger of Parasocial Investigators:
Let’s clear something up: There’s a big difference between watching crime shows and knowing how to analyze a crime scene. And just because someone hits "record" on a phone and speaks confidently to the online audience does not mean they’ve earned the right to dissect someone’s life.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin7 months ago in Criminal
A Handwriting Analyst Isn’t a Detective
The Noise A YouTuber claims I “didn’t study the case,” “spread misinformation,” and “lost credibility” because I didn’t name an insider who spoke to me decades ago. He seems to think I should've watched every documentary, vetted every claim she made, and practically delivered a verdict on Darlie Routier’s guilt.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin7 months ago in Criminal
The Collapse of a Climate Mascot:
Let’s not act like this came out of nowhere. Greta Thunberg was always a symbol first. The world put a teenager on the global stage and decided she was the solution to a crisis rooted in decades of corporate corruption, policy decay, and public inertia.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin8 months ago in Critique
Why Sociology Majors Outearn Psychology Grads by 2–3X
Let’s be blunt: A Master’s degree in psychology doesn’t guarantee a high-paying job. In fact, in many parts of the U.S., mental health professionals with a decade of experience are still being offered $20–30 an hour—barely more than entry-level admin work.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin8 months ago in Education
The Gatekeepers of Misinformation:
In today's influencer-driven ecosystem, the public often assumes that the most visible voices in true crime must also be the most credible. But visibility is not a credential—and the consequences of that confusion are quietly reshaping how audiences think about criminal justice, forensic science, and even truth itself.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin8 months ago in Criminal
The Science of Smear Campaigns:
Smear campaigns don’t always arrive with torches and pitchforks. More often, they wear the mask of “concern,” “opinion,” or “public interest.” But make no mistake: beneath that mask is a coordinated psychological operation—one designed not just to criticize, but to destroy.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin9 months ago in Criminal
He Signed Her Birthday Card with Love.
This the post about haunting murder of Lisa McMahon and the warning no one wanted to hear. Some true crime cases fade into obscurity. Others echo quietly for years, not because they’re unsolved, but because they carry a gut-level sense of missed warning signs and unheeded intuition.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin9 months ago in Criminal
Sharenting & Posting:
I read a story in The Atlantic yesterday about "sharenting" and how the grown children are often horrified at what their parents posted. It was then that I was reminded that what we put online - whether a baby picture of our child or an angry post, all can outlive our reputation... and our life.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin10 months ago in Families
