investigation

Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.

Following the Threads: Gregory Allen, Systemic Silence, and Why Connections Matter
Why This Conversation Exists: This discussion began with a simple question that quickly became something much larger:
By SunshineChristina29 days ago in Criminal
Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell. Until Someone Lives To Tell.
By an independent investigative researcher ⸻ A note to the reader This article relies exclusively on public records, court filings, sworn testimony, and contemporaneous reporting. It does not allege criminal coordination beyond what has been established in court. Its purpose is to examine patterns, parallels, and institutional blind spots that emerge when timelines are placed side by side. Patterns are not accusations. But patterns ignored become policy.
By SunshineChristina29 days ago in Criminal
For Survivors of Assault and Battery: When to Call the Police and Why It Matters
Calling the police in a moment of danger can be one of the most important decisions a person makes. Although it doesn't solve every problem and may not be the right choice in every situation, when safety is at risk, involving law enforcement can be the most effective way to prevent further harm and create the legal foundation needed for restraining orders, criminal charges, and civil claims.
By jason escoto29 days ago in Criminal
Multinational Crisis Part 3
“You’re so stupid!” “ You’re an idiot to fall for that!” “You are so naive!” “ You should be ashamed!” “How could you?”
By Alexandra Grant29 days ago in Criminal
Inside the House of Skulls: The Full Timeline of the Jonathan Gerlach Investigation
This article is Chapter 1 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. INVESTIGATION TARGET: JONATHAN C. GERLACH INCIDENT LOCATION: 100 WASHINGTON AVENUE, EPHRATA PA CHARGES: ABUSE OF CORPSE (x100), THEFT, DESECRATION STATUS: INCARCERATED ($1M BAIL) KEYWORDS: #HouseOfSkulls #JonathanGerlach #EphrataCrime #MountMoriah
By Sunshine Firecracker29 days ago in Criminal
Investigating Associated Building Inspections Ephrata Complaints: The Private Company with Public Power
INVESTIGATION TARGET: ASSOCIATED BUILDING INSPECTIONS, LLC (ABI) HQ LOCATION: 1248 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 23, EPHRATA PA 17522 ROLE: THIRD-PARTY CODE ENFORCEMENT ALLEGATION: SELECTIVE ENFORCEMENT / GROSS NEGLIGENCE KEYWORDS: #EphrataCodeEnforcement #ABI #PublicSafetyFailure
By Sunshine Firecracker30 days ago in Criminal
Take it to the Bank. Content Warning.
The most vulnerable of us can take a care ride to the mall. We might go for that shopping trip as though it were a normal, everyday trip. On August 31st,1999, Mary Bowles, was a retiree who just wanted to go to Promenade Mall in Tulsa. She was there to do a little shopping and do some walking because it was too hot to walk outside. Our gal, Mary, wanted to get some afternoon walking in, and the Promenade Mall in Tulsa was a good place to go. Benches spread out and good air conditioning along with lots of places to get something cold to drink, she would have a safe time walking in there. If she had only made it inside the mall. The mall often had walkers throughout the day, so this was her way of keeping up with her exercise as a number of seniors did.
By Cassie Moore30 days ago in Criminal
Inside the 2001 Scottsdale Family Murders
On April 10 2001 a quiet neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, became the scene of one of the most disturbing family murder cases in modern American history. What initially appeared to be a tragic house fire quickly unraveled into a calculated act of violence that left three people dead and one man missing—a mystery that remains unresolved more than two decades later.In the early hours of the morning, Scottsdale firefighters and police were dispatched to the home of Robert and Mary Fisher after reports of a massive fire and explosion. The blast was later determined to have been caused by natural gas that had accumulated inside the house before ignition. Flames engulfed the structure, suggesting at first glance a devastating accident. However, once firefighters extinguished the blaze and investigators entered the home, the reality proved far more sinister.
By Kure Garba30 days ago in Criminal
Ephrata Mayor Ralph Mowen & The 'House of Skulls': The Man Who Was Actually in Charge
The Great Escape Timing is everything. On Monday, January 5, 2026, Ralph Mowen walked out of Ephrata Borough Hall for the last time. After 30 years as Mayor, he was given a hero’s farewell. There were handshakes, a commemorative plaque, and speeches about his "legacy of service." He was the friendly grandfather of the Borough, the man who handed out candy at the Fair and cut the ribbons at the Rec Center. He got to retire on his own terms, with his reputation sparkling clean.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
The Mayor’s Silence: Thomas Reinhold, Jonathan Gerlach, and Ephrata's 'House of Skulls'
The Promotion to Failure Thomas G. Reinhold isn’t a newcomer to Ephrata’s power structure; he is its architect. After spending over a decade (2012–2025) as Council President—rubber-stamping police budgets and prioritizing quick, unanimous meetings over deep scrutiny—Reinhold finally ascended to the Mayor’s office in January 2026.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
Multinational Crisis Part 2
Let’s go into the wild, where we don’t know what lurks in dark corners. Swamps, quicksand, and creatures, waiting to devour you, await. They will hunt you, subdue you, and then ravage you. Sounds fun, right? Didn’t think so.
By Alexandra Grantabout a month ago in Criminal
Who Was The Lady in Room 2805?
Jennifer Fairgate, a friendly woman who spoke with a German accent, checked into Room 2805 at the Oslo Plaza Hotel in Norway on May 31, 1995. She arrived alone and paid for the room in cash. Hotel staff did not request identification.
By Criminal Mattersabout a month ago in Criminal