Michael W. Streed is an internationally-recognized forensic facial imaging expert based in Southern California. For 35 years he has blended his rich law enforcement experience and artistic skills to provide forensic facial imaging services to some of the largest, most diverse, police agencies in the United States, including the Los Angeles and Baltimore City Police Departments. During his distinguished law enforcement career Michael … [Read more...]
The SketchCop Michael W. Streed on Writer’s Block
The SketchCop on writer’s block. When I wrote SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime, I found that one of my biggest challenges was writer’s block. After a career spent writing millions of words, onto tens of thousands of pages of police reports, you would think that it would be simple for me to write a book. Not true. Writers block is a something I experienced many times. If you don’t believe me, think back to when you were stuck staring at … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed on the Impact of New Forensic Technology
Making faces and the impact of new forensic technology Technology continues to affect the way we live and work. Each day, companies are developing new tools and computer software programs that propel industry and help create products that make our lives easier. In my industry, technology is changing the way we create a criminal’s face. For example, 100 years ago, if a frontier lawman wanted to make a poster of a wanted criminal, they only … [Read more...]
Bradley Nickell’s REPEAT OFFENDER Named Best of 2015 in True Crime
Bradley Nickell's true crime book, REPEAT OFFENDER, was named "Best of 2015" in True Crime by Suspense Magazine! REPEAT OFFENDER follows Las Vegas Police Detective Bradley Nickell as he brings you the inside scoop on the investigation of the most prolific repeat offender Las Vegas has ever known. Daimon Monroe looked like an average guy raising a family with his diffident schoolteacher girlfriend. But just belowthe surface, you’ll learn he was … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed’s Motivation for Writing SketchCop
The inspiration and motivation for writing SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime. The idea for SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime was hatched in 2002 by my late wife. We were inside my office talking one day when she suggested I write a book. I brushed her off immediately. “What am I going to write about?” I responded. She pointed towards my file cabinet and reminded me about the headline making cases I worked on over the years. She … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed Helps Solve Cold Case in History Channel’s, Alcatraz: Search for the Truth
On October 12, 2015, Michael W. Streed was featured during History Channel’s, Alcatraz: Search for the Truth. The program details the notorious 1962 prison break from Alcatraz State Penitentiary by convicts Frank Morris and Anglin brothers, John and Clarence. All three were presumed dead by drowning after an exhaustive search failed to locate evidence they survived. Now, fifty-three years later, relatives of the Anglin’s approached … [Read more...]
Collateral Damage: Bradley Nickell on the How the Children of Criminals Are Also Affected
Bradley Nickell has been a detective in Las Vegas for twenty-three years and is the author of hit WildBlue Press true crime book, REPEAT OFFENDER. Read the full article for Bradley's insight as to how not just the victims, but also the children of criminals are greatly affected by the crimes of their parents. "As law enforcement officers we are exposed to death and the horrors of crime on a daily basis. We stare into the face of darkness as a … [Read more...]
Author Caitlin Rother Explains How to Make Book Soup
I am often asked what is involved in putting together a true crime book and how long it takes. Well, if I were writing a cook book on how to cook up a book (now that’s a mouthful), I might give this answer: pour several truckloads of research into a large caldron, add a barrelful of interviews, a gallon of storytelling pizzazz, a dash of hope, and a pinch of justice. Consume many glasses of full-bodied patience, determination, and flexibility … [Read more...]
Nickell’s Cents; Q&A With Sin City Cop & Author Bradley Nickell, Volume #4
We're back with Sin City Cop & Author Bradley Nickell for the latest in his informative Q & A sessions about his true crime thriller, REPEAT OFFENDER, which is the #1 customer-rated true crime book on Amazon. We're branding this series as "Nickell's Cents" and we'd like you to get involved. Check out the video for more information. If you think a true crime story isn't your cup of tea, just understand that REPEAT OFFENDER isn't like … [Read more...]
Q and A Session #3 with Sin City Cop and Author Bradley Nickell
Sin City Cop and Author Bradley Nickell has put together another informative edition of his Q & A session about his true crime thriller, REPEAT OFFENDER, which is the #1 customer-rated true crime book on Amazon. That's better than 31,000 other titles! https://youtu.be/EHQVID3DPwY If you haven't gotten yours yet, you're missing out. It's not just a harrowing story of a notorious criminal, there's an amazing redemption story in it too! … [Read more...]
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