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Just a note that since it has been increasingly difficult to find cases, I am changing the Innocence Project Cases section from one case a month to one case every two or three months.

Unlike other types of crime cases, sadly there is no state-by-state database for Innocence Project cases. And some of the ones I can find have already been extensively covered on tv and/or podcasts (and I know this sounds terrible of me but I don't have the time to listen to extensive podcasts to make an adequate posting).

This isn't because I don't care as much, but because I don't want the section to become inundated with cases where it was the only one I could find as opposed to one I properly researched and/or found more interesting with more advance time.

Kind of random and although I explain this in a few sections, some people have complained that the site registration process is too strict or the "strictest one I've seen."

First, I was rejected from Websleuths initially lol. It had nothing to do with this site, just basically I had to use a reference to even be accepted.

IMO, not a criticism of them, but Websleuths is even tougher to become a member of.

Secondly, all anyone has to do is answer the question!

Usually the ones who get rejected is not personal but because they didn't answer the question and had a gmail or yahoo address which anyone can get.

If you have a blank email but your address is a professional address like joe27@cbsnews.com I'll let it slide but that's about it.

I can also Google screen names and if I see "Joe9357" also posted on Websleuths then I can get it slide as well.

However if you have a generic email and there is no record of you posting on other crime or types of forums I can't accept you.

It's not that hard to get on this site, all you have to do is answer the question lol.

P.S. I understand the question is easy to miss at times, but better safe than spammed lol.

Hey guys, because there are so many cases on this forum it is a virtual improbability that I will not make a mistake or type-o from time to time, some more embarrassing than others.

I've discussed this in private with some of you but I'd rather you not "call me out" in public if you notice an error and private message me instead.

It's not about my sensibilities but might make the site look bad to the outside observer who might not have noticed the error had it not been PUBLICLY pointed it out rather than me being told discreetly so I can fix it right away with no one noticing.

I'm only human so mistakes will happen, I do my best to try to limit those mistakes lol.

Thanks!

Thank you for the person who private messaged me to let me know I accidentally said I don't see why I would want to see Yaser Said burned in a pit of fire instead of wouldn't. (ok just kidding )

But phew! Ok now all the fugitives section are in some sort of reverse chronological order. 2010-present fugitives are 2018 followed by 2017 etc... This order will inevitably get messed up with new threads, bump ups (I'm admittedly going to mess this up myself since I still haven't finished confirming all the fugitives on our site and usually bump those threads up when I do which is another side project) etc.. but that's no worry for me since at least now there's some sense of semblance and at least in general the more recent cases of each decade will be closer to the beginning. (Not to mention although we're not like AMW, we don't "officially" take tips, our site could still help lead someone to call the appropriate venue if they see someone. Making it so the more recent fugitives are more towards the beginning of each section increases those odds).

Hopefully it will be a while before I have to do that again, every time I do a new site project I forget how many new threads get added to our site and how much longer it takes than the last time!

Since I don't want to mess with chronological order too much, fugitive of the week will be discontinued for the time being. I still will bring it back under special circumstances- case request, significant leads on a case, breaking news cases that deserve attention etc...

Of course we will wait to see what the In Pursuit format will look like next year as well in regards to fugitive of the week (if it is 1-2 cases like The Hunt, I can make them fugitive or fugitives of the week).

Just a note everyone that I will be posting a ton of cases (if all goes to plan) the next two months only to make up for me usually taking Decembers off from posting new content aside from breaking news or FBI website case additions.

I in no means expect all of you to keep up so don't worry. Just simply the more cases on our site, the more potential for discussions and keeping it active. (And of course, hopefully getting answers for loved ones of the victims or missing as well).

Just a reminder that the month is almost over and the insanity with the increased case additions will end soon. (With In Pursuit, 2019 will likely be more focused on that as opposed to new content).