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We all have our views and opinions regarding various issues, and it is no surprise that the Ahmaud Arbery related sentencing elicited different points of view. It was originally stated by the perpetrators that this crime was a citizen’s arrest. The actions of these three men were merely what has occurred for many years inContinue reading “The Ahmaud Arbery Sentencing (Straight Talk)”

Collateral Damage is defined as any death, injury, or other damage inflicted that is incidental to an activity. For this narrative, I will be focusing on young women that are attracted to street life and Bad Boys. In the early 1990’s during the course of my work as a private investigator, I participated in anContinue reading “Collateral Damage”

Pride is defined as “a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.” Pride is that and much more.It is getting up in the morning, pulling yourself together, and ensuring you are neat, clean, and well groomed before you leave the house. It isContinue reading “Pride”

Last year, 2020 was a year like no other. We were stuck in the house for a year watching people all across the nation die. We could not touch or hug our loved ones for fear of COVID. Then the vaccines came amid a sea of controversy. However, the death rates and serious complications fromContinue reading “Why I Still Have Hope”

As we embark upon this upcoming new year let us think positive thoughts and promote positive actions. A new year is a new beginning. This past year has been challenging. We had the COVID for another year, increased crime rates, individuals losing their homes, some experiencing food insecurity just to name a few. However, weContinue reading “New Year, New Ventures”

Holidays are meant to be a source of joy. It is a time when we gather with family and friends to enjoy them and their company. During the holidays is an opportune time to treasure those we love and the good things about them. Oftentimes, we take our loved ones for granted. This holiday season,Continue reading “Enjoy the Holidays with Those You Love”

November and December are months that we usually give thanks to people in our lives (Family and Friends) who have contributed to our growth and development in the journey of life.Personally, so many people have helped me navigate life’s ups and downs in this narrative but I truly appreciate each of them as well asContinue reading “Season of Giving”

P.I. Perspective As a licensed Private Investigator I have investigated several high-profile cases over the years, and as such, there is a huge disadvantage for PI’s (Private Investigators) vs. law enforcement (Police) investigators. Law Enforcement Has the Advantage! Police get involved with investigations on the day of a crime most time within minutes after an incidentContinue reading “Investigation“

Be a good listener. Sometimes when friends or family call and they’re going through something they really don’t want your opinion. All they want is for someone to listen to their concerns. They don’t want judgment. They don’t want condescending replies. They don’t want “I told you so”. They just want to get things offContinue reading “Good Listening Skills”

A jury in South Georgia (Burnswich), convicted three white men of killing an unarmed black male! The verdict was the right conclusion for what they (offenders) did but I must say that the verdict stunned me, and many others because of the makeup of the jury panel. The injustices as we all know have notContinue reading “A step in the right direction”