Figures from Lauren Spierer Investigation Return to Spotlight

Sadly, there has been little in the way of breaking news to report about Lauren Spierer since June, when IM last looked into the disappearance of the Indiana University student—namely information on her whereabouts, what happened to her, or publicized leads in the police investigation. 
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The First Church of Cannabis

Whether or not the First Church succeeds in cloaking itself in the RFRA, it has already brought marijuana legal reform back into public discussion.

Short of the Goal: A Soccer Hopeful, Murdered

What Daniel Foster knows for sure is that by 2:15 a.m., his brother lay in the club's parking lot, blood seeping from his ear.

Lauren Spierer’s Mother Is “Truly Hoping We Get Answers”

The case will now enter the next phase of litigation, which involves full discovery, attorney Jason Barclay tells IM. “One aspect of that is taking depositions under oath,” says Barclay.

Chilling Transcript of Dr. Gregory Konrath’s Alleged Murder Plot

The strange story of Dr. Gregory Konrath makes it to prime time with a spot on ABC News' 20/20 on Friday, September 18.

Lauren Spierer Update: Lawsuit Targets Last People to See Her

The Spierers’ lawsuit contradicts some information included in IM’s report from June 2011, printed one year after Lauren went missing.

Red Ball Retreads Old Ground In Burger Chef Case

Red Ball offers little more than a red herring.
IMPD Chief Randal Taylor stands in uniform

Ask Me Anything: Randal Taylor IMPD Chief

The city’s top cop reflects on recent police shootings, protests, and how his career prepared him for the current crisis.