Frequently Asked Questions

The Evidence Log is an independent publication that examines the evidence behind everyday systems and behind criminal investigations alike. We cover two worlds: the evidence behind the scenes of consumer behavior, game design, hiring, marketing, and media; and the evidence behind forensic science, major crimes, unsolved mysteries, and investigative methodology. We publish in-depth, evidence-based case files and analyses that show how investigations succeed, fail, and evolve — whether the subject is a cold case or a pricing strategy.

All content is curated and fact-checked by Joseph Cherny, a former private detective and U.S. Army Military Police veteran with extensive experience in investigative analysis and forensic case review.

Yes. Every case file and analysis is compiled using primary sources, court documents, verified news archives, peer-reviewed literature, and published research. AI-assisted research tools may accelerate fact-gathering, but every claim, timeline, and piece of evidence is independently reviewed and verified by a human expert before publication.

We organize our coverage into content silos spanning behavioral and product research (buying and selling, video games, hiring, failed products, marketing, headlines), true crime and investigation (heists, art theft, prison escapes, cold cases, corporate fraud, unsolved mysteries, whistleblowers), and forensic and analytical methodology (flawed evidence, junk science, digital forensics, cyber sleuthing, trace evidence, interrogation, the evidence lifecycle, private investigations, and investigative reasoning). Explore the full range on the homepage sidebar.

New articles are published on a regular schedule across our content silos. Check the homepage for the latest articles, or follow us on social media to stay updated.

Absolutely. Visit our Contact page and select 'Suggestion / Feature Request' from the topic dropdown to send us your idea.

Please use the Contact page and choose 'General Inquiry' or 'Media / Press Inquiry' as the topic. For active criminal investigations, always contact your local law enforcement agency or Crime Stoppers first.

No. The Evidence Log is an independent publication and is not affiliated with any law enforcement agency, government body, or criminal justice organization.

You are welcome to cite or link to our articles. For full republication of any content, please contact us using the 'Copyright / DMCA Notice' topic on the Contact page to request permission.

We may accept select advertising and sponsorships that align with our editorial standards. Reach out via the Contact page using the 'Advertising / Sponsorship' topic.

We take accuracy seriously. If you spot an error, please use the Contact page and select 'Website Issue / Bug Report' or 'Suggestion / Feature Request' so we can investigate and correct it promptly.