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  • Caldor Fire Case: Should the defense be concerned about these videos?

    In a previous post I covered the allegations against David and Travis Shane Smith as laid out in the charging document. One of those charges are alleged against Travis Shane only, and is related to… Read more

  • The Caldor Fire Gun Charges

    On Thursday, December 9, the El Dorado County District Attorney released the official charges against the Smiths as alleged in the People of the State of California vs. Travis Shane Smith and David Scott Smith.… Read more

  • Eve of Caldor Fire Arraignment: Smiths’ Friends Speak Out

    On the eve of their arraignment, friends of David and Travis Smith are speaking out. One source, interviewed on the condition of anonymity, stated in the decades they have known the Smith family, they have… Read more

  • The First Caldor Fire Arrests

    (EDIT) Since publishing this piece I have learned that the Smith’s hired their attorney in August. From my Twitter post: Attorney for the Smith’s, @reichellaw, confirms to @nytimes that Travis and David’s phones and homes… Read more

Welcome to my Blog (formerly The Jericho Report)

I have a knack for investigations and enjoy writing detailed and revealing reports. Most recently I’ve dug into political scandals in northern Ohio as well as the cause of the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County, California. Occasionally I also write about travel, personal growth, political opinions and, of course, communications consulting. Enjoy.