Psychological Cascades And Unintended Consequences: The Death Of Col. Philip M. Shue

Col. Philip M. Shue’s passing appears to be another example of a psychological cascade that led to unintended consequences. The case mirrors AUSA Jonathan P. Luna‘s complex death. Psychological cascades are hypotheses that should be considered in difficult to explain cases. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysisContinue reading “Psychological Cascades And Unintended Consequences: The Death Of Col. Philip M. Shue”

AUSA Jonathan Paul Luna: The Limits Of Binary Thinking

An analysis of the Jonathan Luna case found the complex explanation for his death may have contributed to case laying unresolved since 2003.

Dr. Tsunao Saitoh: An Unexplored Hypothesis, A Contextual Threat

An unexplored hypothesis, steeped in the context of the time in which the crime was committed, may offer a new direction in the 1996 murder of neuroscientist Tsunao Saitoh. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysis using publicly available information. It is not an official investigative finding andContinue reading “Dr. Tsunao Saitoh: An Unexplored Hypothesis, A Contextual Threat”

Diane Marie Shields: Hitting The Limit Of Available Evidence

A key roadblock analysts face in exploring historic cases, such as here in the matter of Diane Marie Shields, is hitting the limit of available evidence due to low media coverage. Barring the full release by law enforcement of case files, the analytical limits may have been reached. Methodology and Scope This case study isContinue reading “Diane Marie Shields: Hitting The Limit Of Available Evidence”

Hugues De La Plaza: An Analysis Of Murder Vs. Suicide

The case of Hugues de la Plaza shows formal analytical techniques originally developed for use in intelligence analysis are equally effective in crime analysis. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysis using publicly available information. It is not an official investigative finding and reflects the evidence available atContinue reading “Hugues De La Plaza: An Analysis Of Murder Vs. Suicide”