Tag Archives: murder mystery

Fifteen Years Ago Today, She was Killed, but By Whom?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ellen Greenberg (June 23, 1983 – January 26, 2011) I’d never heard of this miscarriage of justice before yesterday, when Ellie Burck posted a video on YouTube discussing this cold case. Honestly, how could her death ever have been deemed … Continue reading →

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There’s Two Sides to the Story, and Then the Truth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

His & Hers (2026) This show went deeply into the grief that follows the death of an infant. Blame, pain and regret are the major motivators, but we’re not told much about this reason for a couple’s separation until about … Continue reading →

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DNA Testing Reveals More Than Just Genealogy

Posted on January 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Run Away (2026) James Nesbitt is 61 years old today. Happy birthday, sir. I believe this show is his second series from Harlan Coben. I am a fan of Coben’s books. His shows are a little more ‘spotty’ because the … Continue reading →

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After Every Chapter, I Have to Put the Book Down

Posted on January 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Secret of Secrets (2025) But within a minute or two, I have to pick it up again, to read the next chapter. From the very first Robert Langdon book, it’s been the same for me. It’s the breathless pace … Continue reading →

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For Most of This Show, We’re in the Dark, Literally

Posted on January 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Absentia (2017 – 2020) I thought we were going to watch “Run Away” on Netflix, but my wife had a different idea, based on a family recommendation: this show. So far we watched the first season of 10 episodes. There … Continue reading →

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Keys to the Kingdom? Where’s the Lock?

Posted on December 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Wake Up Dead Man (2025) We watched this third Knives Out mystery on Netflix last weekend. It’s a story about spiritual insights into human nature. It is also a critique of religion and beliefs. Over the space of the Holy … Continue reading →

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After Awhile, You Begin to Doubt Your Own Sanity

Posted on October 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Out of curiosity, even before researching the storyline, we watched this film on Netflix Wednesday night. It’s a bit convoluted, and the mystery is compounded by the fact that Laura may be suffering from … Continue reading →

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Memories are Tricky Things to Pin Down, Really

Posted on September 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Sleeping Dogs (2024) As you can surmise, the full title could have been “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie”. And if we’re being honest, we lie to ourselves about the past, always. This isn’t a Mandela Effect, this is a deliberate reframing … Continue reading →

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A Motley Crew of Seniors Solve Cold Cases

Posted on August 31, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Thursday Murder Club (2025) This Netflix film has a star-studded cast, some of whom are playing against type. But it’s fun to watch everyone having a good time. The critics maintain that the books upon which the film is … Continue reading →

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When BC, North of Whistler, Stands in for Yosemite

Posted on August 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Untamed (2025) We all love a murder mystery, and when beautiful scenery surrounds the events, even better. We’ll be watching the second half of this 6 episode series on Netflix, tonight. So far, so good. The two main stars are … Continue reading →

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