Case 257
Joe Gliniewicz
After a routine check on suspicious activity turns to tragedy for Illinois Police Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz, Fox Lake locals struggle to come to grips with the loss of their hero cop. A statewide manhunt ensues, but when the perpetrators aren’t immediately apprehended, the question is raised – could this have been a targeted attack?
CREDITS
EPISODE:
Research & writing – Elsha McGill
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
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RESOURCES
VIDEOS
CNN Special Report: The Secret Life of G.I. Joe
ARTICLES
The secret life of G.I. Joe – CNN
Manhunt continues in Lake County as Fox Lake mourns slain police officer – Chicago Tribune
Manhunt continues for suspects in killing of Fox Lake, Illinois police officer – NBC News
Dragnet Expanded For 3 Suspects In Killing Of Illinois Police Officer – NPR
Woman charged after lying about spotting Fox Lake suspects in Volo, authorities say – ABC7 Chicago
Woman who claimed she saw Fox Lake police shooting suspects gets probation – Chicago Tribune
Vigil held for fallen Fox Lake officer as manhunt continues – Chicago Tribune
Wife of slain Illinois police officer Joseph Gliniewicz says ‘he was my hero’ at vigil – NBC News
Fox Lake officer laid to rest in Antioch, Illinois – CNN
Mystery deepens in death of police officer in Fox Lake, Illinois – CNN
Ex-cop charged with threatening officials in Fox Lake officer shooting case – Chicago Tribune
Fox Lake officer’s killing: Feds reduce involvement in Joe Gliniewicz case – CNN
Messages Recovered From Fox Lake Lieutenant’s Phone Shed Light on ‘Extensive Criminal Activity’ – NBC Chicago
Authorities: ‘Struggle Took Place’ Before Fox Lake, Illinois Officer Was Shot to Death – NBC News
Sources: Fox Lake officer’s death a suicide – Chicago Tribune
Widow of Fox Lake Police Lt Joe Gliniewicz free on bond after indicted – WGN9
Investigation Finds Illinois Cop At Center Of Manhunt Shot Himself – NPR
‘Hero’ officer staged suicide, embezzled from youth program – Associated Press
Death of Fox Lake, Illinois, officer a ‘carefully staged suicide’ – CNN
Fox Lake Authorities Investigating Stockpile of Military Items in Gliniewicz Explorer Post – NBC Chicago
In wake of Lt. Charles Gliniewicz’s suicide, maybe it’s time to focus on cops taking their own lives instead of instantly blaming Black Lives Matter – New York Daily News
Fox Lake disbands Gliniewicz’s Explorers youth policing group – Chicago Tribune
Grand jury indicts Fox Lake officer widow Melodie Gliniewicz – ABC7 Chicago
Lawsuit alleges racism, pattern of harassment by Lt Joe Gliniewicz – ABC7 Chicago
Melodie Gliniewicz, widow of disgraced Fox Lake police officer, pleads guilty to deceptive practices – ABC7 Chicago
Widow of disgraced Fox Lake police lieutenant faces gets 24 months probation in embezzlement case – ABC7 Chicago
Not enough evidence to charge son of Illinois police officer – Seattle Times
The Rush To Blame Fox Lake Cop’s Death On ‘Ferguson Effect’ Was Pretty Racist – The Chicagoist
Gliniewicz faced sexual harassment complaint years ago – Chicago Sun Times
Former Fox Lake officer who accused dirty cop of sexual harassment left ‘good ol’ boys club’ force after reporting abuse – New York Daily News
Suicide possibility raised early on in Gliniewicz investigation – Chicago Sun Times
Documents Reveal Suicide Suspected Minutes After Veteran Cop Gliniewicz Was Found Shot – NBC5 Chicago
OTHER
Personnel Files of Lt Charles Joseph Gliniewicz