True Crime Listener Research Submission

Some episodes include homework assignments that invite you to investigate systems, patterns, and accountability questions raised by the cases. These aren’t just exercises—your research contributes to ongoing conversations about how justice actually works.

The form below is for all homework submissions. Include which episode you’re responding to in the first field.

📋 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

Before you submit:

  • ❌ Don’t harass individuals, brands, or organizations
  • ❌ Don’t dox anyone or share private information
  • ❌ Don’t spread unverified claims
  • ✅ Do focus on documented findings and respectful analysis
  • ✅ Do cite your sources
  • ✅ Do be constructive
▼ Examples of Strong Submissions

“I researched Luxury Brand X’s exotic leather policy. Their website claims ‘ethical sourcing’ but provides no CITES documentation, supplier transparency, or third-party verification. [Link to policy page]. This connects to the Nancy Gonzalez case because it shows how vague ‘ethical’ language allows plausible deniability when supply chain issues emerge.”

“I checked three leather wallets in my closet. Only one had country of origin info (Italy). The other two had no documentation about species, sourcing, or legal compliance. This made me realize how little consumers know about what we’re buying—and how that lack of transparency protects brands when suppliers break the law.”

“I compared CITES violation penalties for three cases: [Designer A] received $50K fine (administrative). [Designer B] received $150K fine (civil). Nancy Gonzalez received 18 months federal prison (criminal). All three involved similar violations. The difference appears to be institutional backing and legal resources. [Sources: USFWS enforcement database, court records].”

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What Happens Next

We review all submissions. The most insightful findings may be featured in future episodes or blog posts—with full credit to you. Thank you for digging deeper into these cases.

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Together, we’re uncovering patterns prosecutors missed and asking questions that matter.