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Publications – Morley Swingle

Books, Audio Books & Videos

The Prosecution Rests, Little Brown, 2009. Edited by Linda Fairstein.



         Morley Swingle's short story "Hard Blows" is one of the twenty-two stories featured in this anthology from the Mystery Writers of America. Swingle thought of the two worst things that could happen to a prosecutor -- you may have sent an innocent man to prison and someone is coming after your family -- and had both happen to this poor prosecutor at the same time. Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, singling out Swingle's story for special praise. Kirkus Reviews especially liked Swingle's "well-planned twist." Linda Dodson in Reviewing the Evidence, said: "Swingle's 'Hard Blows' is a hard gut-punch, where an ex-con takes final, fitting revenge on the man who put him in jail." Reviewer Dick Stodghill praised "Hard Blows" as "a spine-tingler to the final sentence."

“Search, Seizure and Arrest,” The John M. Morris Missouri Prosecutors Trial Casebook, Fourth Edition, 2009.

            Published by the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services in 2009, this expanded and updated version of a book used by every prosecutor’s office in Missouri provides prosecutors with the law they need to know in order to be successful in the courtroom. Swingle wrote Chapter 17, setting out the law of search, seizure and arrest.

Scoundrels to the Hoosegow: Perry Mason Moments and Entertaining Cases From the Files of a Prosecuting Attorney, University of Missouri Press, 2007.

            In this collection of thirty entertaining and instructive true crime stories about cases handled by his office, Swingle offers a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system. Drawn from a “humor file” he kept for years, his stories combine a healthy dose of laughter with explanations of the challenges facing a prosecutor. Within a year of its publication by the University of Missouri Press in 2007, the book was already in the law libraries of over one-fourth of the nation’s law schools. Former prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi says it is “consistently fascinating” with “much to be learned from it about life in and out of an American courtroom.”

Bootheel Man, Southeast Missouri State University Press, 2007.

            This novel combines the historical mystery of the disappearance of the 30,000 souls who inhabited Cahokia ten centuries ago with a contemporary murder mystery and legal thriller in a suspenseful blend of history, law and fiction. It gives the reader lessons in the history of the “Mound Builders” and the law regarding the desecration of human remains, while telling an entertaining story. Published by Southeast Missouri State University Press in 2007, it was a finalist for the 2008 William Rockhill Nelson Award for excellence in fiction.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Third Edition, The Missouri Bar, Chapter 33, 2005 Supplement.

            Published by the Missouri Bar, this three-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri. The 2005 supplement replaced the 2003 supplement

The Civil War of Cape Girardeau, Local History DVD, Department of Communication, Southeast Missouri State University, 2004.

            Written by Morley Swingle and produced by Dr. Jim Dufek, this DVD gives and entertaining and informative picture of what it was like to live in Cape Girardeau during the Civil War. The University donated copies to schools and libraries in Cape Girardeau County.

“Search, Seizure and Arrest,” The John M. Morris Missouri Prosecutors Trial Casebook, 2003.

            Published by the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services in 2003, this popular book for Missouri prosecutors arms them with the law they need to be successful in the courtroom. Swingle wrote Chapter 17, setting out the law of search, seizure and arrest.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Third Edition, The Missouri Bar, Chapter 33, 2003 Supplement.

            Published by the Missouri Bar, this three-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri. The 2003 supplement replaced the 2001 supplement.

The Gold of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University Press, 2002.

            In Morley Swingle’s first novel, he weaves together the law of treasure trove with the history of steamboating on the Mississippi and the Civil War in Southeast Missouri to create an unforgettable story that educates and entertains the reader. Published by Southeast Missouri State University Press in 2002, it won the 2005 Governor’s Book Award from the Missouri Humanities Council for being the book that best “increased our understanding and appreciation of Missouri’s history and culture.”

The Story of the Major Case Squad: A History of the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad, 2001.

            The history of the Cape Girardeau County Major Case Squad from its inception in 1983 through 2001 is told, covering its formation and its first twenty-nine cases. This is a paper version of the history of the squad placed on this web page. It was donated to the libraries in Cape Girardeau County and to the officers of the squad.

“Search, Seizure and Arrest,” Missouri Prosecutors Trial Casebook, 2001.

            Published by the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services in 2001, this instructive book for Missouri prosecutors supplies the law they need to know in order to be successful in the courtroom. Swingle wrote Chapter 17, setting out the law of search, seizure and arrest.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Third Edition, The Missouri Bar, Chapter 33, 2001 Supplement.

            Published by the Missouri Bar, this three-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri. The 2001 supplement replaced the 1998 supplement.

Search & Seizure Law in Missouri, Missouri Law Tape, Inc. 1998.

            Published by Missouri Law Tape, Inc. in 1998, this set of 15 90-minute cassette tapes covers virtually every search and seizure issue facing both prosecutors and defense lawyers. Missouri Law Tape, Inc., based in Alton, Missouri, sold out its entire run of the tapes.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Third Edition, The Missouri Bar, Chapter 33, 1998 Supplement.

            Published by the Missouri Bar, this three-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri. The 1998 supplement contains material not included in the first edition of the book.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Third Edition, The Missouri Bar, Chapter 33, 1996.

            Published by the Missouri Bar in 1996, this three-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri.

“Pretrial Publicity in Criminal Cases: Law Enforcement and the Media,” Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, videotape training lecture, 71 minutes, 1993.

            This training videotape produced by the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services is available to Missouri prosecutors throughout the state. It teaches prosecutors what they are allowed to say and what they are forbidden to say when talking to the media in the course of the prosecution of a criminal case.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Second Edition, 1992 Supplement.

            Published by the Missouri Bar, this multi-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri. The 1992 supplement replaced the 1989 supplement.

“Probation & Parole Revocation,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Second Edition, The Missouri Bar, Supplement 1992.

Published by the Missouri Bar, this multi-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Judge A. J. Seier originally wrote Chapter 28, dealing with issues involving probation, parole and revocation hearings. Swingle and Seier co-wrote the 1992 supplement, replacing the 1989 supplement.

“Forfeitures in Criminal Cases,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Second Edition, 1989 Supplement.

            Published by the Missouri Bar, this multi-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Swingle wrote Chapter 33, a comprehensive treatment of the law of forfeitures in criminal cases in Missouri. The 1989 supplement contained Chapter 33 for the first time.

“Probation & Parole Revocation,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Second Edition, The Missouri Bar, Supplement 1989.

Published by the Missouri Bar, this multi-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Judge A. J. Seier originally wrote Chapter 28, dealing with issues involving probation, parole and revocation hearings. Swingle and Seier co-wrote the 1989 supplement, replacing the 1986 supplement.

“Probation & Parole Revocation,” Missouri Criminal Practice, Second Edition, The Missouri Bar, Supplement 1986.

Published by the Missouri Bar, this multi-volume set of books covers every stage of the criminal process, from investigations through sentencing and appeal. Judge A. J. Seier originally wrote Chapter 28, dealing with issues involving probation, parole and revocation hearings. Swingle and Seier co-wrote the 1986 supplement.

Law Journal Articles

H. M. Swingle, “Coroner’s Inquests: Modern Usage of the Hue and Cry,” 63 J. Mo. Bar 80 (2007).

            Coroner’s inquests have existed for many centuries, and can be a useful tool for both prosecutors and defense attorneys in homicide cases where suicide, accident, self-defense or another justification is a potentially valid defense. This article is the first to plainly set out the Missouri law regarding this underused procedure. It has been included in training material for Missouri’s coroners.

H. M. Swingle, “Depositions in Criminal Cases in Missouri,” 60 J. Mo. Bar 128 (2004).

            Depositions are a powerful discovery tool for both sides in criminal cases. This article, called “must reading” for lawyers practicing criminal law in Missouri, sets out the law regarding depositions in criminal cases and has been used as course material in at least one law school.

H. M. Swingle, A. M. Woodruff & J. A. Hunter, “Unhappy Families: Prosecuting and Defending Domestic Violence Cases,” 58 J. Mo. Bar 200 (2002).

            This article analyzes the issues challenging both sides in the prosecution and defense of domestic violence cases. It has been cited in several legal publications nationwide, including: Anne Bowen Poulin, “Credibility: A Fair Subject For Expert Testimony,” 59 Fla. L. Rev. 991 (2007); Tom Lininger, “Bearing the Cross,” 74 Fordham L. Rev. 1353 (2005); Andrew King-Ries, “Crawford v. Washington: The End of Victimless Prosecution?” 28 Seattle U. L. Rev. 301 (2005); Jone Tran, “Crying Wolf or An Excited Utterance? Allowing Reexcited Statements to Qualify Under the Excited Utterance Exception,” 52 Clev. St. L. Rev. 527 (2004-2005); Arthur L. Rizer, III, “Prosecutors: The ‘Other’ Defenders of the Constitution,” 38 AUG Prosecutor 37 (2004); Prentice L. White, “Stopping the Chronic Batterer Through Legislation: Will It Work This Time?” 31 Pepp. L. Rev. 709 (2004); Nancy Levit, “Matrimonial Torts and Crimes: An Annotated Bibliography,” 19 J. Am. Acad. Matrim. Law 117 (2004); Rebekah E. Bromberg & Brendan O. Kelly, “Investigating the Response to Domestic Violence in Four Missouri Counties,” 60 J. Mo. Bar. 70 (2004); Sarah M. Harless, “From the Bedroom to the Courtroom: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Marital Rape Victims,” 35 Rutgers L. J. 305 (2003).

H. M. Swingle, “Prosecutor’s Beware: Pretrial Publicity May Be Hazardous to Your Career,” 35 The Prosecutor 29 (2001).

            This article, published by the National District Attorneys Association, is an updated version of Swingle’s award-winning article first published in the Journal of the Missouri Bar in 1994. It has been cited in Anthony V. Alfieri, “A Colloquium on Community Policing,” 90 Cal. L. Rev. 1465 (2002).

H. M. Swingle, “Criminal Attempt Law in Missouri: The Death of a Tale of Two Theories,” 56 J. MO. Bar 144 (2000).

            This article is a comprehensive treatment of the law of criminal attempt in Missouri. It describes in detail the issues involved in these cases and discusses major changes in the law. It has been cited by the Missouri Court of Appeals in State v. Bates, 70 S.W.3d 532 (Mo. App. W.D. 2002).

H. M. Swingle & Kevin M. Zoellner, “’Knock and Talk’ Consent Searches: If Called By a Panther, Don’t Anther,” 55 J. Mo. Bar 25 (1999).

            “Knock and Talk” searches occur when officers who do not have probable cause for a search simply knock on a person’s door and ask for consent to search. This article was the first to collect the cases nationwide and thoroughly analyze the issues. It has been cited many times, both in court cases and in legal treatises, including: U.S. v. Waters, 529 F. Supp. 628 (E.D. Tex. 2007); Gompf v. State, 120 P.3d 980 (Wy. 2005); People v. Boldnc, 688 N.W.2d 316 (Mich. App. 2004); People v. Galloway, 675 N.W.2d 883 (Mich. App. 2003); People v. Frohriep, 637 N.W.2d 562 (Mich. App. 2001); U.S. v. Crabtree, 2001 WL 1863538, E.D. Mo. 2001; Bryan M. Abramoske, “It Doesn’t Matter What They Intended: The Need For Objective Permissibility Review of Police-Created Exigencies in ‘Knock and Talk’ Investigations,” 41 Suffolk U. L. Rev. 561 (2008); Marc L. Waite, “Reining In ‘Knock and Talk’ Investigations: Using Missouri v. Siebert to Curtail an End-Run Around the Fourth Amendment,” 41 Val. U. L. Rev. 1335 (2007); Kate Schuyler, “Right-To-Refuse Warnings: A Minority’s Crusade For Justice,” 38 U. Tol. L. Rev. 769 (2007); Casenote, “The Fourth Amendment and Antidilution: Confronting the Overlooked Function of the Consent Search Doctrine,” 119 Harv. L. Rev. 2187 (2006); Vanessa Rownaghi, “Driving Into Unreasonableness: The Driveway, The Curtilage, and Reasonable Expectations of Privacy,” 11 Am. U. J. Gender Soc. Pol’y & L. 1165 (2003); Herbert Gaylord, “What Good is the Fourth Amendment?” 19 T.M. Cooley L. Rev. 229 (2002); Steven L. Chanenson, “Get the Facts, Jack! Research and the Changing Landscape of Consent Searches,” 71 Tenn. L. Rev. 399 (2004); John Wesley Hall, Jr., Search and Seizure, Third Edition, Lexis Law Publishing (2000).

H. M. Swingle, “Criminal Investigative Subpoenas: How to Get Them, How to Fight Them,” 54 J. Mo. bar 15 (1998).

            This article is the first in the country to focus on the law of investigative subpoenas. It thoroughly examines the issues involved. It has been cited by appellate courts and law review articles, including: Oman v. State, 737 N.E.2d 1131 (Ind. 2000); R. Michael Cassidy, “Toward a More Independent Grand Jury: Recasting and Enforcing the Prosecutor’s Duty to Disclose Exculpatory Evidence,” 13 Geo. J. Legal Ethics 361 (2000).

H. M. Swingle, “Criminalizing Invasion of Privacy: Taking a Big Stick to Peeping Toms,” 52 J. Mo. Bar 345 (1996).

            This article was the first to analyze the issues present in Missouri’s new law criminalizing invasion of privacy. Peeping Tom activity previously only remedied by civil lawsuits can now be prosecuted criminally.   The article has been cited several times: Susan W. Brenner, “Should Online Defamation Be Criminalized?” 76 Miss. L. J. 705 (2007); Susan W. Brenner, “Complicit Publication: When Should the Dissemination of Ideas and Data Be Criminalized?” 13 Alb. L. J. Sci. & Tech. 273 (2003); Lance E. Rothenberg, “Re-Thinking Privacy: Peeping Toms, Video Voyeurs, and the Failure of Criminal Law to Recognize a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in the Public Space,” 49 Am. U. L. Rev. 1127 (2000); Maria Pope, “Technology Arms Peeping Toms With a New and Dangerous Arsenal: A Compelling Need For States to Adopt New Legislation,” 17 John Marshall J. Computer & Info. L. 1167 (1999); Christopher Slobogin, “Technologically-Assisted Physical Surveillance: The American Bar Association’s Tentative Draft Standards,” 10 Harv. J. L. & Tech. 383 (1997).

H. M. Swingle, “Warning: Pretrial Publicity May Be Hazardous to Your Bar License,” 50 J. Mo. Bar 335 (1994).

            This article won the 1995 W. Oliver Rasch Award for being the “most outstanding article published in the Journal of the Missouri Bar in 1994.” It tells trial lawyers what they need to know in order to understand and follow established ethical guidelines on trial publicity. Failure to follow the rules can subject the lawyer to civil suits, disciplinary complaints and other unpleasant consequences. It is used as course material in several law schools. It has been cited in law journals: Loretta S. Yuan, “Gag Orders and the Ultimate Sanction,” 18 Loy. L.A. Ent. L. J. 629 (1998); Megan J. Conboy & Alice R. Scott, “Tipping the Scales of Justice: An Attempt to Balance the Right to a Fair Trial With the Right to Free Speech,” 11 St. John’s J. Legal Comment 775 (1996).

H. M. Swingle, “Criminal Conspiracy Law in Missouri,” 48 J. Mo. Bar 451 (1992).

            Criminal conspiracy cases differ in several ways from all other prosecutions. This article provides prosecutors, judges and the practicing bar with an overview of current criminal conspiracy law in Missouri.

H. M. Swingle & J. W. Hahn, “Child-Snatching: A Remedy Reinforced,” 40 J. Mo. Bar 549 (1984).

            Before Missouri enacted its parental kidnapping statutes, the main way to enforce child snatching violations using the criminal law in Missouri was through the interference with custody statute. This article alerted Missouri lawyers that these prosecutions could be successful.

M. Swingle, “The Legal Conflict Between Smokers and Nonsmokers: The Majestic Vice Versus The Right to Clean Air,” 45 Mo. L. Rev. 444 (1980).

            This law review Comment was the first law journal article to deal with non-smokers’ rights. It won the Guy Thompson Award for being the best Comment written by a law student at the University of Missouri School of Law in 1980. This landmark article has been cited many times: Thaddeus Mason Pope, “Balancing Public Health Against Individual Liberty: The Ethics of Smoking Regulations,” 61 U. Pitt. L. Rev. 419 (2000); Christine Hymes, “Clean Indoor Air: Who Has It & How To Get It – A Functional Approach To Environmental Tobacco Smoke,” 2 Mo. Envtl. L. & Pol’y Rev. 144 (1995); Ann H. Zgrodnik, “Smoking Discrimination: Invading An Individual’s Right to Privacy in the Home and Outside the Workplace?” 21 Ohio N. U. L. Rev. 1227 (1995); Matthew Baldini, “The Cigarette Battle: Anti-Smoking Proponents Go For the Knockout,” 26 Seton Hall L. Rev. 348 (1995); Darren S. Rimer, “Secondhand Smoke Damages: Extending a Cause of Action For Battery Against a Tobacco Manufacturer,” 24 Sw. U. L. Rev. 1237 (1995); Lisa Gizzi, “Helling v. McKinney and Smoking in the Cell Block: Cruel and Unusual Punishment?” 43 Am. U. L. Rev. 1091 (1993); Louise E. Weiss, “Helling v. McKinney: Creating Constitutional Right to Be Free from Environmental Tobacco Smoke,” 7 Tul. Envtl. L. J. 249 (1993); David B. Ezra, “’Get Off Your Butts,’: The Employer’s Right To Regulate Employee Smoking,” 60 Tenn. L. Rev. 905 (1993); Allison D. Schwartz, “Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Its Effect On Children: Controlling Smoking In the Home,” 20 B.C. Envtl. Aff. L. Rev. 135 (1993); Robert F. Cochran, Jr., “Dangerous Products and Injured Bystanders,” 81 Ky. L. J. 687 (1992/1993); Victoria L. Wendling, “Smoking and Parenting: Can They Be Adjudged Mutually Exclusive Activities,” 42 Case W. Res. L. Rev. 1025 (1992).

M. Swingle, “Constitutional Law: When Push Comes to Shove: The Newsman’s Privilege Versus The Criminal Defendant’s Right to Compulsory Process,” 44 Mo. L. Rev. 784 (1979).

            This law review Casenote examines the legal conflict between a journalist who does not want to disclose his source and a defense lawyer in a criminal case who is trying to investigate the details of a major crime. The reporter in this case went to jail for refusing to disclose his source.   The legal issues are examined in detail.

Continuing Legal Education Law Outlines

“Search & Seizure Law in Missouri,” 2009.

            This popular manual, approximately 200 pages long, issued yearly for more than ten years, has been used as training material for Missouri prosecutors, state court judges, municipal judges and criminal defense attorneys across the state. This is the 2009 edition, in PDF format.

“DWI Litigation in Missouri,” 2007.

            This outline was first used to train lawyers at a Missouri Bar continuing legal education seminar in 1989, and has been used to train law enforcement officers and prosecutors ever since. It has been updated several times, most recently in 2007.

“Ethical/Professional and Legal Issues in Cross-Examination For Prosecutors,” 2007.

            This outline was used to train prosecutors on ethical issues in cross-examination at a seminar for prosecutors at the National College For District Attorneys in Columbia, South Carolina, in 2007.

“Sending Scoundrels to the Hoosegow Ethically,” 2006.

            This outline was used to train prosecutors on various legal issues regarding legal ethics at a statewide conference in 2006.

“Other Crimes Evidence in Missouri,” 2002.

This outline has been used at training seminars for Missouri’s prosecutors and trial judges. This edition came out in 2002.

“Depositions in Criminal Cases in Missouri,” 2000.

This outline was used to train Missouri prosecutors. This version was issued in 2000.

“Motions to Seal Search Warrant Files: How, When and Why the Prosecutor Should Seek Closure of a Court’s File,” The Missouri Prosecutor, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Jan. 1994).

            This article was published in The Missouri Prosecutor, a periodical issued by the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services. Copies can be obtained from that office or from the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

“Conducting Direct and Cross-Examination,” Chapter 3 of a 15-Hour Review of the law (UMKC CLE 1992).

            This publication was Chapter 3 of a manual issued by the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law as a part of a continuing legal education program in St. Louis in 1992.

Book Reviews & Guest Columns

M. Swingle, “Falsely playing 'race card' hurt everyone,", Southeast Missourian from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 20, 2009.

M. Swingle, “The Love Pirate and the Bandit' Son,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 5, 2009.

M. Swingle, “Until Proven Innocent,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Oct. 28, 2007.

            In a guest book review in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Morley Swingle reviews the book Until Proven Innocent, the story of the rape prosecution of members of the Duke Lacrosse team and the terrible job done by the prosecutor in that case.

M. Swingle, “Mark Twain and the Civil War,” The Best Years, Southeast Missourian, July 2006.

            This article relates the curious Civil War history of Mark Twain, a man who managed to give a bit of service to each side in the war.

H. M. Swingle, “The Secret Life of Patrick O’Brian” and “Farewell Jack Aubrey,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dec. 26, 2004.

            In these articles on the book review page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Morley Swingle writes about the terrific Master and Commander historical novels written by the late and great novelist Patrick O’Brian.

M. Swingle, “Warning: Licentious Sex is Unconstitutional!” Southeast Missourian, Nov 11, 2003.

            This guest column in the Southeast Missourian correctly predicted that the Missouri Supreme Court would overturn a trial court’s finding that the Missouri concealed-carry statute was unconstitutional.

M. Swingle, “The Battle of Cape Girardeau,” Southeast Missourian, April 26, 2003.

            In this article, published on the anniversary of the “Battle of Cape Girardeau,” Morley Swingle tells the story of the largest Civil War engagement fought in the Cape Girardeau area.

M. Swingle, “Domestic Violence: Just a Family Matter?” Southeast Missourian, July 13, 1994.

            In this guest column, Morley Swingle looks at domestic violence mandatory arrest policies in light of the O. J. Simpson case.

H. M. Swingle, “The Kings of Cocaine,” Southeast Missourian, Feb 2, 1993.

            This guest column in the Southeast Missourian discusses a fascinating non-fiction book about international cocaine trafficking.

H. M. Swingle, “A Sensational Trial,” Southeast Missourian, Nov 15, 1991.

            This guest column in the Southeast Missourian recalls a murder trial from over a century ago in which a Heartland murder defendant was represented by a lawyer who later became rather famous.

H. M. Swingle, “Judge Minces No Words in Criticism of Court System,” Missouri Police Chief, Autumn 1987.

            In the periodical of the Missouri Police Chief’s Association, Morley Swingle reviews the book Escape of the Guilty, by Judge Ralph Adam Fine.