We begin with the record
Official reports, court files, park records, contemporary newspapers, archives and named interviews form the factual spine of each story. Later retellings can point us toward a lead, but repetition does not turn a claim into evidence.
Folklore keeps its label
Ghost stories, oral history and community memories belong in this archive when their origin can be traced to a teller, place, collection or published source. We present them as folklore or recollection. We do not turn them into documented events.
People come before the mystery
Missing people, victims and their families are never props for suspense. We leave out unsupported emotional claims, irrelevant age calculations and details that add spectacle without helping readers understand what happened.
Images must earn their place
We use public-domain, licensed, archival or original images with a clear rights basis. Representative images are labeled beside the image. A scenic photograph does not belong in a story merely because it is attractive.
Unknown means unknown
A theory is identified as a theory. Conflicting records remain visible. When the available evidence cannot answer a question, the story says so plainly.
Corrections remain open
Each file includes its sources and a correction invitation. Readers with a document, photograph or firsthand account can send it through the contact page. New evidence can change a story, and the updated article should show that change.