Reports & Analysis

Data journalism on homicide trends — 3 articles published

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The Clearance Rate Crisis: Why Half of All Murders Go Unsolved

Fewer than half of homicide cases in the US result in an arrest. We dig into why — and what it means for justice in America.

Larry Katz ·March 5, 2026
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America's Most Violent Cities in 2024: What the Numbers Actually Show

We analyze FBI UCR data to rank American cities by homicide rate — and the results might surprise you. Hint: it's not who you think.

Larry Katz ·February 10, 2026
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How We Track America's Homicides: The Data Behind The Murder Channel

A deep-dive into our data methodology — what we track, where it comes from, and why it matters for understanding public safety in the United States.

Larry Katz ·January 15, 2026