Did Forensics Fail? The Shocking Reason This Cook County Case Is Stalling!

About this episode

Bill Cushner discusses the complexities of forensic investigations and their impact on criminal cases in Cook County.

Former Des Plaines Police Chief and Chicago Police Department veteran chief Bill Cushner joins The Ray Stevens Show to dissect the missing puzzle pieces holding back the State’s Attorney from filing charges. From the science behind gunshot residue (GSR) and powder stippling to the high hurdles of juvenile interrogations, Chief Kushner pulls back the curtain on how real-world forensic investigations live or die by the details of the crime scene. Chief Kushner also shares his impactful work as President of Rising Star Ranches, a nonprofit providing free equestrian therapy to veterans and first responders navigating mental health crises. Plus, get an exclusive preview of the upcoming West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans benefit at Cantigny, featuring a return performance by Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band. It’s a powerful conversation bridging the gritty realities of Chicago justice with the inspiring paths to recovery for those who serve. Would you like to adjust the tone to be a bit more hard-hitting for the true-crime angle, or does this balance the investigative and community segments well?   For details on West Suburban Foundation for Disabled…

People in this episode

Host: Ray Stevens

Guest: Bill Cushner

Topics covered

• forensics
• criminal justice
• gunshot residue
• juvenile interrogations
• mental health
• veterans support

Keywords

• forensics
• gunshot residue
• juvenile interrogations
• mental health
• veterans
• Chicago justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rising Star Ranches, West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans

Places: Cook County, Cantigny, Des Plaines, Chicago

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