Our January cover story is a detailed retelling of the Slender Man stabbing case and the forces behind it. Senior Editor Matt Hrodey, who wrote the story, talked with Associate Professor Tina Freiburger, chair of the Criminal Justice Department at UW-Milwaukee, about how the case bears similarities to other, newer crimes carried out in Indiana and Florida.

This podcast features the song "1984" by Kiings featuring bliss and alice, King Courteen, & WebsterX. Listen to more of their music at https://soundcloud.com/kiings