TFC’s Jaime Gabrielli dives into strangulation, a deadly but often misunderstood form of violence that can be interpreted, for good reason, as “a practice homicide.”

One of Montana’s most high-profile missing person cases is the backdrop of a 2024 court decision that could have statewide implications for violent offenders’ access to firearms. Connie Walker’s reporting between 2020 and 2023 offers valuable insight into the June 2018 disappearance of Jermain Charlo, the ongoing investigation, and the firearms case that stemmed from it.

Our new resource page is an excellent starting place to learn more about the signs and risks of strangulation, and how to get help after being choked, strangled, or injured.