Beyond the Crime is a blog dedicated to sharing the stories of those who are currently incarcerated for murder. The goal of this site is to provide an uncensored platform where incarcerated people may voice their opinions, ideas, and thoughts on the topic(s) of their choosing. In turn, this new insight and raw truth may lead to a greater understanding of their actions and the criminal justice system. Each story is unique and obtained through a one-on-one interview with the incarcerated person, whether via mail or a phone call.

About the Author

Maria DiLorenzo is a writer from Brooklyn, New York. She received her MFA in English/Creative Writing from Hunter College in 2011. Her work has appeared in various magazines and journals such as The Crime Report, Real Crime Magazine, Alaska Quarterly Review, Connotations Press, Hawaii Pacific Review, Pennsylvania Literary Journal, the Flea, VT Post.com, and others. For the last eight years she has spent her time researching and writing a true crime novel about the life and crimes of Maksim Gelman, which is forthcoming.