Hillary’s Story
US House Congressman for Illinois, Mel Reynolds, gained notoriety for his work on the Ways and Means committee, NAFTA, and gun control. BUT when he faced not one but two scandals, he tarnished his once polished political reputation.

Tina’s Story
US diplomat John Patterson served as a vice consul in Mexico after attending the Foreign Services training program. BUT when he was abducted, the FBI didn’t believe anything bad had really transpired; they were wrong.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC 7
Mel Reynolds blames South Side businessman for tax problems--by Sarah Schulte

NBC 5 Chicago
Ex-Congressman Mel Reynolds Taken Into Federal Custody

The New York Times
Accuser Tells Of Sex Acts By Lawmaker
Arrest Ordered for Twice-Convicted Ex-Congressman Mel Reynolds--by Richard Perez-Pena

Reuters
Ex-Illinois congressman sentenced to prison on tax charges--by Suzannah Gonzales

The State Journal Register
Former Illinois congressman Mel Reynolds indicted on tax evasion charges--by The Associated Press

Wikipedia
Mel Reynolds

Photos
Mel Reynolds--Public Domain via U.S. House of Representatives
Mel Reynolds in Jail in Zimbabwe--Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP

Tina's Story
Andra Patterson Art
Andra Patterson Information Page

Associated Press News
Ex-con Sentenced in Racer's Murder--by Michelle Rushlo

Association for Diplomatic Studies and Trainings
“Apparently I have been kidnapped” — The Death of a Vice Consul

The Atlantic
A KIDNAPPING GONE VERY WRONG

FBI
FBI Phoenix History

The Hall of Valor Project
Bobby Joe Keesee

Newser
Feds Doubted the Kidnapping Story. They Shouldn't Have--by Kate Seamons

The New York Times
Body of U.S. Aide Is Believed Found In North Mexico
Mexicans Expect Abducted US Aide to be Freed Soon
SKELETON IN MEXICO BELIEVED U.S. AIDE'S
U.S. and Mexicans Admit Confusion in Case of Consul
U. S. Officials Issue Appeal in Mexico On Missing Cansul
Wife of Abducted Consul Awaits Word

The Washington Post
FBI DETAILS BOAT RACER'S SHOOTING DEATH
REP. REYNOLDS'S ACCUSER TELLS JURY OF PAID SEX--By Edward Walsh
REYNOLDS INDICTED IN TEEN SEX SCANDAL--By Andrew Fegelman, Robert Becker, and Tribune Staff Writers

Wikipedia
Bobby Joe Keesee
John Patterson (diplomat)

Photos
John Patterson--screenshot from Washington Post via the Harold Weisberg Archive
Andra Anderson Today--photo via artist Andra Patterson Art website
Bobby Joe Keesee Arrested--screenshot from San Francisco Chronicle via the Harold Weisberg Archive

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Hillary’s Story
Priscilla Giddings spent most of her career serving in the US Air Force and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2021. BUT, after winning a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives that same year, this decorated officer gets dressed down for her outrageous and dishonorable actions while in office.

Tina’s Story
United States foreign service member and federal official Bradford Bishop was known for his industrious and cooperative attitude. BUT, when no one hears from his family in over a week, police discover a destructive side to the diplomat.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior--by Rebecca Boone

Associated Press News
Lawmaker who named rape accuser says she did nothing wrong--By REBECCA BOONE

Big Country News
Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger Sexual Misconduct Allegations Being Investigated by Boise Police--by Hayat Norimine, The Idaho Statesman

Change.org
Recall and Expel Priscilla Giddings Idaho Representative 7A

The Clearwater Progress
U.S. Air Force promotes Rep. Priscilla Giddings to Lt. Colonel

The Guardian
Intensity of Idaho childcare battle shows rise in extremism, post-Trump--by Amanda Holpuch

Idaho Press
House votes to censure Rep. Giddings for 'conduct unbecoming'
By BETSY Z. RUSSELL

Just Facts
Priscilla Giddings' Biography

KTLA 5
Idaho lawmaker who named rape accuser and shared her photo online denies wrongdoing in ethics hearing--by Associated Press

KTVB 7
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics committee backs expulsion--by Katie Terhune

The Spokesman-Review
Former Idaho lawmaker pleads not guilty to rape charges--by Associated Press

Wikipedia
Priscilla Giddings

Photos:
Priscilla Giddings--via Bonner County Daily Bee
Aaron Von Ehlinger--by Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/AP via Idaho Press

Tina's Story
America's Most Wanted
Brad Bishop Letter from Bankston

Associated Press News
Old Letter Yields Clues In ’76 Killings of Diplomat’s Family--by JONATHAN MOORE

Bethesda Magazine
Woman discovers accused mass murderer from Bethesda is her father through DNA test, genealogy--by Briana Adhikusuma

FBI (Most Wanted)
William Bradford Bishop, Jr.

Global News
FBI exhumes body in hunt for ’10 Most Wanted’ fugitive search--by Andrew Russell

Murderpedia
William Bradford Bishop, Jr.

NBC News 4 Washington
FBI Confirms NC Woman Is Accused Killer William Bradford Bishop's Daughter--by Shawn Yancy, Rick Yarborough, and Steve Jones
The Hunt for William Bradford Bishop: What to Look For--by Tisha Thompson and Rick Yarborough
Inside the Evidence Room in the Hunt for William Bradford Bishop--by Tisha Thompson and Rick Yarborough

The News and Observer
Bishop still wanted in family's death--by Jerry Allegood

The New York Times
Woman’s Search for Her Birth Parents Leads to a Story of Murder--by Maria Cramer

Time Magazine
Crime: The Bishop Murders

The Washington Daily News
The Bradford Bishop Mystery--by Jurgen Boerema

The Washington Post
Where is Brad Bishop?

Wikipedia
Bradford Bishop

WUSA 9 CBS
After 44 years, accused Bethesda killer William Bradford Bishop still at large, still one of FBI's Most Wanted--by Bruce Leshan

Photos
William Bradford Bishop--from FBI via Public Domain
William Bradford Bishop Age Progression--from FBI
Annette Bishop with her children--screenshot via True Crime Daily on YouTube
Shovel found at crime scene--screenshot via True Crime Daily on YouTube

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