A new lane opens with The Daily Detour—fast, sharp, and unafraid to press pause on the scroll. We kick off with Indiana oddities that remind us why local news still charms: a snowplow naming contest (Sleetwood Mac for the win), a nine-year-old’s compliment stand, a former stray turned K9 hero, and the mystery of stolen tortoises. Then the mood turns as we follow a viral DoorDash allegation that unravels under Ring video, doxxing, and felony charges for unlawful surveillance. It’s a crash course in how clout can bulldoze context, why “post first, process later” is a dangerous culture, and how false claims scar the credibility of real survivors.

We move into the courts with a frank talk on consistency. Do we punish the same behaviors the same way, regardless of gender or spotlight? From teacher scandals to the heartbreaking case of Trinity Shockley—marked by trauma, bullying, and a foiled plan at a school—we wrestle with discretion, rehabilitation, and community safety. The courtroom isn’t a scoreboard, and yet public pressure often keeps score. We share what we saw, what felt fair, and where the system still asks judges to balance mercy with risk in real time.

The back half ramps up with crimes so strange they sound scripted: a Dunkin’ burglary spree and the Florida man who tried to rob a vape shop with a live alligator and got bit. An embalmer accused of stealing gold teeth for black-market grills. A TikTok stunt spraying Raid on produce that triggered hazmat teams and criminal charges. Threaded through it all is a clear theme: the internet rewards spectacle, but the law still cares about evidence, consent, and harm. We close with rumor-check chatter, a Thanksgiving nod, and thanks to our supporters as we promise more quick hits and weekly true crime deep dives.

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