About Colin Nelson

Colin T. Nelson worked for 40 years as a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer in Minneapolis. He tried everything from speeding tickets to first degree murder. His writing about the courtroom and the legal system give the reader a "back door" view of what goes on, what's funny, and what's a good story. He has also traveled extensively and includes those locations in his mysteries. Some are set in Southeast Asia, Ecuador,Peru, and South Africa. Readers get a suspenseful tale while learning about new places on the planet. Colin is married, has two adult children, and plays the saxophone in various bands.

The Truth Behind “Making a Murderer” Episode 4

Wow!!  Now I’m interrupting my day to make sure I catch another episode of the Netflix series called, Making a Murderer.  It’s a true crime making a murderer episode 4story from Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  I’m worried about my new addiction to this!  Even though I’ve practiced as a criminal lawyer for 30+ years, this series is fun to watch.  It’s artistically well done, …

The Truth Behind “Making a Murderer” Episode 3

making a murderer episode 3Have you watched Making a Murderer Episode 3?  It’s part of the Netflix series about a true crime story from Manitowoc, Wisconson.  I’ve worked as a criminal lawyer for over 30+ years and have some arguments for you about the truth behind the series.

You recall the story started with the unlawful conviction of Steve Avery.  After …

The Truth About “Making a Murderer” Episode 2

Like thousands of people, I’m hooked on the slow but fascinating Netflix series, Making a Murderer, Episode 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?making a murderer episode 2v=qxgbdYaR_KQ  I’ve worked 30+ years as a criminal trial lawyer and can offer some unique, different ideas about the series.

It started with the unlawful conviction of Steve Avery for sexual assault and attempted murder in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  Unfortunately, …

The Truth About “Making a Murderer?” Episode 1

making a murdererAre you glued to your TV watching the Netflix series, Making a Murdererhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgbdYaR_KQ It’s based on a true story from Manitowoc, Wisconsin and has hooked thousands of viewers.  After working for over 30 years as a criminal trial lawyer, I’d like to comment on what’s the truth about Making a Murderer.

I’m hooked on the series—although …

Burns, Oregon/Black Panthers—Treated Differently?

protesters in Burns oregonAs I’m sure you’re aware, a militia group, led by Ammon Bundy, has occupied a federal wildlife refuge in Burns, Oregon. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-oregon-militia-idUSKBN0UM2ED2016 So far, the federal law enforcement officials have allowed the protesters to remain without forcing them out.  Some commentators have compared this occupation with a similar occupation of the California legislature building by Black Panthers in …

This is Why Cops Aren’t Convicted of Crimes

I’m back from a wonderful vacation to Ecuador and Peru and Machu Picchu—only to listen to the media talking about bad cops again.  Uh, it’s this is why cops are not convictedback to reality again!  We’ve all heard about the police in various cities accused of unnecessarily killing people who were being arrested or were in custody  And many of us wonder: how can …