Author: cdukehart
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‘Suicide By Cop’ Leads Soldier On Chase Of His Life
Brock Savelkoul was a U.S. soldier who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury while serving in Iraq. A year later, he piled an armload of guns into his pickup and led police on a high-speed chase across North Dakota. One brave trooper talked him down and saved his life. NPR Story: ‘Suicide By Cop’ Leads Soldier…
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With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Soldiers Face Battle For Care
Sgt. Victor Medina, a decorated combat veteran, suffered a mild traumatic brain injury during a roadside blast in Iraq. Since the explosion, he has had trouble reading, comprehending and doing simple tasks. Despite his injuries, Medina and his wife Roxana had to battle the military to receive appropriate care. NPR Story: With Traumatic Brain Injuries,…
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Wrongfully Convicted: Flawed Autopsies Send Two Innocent Men To Jail
Two Mississippi men spent a combined 30 years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit. They were separately charged with sexually assaulting and murdering two 3-year-old girls — in two separate crimes — two years apart. The pathologist who conducted both autopsies said he suspected the girls had been bitten. They were innocent. Story Written…
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Lillian’s Story: In Color
Lillian Yonally was one of the few women with a camera during her WASP service from May 1943 to December 1944. Her color photographs offer a rare glimpse into the short-lived program and the female pilots who were ahead of their time. NPR Picture Show Story: A Contraband Camera: Photos Of World War II WASP…
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Finding Beauty In A Baseball, After The Last Pitch
Don Hamerman’s photos of decaying baseballs evoke beauty and nostalgia, suggesting memories of childhood and baseball games gone by. Written for The Picture Show: Finding Beauty In A Baseball, After The Last Pitch
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One Of These Shells Is Not Like The Others
Diana Zlatanovski’s Typology series showcases the intricacy of collections, and the beauty of individual objects within the group. Written for The Picture Show: One Of These Shells Is Not Like The Others
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In Hindu Ritual, Nepali Women Are Banished Once A Month
Women in rural Nepal sleep in huts, caves and animal sheds every month during their periods — a practice called chaupadi. Although it is outlawed, the tradition continues despite rapes, animal attacks and even death. Written for The Picture Show: In Hindu Ritual, Nepali Women Are Banished Once A Month
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Puerto Rico: A Disenchanted Island
I photographed various stories in Puerto Rico for the NPR Morning Edition series — Puerto Rico: A Disenchanted Island.
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What It Feels Like To Be Photographed In A Moment Of Grief
On the night of the shootings in Newtown, Conn., a woman attending a prayer vigil knelt and prayed. A photographer took her picture, and it was widely distributed. Now the two of them reflect on how a private moment became public. Written for The Picture Show: What It Feels Like To Be Photographed In A…
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‘Why We Are Here’: Capturing The Spirit Of Mobile, Ala.
Photographer Alex Harris explores the city of Mobile within the framework of E.O. Wilson’s theories on biology, history and evolution. Written for The Picture Show: ‘Why We Are Here’: Capturing The Spirit Of Mobile, Ala.