This case happened in May 2023.

Twenty-three-year-old James K. Cooper traveled to Metcalfe, Mississippi, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. To help someone he cared about, but he never returned home.

Two weeks later, James was found allegedly hanging from a utility pole in the rural town in Metcalfe, Mississippi in Washington County.

His death was death was quickly ruled a suicide before any evidence or investigation was conducted

According to the family's account, James's remains were left unrefrigerated for approximately eight days and decomposed to the point that transporting him home became problematic and his body was cremated by the state leaving his family with more unanswered questions as to why? and even more distraught over his death.

What does it take to put a highly trained K9 team on the streets—and what happens when a department simply doesn’t have the financial resources to make it happen?

This Thursday, Wesley Keeling, Founder and President of Sector K9 Foundation, joins You And The Law Podcast for a conversation about an organization with a powerful mission: providing accurate and reliable training for police K9s, handlers, and law-enforcement agencies at NO COST.

We’ll talk about the training behind effective police K9 teams, the relationship between the dog and handler, the financial challenges departments face, and why honesty, integrity, and quality training are at the heart of Sector K9’s mission.

A First-of-its-kind national survey conducted by ReputationUs and DHM Research provides one of the most comprehensive looks at how Americans view policing today.

The RepUs and DHM Research surveyed nearly 700 Americans about policing offers one of the most comprehensive looks to date at how Americans view police agencies, policing and law enforcement. The study reveals that while most Americans begin with a positive perception of their local police, trust is uneven and increasingly shaped by communication, community connection, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

Recent cases across the country have generated intense public interest and, in some instances, mistrust surrounding death investigations. Families want answers. Communities want transparency. Law enforcement wants to conduct a thorough investigation without compromising the evidence. Tonight, we're pulling back the curtain on what actually happens during a medical death investigation—from the first 911 call to the difficult task of notifying a family and ultimately determining how someone died."

Justice isn't just about what happens in the courtroom—it's about every decision that comes before it. Join Attorney Courtney Teasley, Esq., and Chief Virgil Green for a powerful conversation on the future of criminal justice and mass incarceration.

echnology doesn't violate policy—people do. Where should accountability begin? If your not familiar with this technology. Tune in Thursday July 16th at 6PM CST. Streaming live on YouTube Live and Facebook Live. For another episode of You And The Law Podcast.

Recently, more than a dozen police officers across Georgia and other states have been arrested and charged with crimes related to abuse of their '

As Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras continue to expand across America, they have become a valuable tool for solving crimes and recovering stolen vehicles.

How can agencies protect public trust while still using effective investigative technology?

The Myon Burrell case, out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is not simply a story about guilt or innocence. It is a case that forces us to examine how investigations are conducted, the role of informants, juvenile justice, conviction integrity, and whether our criminal justice system has effective mechanisms to correct potential wrongful convictions."

Join me and my guests Thursday, July 9th. Williams & Booker Case Analysis: Unresolved Justice. As we examine the facts, the investigation, and what this case teaches us about our criminal justice system." Truth, Evidence, and Reasonable Doubt.

In this latest episode of You And The Law Podcast, join me and my guest as we discuss, the tragic shooting involving a 1-year old at a Mississippi Walmart over the allegations of a shoplifting call.