Stephen SmithDark SkiesThe experience of the investigation & manhunt behind one of Oklahoma’s most gruesome murders.Jan 23, 20222Jan 23, 20222
Stephen SmithNew People’s RevolutionPresident Ferdinand Marcos had ruled the Philippines with an iron grip, accompanied by widespread graft and his signature corruption for…Sep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021
Stephen SmithThe IndyEarly summer 1987, found me leaving my assignment in the Philippines. A mixture of excitement and concern marked my departure. My year and…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Stephen SmithI / Bloody MaryThe word “Espionage”, along with all things associated with it, brings to mind “cloaks and daggers” accompanied by “shadowy figures”…Aug 17, 20211Aug 17, 20211
Stephen SmithChina GoldMike Allen had worked as an N.I.S Cooperating Witness (CW) under my direction and control for over a year. Without a doubt, he had proven…Aug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021
Stephen SmithCebu SpecialsFireworks centered on the transition of Presidential power had barely flamed out in Manilla. The New People’s Revolution had seated Aquino…Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
Stephen SmithDeath RideManagement by chaos had become the norm for the N.I.S. Office at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. Located on the eastern shore of North…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Stephen SmithLittle ColoradoIt was late November, 1984 and we had spent the week before Thanksgiving at Deer Camp in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Hunting season was set…Jul 9, 2021Jul 9, 2021
Stephen SmithThe ShieldBy mid summer 1990, I was pushing towards five years as an Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Recent assignment to U.S…Jun 21, 20211Jun 21, 20211
Stephen SmithIgnorance, Arrogance, and a Lack of Common SenseServing as a young Soldier in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, I learned that ignorance, arrogance, and a lack of fundamental common sense…May 27, 2021May 27, 2021