Stephen SmithDark SkiesThe experience of the investigation & manhunt behind one of Oklahoma’s most gruesome murders.21 min read·Jan 23, 2022--2--2
Stephen SmithNew People’s RevolutionPresident Ferdinand Marcos had ruled the Philippines with an iron grip, accompanied by widespread graft and his signature corruption for…4 min read·Sep 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…15 min read·Sep 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”…7 min read·Aug 17, 2021--1--1
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…10 min read·Aug 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…12 min read·Jul 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…10 min read·Jul 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…9 min read·Jul 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…17 min read·Jun 21, 2021--1--1
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…3 min read·May 27, 2021----