Season: 13 Episode: 186

Summary:

In this episode, we dive into Case Files: Murder and Meaning, a gripping graphic novel created by real-life detectives and Christian apologists behind Cold-Case Christianity. The story follows Detective Michael “Murph” Murphy as he investigates a chilling series of murders in Los Angeles County, racing against time to stop a killer before they strike again.

But Case Files is more than just murder and mystery—it’s a deep exploration of the value of human life and the brokenness of sin. Through the dark realities of crime, it answers profound worldview questions about identity, purpose, and our need for redemption. We discuss how the ugliness of sin, seen through these fictional yet realistic cases, reveals the beauty of God’s design and why every human life matters.

Join us as we unpack how graphic novels like Case Files can creatively point readers to the truth of the Gospel—and why the pursuit of justice and redemption is something written on all our hearts.

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Detective Michael “Murph” Murphy is nearing his retirement. After twenty-five years as a sworn police officer in Los Angeles County, he’s wondering what the future holds. Despite this distraction, Murph leads his team – which includes a few newbies – as they  comb the cliffs of San Pedro for clues to a recent murder.

But when a second murder in Palos Verdes occurs and a mysterious informant starts calling the police department to talk to Murph, the stakes get higher. A third killing leads the team to suspect one person is behind all the murders—and still on the loose. Worse, the crimes have happened at one-week intervals; Murph and his colleagues have only a few days left to keep the killer from striking again…

This highly engaging, full-color graphic novel for adults is one of the first such novels that Christian comic book enthusiasts can feel great about reading and recommending to friends.

Question One

Tell us about your background in law enforcement. How did the concept for this graphic

novel emerge?

Question Two

Give us a general breakdown of the storyline in Case Files.

Question Three

What was the writing process like for you as a father-son team?

Question Four

You are using a graphic novel—a story—to share a much larger message. Jesus did the

same thing with his use of parables. Why do you think stories make it easy to share truth

with others?

Question Five

Can this tool be used to witness to nonbelievers?

Question Six

Tell about the next volume. Anything you can tease us with now?

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