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Zaron Burnett III

Zaron Burnett is an investigative journalist and longform features writer based in Los Angeles. He covers culture, politics, race, and other perplexing mysteries for MEL.

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When a Drug Lord’s Dream of a Cocaine Submarine Hit a Bump

According to federal authorities, two men were working on building a drone submarine that could be magnetically attached to the bottom of a container ship — seemingly a perfect plan for smuggling cocaine internationally. That is, until it all fell apart

Why Tony Hawk Is the One White Guy Black People Would Spare During the Race War

He skated his way into our hearts decades ago and continues to prove over and over again why he has a lifetime invite to the cookout

What Did the ‘Razzmatazz Robber’ Do to Earn Such a Colorful Nickname?

The suspect responsible for a string of bank holdups in Arizona was recently apprehended by authorities. But does his FBI given moniker fit the crime?