The Chauncey Bailey Project

Boss of slain Oakland journalist reports death threat

Police placed Oakland Post publisher Paul Cobb under protection Wednesday night after an acquaintance said he was targeted for murder.
By Thomas Peele, Chauncey Bailey Project

A journalist’s last day

Chauncey Bailey woke up at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 2, 2007 with no premonition that it would be his last day. Walk along in a retracing of his steps until 7:25 a.m., when he was shot at Alice and 14th streets.

Slain editor’s family faces Thanksgiving without him

Just three weeks after his murder, Chauncey Baily’s family talks about their memories.
By Bob Butler, Chauncey Bailey Project

Commentary: Bailey killing looks like hundreds of others

Murders of journalists are common around the world.
Richard Prince’s Journal-isms

Bey IV claims rivals set him up

Yusuf Bey IV claims relatives and associates who want to seize the organization’s reins are trying to frame him for Chauncey Bailey’s murder. He denied he told the accused killer to falsely confess.

Suspect in Bailey’s death pleads not guilty

Broussard recants confession in journalist’s murder.
By Chris Metinko, Chauncey Bailey Project

Second victim in Bailey’s death: Oakland Post

The Oakland Post is under siege.
By Kevin Weston and Cliff Parker, Chauncey Bailey Project

Big questions linger in Bailey’s slaying

During the investigation into the murder of editor Chauncey Bailey, a question lingered: Was Bailey investigating more than Your Black Muslim Bakery’s finances? His publisher said yes.