This FAQ should help new readers better understand the crime, principals, cases, and our approach.

OVERVIEW: On May 10 17, 2010, three Dupont Circle residents will go on trial in connection with the stabbing murder of their longtime friend, Robert Wone.

At midnight on August 2, 2006, Robert was found stabbed to death in their home at 1509 Swann Street, NW. Robert, a DC attorney who lived in Oakton, Virginia, had arranged weeks earlier to spend the night at the home of his college friend Joe Price.

At the time, Price lived with his registered domestic partner Victor Zaborsky and their 'roommate' Dylan Ward. The three housemates, all gay, were at home when the murder occurred and from that night forward have claimed an unknown 'intruder' broke into their home and killed their straight friend.

An apparent flawed investigation (that included DC Police, the FBI and US Secret Service), and at times, a lethargic prosecution allowed this case to go for years without substantive progress made towards finding Robert's killer.

In October, 2008, the first charges were leveled. The prosecution alleged that Robert was injected by a paralytic drug, sexually assaulted, restrained, stabbed, washed, redressed and placed into bed before the housemates dialed 911.

On May 10, the housemates will go on trial at DC Superior Court, but they are not being tried for murder. Instead, they are charged with crime scene tampering, conspiracy and obstruction of justice (lying to and misdirecting investigators). Prosecutors believe the defendants know who committed the murder and they're covering up for the killer.

ESSENTIAL READING: Start with the Robert Wone Wiki page for an overview of the principals and charges. Other key documents include:

The 'original' affidavit: This was the 14 page arrest warrant for Dylan Ward that was released in October, 2008. Written from the prosecution's perspective, it contains many accusations that are graphic and sexual in nature.

The Superseding Indictment: This prosecution document outlines the alleged overt acts which constitute the criminal charges.

Ward Motion for Pretrial Release: Written by Ward's defense team, this document describes what they found to be heavy-handed tactics by the police and government in their investigation and prosecution of Ward and his housemates.

Transcripts of defendants' interview with DC Police detectives on the night of the murder: Price, Ward, Zaborsky. Videotapes of the interviews are here:

Price: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3 Ward: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3 Zaborsky: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3

Two key pieces of reporting: The Washington Post's two – part June 2006 series by Paul Duggan and Harry Jaffe's Washingtonian Magazine feature from April 2010.

1: Who are you guys, and why are you doing this?

For nearly two decades the four of us have been friends, partners and exes; together we are each other's family of choice. Over an early December dinner we realized we shared a serious and driven interest in this case and strong desire to see the truth emerge about the murder of an incredible young man. We also shared the frustration that his murder has languished for years with a glacially slow legal process and little substantive investigative media coverage.

As four guys who make their livings in and around the media we also were drawn to this case by its ingredients typical of a full blown Washington scandal; power, sex, alleged drug use,and mystery. So why such little real buzz on the streets? There seemed to be a tremendous void.

We launched whomurderedrobertwone.com to re-energize the conversation, spark more debate, provide a clearinghouse and to grow the number of people who can lend smart analysis and want to see justice done.

We aggregate the media coverage as well as offer original commentary, research and analysis of the case. Our editorial framework demands a 360 look at all aspects and principals involved. We ask for guest commentary and encourage a free flowing conversation and the sharing of responsible ideas and opinions.

Many of the topics are of an adult and graphic nature. These issues cannot be discussed solely in a clinical manner and often the language needed to address the aspects of this case and crime requires us to give wide berth to accommodate the views from different and diverse audiences.

2: Why no aliases?

Because we want to operate as transparently as possible we freely use our names: Craig Brownstein, David Greer, Michael Kremin and Doug Johnson. We each bring different perspectives and experience to this effort. We are neither pro-prosecution or pro-defense. We want to hold every bit of evidence under the light, stress test every reasonable theory and learn the fullest picture possible of Mr. Wone's murder.

3: Did you know