On November 22nd of 1963 tragedy struck the United States and made global headlines. John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, had been assassinated while on a motorcade through Dallas, Texas – accompanied by first lady Jacquelyn Kennedy and Governor John Connally....
Lynchings were going on in the 19th century when there were very high racial tensions. They were mostly done in the Southern states. There are many different kinds of lynchings such as hanging, burning alive, beheading, shooting, and many more. Some of these things still...
The Concept of Euthanasia The euthanasia means to an end a seriously ill individual’s life to save him/her from the pain and suffering the disease is triggering. Euthanasia, also known as assisted suicide, follows similar principles as murder. It is commonly only carried out on...
The word “capital” refers to any crime where death is a possible punishment. In the United States, murder is the only crime for which you can be executed at the state level. The federal government still retains treason, terrorism, and drug trafficking is capital crimes....
On 01 March 1961 in Columbia South Carolina the taxi of local taxi driver, John Orner, was found empty but with blood found in the inside the vehicle. There was no sign of Mr. Orner and where he might possibly be. Later on 3 March...
June 29, 2009 Brian Davis’s decomposing body was found on an old dirt road near the Intracoastal Waterway south of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Calcasieu Parish coroner, Dr. Terry Welk, ruled the manner of death a homicide. Davis suffered from four gunshot wounds, with three...
Throughout history, profiling criminal defendants has been a controversial topic since profiling has been around. Experts on both sides of the spectrum have been commenting on the issue at hand: whether profiling works. But, learning the history of profiling gives a clearer picture of how...
Although it was not a primary concern of the Senate during the early years of the Republic, homicide did occur in Rome and was sometimes the reason for trials. As the Republic progressed, so did the occurrence of trials for homicide, and as the Republic...
Federal agents in body armor and black ninja uniforms, armored cars crashing up hillsides, even the fabled helicopters of militia nightmares –Ruby Ridge had all the elements of a paranoid fantasy, with the difference that it was stamped in real flesh and blood. In the...
In recent news, Hannah Clarke and her three children were horrifically murdered by her estranged husband Rowan Baxter. Domestic violence and men brutally bashing each other causing death is seen far too often. Where boys will be boys should not be an excuse for violence,...
Abstract This paper offers the insight on how forensic evidence is playing a role in capital murder cases. In this paper you found the different areas of forensic science and also what makes a crime capital murder. There are several studies that plays a role...
The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders were a series of heinous crimes that took place in the late 1920s in the rural city of Wineville, California. These gruesome killings shocked the nation and left a lasting impact on the community. In this essay, I will delve...
The Riverside Murder Case Study is a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and the complexities of justice. Imagine a picturesque town, its serene riverside setting shattered by a brutal crime that has left residents on edge and authorities scrambling for answers. This case study delves...
Adnan Syed’s case has gained widespread attention due to the popular podcast “Serial” which investigated the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999. The case has sparked debates about the justice system, racial bias, and the reliability of witness testimony. This essay will analyze the...
William Shakespeare’s tragic play revolves around the titular character’s ascent to power and subsequent descent into madness. The cornerstone of Macbeth’s rise is his decision to murder King Duncan, a pivotal moment that propels the narrative forward and underscores the themes of ambition, power, and...
