Essays On Murder

In Schlosser’s first chapter “Reefer Madness,” he gathers plausible historical facts and counter-arguments to argue that the punishments for marijuana use are extraneous and unreasonable. He suggests that if the United States government decriminalizes marijuana for personal use, it would save the time and money that could be spent on more serious endeavors, and by […]

Defense attorneys often have to defend clients who are guilty of horrible crimes such as murder, rape, or assault with a deadly weapon. Their job is to defend the client, no matter of what the client actually did; their job is to try and get them off, or get them the minimum punishment. Attorney also […]

The reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976 has sparked heated discussions concerning its suitability as retribution for homicide, essentially trading one life for another. Despite this punishment being carried out in 1287 instances, it only affects a tiny portion of those incarcerated (Rogers). At present, lethal injection is a lawful method of execution in […]

Douglas P. Lackey’s examination of pacifism ventures into the morality related to killing, presenting an intriguing idea. He proposes that “If the congress decides to implement a speed limit of 55 miles per hour on national highways, it is predicted to lead to more fatalities than if the limit was established at 45 miles per […]

Through looking at the Crow and its connotations and implications, Hughes has created an image of this sinister animal that challenges one’s innate mistrust of the bird through presenting the crow’s own point of view. This evokes both empathy and sympathy in the reader by posing questions which induce consideration of an alternate standpoint as […]

In the Frontline documentary entitled “When Kids Get Life,” five young Colorado boys are profiled. There are over 2,200 juveniles who have been convicted of crimes and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, 46 of whom are in the state of Colorado. Jacob Ind, Nathan Ybanez, Erik Jensen, Trevor Jones, and Andrew Medina […]

Discuss the Criminal Liability of Dave for the Murder of Edward. I would charge Dave under s18 of OAPA (1861). For a s18 offence, there needs to be a Mens Rea of intention where the defendant must see some harm and consequence, and the Actus Reus of GBH or Murder. For s18 to be applicable, […]

The 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short has remained one of Hollywood’s most notorious unsolved cases in Los Angeles history. The cold case has been passed down from detective to detective searching answers or any clues to help put the case to rest. The Black Dahlia was actually Elizabeth Short: a young, aspiring actress from a […]

Gary Ridgway was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 18th, 1949. He was the child of Mary Steinman and Thomas Ridgway. Gary grew up in McMicken Heights, Washington, where he had a troubled relationship with his mother and an unconventional childhood. He faced academic difficulties, receiving poor grades and being seen as unintelligent […]

Susan Leigh Vaughan Smith is a convicted child murderer. She drove her car with her two sons, age three and fourteen months, sleeping in the back, into a lake. She carried on a lie about a black man that carjacked her for nine long days before she confessed. No one had implicated her in the […]

I. Should the law be changed to allow active euthanasia or not? Active euthanasia is defined as the active acceleration of a “good” death by the use of drugs etc. whether by oneself or with the aid of a doctor. This is one act that raised a lot of questions. Law must be changed to […]

The elements of the offence are that Des Campbell was charged with murder under Section 18 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). Under Subsection (1)(a) Des Campbell was found guilty after trial on the 18th May 2010 of the murder of his wife Janet Campbell of 6 months on the 24th March 2005. After an […]

The capital punishment debate is highly controversial and divisive. It encompasses many moral and ethical aspects of human justice. Capital punishment is the sentencing of a convicted criminal to death. The main issue, and the topic of this essay, is whether or not the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent because it certainly isn’t […]

Euthanasia Euthanasia Introduction Euthanasia is a complex and complicated issue. There are many arguments for and against, and the debate is highly relevant as we often have to deal with it. Is it okay to take another person’s life, although the person requested to be killed? Who is responsible, the doctor or the patient? What […]

Murder One Group Analysis Corporate America has been using groups to define issues, solve problems and analysis projects for many years. Working as the lone ranger is no longer the most popular idea. For some, working in groups can be challenging and for others it is a challenge. Group activities can be rewarding and are […]

Helter Skelter The True Story of the Manson Murders Authors: Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry Have you ever heard of a person named Charles Manson? If you have not, you have probably been living in a hole for most of your life. Manson and “The Family” (his followers) committed some of the most horrible murders […]

Killer Coke: The Campaign Against Coca-Cola Case Summary The “Killer Coke” case revolves around to brutal murders of union leaders in a bottling plant in Colombia and the corporate responsibility of the Coca-Cola Company. The Killer Coke movement alleges that the Coca-Cola Company directed or was implicitly involved in the killings to ensure that unions […]

A mother and daughter were tragically murdered in their Rotterdam, NY home on April 9th, 2013. The suspect involved in this horrific crime was apprehended the following day and will face additional charges of rape, burglary, sexual abuse, and attempted arson. According to police reports, Brice Reprieving allegedly took the lives of Jessica and Timmy […]

The significance of early American slavery has long been acknowledged, but only recently have historians started focusing on the experiences of slaves themselves. Peter Woods explores one aspect of African-American response to enslavement in his essays “The Stranger on Slave Recreation” and “Patterns of Slave Resistance.” These essays discuss how slaves resisted their bondage, ranging […]

Saber, Aroma ELLA AAA Mrs. G. Stoner In the short story Two Fishermen by Morley Callaghan, the main character K. Smith reveals the author’s view against capital punishment through the contradiction of his affable nature and small appearance with his role of executioner. One of the first questions that are asked about Smith is “Did […]

Early life Doss was born in Blue Mountain, Alabama as Nancy Hazle to Lou and James Hazle. Nannie was one of five children; she had one brother and three sisters. Both Nannie and her mother hated James, who was a controlling father and husband with a nasty streak. There is evidence that Doss was conceived […]

Research Project: This paper examines the opinions surrounding the “death penalty” and its relevance to the purpose of our criminal justice system. Supporters advocate for deterrence, justice, retribution, and punishment, whereas opponents emphasize concerns about wrongful executions and view it as murder. To approach capital punishment logically, we must analyze the purpose of our criminal […]