investigation
Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.
The Blue Wall of Embarrassment
Here’s a maddening misconception about law enforcement that drives most cops crazy: The old “Blue Wall of Silence.” Yes, police culture does demand a certain amount of brotherly and sisterly loyalty. After all, these people you suit up with in the locker room are the same people who may have to pound ass down a blind alley, responding to your “Officer needs assistance call.” They are the same people who may have to drag you out of a pool of broken glass and your own blood under fire.
By Grant Patterson4 years ago in Criminal
Restoring the Community
There is a growing problem in our communities, and it has a name, Crime. There have been many attempts to handle this beast, but all falling short of expectations and some even creating new problems such as the felony stigma. However, there is a new challenger in the ring and its name is Restorative Justice. Restorative Justice is “a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behavior. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders” ("What is Restorative Justice?" par 1). Basically, the community gets together to decide what punishment should be dealt to the offender and it allows all those involved (including the Offender) to heal. Restorative Justice is more effective in dealing with crime and has a high success rate in places that have already implemented it. With the installation of Restorative Justice we could see stronger communities with less crime.
By Raven Diamond4 years ago in Criminal
Coronavirus Lawsuits Against Negligent Businesses
The COVID-19 epidemic has significantly impacted our lives, schools, offices, manufacturers, small and large corporations all over the world have had to change their policies and adapt to the new reality. However, some businesses have acted negligently, placing more importance on profits than safety and therefore endangering the lives of employees and clients. As the outbreak continues, those who are at risk of an infection or who have lost a loved one have filed lawsuits against entities who are to blame for their damages. Filing a wrongful death or work injury lawsuit is not a simple task. A wrongful death lawyer is necessary to establish if the case is valid and who is at fault for the damages, as is the case for a lawsuit against an employer. Even after the outbreak is controlled, we will probably see many businesses pressured to change how they take care of employees and customers.
By Mariela Corella4 years ago in Criminal
When Murder Repeats Itself
Martha McKay, age 63, was murdered on March 25, 2020 in her historic Arkansas home. A home you may recognize. It was featured in the movie The Client by John Grisham. Snowden House is a beautiful large sprawling colonial style home in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas.
By Paula C. Henderson4 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Update-Delaware man shot by police, shifts focus away from COVID-19
New developments into the story about the Wilmington, Delaware police officer who shot a suspect have surfaced. Like snow falling and collecting on the ground in a city, the tiny details have collected to form a more solid story. To begin with, the suspect is 22-year-old Jabri Hunter. Police brought him to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $80,200 cash-only bail. Charges of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; carrying a concealed deadly weapon; possession of a firearm by a person prohibited; and possession of a controlled substance, which cops suspect to be heroin, have been applied to Hunter according to Delawaronline.com.
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Delaware man shot by police, shifts focus away from COVID-19
If it takes a shooting of a man by a cop to divert focus away from the novel coronavirus, then maybe officers should train their sights on malicious individuals. Police ought to be achieving the peace from suspects just to keep their minds off of the virus. In Wilmington, Delaware, police fired at and struck a man in a suspicious vehicle at midnight on Sunday. After the officer shot the 21-year-old man, police administered first aid until paramedics rushed him to the hospital where he remained in stable condition.
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Files - Cynthia Martin
When a 50 year old woman takes a while to get home, most people don't blink an eye. When Cynthia Martin disappeared, the circumstances around her last day came under intense scrutiny. Despite intense investigation, no information that could help police has come to light. It appears she simply left her can and disappeared on a winters day and has never returned.
By Jessica Riffle4 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Files - Frances Brown
At first her disappearance seemed like a routine trip with a few bumps, for an experienced outdoors woman with the gear she had, Frances should have made it home. Her disappearance 3 years ago has shaken her community and her family to the core. Though deaf in one ear, all who met her were unaware and it didn't seem to affect her ability to function in the wild. Where is this missing woman and why did she disappear?
By Jessica Riffle4 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Files - Tamara Lynn Chipman
When a young woman with a history of hitchhiking and hard work walks alone, most people assume she can take care of herself. This very assumption might have led to the disappearance of Tamara Lynn Chipman, one of the many missing along the Highway of Tears. September 2020 will mark 15 years since the 22 year old was last seen walking down the highway and out of the lives of everyone who knew her. Is the secret to her disappearance in her past or is she a victim of a serial killer preying on indigenous women along the BC highways?
By Jessica Riffle4 years ago in Criminal