Cal and Dan Guilty of First Degree Murder: A Case Study

Simon Gittany was a male perpetrator. In almost 4 out of 5 intimate partner homicides the perpetrator was a male (Australian Institute of Criminology 1998).

One of the most well-known murder cases involved football player and super star, O.J. Simpson. He was suspected of killing his ex-wife and her lover at the time due to his skeptical alibi and known aggression. Simpson was acquitted for murder, but the presence of domestic violence was recorded before the murder and was presented during the trial (Sellers, 2008). However, he was able to convey an innocent plea through the help of the media; being a famous football player and actor allowed him to seek a dream team of lawyers (Sellers, 2008). Attorneys used numerous reports of domestic violence as evidence that Simpson demonstrated irrational behavior and showed clear evidence of his uncontrollable temper. To most this showed he was capable of

A serial killer by definition of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is a person who kills three or more people on different occasions (Barkan and Bryjak 70). Serial killers have been present in societies all throughout history, giving researchers opportunities to study them and bringing attention to their name. Fear and fascination with them enables the media to intrigue society as it creates TV shows, movies, and documentaries about famous serial killers of the past and how they develop (“Subtypes, Patterns, and Motives”). The creation of a serial killer is not based on just one aspect, but instead includes a combination of factors stemming from childhood, a biological and psychological basis (“Development, Dynamic, and Forensics”). When apprehending a serial killer, it is pivotal to assess the individual to determine the level of sanity in order to proceed in the criminal justice system (Grasham).

We have two witnesses, Dr Richard Kimball, the accused, and Fran Goodheart, his wife’s best friend, who will present evidence that will cause you to have reasonable doubt that Dr Kimball is guilty of first-degree murder.

A woman by the name Michele Wanko was charged with involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, and possessing an instrument of crime. Michele shot and killed her husband. Michele and her husband William Wanko lived in Philadelphia. It was a night when these two decided to put the children to bed and have a few drinks. They both had been drinking that night, for exactly six hours straight. They were drinking vodka and juice all night long, now with drinking that long period of time, the couple had to have been drunk. Because someone constantly drinking for a long period of time, there is going to be some type of impact from the alcohol. William wanted to teach his wife how to shoot a gun, and they decided to go into the basement and begin shooting. When she retrieved the gun from their safe, she instantly aimed the gun at her husband and shot him in his chest. He looked at her and asked her why she shot him before collapsing on the ground. The police were called, and William was pronounced dead at the hospital and Michele was charged. Some may look at this case different and

The case that was researched is the case of the people vs. Robert Blake. In this case it is stated that the husband Robert Blake murdered his wife Bonnie Bakley. It was determined that Mr.Blake fired shots from a world war 2 vintage 9mm Walther P38 Luger pistol. The weapon was found in a dumpster near where Mr. Blake parked his car and was covered with dirt and motor oil. The 9mm pistol was cleaned and tested fired. And the gun was fired to see if it would leave gunshot residue behind after being fired.

On 04-08-16 at approximately 0915 hours, I responded to the area of Los Robles Avenue at Adena Street for an Officer Involved Shooting investigation. Upon my arrival I was directed by Sergeant Burgess # 2003 to assist with the Command Post. The Command Post was located at the northeast corner of Los Robles Avenue at Jackson Street (in front of 1034 Los Robles Avenue). I filed out the Pasadena Police Department Crime Scene Log and documented personnel who entered the crime scene (see attached log).

The prosecution built their case against Simpson with various incriminating bits of evidence. This evidence included 85 pages documenting 50 domestic violence incidents over the course of 17 years were presented (CORA, 2015). The strategy of the prosecutors was to demonstrate that the murders were a logical culmination of increasingly abusive, obsessive behavior (Noble, 1995). This evidence did not match up with the crime, according to an interview from Time in which Rita Smith, the Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence during the time of the murders. Smith suggested that jurors asked, “Why were they talking about domestic violence when this is a murder trial?” (Alter, 2014). During this time, the connection between domestic violence and murder was not seen as a realistic outcome. During the trial, prosecutors and domestic violence organizations were struggling to promote a general understanding of domestic violence to the public (Alter, 2014).

President William McKinley had a normal life as a teacher in Ohio until he decided to fight in the civil war. After the war he became a lawyer right before being a congressman in the year 1876. In the 1800’s, he won the republican nomination for president, and became “the most popular president since Abraham Lincoln”. The people admired his uniqueness, and his ability to focus on essential issues. Regardless of his position, he managed to take care of his ill wife and give her the attention needed. Given his status, he needed to make an appearance at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. The exposition celebrated America’s technological prowess and paid tribute to its emergence

Serial killings/murders/homicides has been a topic of fascination since even before the. Today, news and media, the psychological field, and the criminal justice field find serial killings intriguing because of the abnormality and unlikelihood of a serial homicide occurring and being linked to one person. Serial homicides are known to be multiple killings by the same killer over a time period- varies from months to years. “ INSERT BOOK DEFINITION” Some of the most infamous serial killers known today are Jack the Ripper, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, the Zodiac killer, and Jeffrey Dahmer. All of whom are white males between the age of 20-45 and who presented themselves as a normal person; living a double life. Serial killers are hard to identify they present to be normal people, some married or in a relationship, loving, and show no out of the ordinary behavior to those who interact with them. Serial Killers I. Subtypes, patterns, and motives by Laurence Miller, states that the most common characteristics and description of serial killers are known to be white males between the ages of 20-40, are charming, smart, and hold a stabled home. ( INSERT page number CITATION) The main victims of male serial murderers are mainly white young female girls mainly because of a killers compulsive and predatorily fetish based motive to act out sexual fantasies. ( INSERT CITATION) Serial killers: I. Many male serial killers like Ted Bundy, stab and strangle / suffocate

Dana’s many traumatic experiences such as being neglected by her parents, physically and sexually abused, and her involvement in CSEC caused her to have persistent anger and anger management problems. Anger is a common response to a loss; thus, in many ways Dana continues grieve her past. In the above quote, it appears that she has unresolved guilt. Her terrible experiences also interrupted the normal development of skills needed for healthy emotional management and relationship building. She does not have interpersonal boundaries, assertiveness and coping strategies to manage. She is also likely to have the “fight” response during a stressful event.

I think that the NYPD is not liable for death of Mandy because this incident only meets some of the elements of negligence. True, there was a causation, a damage (the death of Mandy), and a duty (NYPD has a duty to protect citizens) but there was no breach of duty because the NYPD has a greater burden to society ,to not chase after the possible robber, outweighed the detriment to her safety. And honesty, the NYPD couldn’t have done much to stop the bullet from bouncing off a window then hitting Mandy. It wasn’t like the office could fly over to where Mandy was and standing in front of her, acting as a shield. If that was to happen there is a possible that the bullet can pierce through the officer and kill Mandy. Also, it was the bullet which

O.J Simpson is currently serving time at the Nevada Lovelock Correctional Facility for his connection in a robbery that occurred in 2007. Simpson had been receiving money from his female fans. He stated that he used the money to pay a prison bodyguard. However, his fans have stopped sending him money. He will likely lose his bodyguard protection because he does not have the money to pay.

There are five subjects closely involved in the case. Suspect 1) James Smith; Suspect 2) Daniel Piling (James Smith 's room mate); Victim 1) Sarah Prescott (James Smith 's girlfriend); Witness 1) Bill Henry – neighbor at 111 Plummer St, Daytona Beach; and Witness 2) Jill Smith (James Smith 's estranged wife). The actual charge was murder. The victim died as a result

Criminal Justice in America is something that is getting a lot of controversy today. Due to personal crimes such as murder and assault & battery by police officers, Americans are losing faith in our criminal justice system.