Jamarkus Mcarthur Case Study

A key factor in the case of Walter McMillian was that he was an African American man who at one point was respected by his community. However, an extramarital affair with a white woman is what crossed the line. Affairs were not out of the norm in the Monroeville community, but given the fact that McMillian was black dramatically changed what was perceived as socially acceptable behavior. The significant questioning of McMillian’s character came into play when a young woman, Ronda Morrison was murdered. The profound change in the community’s view toward McMillian was an incentive to point to him as the mastermind behind the murder. The police were unable to produce any viable suspects which led to pressure from the community to find and convict a killer – even if the person accused was innocent. The interrogation tactics used during the questioning of suspects and witnesses produced false allegations. Tactics such as intimidation and bargaining. These practices encompassed covert operations that allowed the law enforcement – police, district attorneys, judges – to navigate the case. Several people were instrumental in concocting the false story placing McMillian at the center of the crime. After his initial lie, Ralph Myers’s was pushed by police to produce additional information which although false, was used by police to arrest McMillian. As the story gained traction in the town,

On October 31, 1963, Cleveland Police Detective Martin McFadden was off duty and walking down a street in Cleveland Ohio that he had patrolled many time before. As he was walking, he noticed two suspicious men on a street corner who happen to be John Terry and Richard Chilton. Detective McFadden watches the two men proceed back and forth on the same route, pausing to stare in the same store window; collectively about 24 times. After each completion of the route, McFadden noticed the partners gather and have a short conference before repeating the same process. One of the meetings the two men had been joined by a third, Katz, who shortly left after the conference was over. Detective McFadden was well known on the

Upon my arrival, I observed a white male standing outside, Officer Welch then order the suspect to ground who was later identified as Kevin George Plato (Suspect). Mr. Plato had a moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath at this time.

Cpl. Jeffrey Johnston Hellertown Police Dept. 685 Main St. Hellertown, Pa. 18055 was advised of the identity of Investigator Sean P. Brennan and of the confidential nature and purpose of the interview, Johnston, provided the following information:

I then spoke with Washington. I asked Washington what had happened. Washington said two juvenile males came and knocked on her apartment door at approximately 1500 hours today. Washington said she answered the door and spoke with the juvenile males.

Interview of Mr. Jamar Clavon at his criminal court hearing on 8/16/17 at 11:40am. Interview was not recorded. Privacy information provided verbally.

Detective Martin McFadden was off duty on Thursday October 31, 1963 when he saw two African American men, John Terry and Richard Chilton conversing in between passing the same store front three times each, staring in the store window each time (ACLUOhio, 2014). According to

While on patrol in downtown Cleveland, Detective McFadden observed two men interacting in a manner for which was suspicious to the Detective. He specifically reported that the two individuals had been

I know I wasn’t supposed to come in late today but I had to care of something with my kids! You know how kids are? Right? I mean don’t you have your own kids?

Cecil Hanna stated he thought it was about 7 or 8 p.m. when James came and over.

Kenneth Stryker 1940 Leithsville Rd, Hellertown, Pa. 18055 (610) 838-1044 was advised of the identity of Investigator Sean P. Brennan and of the confidential nature and purpose of the interview, Stryker, provided the following information:

Friday, August 26th, 2016 at approximately 4:50 p.m., I Detective L. Donegain 126 of the Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit received a phone call from Sergeant P. Orellano. I was advised of a deceased individual at 1004 Willow Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 at approximately 9:32 p.m. Fayetteville central records office (CRU) received a calls in-reference to a missing person from 824 Carol Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28305. CRU clerk M.L. Love spoke with James Chambers Sr. and took his statement. James Chambers Sr. last saw his son leaving from work on Friday, August 15th, 2014 in the company of Howard Ashleman. Ashleman and Chambers Jr. we’re going to cash their checks and go to the ABC store. Afterwards they were going back to Chambers’s Jr. residence off of Carol Street. When they left from work Ashleman and Chambers were in Ashleman’s blue 1999 Toyota pickup truck. James Chambers Sr. returned to work on Monday, August 18th, 2014 and his son failed to show

A non-custodial interview of Orlando Lee Fleming (black, male DOB 5/17/1988 of 6516-D Jeffery Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303 conducted by Detective L. Donegain on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 at approximately 12:028 p.m., in my vehicle. The following is a summary of Orlando Lee Fleming interview.

I interviewed four people. The First person I interviewed was Officer Richard, from the Spotsylvania County Police force. The second person I interviewed was Connor Wills, he is an eighth grader at Ni River Middle School. The third person I interviewed was Ebony Brown, she is a social worker at Dewberry. The last person I interviewed was Kym Brown, she is Ebony Brown’s mother and is a Counselor/Psychologist.