Unresolved Homicide

After the ballistics team had come to the conclusion that the gun was probably shot from four blocks away, Detective Healey and Doug Boyle start to go on an investigation. They had went door-to-door to question others to see if they knew anything about Charlie Ward’s death. When the police stopped at Michael’s house, they had asked the McKenzie family if they owned any firearms. Michael’s dad responded with a yes and was asked if he can show them. Michael then responded that he did not currently have his Winchester and said that his friend, Joe, borrowed it. A few days later, Doug Boyle and Detective Healey came back to Michael’s house with metal detectors to search the backyard for any evidence. While searching, Doug Boyle finds an empty casing

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).

Solving a crime is difficult for detectives. Homicides are even harder cases to solve, the only person that can really tell what happened is dead. So many people are afraid to step up as witnesses, they fear their life would be in jeopardy for helping the detectives. For homicide detectives, the first forty-eight hours is the most critical part for solving a case. After that, the probability of solving the case reduces by fifty percent. Each passing hour gives suspects more time to get away, witnesses more time to forget what they saw, and crucial evidence more time to be lost forever. There are several steps to take in solving a homicide.

The detective genre is recognizable by the mystery that it represents or establishes. Every word of a fiction novel is chosen with a purpose, and that purpose on a detective novel is to create suspense. The excerpts from The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, Murder Is My Business by Lynette Prucha, and Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley, create an atmosphere of suspense and mystery. Even though they all fit into this category, there are some differences that make each novel unique. The imagery that the authors offer in the excerpts helps the reader to distinguish the similarities and the differences.

Hey, Cory, I researched and found an article about a man named Harold J. Stewart, a 42-year-old high school dropout, who defended himself in a murder case in Prince George's County, whereas he was accused of beating a sleeping man to death with a baseball bat. (Casteneda, 2008) Stewart’s pro se trial only lasted three days; where is the fairness in this prosecution? The jury only deliberated for about an hour. It seems like Stewart never had a chance; considering, at the most, it takes at least more than a day even to hear evidence in a murder trial. It was faith because the jurors found Stewart not guilty of first-degree murder and not guilty of second-degree murder. (Casteneda, 2008) You know there is a saying a man who represents himself

Vanessa Vermont, a gorgeous woman found dead in her own kitchen, laying on the floor with a fatal head wound on the back of her head. Just recently she bought a new broiler and need and outlet over her kitchen counter, something her husband could do. And it is right where she was murdered. There is also a woman’s briefcase on the floor near the kitchen. Which means Mrs. Vermont was leaving, which in turn could’ve enraged the husband.

friends and family to come aid her in her time of distress. The ransom note clearly stated

In Phoenix, Arizona starting from 2005 through 2015 the criminal homicide numbers were slowly decreasing over the years. The highest homicide number occurred in 2006 which was 234, while the lowest homicide rate occurred in 2015 which was 113. The graph below graphically represents the homicides starting from 2005 through 2015. The homicides in Phoenix have been decreasing due to multiple factors. The first reason is due to efficient community policing. In the previous years, many people in minority communities didn’t feel as if the police were on their side due to tragic incidents such as the Rodney King beating. The Rodney King situation occurred in Los Angeles, CA but it had an impact nationwide. People in minority neighborhoods are not

It has been five years today that my cousin Stacy Lynn Sparks was murdered. I always thought that something like this could never happen to my family. This is the first time that something so tragic has happened in my life. It will also lead me to pain and frustration years to come. The loss of her has had a great impact on how I live my life today.

When you see the shows such as Homicide Hunter or Killer Instincts many times my mom and I try to figure out who is the murder. Most of the time my prediction is right because of the details my mom misses, and putting together all the clues. From then on I realised I had a gift, even if it was I was just watching television show. That is what sparked my interest the criminal justice area. I have contemplated the career choices that would best fit my interest leaving me with Homicide Detective and Criminologist. While both careers deal with criminal justice they differ greatly in the type of work environment, pay, skills/education.

The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas, discusses the issues on identity, immigration, and nationalism at a precarious time in our countries past. Throughout this moment, two very diverse lives intertwine in an unanticipated way. The first life is Rais Bhuiyan, a Bangladeshi immigrant who left Dhaka for the chance of a better life in the United States. The other is Mark Stroman, a racist white Texan who never got a fair shot from his family, the law, and his education. Their intertwined lives officially began when Stroman’s racial hatred is triggered by the terrorist attack of September 11th. He essentially went on a killing spree, shooting three men because of his prejudice judgement. One of those three men happened to

The flip phone came to life, lighting up the screen. It was an annoying piece of issued equipment for any police officer, vibrating and dancing on the nightstand in the middle of the night, but it was absolutely crucial when not in the office or working the street. Virginia Beach Homicide Detective Jerry Anders had been called at home, twelve-thirteen, on Tuesday, and notified by Chief Dispatcher Marlin to respond to the city’s most recent

Was the court correct in dismissing the charge? I believe it is not correct that the court is dismissing the charge, because even though the gun malfunction after Jack killed the wrong person he tried killing Bert but failed. Elements of the criminal act, in order to classify a crime of attempt, there must be three elements present. These elements must be defined and clear. The first element is that the criminal must have the intent to commit the crime. Legally this is called Mens Rea, or guilty mind.

The responding officer in a homicide case has several principal concerns that must be followed, first being to determine if the victim is dead or alive. If the victim is still alive then it is the officer duty to attempt to save him or her, or contact medical help for the victim if needed. Next the officer must apprehend the perpetrator if they are still present at the scene. In some cases the perpetrator does not always get away before the officer arrives at the scene. Following that if the perpetrator has left the scene then the officer must make appropriate notification. A crucial step in being the first officer to respond to a homicide would be to safeguard the crime scene, make sure nothing is touch, moved, take, or destroyed. Once the

On April 05, 2016 at approximately 1518 hours, I was dispatch to 2004 Pine Street in reference to a death investigation. Upon my arrival, I met with Detective Campbell who was the lead Investigator at the scene. Detective Campbell stated that the victim neighbors reported a strong smell coming from the victim’s (Cortiz Lazarz) residence. The neighbors called 911 and Officer Volk was the first responded officer on scene. Defective Campbell and officer Volk stated that the victim located on the living room floor, fazing the south from the residence. Detective Campbell requested I process the scene for evidence and documentation.