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    Abstract This paper will try to explore two theories of the beltway sniper. The first is the conflict theory and the second is the psychological theory. There will be summarizing of the crime (dates, offenders, how they were caught if they were). The two theories will try to explore the crime. Each of the theory will shed light on the reasons for the crime. For this paper, I will provide evidence to which theory seems to be stronger. I will also show any evidence that will lead to the deviant path

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    Beltway Sniper Murders

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    The beltway sniper was a shooting spree that occurred in different areas throughout Washington DC, the Metropolitan area, and Virginia, in October, 2002. It was a two men rampage committed by John Allen Muhammad, who was the leader of the attacks, and his accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo. An interesting fact is that Malvo was only 17 years old when he participated in the three week reign of terror. They did not have a specific objective because random civilians were shot and killed during three weeks. There

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    The Beltway Sniper attacks disrupted an already unsettled community. The Terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th 2001 the area effected by the attacks more commonly by the locals as the DMV (District, Maryland and Virginia) area. Only a year after the events of 9/11 tragedy strikes in the form of two snipers the devastated the community. One cannot really understand the motive of these men without knowing a little about the two men and the crimes the committed. The older of the two men

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    The Beltway Sniper Press Releases Beginning in October of 2002, the Nation is gripped in fear as people are randomly shot by a sniper or snipers in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. The shootings occurred in mall parking lots, near schools and gas stations, no one felt safe. People were staying indoors, walking in zig-zag patterns outdoors and filling their gas tanks from inside their vehicles. Two men, who are later identified as John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo , drove around in a 1990

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    The Beltway Snipers and How They Struck Fear in the Hearts of Thousands Alex Dataro Criminal Justice Systems in Society CRJU 101 Sec. 04 5514 California State University, Long Beach Instructor: Dr. Tracy F. Tolbert, Ph.D. October 10, 2014 Abstract According to the FBI (2007) the Beltway Snipers was a series of random murders that had occurred around the Washington D.C. area during the month of October in 2002. The case was closely studied and investigated by the Montgomery County Police

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    Beltway Sniper Analysis

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    losses. August 2, 2006. Gale Nettles plotted to blow up the Federal Courthouse in Chicago. Nettles is an example of a domestic extremist. He had personal motives to exact revenge on the institution that placed him in prison. October 24, 2002. The Beltway Snipers were caught and sentenced to life in prison. Both men were homegrown extremist trying to inflict maximum terror by attacking random victims in a large region. September 11, 2001. Four planes; American Airlines flight 11, United Airlines flight

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    The integration of personal health and financial well-being is, perhaps, the perfect platform to speak to what’s on the hearts and minds of Americans and those who represent them on Capitol Hill. And, as the American Benefits Council approaches its 50th anniversary in 2017, it has appropriately considered how it can leverage this milestone to advance its policy objectives, membership goals and overall awareness of the value of the industry you represent. There may be no better time to open a discussion

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    I attended the Beltway Poetry Slam which was held at the Busboys and Poets in Brookland NE. During the poetry slam, I silently took notes in the back of the room and I made sure I was not interrupting the scenery. Before walking in, I didn’t know what to expect. I choose to go to the Beltway Poetry Slam, because I would have the opportunity to hear and feel the poets’ raw emotions. Before walking in, I thought the poetry slam would have more of a competitive aspect. There was very little competition

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    Beltway Sniper The Beltway Sniper case included two men John Muhammad, and Lee Malvo whom carried out attacks killing 10 people and wounding several other people. All of these attacks were carried out by using a high powered .223 caliber rifle. The ballistics processing was especially important because the use of firearm was the weapon that killed 10 innocent people, and wounded several others. This case was cracked because one of the suspects called police and mentioned they were responsible for

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    The Beltway Snipers Three long weeks the Washington area was terrorized by a series of random sniper attacks. At first, the shootings seemed to be random, but were soon discovered to be coordinated attacks by John Allen Muhammad and his accomplice named Lee Boyd Malvo. The sniper’s claimed the lives of ten victims over the span of three weeks time, starting the second of October 2002 and ending around the 23 of October. Following leads, the police found a tree stump in their back yard that had been

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