investigation
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Consent vs. Coercion
Some things are universal. The world is made up of 195 different countries and approximately 6,900 distinct languages, but people are people anywhere you go and everyone has to function within this society and its various subcultures-- including what "rape culture" entails ("Linguistic Society of America”). The numbers vary from nation to nation, but worldwide an estimated one-in-three women endure physical or sexual assault at least once in their lifetime, with certain regions or groups being more at risk than others (“Facts and Figures”). Given the statistics, at some point in their lives everyone will almost certainly have to deal with the aftermath of sexual assault, whether it be their own or that of someone they know. Therefore, this is a topic with which everyone ought to be familiar. To that end, this essay will cover the culture surrounding rape, including the stigma; how blame is assigned; and the role of gender in this subject, the murkier matters of statutory rape and sexual coercion, some of the current laws relating to rape in the United States, and how the evolution of these laws reflects the existence of rape culture.
By Clara Reinke5 years ago in Criminal
Case Closed: The Claremont Serial Killer
Two decades ago in Claremont, the hub of the western suburbs of Perth, South Australia was rocked with the disappearance of three young women. Just last month on the 24th September 2020 Justice Stephen Hall delivered his long-awaited verdict in the conviction of 51-year-old Bradley Robert Edwards. The former Telstra worker was found guilty for the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon but acquitted of the murder of Sarah Spiers in the Claremont serial killings case, Australia’s longest-running, and most expensive criminal investigation.
By Nicole Gibson5 years ago in Criminal
Where Is The Money?
What seems to becoming the most bizarre time to ever have been alive in America, the real test of our democracy slowly but surely will be upon us once again. Even through the strange new embrace of the post pandemic world of masks, hand sanitizers and the widely debated rule of six that dominates the new world social order; astonishingly politics is even more questionable than ever. One of the latest interviews that has been getting traction is by Anthony Scaramucci, Former White House Communications Director who asks a very portent question of his former boss’ presidential campaign: “Well you got 200 million dollars missing from the campaign they can’t find the money but that’s a other topic…” But is it? If money isn’t the main topic in any American value conversation then you’ve never watched an episode of any of the Real Housewives franchises. There is a congressional deadlock over money, there have been decades of abused lobbyists and over zealous liberals that have fought over that one value.
By True Tradell Glass5 years ago in Criminal
Disappeared, Still Missing
Earlier this month, my grandmother stopped by my house. She's doing this whole end-of-my-life thing where she's cleaning out anything and everything and giving away the things she doesn't think she's going to need anymore. She's old. She knows what comes next. She handed me a cheery box of holiday decorations and sat down at my table. She asked me, with tears in her eyes, to please not give up on my grandpa's disappearance. So here I am. Help me find him, maybe?
By Dani Wolking5 years ago in Criminal
The Tale of the Husband Presumed Dead & Buried Twice
The Tale of the Husband Presumed Dead and Buried Twice After serving in World War II, a handsome young man named Clarence Roberts returned home to his wife, Geneva, in Nashville, Indiana. In 1950 he ran for, and easily won, County Sheriff.
By Paula C. Henderson5 years ago in Criminal
Halloween Horrors: The Poisoning of Timothy O'Bryan
One of my clearest memories of Halloween growing up was the ritual when we got home. My mom would take my sister and I's pillowcases of candy, spread them out in two neat piles, and check to see if there was anything tampered with. I imagine that millions of parents all across North America do a similar thing on October 31st every year.
By Skylar Banach5 years ago in Criminal
Still No Justice for Breonna Taylor
I have been trying to write this article for two weeks. I wanted it to be accurate and factual. The more I researched and the more I read, the more difficult it became for me to write. My emotions kept me on a non ending up and down swing. I felt angry at a system which has denied Breonna Taylor justice. I felt overwhelmed that this is happening again and again and again. I felt deeply disappointed that after all this time, the justice system still works against people of color. It feels sometimes like cops are in our neighborhoods to herd us around and then abuse us. All the while they know that they will never be held accountable for any mistreatment. They can let their bullets loose, 32 bullets in this case, and no real substantive questions will be asked. Well, I have a few questions and I want a few answers.
By Lolita Maeweathers5 years ago in Criminal
Criminalistics
In many ways, the popular fictional character Sherlock Holmes is a direct descendant of John Locard, one of the most influential forensic scientists of his time. The actual working practice for forensic scientists is very similar to the way it is portrayed in Sherlock Holmes, in which the acute investigation of a crime scene provides small clues to a precise sequence of events.
By Something Complicated5 years ago in Criminal
The Accused
The ride to the station took 10 minutes, but to John it seemed like an hour. Upon arrival, lights from the media lit up the block. Johns bloody shirt was like a red scarlet letter. The minute the police opened the door, the media were like vultures. The questions were never ending.
By Melonie S Shelton5 years ago in Criminal
