jury
The right to trial by an impartial jury is a defendant's constitutional right; explore this pivotal duty to assess the evidence, deliberate and deliver a verdict.
The “Hello Kitty Murder”
A 14-year-old girl arrived at a Hong Kong police station in May 1999. She informed authorities that she had been haunted for many weeks by the spirit of a lady who had been tortured to death while tied by electrical wire. The cops shrugged her off, dismissing her accusations as fantasy or youthful gibberish.
By Victoria Velkova3 years ago in Criminal
The Massacre of the Fushë-Krujë Family: An Unsolved Crime That Shook Albania
The Massacre of the Fushë-Krujë Family is a crime that took place in 2000 in the town of Fushë-Krujë, Albania, that has left a profound impact on the community and the country as a whole. This heinous crime involves the brutal murder of an entire family, and to this day, the perpetrator(s) have not been identified, and the case remains unsolved.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj3 years ago in Criminal
The Life and Legacy of Malalai Kakar
Introduction: The murder of Malalai Kakar, a prominent female police officer in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 2008 was a shocking event that highlighted the challenges faced by women in the country, particularly those working in law enforcement or other traditionally male-dominated fields. Kakar was a symbol of courage and determination in a society where women have been marginalized for decades. Her death was widely condemned, both within Afghanistan and around the world. This essay will explore the life and career of Malalai Kakar, the circumstances surrounding her murder, and the impact of her death on the struggle for women's rights in Afghanistan.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj3 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of Farkhunda
Introduction On March 19, 2015, a young Afghan woman named Farkhunda was brutally murdered in the streets of Kabul by a mob of men. The reason for her killing was a false accusation of burning a Quran, which she did not do. The incident sparked outrage and protests across Afghanistan, leading to calls for justice and accountability for Farkhunda's murder. However, many questions remain about how the mob was able to gather and carry out the attack with impunity.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj3 years ago in Criminal
The Kunduz Hospital Bombing
Introduction In October 2015, a hospital operated by the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Kunduz, Afghanistan was bombed by United States (US) forces. The attack killed 42 people, including patients and medical staff, and injured many others. The US military initially claimed that the bombing was a mistake, but subsequent investigations suggested that it may have been a deliberate act. The Kunduz hospital bombing was a tragic event that highlighted the difficulties and dangers of providing medical care in conflict zones, as well as the need for accountability and transparency in military operations.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj3 years ago in Criminal
The Unabomber: America's Longest Domestic Terrorist Campaign
Introduction Theodore Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber, terrorized the United States with a 17-year bombing spree that targeted universities, airlines, and computer stores. His bombs killed three people and injured 23 others. It was only through the publication of his manifesto, and the subsequent identification and arrest of its author, that the Unabomber's reign of terror was brought to an end.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj3 years ago in Criminal
The Oklahoma City Bombing: A Tragic Act of Domestic Terrorism
Introduction The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that occurred on April 19, 1995, at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 168 people, including 19 children under the age of 6, and injured over 680 others. The investigation into the bombing was one of the largest and most complex in U.S. history, involving multiple agencies and forensic techniques. Through careful forensic investigation and surveillance footage, the perpetrators were identified and captured, resulting in one of the most significant cases of domestic terrorism in American history.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj3 years ago in Criminal
