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Reason First: Casey and Cora’s Punishment
The bodies of Charles Cora and James P. Casey swung in the San Francisco wind for an hour. Their crimes consisted of murdering United States Marshal William H. Richardson and of gunning down 34-year-old James King on Wednesday May 14, 1856, respectively. King, a failed banker embarked on a second act in life with his Evening Bulletin newspaper.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
The Blue Wall of Embarrassment
Here’s a maddening misconception about law enforcement that drives most cops crazy: The old “Blue Wall of Silence.” Yes, police culture does demand a certain amount of brotherly and sisterly loyalty. After all, these people you suit up with in the locker room are the same people who may have to pound ass down a blind alley, responding to your “Officer needs assistance call.” They are the same people who may have to drag you out of a pool of broken glass and your own blood under fire.
By Grant Patterson6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: An Educated Brute: The John White Webster Story
The teeth have it. And a pelvis and leg, too. John White Webster, professor and lecturer lost his cool with Dr. George Parkman on Tuesday November 23, 1849. With a grapevine trunk, Webster dispatched the Dr. and chopped up his remains. He would then try to burn the corpse completely, failing in the process.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Restoring the Community
There is a growing problem in our communities, and it has a name, Crime. There have been many attempts to handle this beast, but all falling short of expectations and some even creating new problems such as the felony stigma. However, there is a new challenger in the ring and its name is Restorative Justice. Restorative Justice is “a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behavior. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders” ("What is Restorative Justice?" par 1). Basically, the community gets together to decide what punishment should be dealt to the offender and it allows all those involved (including the Offender) to heal. Restorative Justice is more effective in dealing with crime and has a high success rate in places that have already implemented it. With the installation of Restorative Justice we could see stronger communities with less crime.
By Raven Diamond6 years ago in Criminal
Coronavirus Lawsuits Against Negligent Businesses
The COVID-19 epidemic has significantly impacted our lives, schools, offices, manufacturers, small and large corporations all over the world have had to change their policies and adapt to the new reality. However, some businesses have acted negligently, placing more importance on profits than safety and therefore endangering the lives of employees and clients. As the outbreak continues, those who are at risk of an infection or who have lost a loved one have filed lawsuits against entities who are to blame for their damages. Filing a wrongful death or work injury lawsuit is not a simple task. A wrongful death lawyer is necessary to establish if the case is valid and who is at fault for the damages, as is the case for a lawsuit against an employer. Even after the outbreak is controlled, we will probably see many businesses pressured to change how they take care of employees and customers.
By Mariela Corella6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Was Albert Tirrell a Sleepwalker or Killer or Both?
Albert Tirrell saw murder and arsonist charges based on the fact that he had no awareness of committing these crimes as he engaged in sleepwalking. The crime involving a prostitute consisted of the young woman with her head nearly detached from her body, the cut to her throat had been so deep.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Vincent Vega - Worst Criminal Ever?
Recently a Quora user inquired if real-life criminals might hold intellectual interests similar to Vincent Vega's? As you may recall, Vega, the hitman played by John Travolta in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, certainly had some interesting conversations with his partner Jules (played by Samuel L. Jackson). But classifying feet tickling and cheeseburgers as intellectual interests? That seems like a stretch.
By Matt Cates6 years ago in Criminal
Modern Day Over-Sensitivity Will Be Our Downfall.
I can only imagine what historians hundreds or thousands of years from now will debate in regard to our current era. If anything, the one attribute that will be most debated is what lead to the fall of our recent civilization. People will state it was either nuclear war or environmental distress. Yet, I believe I have a clear idea as to what will be the major downfall. The one little thing which brought an end to this age we live in.
By Halden Mile6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: He Murdered for Infamy
On November 18, 1842, in his cell in New York, he laid in his own blood. The wound came about because of a self-inflicted stab to his heart. His name, John C. Colt. The brother of the famed revolving pistol and rifle creator, Samuel Colt, this man stood as the outcast of the family. Another brother James worked as a lawyer. John C. Colt busied himself with forging documents, stealing, and running around with different, unscrupulous women.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: LeBlanc’s Menace to the Mind
In a case where someone sought a better life in the New World, 31-year-old Antoine Leblanc saw little prospects in America. He found employment tending to hogs and chopping wood for zilch. Disturbed by his circumstances, LeBlanc murdered his employer Judge Samuel Sayre, his wife and a servant of the Morristown, New Jersey home in 1833.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Bathsheba Spooner’s Plot
In Colonial Massachusetts, Bathsheba Spooner née Ruggles made a name for herself for all the wrong reasons. As the initial woman to be executed after the Declaration of Independence, therefore, she would be the first woman to be put to death in the burgeoning United States of America.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
