fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about copycat killers, eyewitnesses testimony, what makes a murderer and more.
The Shackles of Powder and Smoke
As Ted Conover said, “prisons should be for violent criminals, not mainly poor men from rough neighbourhoods who get caught selling or using drugs” (Conover, 2000, p. 318). The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, especially since the turn of the 20th century. At the end of the 20th century the country was consumed with getting tough on crime, specifically drug crime. The people were begging for criminals to get what was coming to them and rehabilitation of offenders was put on the back burner. However, the tougher the correctional system got on drug crime, the more people were sent to prison, the larger the prison population grew, and the more people reoffended. The cycle continues to this day. To combat this ever-growing problem, non-violent drug offenders should be diverted away from incarceration as a form of punishment, and instead be sentenced to rehabilitation and/or treatment programs. Because of this, states should spend more of their resources on rehabilitation.
By Emily Hart2 years ago in Criminal
The Erosion of Democracy in African Countries. Content Warning.
Democracy, as a political system, is built upon principles of equality, freedom, and representation, offering hope for fostering inclusive governance and economic development. While some African nations have made notable strides towards democracy, many have faced significant challenges in upholding democratic values. This article aims to explore the key reasons behind the failure of some African countries to honor democracy, analyzing factors such as corruption, weak institutions, political violence, and the legacy of colonialism.
By Michael Rama2 years ago in Criminal
The Pill for Psychopathy
Dr Horshall asked one of Raiford Prison’s psychologists during Bundy’s execution “if there was any effective treatment for people like Bundy” and the response back was “only a sledgehammer between the eyes” (Rule, 2008, p. xxx). Is this actually true? Is the only effective treatment for psychopaths and/or serial killers to rid the world of them completely in order to protect the greater good. Throughout the course of this semester, we dived deep into the realm of serial murder. We have explored multiple theories that could explain the violent behaviors of serial killers and we have explored the realm of psychopathy in relation to serial murder. But throughout all of our studies, we did not come across any chapter in our textbook that explored the treatment of serial killers and/or psychopaths. We were presented no data on an actual effective treatment and/or cure for a serial killer or psychopath. Does this mean that there is no cure for them? Personally, after having taken this course in its near entirety, I believe at this point in time with our technology and research in psychology and criminology, there is no cure for serial killers/psychopaths. Maybe someday there will be a “cure”, maybe never.
By Emily Hart2 years ago in Criminal
How to Rob the Nation
A wig, some takeout, an Apple Watch, a phone, a hat, and AirPods. These were the items left on the side of an Alabama highway alongside Carlee Russell’s red Mercedes which was still running; it’s hazard lights blazing in the dark of the night.
By Soha Sherwani2 years ago in Criminal
The Unshakeable Power of Rumor
Have you heard the latest? How could someone do that? Even with the limited information of rumors, we make guesses and draw conclusions. But can we correct mistaken beliefs when we receive more accurate information? Can we eliminate the impact of rumors?
By Smit Borhade2 years ago in Criminal
How The Universe Will End
we've all heard about the big bang and I really sad that the series has ended well here of course I'm talking about the Big Bang that actually started everything again most people have heard of that but what do you know about the Big Crunch and now I'm not talking about some random candy bar while most scientists believe that our universe began with a massive burst of energy opinions remain divided about how everything will one day come to an end there's a range of theories such as the big fries and the big rip but the one considered to be the most likely the Big Crunch but the Big Crunch Theory has its roots in Einstein's theory of general relativity everything in life follows an ebb and flow when one event occurs the reverse is likely to occur after hitting the extreme if the Big Bang causes the expansion of the universe then eventually the opposite will become true once the universe has reached its largest size and as determined by the amount of energy that's present it will begin to be collapsed in on itself and in the end form a massive black hole that contains all matter due to the conditions that are present in the singularity of the size everything will be squashed down to a miniscule size which is why it's called the Big Crunch so probably not great news for all those of you who are a class or for bacon and tend to live billions of years well here's the good News while the math suggests that the Big Crunch is possible and even probable there's a problem for those who dedicate their careers to understanding questions like this we don't yet fully comprehending everything in a universe and there are a couple of unknowns that will affect our ultimate fate first the universe's expansion appears to be the interplay of two factors density and outward momentum density has a direct correlation to the amount of gravity that is present so the denser the universe is the more gravitational forces that take place this on its own would mean that everything will eventually gravitate towards everything else and the final Big Crunch becomes an inevitability although there's no friction in space the effect of gravity would be more than enough to counteract the initial outward momentum caused by the Big Bang and all matter what essentially returned to where come from the problem with this though is that observations of the universe have shown that things aren't behaving as simply as we would expect the outer reaches appear to be expanding at a faster rate than those closer to us and galaxies are actually moving further apart from each other scientists don't know why this is happening but they have given a name to this unknown entity dark energy this extra element in the expansion of the universe means that there are two potential outcome s it will either continue to expand forever and objects will be so far apart from each other that everything will freeze were we could still faced a Big Crunch the determining factor is how much dark energy are actually there if there is enough which some scientists believe could be the case then everything will continue to expand if there isn't enough though then the forces of gravity will once more eventually over comment and bring everything back together again some believe the seeming prevalence of dark energy could well signal the beginning of the Big Crunch however in a report released in 2015 it was suggested that the current increased rates of expansion is the last gasp of the expanding universe and that within tens of billions of years the contraction will begin so how would the Big Crunch happen if we assume that there isn't enough dark energy and that the Big Crunch does take place then it won't be as spectacular as the Big Bang was the universe will begin to contract evenly because matter is more or less distributed consistently it would be a slow process for what begin to gradually pick up in speed as galaxies got closer to one another and the forces of gravity have more of an effect in about a hundred billion years from now as things reach and climate temperatures would significantly increase in this will result in stars exploding and in vaporizing and all objects will be broken down into their constituent atoms which themselves will begin to break apart in the final stages as all matter from the universe compacts into a small space things will become extremely chaotic so much so that some predictions suggest as space-time will become so warped that it would shatter into droplets meaning all concepts of Time distance and a direction would become meaningless of course no living organism would have been able to survive to this point in we would have all been doomed a long time before this so with our lack of full understanding of the process taking place in the universe it's impossible to know for sure how everything will end one of the scenario is the Big Crunch which will see every piece of the matter returning to where it originated in and all that will remain to be an unimaginably large black hole what happens at that point really is anyone's guess and it could potentially see the birth of a new universe it's also possible that this has all happened a number of times already and we're alive in just another in a long line of cyclical expansions and contractions again only those of you who's planning to be alive for billions of years will really have to worry about this.
By kashish patwa2 years ago in Criminal
The Trump Indictment
In a historic turn of events, on a fateful Tuesday, Donald Trump faced felony charges directly tied to his relentless attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. These efforts reached their climax in the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol orchestrated by his fervent supporters. The Justice Department, acting as the guardian of democratic principles, sought to hold him accountable for not only obstructing the peaceful transfer of presidential power but also threatening the very fabric of American democracy itself.
By Jay Rathod2 years ago in Criminal
Notable Indictment Unveiled: Former President Trump Faces Charges
Notable Indictment Unveiled: Former President Trump Faces Charges Greetings, esteemed readers! We delve into the latest developments in a groundbreaking case, where a former president Trump has been indicted by the Special Counsel. This historic event unfolds with a myriad of details yet to be fully disclosed, but it carries profound implications that we're eager to unpack. Join us as we explore this significant occurrence and its potential repercussions on the political landscape.
By Raymond Saddler2 years ago in Criminal
Mental Health System Vs. Clairvoyance and Sexuality
There are many prejudices in this world. This affects the lives of everyday people constantly. I spent 15 years under the mental health services after being sectioned via a court at the age of 18. I was born with a form of Autism. I was only diagnosed at 16 with Asperger Syndrome after my father had to get the MP involved due to CAMHS assuming that I was probably on the spectrum without providing an official diagnosis. I had to obtain a diagnosis from a forensic team after the police kept getting involved for my behaviour issues relating to my undiagnosed Autism. I have just managed to get out of the mental health system after requesting to come off the section 117 aftercare. I wasn’t provided with any services for the past 7 years therefore the council agreed to end the section after 15 years. I want to go into how I may have got myself into the system by accident alongside the behaviours associated with my Autism. I was labelled a criminal due to a stupid attempt at trying to get revenge on someone who had rejected me when I was a teenager. I tried to get a tutor from college arrested for carrying a bomb when another student had told me that she was due to go on holiday that day. I emailed the airport saying that I had information that a passenger was carrying a bomb. Luckily, the court downgraded my charge to providing false information. I also got charged with Harassment a few times for how school had encouraged me to communicate as a child. I was told to write things down if I couldn’t talk to the teachers in circumstances where I was being bullied etc.
By Emma-Lucy Thomson2 years ago in Criminal
Inner Depth of Shadows: Shadows of Betrayal
Chapter 7: Revealing Mastermind As we dive further into the captivating world of "Inner Depth of Shadows," Chapter 7 reveals the shocking truth behind Detective Selim Aksoy's investigation. The mastermind behind the conspiracy is unmasked, shaking Selim to his core and testing his unwavering resolve. In this chapter, Selim navigates through a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, with Ayşe by his side, as they strive to bring justice to those responsible for the city's turmoil.
By Theen Bathusha2 years ago in Criminal
