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.
Death in the Ravine
I grew up in a small, lively neighbourhood boarding our city’s river valley. Until I was 12, I lived in a little white bungalow, blocks from the ravine where my parents used to take my little brother and me for walks, or to meet up with other family’s to spend hot afternoons splashing in the creek. I wandered the maze of paths that weaved through the forest of trees, playing with friends when we were old enough to go off on our own, or sometimes alone. I thought walking through the woods was an adventure, that each turn could lead to something unexpected. On nice days the pathways were crowded with people out walking or biking, but other days it felt like I had a whole forest to myself. Filled with possibilities.
By Clara Jennings5 years ago in Criminal
The Crime Drop and Low Crime Rates
Module #1 Assignment/ The Crime Drop and Low Crime Rates Lydia Cruz The empirical evidence tells us a lot about what is happening with crime each year by showing an approximate percentage of the crimes committed. The empirical evidence changes every year that surveys are entered by police or other poles. These statistics are not whole heartedly true because a lot of crimes do not get reported. There are different diagrams you can look at depending what types of crimes you are looking for and by locations. For example, in the second chart, given to us in our first module, it shows us that crime in America has decreased though this is only information that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has collected from precincts. The crime drop in the 1990’s can be blamed on few factors like under reporting of crimes actually committed along with other reasons.
By Lydia Cruz5 years ago in Criminal
Playing Games
Playing games was beneath Hugo Rangel. He lived by a code – that code included ethics, morals, taking responsibility, manning up! So when he watched Vinny Montague squirm whine and attempt to lay blame on a scrupulously honest woman and drag her into the mix and entwine her in his actions, he was livid.
By Phyllis Holt5 years ago in Criminal
The VW Speed Collectors
I can’t believe what I’m seeing. It is almost too fast to understand. I’m in the parking lot of a Target Store in San Jose, CA. It is 8 pm on a Thursday. We are at least a two-hour drive away from Oakley, CA with good traffic. “Never steal one within thirty miles of where you live. That’s the fucking golden rule,” a guy the gang calls Cooter says.
By Steve B Howard5 years ago in Criminal
Ali's Cowbird Story
I want to take some time and introduce this next piece. I wrote The Cowbird Story when I was a freshmen in Highschool. This was the first real piece of literature I produced that had a clear path to finding my voice. I grew up writing songs and poems, however, this short one page essay stood out to everyone, including my teacher. She pulled me aside and assured me that whatever I did, with practice to do it well, I could have a successful future using my creative side. Whatever that may mean for me throughout life, I never had that kind of support before. So, I kept going and I'm thankful for the reassurance and push my teacher had-my Highschool in general was great like that. I hope you enjoy it!
By Ali Ryerse5 years ago in Criminal
When Everything Goes Wrong in a Small Town
Doesn't look like the typical crime scene, does it? I learned the hard way that looks can be deceiving. People, monsters have a way of hiding who they really are, masquerading as human chameleons hiding in plain sight. Sometimes they are even under your own roof.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden5 years ago in Criminal
