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Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time; a look into all aspects of a guilty verdict from the burden of proof to conviction to the judge’s sentence and more.
Ethics and the Death Penalty
In January 2020, the state of Georgia carried out the execution of Donnie Cleveland Lance, convicted of murdering his ex-wife and her boyfriend in 1997. Lance's case was far from straightforward, however. At the heart of it was a fierce debate about the death penalty itself, issues of mental competency, and the anguish of the victims’ loved ones.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Echoes of Privilege
In December 2014, a tragic event shocked the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and the larger community when cyclist Tom Palermo lost his life in a hit-and-run accident. The driver who initially fled the scene was Heather Cook, an ordained Bishop in the church. This case raised difficult questions about justice, forgiveness, accountability, and the examination of conscience.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Top 10 Most Dangerous Prisoners Ever Held In Full Sutton Prison
10 - Sean O'Callaghan Described as one of the Irish Government's most important spies operating within the Provisional IRA during the troubles of the late 20th centaury, Sean O'Callaghan was well known within the IRA organisation.
By Vidello Productions2 years ago in Criminal
Ladies - be cautious in Tamarindo - potential human trafficking. Content Warning.
A story of caution. This was a key word -potential- “bad” situation that I was able to get out of in Tamarindo. Yesterday was at the beach for the first time with my husband. Went for a walk to look at the shells as it was low tide. In my bikini, nothing else with me. Man yells from the top of the beach down at me as I’m walking. I have a drink and my hand and motion it as a cheers and keep walking. He approaches me as I move up the beach and starts talking. Most locals are kind and usually offering a service on the beach so I figure he is doing the same.
By sagar dhital2 years ago in Criminal
Justice or Overreach?
Despite widespread objections, Kansas enacted a law in the '90s authorizing the state to detain sex offenders beyond the end of their criminal sentences. The underlying premise: protecting the general public, with children at the forefront, from future sexual assault. But did the law succeed? The law targeted offenders deemed “sexually violent predators” enabling the state to detain them in mental institutions.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Unintended Homicide to Death Row
Rickie Lee Fowler's path to death row began long before he lit the match that sparked one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. By examining his traumatic childhood and violent history, we gain insight into how he became capable of such reckless cruelty.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Lines and Lives in Blue
That “thin blue line” on those black and white flags signifies the number of police officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Corporal Keith Heacock should have survived his wounds in Delmar, Delaware. He became an emblem embedded in the memories of his fellow officers and of course his family. He was murdered by Randon Wilkkerson because he was in a drug-induced manic phase. What does this mean? Superior Court Judge Craig Karsnitz found Wilkerson guilty on 16 charges including first degree murder and murder of a law enforcement officer. Wilkerson chose to not have a jury present during the speedy trial.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Criminal
Costa Palmas Scandal: Investigating Jason Grosfeld's Role in the Alleged Civil Conspiracy Scheme
Introduction: A Paradise Marred by Scandal Costa Palmas, a haven of tranquility on Mexico's Baja California coast, was recently thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The peace of this picturesque paradise was shattered when allegations of civil conspiracy surfaced, implicating Jason Grosfeld, a once-respected figure in the community and son of prominent Blackrock Shareholder James Grosfeld. This news story series dives deep into the Costa Palmas scandal, investigating Jason Grosfeld's alleged role in the civil conspiracy scheme, examining the evidence, and exploring the potential consequences of these damning accusations.
By Muddasar Rasheed2 years ago in Criminal
A Cold Case Rekindled: Men Get 15 Years in Alleged Murder-for-Hire
While the specifics of the case seem vague according to court functions, what is known is that Murad Diggs and Raheem Brown plead guilty of a slaying which took place in 2016. The seven year difference meant that the case of Terrence Kinard’s murder went cold. Things got warmer because of the Wilmington Police. They voiced in 2022 that the pair had been the killers. Through sage cop work, they brought together a collage of different elements that made it possible for the arrests and convictions of the two other men involved in the murder.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Criminal
The Weirdest Serial Killer Ever
The biggest serial killer in Brazil, Pedro Rodrigues Filho or as he was known as “Pedrinho Matador”, justified that he committed the murders of people he considered bad. Pedrinho's criminal record contains 70 homicides, however the serial killer disputes this by saying that he has already killed more than 100 people.
By Gonçalo Pizarro2 years ago in Criminal
