investigation
Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.
Reason First: The Murderer Could Have Had a Backbone
What does it take for a monster to prey upon a couple mourning their dead son at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery? In a place of solemnity and reflection, the place became a crime scene when 29-year-old Sheldon Francis opened fire against 86-year-old Paul Marino and his 85-year-old wife, Lidia. In an exchange of gunfire by Francis and Delaware State Police, the gunman fell by a police round.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Roland Molineux and The Case of the Alleged Toxic Playboy
Does having a stomachache or a headache include being murdered? Henry C. Barnet’s and Katherine J. Adams' cases of why they died remain unsolved to this day. Roland Molineux allegedly provided the toxins to them and led to their deaths from diptheric poisoning and mercury cyanide poisoning, respectively.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: The Mystery and Intrigue of the Lizzie Borden Murder Case
The tale of the murders of Lizzie Borden’s parents has been circulated for over a century ad infinitum. Like the schoolyard rhyme that is attached to the case, it has become a seemingly endless song about mystery and intrigue.
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
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
When Murder Repeats Itself
Martha McKay, age 63, was murdered on March 25, 2020 in her historic Arkansas home. A home you may recognize. It was featured in the movie The Client by John Grisham. Snowden House is a beautiful large sprawling colonial style home in Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas.
By Paula C. Henderson6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Update-Delaware man shot by police, shifts focus away from COVID-19
New developments into the story about the Wilmington, Delaware police officer who shot a suspect have surfaced. Like snow falling and collecting on the ground in a city, the tiny details have collected to form a more solid story. To begin with, the suspect is 22-year-old Jabri Hunter. Police brought him to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $80,200 cash-only bail. Charges of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; carrying a concealed deadly weapon; possession of a firearm by a person prohibited; and possession of a controlled substance, which cops suspect to be heroin, have been applied to Hunter according to Delawaronline.com.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
