Essays on Killers

Abstract

Wayne Bertram Williams was an American national living in Atlanta, Georgia was who was suspected of killing two men as well as 28 to 30 other murders in the city. Many of the bodies he is suspected of killing were dumped by the roadside. The killer was meticulous and did not leave any evidence but for some fibers on the bodies of the victims. Wayne Bertram Williams was arrested on the James Jackson Parkway Bridge of the Chattahoochee River where the bodies were being dumped after the police heard a splash in the river. The prosecution of Wayne Bertram ...

Even if Macbeth and the Tell-Tale Heart, penned by Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe respectively, were written centuries apart, it’s the common theme of guilt expressed so well in the latter that helps us imagine Lady Macbeth’s state of mind (Deighton). In particular, it is the pangs of guilt that she suffers from throughout the play after coercing her husband to commit regicide - to kill King Duncan - who consider Macbeth to be an ally and friend. In the Tell-Tale Heart, the killer suffers from delusions after committing the deed in killing the old man and ...

1. Crime is one of the major problems in society. It is worth noting that there are various mechanisms that the criminal justice system uses to analyze and prevent criminal activities. Crime analysis s is a critical role that is associated with law enforcement agencies. It entails the systematic analysis for analyzing and identifying the trends and patterns in crime. Crime analysis continues to expand in law enforcement agencies around the world. In crime analysis, there are critical approaches of profiling; it includes the deductive and inductive approaches. There are the differences between inductive and deductive methods of crime ...

INTRODUCTION

Throughout human history there has always been crime, from the most petty of crimes to the most heinous of criminal injury, abuses and murder. The most gruesome of crimes are those involving murder, whether premeditated or “heat of the moment,” which carry heavy criminal consequences. These cases are tragic, but no murders are more disturbing and shocking than those committed by serial murderers. These are killers who torture, dismember and murder victims in very specific and very ugly ways that are an extension of the killer’s needs. There have been many serial killers who have become famous for ...

Introduction

How does the factor of gender impact the concept of violent offending? One of the most commonly held notions is that males have a higher propensity to commit violent crimes compared to women. This holding is one of the most widely held concepts in the area of criminology. However, there is a growing debate as to the scope of the “gender gap” in terms of violent offending has shifted in recent years. A number of commentators hold that the gap is described in terms of its stability; others proffer that there is an observable closing of the gap, particularly ...

Theodore Bundy, known as Ted, was born in 1946 and was a source of shame to his mother, who was not married when she gave birth. This was considered a scandalous affair by her parents, who were deeply religious. In order to keep their family intact Ted Bundy was adopted by his grandparents and raised to believe that his mother was his sister. Later on he moved to Tacoma with his “sister”, Eleanor Colwell, to Tacoma, Washington. There she met and eventually married Johnnie Bundy. Despite being raised in a stable, working-class home, Ted Bundy still started exhibiting several ...

Application of Juvenile Delinquency Concepts

Introduction The juvenile is a person who has not reached his or her eighteenth years of age and delinquency is the violation of law. Hence, the term “juvenile delinquency” refers to the violation of the law done by a minor that would be considered a crime if would have been done by an adult who have reached the age of eighteen or passed this age (Office of the United States of Attorney, n.d).

Summary of key aspects

The story of Barry Dale Loukaitis has been selected for examination. The key aspects of the story are that it shows the impact of wrong beliefs ...

There can be no doubt that pop culture in America comes to focus on the thematic content of serial killers or violence in general. As one goes through the contextual texts, it becomes clear how movies showing murders and violence have continued to gain popularity over the years. There are many examples from the domain of cinema that portray vicious killings and gruesome violence. It can very well be opined that the thematic content of the films mirror the criminality or violence looming over the society at large. One has to opine in congruence with the sources that the ...

Monsters are creations usually found in fictional stories made by creative and innovative minds in order to bring fear in people. This fear, though fictitious in nature still allows people to become fascinated with the object that is causing the fear. The same thing can be said most especially of Jack the Ripper, whose true identity has still remained a mystery until this day. Various ideas have propped up regarding this mystery which has turned the serial killer into an icon and a symbol. The mystery is what allows imaginative minds to warp the reality to more closely resemble ...

ABSTRACT

There are serious rising trends involving children and teens committing all sorts of crime, from individual acts to gang activity, all over the country. The issues regarding juvenile delinquency are a topic of great research and debate. There are a number of many theories from multiple disciplines, including economic, biological, psychological and sociological, that believe can explain why some children and teens become juvenile delinquents and others do not. Ultimately, there are many theories and each make valid points but, also, have weaknesses. Realistically, it is likely a combination of these different possibilities, making many of the causes of ...

There are so many diseases, conditions and disorders that can negatively affect human beings that are inconvenient, problematic and, some can be fatal. That said finding treatments and cures for these ailments is paramount, but not everyone is comfortable with the many different chemicals and drugs that are supported by physicians and the pharmaceutical industry. Some people have, do and will continue seek out different treatments, outside the traditional medical approaches. These different approaches are called “alternative medicine.” Alternative medicine can include choosing medicinal marijuana instead of prescription pain killer, faith healing and acupuncture. However, many argue that if ...

Capital punishment or the death penalty is one of the most contentious types of punishments in the United States of America. It is the type of punishment that puts to death an individual who is found guilty of a crime as a result of a legal trial. The implementation of the death penalty dates back to the 1600s but has undergone many reforms thereafter. The discharge of the death penalty is very uncommon because it is usually applied for crimes of aggravated murder. Because the public views the death penalty as too harsh, immoral, and inhumane, it has been ...

Mass Shootings: How we can deter potential mass shooters in the US? List some major mass shootings in the US and identify some major similarities and major differences among them. Mass shootings have become an issue in the United States. There are ways mass shootings can be deterred. One way is strict gun regulations. By making it hard for people to possess firearms, it makes mass shootings less likely. Also strict screenings and regulations can be put in place so people with mental health issues are not able to purchase a firearm. Also another more extreme example of a ...

Film studies

Movie – Capote (2005)

1) creative process A true fiction writer develops the art of creative writing to enhance the impact on the audience and his impression of the possible subject for a novel depends on how he perceives the world around him. An art of creative writing involves fusion of the reality driven facts presented in a fictitious wrap of events so that the writer has the thrill of unusualness and a notion of familiarity with the logical occurrence of the events. The movie, Capote (2005) has shown that Truman Capote was extremely bored with the prevalent trend of ...

Art has long become an integral part of our lives. At the present stage of the social development cinematography occupies a special place, as for the representatives of mankind it’s the most affordable and favorite kind of art. The great advantage of the art, including cinematography, consists in the fact that it can give people some special feelings and emotional experiences that they cannot or simply fear to experience in the real life. The world of cinema has become valuable for all people - starting from a mischievous child and ending with old car mechanic. Moreover, there is ...

Mary Bell is one of the well-known young killers. She was accused of the death of Brian Howe and Martin Brown. The details of the murders were gruesome, including the strangulation of one of the victims who was a three-year-old boy. Mary's family background is said to be responsible for her delinquent behaviors. Firstly, she thought that Bill Bell was her biological father (Calin, 2011). Billy was a criminal arrested for armed robbery and her biological father was unknown to her. Secondly, Mary claimed that her mother, who was a prostitute, had forced her to engage in sexual acts ...

With the evolvement of the society, increase of our Planet’s population and accessibility of gained information the number of times the news about occurred serial killings escalates. It is logical to assume that the general number of active serial killers increases with time at least due to the statistical approach to the question. Based on the conducted research this work will explain what makes a serial killer kill on the example of a fictional character form a popular TV show Dexter Morgan. In order to understand the serial killer’s actions the paper will examine all of the ...

In the recent times, the issue of crime and deviance has become one of the most talked about within the society. Deviance is made up of two categories: legally deviant behavior and illegally deviant behavior. For example, to understand legally deviant behavior, we can refer to this situation. Jonathan walked through his local library while listening to loud music from her mobile phone. This can be termed legally deviant since she is not breaking any law, but her acts are socially unacceptable. Moreover, illegally deviant takes place in a different approach. For instance, Kelvin hit a pregnant face on ...

Abstract

The Columbine High School Massacre was the bloodiest school killing spree in the United States of America ever committed. Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris killed 12 of other students, one professor and injured 24, before committing a suicide (Aronson, 2000). The perpetrators had versatile arsenal of weapons and pipe bombs, which, according to the US Security Service estimates was sufficient to kill 200 people (Kass, 2009). Theorists extensively debated about the motives of their attack. Some argued that the reasons were psychological (Atheide, 2009), while others actively advocated the notion that their attack was a retaliation for bullying and ...

John Wayne Gacy had a troubled past and the events that occurred as a result of his choices on how to deal with his past are horrific to say the least. Gacy had a rough childhood to say the least. He was subject to multiple beatings by his father as was the rest of his family. His father was an alcoholic that seemed to become more of a bully than a father figure to his children. Gacy had a heart problem that made it difficult for him to form relationships with other children because he could not play with ...

A tried gunfire case took place at a Western psychiatric hospital in the United States. This mass shooting was carried out by a 30-year old man who was expected to have severe psychological disease, somatic misapprehensions and extraordinary access to medical experts. During the attack, six people were shot where one died on the spot. The police killed the shooter. Information about the shooting was gathered from media accounts and court documents. The shooters interaction with health care officers, psychiatric history, and his communication before the firing suggested an occasional type of mass killing. This is an accidental attack ...

1. Emergency Disaster Response Moore, Oklahoma was the site of a massive tornado that eventually killed 24 people and injured 212 others on May 20, 2013. Due to the massive amount of damage in the area, critical health risks existed for the population. Every person in the immediate area of the tornado was placed at risk of impact injuries from flying and falling debris, electrocution and burns from fallen power lines, burns from uncontrolled fires, potential for heart attack from stress and physical exertion, psychological distress, injuries from falling, systemic disorders from eating or drinking contaminated food and water, ...

Birkbeck, C., & LaFree, G. (1993). The Situational Analysis of Crime and Deviance. Annual Review Of Sociology, 113-137. In “The Situational Analysis of Crime and Deviance” Birkbeck and LaFree argue that there are two explanations of crime and deviance and they are situational and dispositional, but situational explanations are of greater importance. Even though during last decades a lot of scientists were likely to focus on dispositional theories, nowadays there is the awareness that dispositional theories are limited and scientists are encouraged to consider situational theories (main point). In particular, Birkbeck and LaFree state that the majority of studies, which ...

Overview

One of the most influential rock bands that rose to prominence in the early 2000s is the band The Killers. This group is composed by vocalist Brandon Flowers, guitarist Dave Keuning, bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci and they are best known for their signature song “Mr. Brightside”, the lead single from their album Hot Fuss. The name of the band is derived from the New Order’s music video for their single Crystal (“The Killers”, 2007). The band is known for their indie and synthpop vibe, with a touch of New Wave and Heartland Rock. So far, ...

Unkind Society (Analysis of Frankenstein and R.U.R) It is extremely necessary for an individual to remain connected with the society in his life including family, friends, community, and strangers. In this way, the social environment offers him the kindness and consideration to enjoy a sense of belonging in his social circle. However, if a person is not accepted by society, what happens? In this paper, I will explain how authors use literature to show the effect of lacking the sense of belonging in society. Both Frankenstein and R. U. R (Rossum’s Universal Robots) are complex creatures demonstrating an ...

DISSERTATION CONCLUSION

Introduction We live in a social set up that has revolutionized the way people and citizens of any country are governed by a set of written laws, perceived norms and acceptable culture. A breach of the laws, perceptions and norms of any cultural set up causes outcry for justice for the victims and punishment for the offenders. In medieval times, most such offenses would have invited an execution: there were no police and children witnesses execution to impart the consequences of crime. However, given the development of societal views on negative punishment that only propagates more violence, the systems ...