suspects are responsible for the crime that has been committed. I have here the lab…
Joyce Kozloff is a topographical artist who uses maps in her multimedia pieces. She uses maps as her main theme as to her they are the manifestation of human ideologies and the political and geographical phenomena that they cause. By mixing this with pop culture and visual appeal she creates a statement on how we hold misinformed ideas of the world and it’s fabricated borders. Her interest in maps goes further as she investigated how maps show the relationship between people and places but can be used to enforce unjust order and create isolation, tribalism and misuse by the military. This is especially apparent in “Targets” a nine foot concave hemisphere. Inside the viewer is surrounded by maps of the countries bombed by the USA with her child’s…
Operation Fly Trap was written by Susan A. Phillips, published in 2012 by the University of Chicago Press. Phillips received her Ph.D. in anthropology in 1998 from UCLA. She is interested in theories of violence, in the relationship between gangs and the state, and in utilizing academic writing and scholarship toward criminal justice reform (Susan). All of these intriguing interests led her to write Operation Fly Trap. However, all of this wouldn’t be possible without the help she received from the Harry Guggenheim Foundation award. That grant helped her begin her fieldwork in 2005. Her fieldwork was conducted in the Pueblos neighborhood in Los Angeles, this is where she got inside information from the gang members themselves. She also studied from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), here she befriended a couple of FBI agents that were in charge of Operation Fly Trap. All of this fieldwork paved her way in writing a very objective book. She received individually received both sides of the issue and wrote this book to give her point of view on the subject. In her fieldwork she would study the effects of the justice department and the consequence it has on the community and family of the criminals involved. The time she spent on the inside, with the people of the gangs and the lives they lead, would lead Phillips to question both the success of this operation and the methods used to conduct it (Phillips 175).…
This book offers a huge amount of detail regarding how the Manson Family murders were committed, how the investigation proceeded and how the trial against Manson was won. To bring this history to life, Bugliosi organized his book into chapters ranging from one month to five month increments which serve to place the reader back in the summer of ’69 right after the Tate murders were committed, and take him or her all the way to the conclusion of the trial and its aftermath. While this level of detail and careful organization is very good at…
What’s the secret to stopping crime? David Pogue gives the third degree to scientists pushing the limits of technology, not only to solve horrific murders but also to try and prevent crimes before they even happen. Pogue learns the latest techniques, from unraveling the clues embedded in a decomposing corpse, to detecting lies by peering directly into a suspect’s brain to tracking the creation of a criminal mind. And we meet a genus crime-stopper who has made some terrifying discoveries, including how easy it is for a bad guy to highjack not just your laptop but your kid’s toys, medical devises, even your car.…
Paris was a very beautiful girl she had a nice tone towards people, she was a nice shade of darskin with shoulder length curly hair. Paris grew up in an decent town, with a single mother that raised 2 kids including her. As a child paris like to model and play in her clothes even though she was insecure she always felt the need to just do it for fun, since then paris wanted to be a model.…
The next thought that occurs to someone reading this story is “Why”. What would possess someone to risk his or her job and credentials? It is hard to understand what exactly would motivate Annie Dookhan to commit this type of crime considering that her life was not directly impacted by the fates of the defendants her samples belonged to. Frederick Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, also known as the two-factor theory, could be applied in this case.…
Forensic psychology is a field that combines both psychology and the law. Advancements in technology have accelerated created tremendous popularity for this science. Furthermore the media, who has become obsessed with forensics, through television shows movies and books, depicting heroes solving mysteries in under an hour. While depictions of forensic psychologist are popular and dramatic, the media does not portray an accurate definition of this science. Typically, a forensic psychologist deals with both areas: psychology and law. In many cases, people working within forensic psychology are not necessarily “forensic psychologists.” These individuals might be school psychologists, neurologist or counselors who lend their psychological experience to provide testimony, analysis or recommendations in legal or criminal cases.Forensic psychologists usually deals with clients who are not there of their own free will. Due to this forensic psychologist face great difficulty in making assessments, diagnosis and treatment plans. (Cherry, 2009)…
There has always been a debate on the necessity of the bomb, but its implications were so severe that such an attack has never been carried out again. Through the Mock Trial, Harry S. Truman was put on trial for crimes against humanity. At the end of the three day trial, and after much deliberation the jury came to the decision that Harry S. Truman was guilty of crimes against humanity. I was not fully content with this decision, however, I am able to understand why the jury came to the decision that they made.…
Osterburg and Ward., Criminal Investigations, A Method for Reconstructing the Past., 5th edition., Anderson Publishing 2007.…
In order to accurately depict how the CSI Effect strongly influences our society’s view on crime and courtroom proceedings, I will be comparing different CSI episodes to those methods and theories which apply. Throughout the paper, I will be explaining how CSI has shaped peoples’ minds in believing false claims and investigation beliefs. Watching and comparing episodes of CSI to the CSI Effect will be a prime reference in explaining how the media is placing a spin on CSI television shows.…
Often times lines become blurred regarding inductions and deductive reasoning as they apply to forensic sciences. Inductions are described by Thornton (1997b, p. 13) as an inference that is derived by specific observations to a generalization, or an assumption that may not always be valid. On the other hand, a deductive reasoning is defined as a forensics-evidence-based, process-oriented method of investigative reasoning based off of the behavioral patterns of a particular offender (Turvey, 1999). Historically, forensic scientists have failed to recognize the importance of inductions and deductive reasoning as a critical process in conducting investigations. Thus resulting in a hypothesis being falsely categorized as a deductive conclusion; when in fact it remains nothing more than a statement until supported by follow on testing (Thornton & Kirk, 1997).…
“The CSI Effect is a recent phenomenon that can be attributed to the influence of mass media. The term started appearing in legal lexicon in 2003; roughly 3 years after the show and its spin-offs became wildly popular options for the American public” (Heinrick 59). This so called “CSI Effect”, is creating major controversy in the courtroom. There is such a large different between what the media depicts and real forensic science that jurors now believe that they are more educated than prosecutors themselves. It is becoming extremely important that attorneys, judges, and anyone else involved in a case to be aware that jurors are expecting great things in regards to forensic evidence. If the “CSI Effect” is ignored within the courtroom, there is no telling what will happen. The guilty may be let free or the innocent could be wrongfully accused of something they didn’t do. In addition to the “CSI Effect”, another similar effect that has been formed because of CSI-type shows is the “Tech Effect”. The “Tech Effect” is very similar to the “CSI Effect” and is defined as a mentality in which jurors “hold higher expectations for forensic evidence because of the actual development in forensic technology” (Cole & Dioso-Villa 1345). Both the “CSI Effect” and the “Tech Effect” affirm that reality crime shows are changing the minds of its viewers, while some forensic accomplishments have been…
Dr. Turing was a mathematician and logician. During his lifetime, he was an innovator in the fields of cryptanalysis, logic, mathematics, and philosophy. The legacy of his work continued in the areas of computer science and artificial intelligence (AI)–a term not invented until a few years after his death. Unfortunately, he was not recognized for his accomplishments and inventions until after well after his death.…
The family response to Shannon's diagnostics were mostly positive. Maddie wanted to send a gift, as well as the mother bring hope and positivity. Sam being a teen, expresses torridness, asking if she will be okay. But all in all they were not negative responses.…