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    Jeffery Lionel Dahmer is a well-known American serial killer who murdered 17 boys and men from 1988 until July 22‚ 1991 when he was arrested in Millwaukee. His nicknames were "Milkwaukee Monster" and "Milwaukee Cannibal"‚ which was quite suiting considering his chosen methods of murder. (Apa-voices.yahoo) There are a lot of suspected theories as to why Dahmer raped‚ murdered‚ dismembered‚ and ate his victims. Some people believe that he was angry and ashamed that he was homosexual; some believe that

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    16 January 2011 Ethical and Critical Thinking Ms. Aisha Sanders CRIMINAL THINKING KGA #1 CRITICAL PAPER CRIMINAL THINKING What motivates a person to commit murder? Why an individual is violent hinges on two opposing theories. Berry-Dee and Morris (How to Make a Serial Killer‚ 2008) conclude that it is a matter of nature and nurture. Conversely‚ Samenow (Inside the Criminal Mind‚ 2004) argues that it is a matter of choice‚ influenced by their

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    officers are criminal justice professionals whose duties involve ensure public safety and enforcement of laws. Within the criminal justice system law enforcement detectives performs investigative duties such as gathering facts and collecting evidence. The initial information provided to detectives is the most critical factor in solving a crime. Therefore‚ it is inherently important that the detectives follow all department rules and demonstrate sound judgment when making decisions. The criminal justice

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    The novel Catch A Killer by George Woods is a suspenseful story about a twelve year old boy who witnesses a murder. In the end of the novel‚ the antagonist Craig Corso is killed by Officer Tawney. Craig got what he deserved because he kidnapped and tortured Andrew Morgan‚ he murdered two innocent police officers‚ and attempted to murder Officer Tawney as well as Andrew. There are many different points in this novel that support the theory that Craig deserves to die. Firstly‚ at the

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    Craigslist Killer

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    The Craigslist Killer‚ Philip Markoff Philip Markoff was born on February 12‚ 1986. As a child he was raised in a Roman Catholic family. From elementary all the way through high school‚ teachers said that he was a well-behaved child of caring parents‚ a diligent student. During high school‚ he was a member of the National Honor Society‚ the golf team‚ the bowling team and the history club. In 2007 he graduated from SUNY Albany with a degree in biology.Afterwards‚ he attended Boston University

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    with some people choosing a different path to follow. Thankfully most criminals are caught‚ thrown in prison and safely locked away. Unfortunately some are not‚ remaining undetected all while scaring the pants off everybody else. Here are 8 serial killers that are still at large‚ don’t have nightmares! Number Eight: The February 9th Serial Killer‚ USA Only killing on February the 9th‚ (hence the name) this particular killer struck once in 2006 and then again in 2008‚ but has since remained quiet

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    in Geneva and discussed a ban on Lethal Autonomous Weapon (LAWS) or “Killer Robots”. Although these machines do not yet exist‚ some believe that their development is imminent and steps should be taken to ban them now. Should “Killer Robots” be banned ? Killer robots have really become a concern for people nowadays. What is a killer robot? What will happen if they really exist? What will happen to humanity? “A killer robot is a fully autonomous weapon that can select and engage targets

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    Serial‚ is a Podcast produced by an investigative journalist and a former reporter for the Baltimore Sun named Sarah Koenig. Serial is a spinoff produced by the WBEZ 91.5 Chicago radio station and This American life. This specific podcast addresses the 1999 case of Adnan Syed vs The State of Maryland. In this case‚ Adnan is being accused for the murder of his former girlfriend Hae Min Lee. More than fifteen years later‚ this case once again sparked controversy when aired in 2014 through the podcast

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    Serial Arson Investigation

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    Serial Arsonist Conducting an arson investigation is a straightforward affair. The first thing to do is determine if the crime committed was actually arson‚ as arson has a strict definition. This can be especially difficult if the arsonist is skilled at his craft‚ and assume it’s a he because 94% of arsonists are young males (Baker‚ 2005). After investigating the scene and determining it was an arson‚ the next step is to determine what kind of arson it was‚ mass arson‚ serial arson‚ or spree arson

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    KILLER COKE: THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST COCA-COLA Case Summary The “Killer Coke” case revolves around to brutal murders of union leaders in a bottling plant in Colombia and the corporate responsibility of the Coca-Cola Company. The Killer Coke movement alleges that the Coca-Cola Company directed or was implicitly involved in the killings to ensure that unions were broken in the Colombian plants. The obvious legal ramifications are that contract killings took place at the plant. The more subtle ethical

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