The Zodiac Killer Since the late 1960’s the identity of the zodiac killer has been a mystery. The closest thing the investigators have to the killer’s identity is a drawing. Some people say it was Arthur Leigh Allen. There was even a rumor that it was Ted Cruz. But that rumor is obviously false due to the first zodiac attack happening before Cruz was born. The zodiac killer taunted the police with quotes and many other letters wrote in symbols along with a quote: “I like killing people because it
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26 September 2009 Documented Book Review I am reviewing the book Out of the Silent Planet‚ by C. S. Lewis. This is a science fiction story about inter galactic planetary travel and some alien-beings that a man meets out in space who ironically help him to realize the true intentions of human nature. What really made this story interesting to me is that a man on a walk about‚ named Ransom‚ did not want to travel into outer space to meet alien creatures; he was simply on a personal journey for
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The Advent Killer is a crime novel about DI Antonia Hawkins’s fight against the serial killer who murders his victims each Sunday. A recurring theme within crime literature is that of underlying mental health issues triggering the killer’s lust for blood. But I don’t believe the use of mental illness is always necessary‚ as it is often used to create an unpredictable plot. The Advent Killer precisely demonstrates this trope. The killer’s actions were the effect of thoughts provoked by a very disturbing
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In the second chapter of Rachael Carson book “Silent Spring”‚ she points out the danger associated with pesticide usage. She states that pesticides are used to kill off certain pests and weeds‚ but they are also affecting unintended targets. By providing reason and example‚ establishing herself as a credible voice‚ reaching out to the emotions or her audience‚ and the way she presents her ideas‚ Carson convinces her audience that pesticides are harmful and dangerous. Carson supports her argument
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With research and studies being conducted on both wild and captive Killer Whales‚ data and information has been generated that adds question to the health issues associated with captivity. “The killer whale (Orcinus orca) has proven to be among the most difficult of all species to hold adequately in zoological facilities. The killer whale is a particularly large-brained and long-lived species who evidences a high degree of social complexity in the wild.” (Noonan) Their behavior and relationships
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“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney‚ one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?” Ernesto Arturo Miranda was charged with kidnaping‚ raping‚ and armed robbery. He kidnapped and raped an 18 year old woman. He was sentenced 20 to 30 years. Ernesto was stabbed to death in January 1976 after a poker game in the men’s bathroom
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The Roaring Twenties The Era between 1920-1930 was an exuberant deal. In this specific Era‚ boredom was not an option. One of the many things that went on in this decade‚ was called "The Silent Movie Era". The longer it went on‚ the more it progressed. In this Era‚ numerous people become well- known and very famous. Many actors and actresses played roles in all sorts of movies. Some of these famous actors and actresses were Rudolph Valentino‚ Charlie Chaplin‚ Clara Bow
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their past. According to Scott‚ serial killers usually come from backgrounds of abuse (2014). This explains why serial killers are who they are. Blakie states in an essay‚ serial killers are very insecure and are afraid of rejection. They thrive off of the power they have over their victims. Serial killers tend to lack the ability to feel guilt‚ and they strive for perfection (“What Motivates Serial Killers to Kill”). Serial murders take place because the killer obtains pleasure from the experience
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Christophe Jaffrelot’s India’s Silent Revolution maps out different political conflicts and struggles of the lower castes like the Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in North Indian politics‚ which contributes a lot towards the sociological aspects of Northern India. His work is commendable and enlightening at some areas but at some point fails to stand the test of reality and criticisms. The very beginning of the book reveals Jaffrelot’s ethnocentric perspective and a contradicting view too
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The Insanity Of Killers Serial murder is a psychological crime in many aspects. It is a planned‚ thought out action. The crimes themselves are often committed in order for the killer to gain a sense of power‚ control‚ and domination. There must be psychological desires and/or perceived needs that are otherwise lacking in his or her life. Are serial killers insane? Not by legal standards. The legal definition of insanity is based on the 19th century M’Naghten Rules: Does the offender understand
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