...JonBenet Ramsey was a six year old beauty pageant star who was found dead on December 26th, 1996, the day after Christmas. She lived her mother Patricia also known as Patsy, her dad John and her older brother Burke in Boulder, Colorado. On morning of December 26th, when Patsy was walking down the stairs she found a ransom note. On the note, addressed to John, it said that in exchange for his daughter's safe return he would have to pay the 'kidnappers' $118,000, the same amount of money he got recently as a bonus that year. Patsy then proceeded to call the police. Eight hours after she called 911 John was searching for his daughter and came across her in the basement. JonBenet was found with her wrists tied up, duct tape over her mouth and a cord around her neck. Later on when she was examined the medical examiner stated that the cause of death was because of...
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...The first person that arrives on a crime scene is called the first responder. They have a variety of responsibility’s that must be handled accordingly. They are to take control of the crime scene such as arrest people who might be suspects of the crime, clear the crime scene of any unauthorized individual’s, and make a perimeter of the crime scene. They are to have performed all the tasks that are assigned to a first responder until someone relieves them of their duty’s. December 25, 1996 a young beauty paganist at the age of six was murdered. The girl in question was named JonBenet Ramsey, and was found dead in her family’s home in Boulder Colorado. Her mother had called the police the morning after Christmas in hysterics. She described that there was a ransom note for her daughters return, and for her not to call the police, or they would kill her. When the police arrived, they did a sweep of the crime scene and did not find anything amiss. 21 years have passed since this murder, and it has yet to be solved because the crime scene was contaminated by the first responder’s negligence....
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...of unexplained deaths. Forensic pathologists are needed across the world due to murder, suicide, and many more complications due to their wide knowledge of forensic pathology. Forensic pathology is a type of pathology that determines the causes of death. “The word pathology means ‘the study of disease’(Howard C. Adelman).” Path meaning “ disease, and ology meaning “ study of ” in Greek. Pathology is the science of the causes and effects of diseases, with laboratory examination of the body for forensic purposes. Forensic means relating to the...
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...What is Forensic Linguistics? According to expert Dr. Carole E. Chaski forensic linguistics applies the theories, constructs and analytical methods of linguistics to questions which arise in civil, criminal and security investigations and adjudication. Dr. Chaski notes that an informed understanding of forensic-linguistics requires familiarity with the broader application of linguistics as a social science. This is because virtually every linguistic nuance has been examined within a legal context. These include: Phonetics & phonology - the system of sounds in human language Morphology - the minimal units of sounds which convey meanings Syntax - the ways in which words can combine into phrases Semantics & Syntax - word, phrasal and sentential meanings Pragmatics - language use in conversation and other forms of discourse Language change - the ways in which language evolves over time Psycholinguistics - how the human cognitive system processes language Neurolinguistics - human neuroanatomy and neuronal functioning Sociolinguistics - identification of linguistic patterns constrained by social, class, racial and gender boundaries Dialectology - identification of dialects related to regional boundaries computational linguistics - tools through which computers can be used to perform linguistic tasks While there are many primary and secondary linguistic subfields, Dr Chaski makes the very important point that one should not be...
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...young aged kids are usually not interviewed dude to their very little knowledge, so only outer appearance is considered. Kids are shown up on stage in different outfits typically wearing make-up and overage hairstyles.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/child beauty pageant )In 1921, the owner of Atlantic City Hotel struck upon the idea to help boost tourism “Most Beautiful Child”. Business owners adopted these competitions, because it increasingly bought about a billion dollars a year. People loved the idea; they encouraged their kids to attend such contests.(zinzi williams, 12/6/10)The murder of Jon Benet Ramsey, born August 6,1990 turned the public spotlight in the late 1996 into child beauty pageants. JonBenet was murdered in her house, the six years old girl was found in the basement with her hands tied up and strangled after nearly 8 hours from being reported missing. However, this case remains unsolved. Critics began to question the ethics of parents who would present their child in such a way.( kareen nussbaum, http://www.minorcon.org/pageant.html ) Parents may think that beauty pageants are helpful for their kids in a way or another, but do you think it's true? Do beauty pageants really show children's abilities and capabilities of presenting their talents? Parents see beauty pageants as a place of progress and development for their child's skills. They play a major role in such...
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...INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE Quote "Every contact leaves a trace." - Edmond Locard (1877 - 1966) Learning Objective(s) At the end of this topic, you should be able to: 1. Define 'Forensic Science'; 2. Explain the limits of Forensic Science; 3. Identify the types of forensic work; 4. Describe Locard's Exchange Principle; 5. Differentiate Reconstruction & Re-enactment. Synopsis To illustrate the scope and diversity of Forensic Science, place it in its legal context, and describe the various types of forensic work. There will also be a discussion of Comparison leading to Association, Reconstruction versus Re-enactment, Locard's Exchange Principle, and the limits of Forensic Science. Various case studies will also be analysed throughout the lecture. Case Studies Felicia Lee; Walter Dinivan; Madam Jetkor Miang Singh; Roberto Calvi; Buck Ruxton & the Jigsaw Murders; Acid Bath Haigh; 2005 London Bombings; "Brides in the Bath"; Gareth Williams; The Woodchipper Murder WEEK 2- CHEMICAL ANALYSIS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE Quote "Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" The act is not culpable unless the mind is also guilty. Learning Objective(s) At the end of this topic, you should be able to: 2A. Atomic Structure & Spectroscopy 1. Explain the structure of the atom and Bohr's model; 2. Differentiate between emission and absorption spectroscopy; 3. Explain the chemistry behind EDX and SEM-EDX; 4. Explain the chemistry in NAA; 2B. Molecular Spectroscopy...
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...B: The fifty-three Africans were arrested on charges of murder and piracy, and they were taken and held in the county jail in New Haven, Connecticut. http://www.hlla.com/reference/lawinamerica.html C: The judge stated that the United States did not have jurisdiction over the murder and piracy charges because the offenses occurred in a Spanish ship, sailing in Spanish waters. They only gave this ruling because the Africans didn’t speak English. Once the Africans found an interpreter and told their horrific story to the judge. After that, the judge ruled that the Amistad Africans were "born free and ever since have been and still of right are free and not slaves." The United States attorney filed an immediate appeal, and the case of the Amistad was destined for the United States Supreme Court. http://www.hlla.com/reference/lawinamerica.html Charles Manson Trial A: With the Charles Manson Trails, there were the four defendants of Charles Manson, Patricia Krenwinkel ("Katie"), Leslie Van Houten and Susan Atkins (aka Sadie Mae Glutz) http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/manson/mansondefendants.html B: Charles Manson, Patricia Krenwinkel ("Katie"), Leslie Van Houten and Susan Atkins (aka Sadie Mae Glutz) were all charged with the murders of the Tate/LaBiana Trial of Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, Voytek Frykowski, Abigail Folger, and Steven Parent. Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were then the next two to be murdered....
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...Sample Student Research Paper (Spring 2013) All Dolled Up: The Effect of Child Beauty Pageants on Contestants Reality TV shows like Toddlers and Tiaras and Little Miss Perfect expose the growing popularity of child beauty pageants. These shows have turned pageants into an industry that is valued at $5 billion (Cartwright 1105). This newly created pageant industry has changed the child beauty pageant system—contestants are competing at younger ages, they are wearing more makeup, and the focus is shifting away from natural beauty towards glitz and glam. The emergence of a pageant industry has changed the pageant system, but what affect does this industry have on contestants? More importantly, do pageants’ effects on young contestants warrant regulation? As more young girls compete in pageants, answering these questions and determining the effects of child beauty pageants becomes more important. These questions need to be answered so that the well being of pageant participants is ensured. The issue of regulation is of particular importance since parents, pageant companies, and the media all contribute to the growing pageant industry. Some regulation is needed to protect the young participants. Generally this regulation would be the parent’s responsibility, but in this paper I will argue that the industry merits specific regulation. In order to prove that regulation is warranted, I will analyze the negative impacts of the pageant industry using research from psychologists...
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...Crime Unit : NH State Police Summer Internship | Heating up: Cold Cases | Meredythe Leonard | | Heating Up: Cold Cases Countless developments in police science have occurred in the past decade or so. Many of these improvements can be seen as small, but imagine the challenges faced by crime scene investigators 50 or more years ago. The law enforcement agencies of the past did not have routine access to the amount information that officials today can gather and analyze from a crime scene. Current day crime scene investigation can range from the downright tedious to the technologically astounding, but they have all greatly impacted how evidence is collected, documented, and analyzed. There are around one hundred unsolved homicides in New Hampshire alone, dating back to the early 1960’s. (Department of Justice, 2015). Evidence from those crimes could quite possibly be the golden ticket in solving the wrongdoing, but with outdated techniques and capabilities, the answer will remain a mystery. If the state makes older evidence testing a priority, cold cases could finally find the justice deserved with the help of current day technology. Throughout the rest of this discussion, the call for new evidence testing in cold cases is examined while highlighting the need and importance for skilled investigators. Determination and patience, in the advancing field of forensic testing, have unlocked numerous cases not only in New Hampshire, but also across the country. One of...
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...Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 BRAIN POWER Myth #1 Most People Use Only 10% of Their Brain Power Myth #2 Some People Are Left-Brained, Others Are Right-Brained Myth #3 Extrasensory Perception (ESP) Is a Well-Established Scientific Phenomenon Myth #4 Visual Perceptions Are Accompanied by Tiny Emissions from the Eyes Myth #5 Subliminal Messages Can Persuade People to Purchase Products 2 FROM WOMB TO TOMB Myth #6 Playing Mozart’s Music to Infants Boosts Their Intelligence Myth #7 Adolescence Is Inevitably a Time of Psychological Turmoil Myth #8 Most People Experience a Midlife Crisis in | 8 Their 40s or Early 50s Myth #9 Old Age Is Typically Associated with Increased Dissatisfaction and Senility Myth #10 When Dying, People Pass through a Universal Series of Psychological Stages 3 A REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Myth #11 Human Memory Works like a Tape Recorder or Video Camera, and Accurate Events We’ve Experienced Myth #12 Hypnosis Is Useful for Retrieving Memories of Forgotten Events Myth #13 Individuals Commonly Repress the Memories of Traumatic Experiences Myth #14 Most People with Amnesia Forget All Details of Their Earlier Lives 4 TEACHING OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS Myth #15 Intelligence (IQ) Tests Are Biased against Certain Groups of People My th #16 If You’re Unsure of Your Answer When Taking a Test, It’s Best to Stick with Your Initial Hunch Myth #17 The Defining Feature of Dyslexia Is Reversing Letters Myth #18 Students Learn Best When Teaching Styles Are Matched to...
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