Jack the Ripper / An Unsolvable Crime Mystery
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In this 9 page essay, the writer analyzes various crime scenes and sociological factors surrounding the infamous mystery of Jack the Ripper. It is argued that reasonable evidence exists to believe that all of the murders were indeed committed by the same person, but emphasis is placed upon the fact that crimes still baffle police of today as much as they did in Jack the Ripper's day. Facts surrounding several different suspects are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Jack The Ripper / Society's Fault ?
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10 pages in length. Relying upon social scientific theory, this paper makes the argument that the area of Whitechapel itself was largely responsible for creating the psychopath that was Jack the Ripper. A number of statistics and professional reports are cited. Bibliography lists approximately 9 sources.
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Jack the Ripper: Facts and Fantasies
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A 5 page analysis of the facts surrounding the infamous Jack the Ripper case. The author contends that it is likely that only five victims actually fell to the Ripper and that the rest were copycat murders. A list of possible suspects is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPripper.rtf

Jeffrey Dahmer: An Analysis of Crime Causation
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A 10 page exploration of the motivating factors in Dahmer’s abhorrent crimes. This paper examines childhood factors that could have influenced Dahmer to rape, torture, and kill. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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John Wayne Gacy: A Victim of the Criminal Justice System
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This 10 paper examines the life and activities of John Wayne Gacy and why he committed heinous crimes. With the use of labeling theory, it is suggested that Gacy might have been able to change things if in fact he were not labeled and ostracized by the community. His childhood, to some extent provides information on why he might have chosen this negative path. Etiology is provided and labeling is viewed as a primary cause. Labeling theory is discussed in depth. In order to predict and prevent other crimes, the Gacy case is used as an example. What is learned from this particular case helps in making suggestions for treating offenders with a similar profile. Finally, criminal justice responses are aligned with positive elements as opposed to the punitive model that currently exists. Rehabilitation and positive treatment options are recommended as is an absence of labels. Megan's law is opposed. The paper sums up with general observations about society, and uses the Gacy case as an example. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Journal Article Review / Male-Female Attitudes Towards Crime
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4 page discussion and review of a 1992 journal article (appeared in Psychological Reports) by Kormos, White, & Brooks that assessed the disparity of attitudes between males and females about crime to determine sex differences in rated seriousness of crime.
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Joyce Carol Oates' "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?": Comments on Responsibility
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A 3 page consideration of typical reactions to this short story in terms of where guilt is assigned. This paper reinforces the fact, once again, that the guilt lies with the criminal not with the victim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Justice Applied in Situations Where People are Treated Differently
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the basis for justice in which people are treated differently. The basic principle of justice which was first formulated by Aristotle states that “equals should be treated equally and unequals unequally”. In terms of contemporary justice, this is similarly defined as “individuals should be treated the same, unless they differ in ways that are relevant to the situation in which they are involved”. There are several ways to look at justice. Firstly, most people understand that idea that justice means that “everybody should be treated the same”. Secondly, however, there are instances where justice can also apply in situations in which some people are treated differently. Situations in which people accept that justice has been served yet people are treated differently are usually based on circumstances in which need, desert, contribution and effort are the criteria. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Justifications for a Federal Death Penalty Law
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A 5 page discussion of the justifications which exist for imposing a federal death penalty. Emphasizes that such a penalty would not only permanently remove violent criminals from society but also serve as a deterrent to potential criminals. Dismisses the argument against such a penalty on the basis that it discriminates against lower socioeconomic classes who can not afford private defense with the observation that if our representation system is at fault then those inadequacies should be addressed, not be used as an excuse against the federal death penalty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Juvenile Crime: Get Tough Programs Verses Blended Sentencing and Community Address
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A 5 page overview of juvenile crime. While “get tough” policies have resulted in a lowered degree of juvenile crime, our juvenile detention facilities and adult penitentiaries alike are filled to the brim. The economic cost of crime is astounding. A more effective approach than either “get tough” programs or rehabilitation would be to address the societal problems resulting in crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Juvenile Gang Activity
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This 10 page paper focuses on gang activity but also looks at juvenile delinquency. The focus of this paper is on how gangs form in contemporary society, and the reason why juveniles join gangs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA741juv.rtf

Killers of Children: Their Cases and Sentences
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6 pages in length. Perhaps one of the most horrific and certainly most newsworthy of crimes is that of mothers who kill their children. That a mother could take the life of those she gave life to is an unthinkable act, one that nobody can truly understand. This paper focuses on the cases as well as the verdicts of two of the most well-known convicted killers, that of Susan Smith of South Carolina and Darlie Routier of Texas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 6
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Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 88 S.Ct. 1868, 20 L.Ed.2d 889, Argued in 1968. Primary arugemnt in this case concerns probable cause and search/seziure, 4th amendement issues, etc;
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Lethal Injection: Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
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A 3 page paper assessing the reasons behind the Supreme Court decision to temporarily stay the procedure. This paper asserts that once the details of the procedure are worked out and standardized this option will present a less gruesome option that the traditional choices for executions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lombroso/Criminal Woman
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A 3 page book review of Criminal Woman, the Prostitute and the Normal Woman by Cesare Lombroso and G. Ferrero. Lombroso (1835-1909) is considered to be one of the founders of criminology, as well as criminal anthropology. He was one of the first scholars to endeavor to bring scientific methods to the study of criminal behavior. He formulated the first criminological theory to be based on empirical evidence, and his text La donna delinquente (The Criminal Woman) is an application of that theory. The main points of the text are summarized and its significance to criminology is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlomfer.rtf

Luis Rodriguez's 'The Crazy Life'
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A 5 page analysis of the book Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis J. Rodriguez. The writer demonstrates how it is particularly Rodriguez' perspective which makes this vivid account of life in a L.A. gang come to life. No additional sources cited.
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Mandatory DNA Testing at the Point of Arrest?
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A 4 page contention that the collection of DNA during the earliest phases of an arrest is unacceptable. While DNA evidence is highly regarded as a phenomenal tool in the address of crime, to enact laws which allow the collection of DNA from an individual at this early of a stage in an arrest is a horrendous assault on our rights as U.S. citizens! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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