Michael Malone’s “The Enrique Camarena Case - A Forensic Nightmare
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This 7 page report discusses a report written in 1989 by FBI Special Agent Michael P. Malone about the kidnapping, torture and murder of 37-year-old Enrique Camarena, an agent working underground for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. According to Malone’s article, the Camarena case serves as an excellent example of what an investigative team is likely to encounter at a significantly compromised site, especially when there are a number of locations involved in the crime and there is a willful obstruction of information and investigation by other agencies involved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Miscellaneous Crimes
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A 7 page paper which looks at various forms of crime, describing and defining such things as patterns of rape and methods of forced entry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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New Applications of DNA Evidence
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A 10 page review of the common applications of DNA evidence in criminal apprehension and prosecution. Details analytical techniques and their application. Reviews the use of DNA evidence in crimes ranging human biological materials left behind in cases of murder and rape to those involving animal and plant tissues such as might be found in poaching or illegal plant collection. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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New Technology in Law Enforcement
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A 5 page overview of the technological developments currently being enjoyed in law enforcement. Computers are particularly beneficial. They facilitate everything from workload management to evidence processing. Includes a 1/2 page Roman Numeral outline. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Personalities of Serial Killers; Do Warning Signs Really Exist?
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This 8 page paper looks at different serial killers and attempts to determine if their future actions could have been determined prior to the events by personality analysis. The paper discusses the similarities and differences, as well as the time and aspect of any observed personality changes. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Phrenology
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In 10 pages the author discusses the subject of phrenology and how it is applied to criminal justice. Phrenology is the study of the skull's contours, which is indicative of mental faculties, intelligence and moral functions of a person. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Police Work in the O.J. Simpson Murder Case
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In eight pages this paper considers the police work conducted in the O.J. Simpson double murder case in an assessment of how evidence was obtained, recovered, and documented, whether or not it was properly acquired, and what factors were involved in the criminal investigation’s failure to prove the defendant’s guilt. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Processing Human Remains
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A 3 page consideration of the importance of the expeditious processing of mitochondrial DNA and STR in resolving crimes and cases involving missing persons. This paper critiques 2008 research conducted by Arthur J. Eisenberg and John V. Planz for the Department of Justice. No additional sources are listed.
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Professional Gun of Choice: Smith & Wesson series 657, 41 caliber .
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(5pp) A defensive revolver available in .41 Magnum with a short barrel was unheard of until recently. Offered by The Smith & Wesson Performance Center, and Lew Horton Distributing, the Model 657 is compact in size, has 6 round capacity, and utilizes the .41 Magnum's unquestioned power. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Psychological Correlates of Crime: The Future of Criminal Theory
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A 4 page overview of the contemporary views on criminal psychology. This paper distinguishes between psychology which is used in the therapeutic treatment of criminals and that used to demonstrate guilt or innocence in a court of law. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Psychopathology: An Annotated Bibliography Outlining a Diversity of Conditions and Concerns
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A 9 page overview of the topic of psychopathology. Includes an introduction outlining the importance of more fully exploring the topic, a methods section detailing the manner in which the literature search required by the paper was completed, an annotated bibliography, and a conclusion which ties together the information found in the literature search. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Serial Killer vs. Mass Murderer: What is the Difference?
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In eight pages this paper compares and contrasts serial killers and mass murderers with examples of each and a discussion of the reasons as to why each type kills is also included. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Sex offenders and Community Notification
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This 15 page paper evaluates the problem of sex offenders that are released into the community. Megan's law along with similar legislation is discussed in depth. The problem of impinging on offenders' rights, as well as these laws having the opposite of the intended effect, are issues included. Statistics regarding recidivism are relayed. The paper supports community notification despite some arguments made to the contrary . Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Steve Vogel's "Reasonable Doubt: A True Story of Lust and Murder in the American Heartland"
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This 6 page report discusses the 1989 book, Reasonable Doubt: A True Story of Lust and Murder in the American Heartland, written by radio reporter Steve Vogel. In it, Vogel tells the story of the 1983 murder (which Vogel covered) of the murders of Susan Hendricks and her three children, Benjamin (5), Grace (7) and Rebekah (9). The person found guilty of the crime was David Hendricks -- Susan's husband and the children's father. Vogel establishes a plausible argument that there was most certainly "reasonable doubt" regarding Hendricks guilt. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
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Techniques in Forensic Psychology
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Defines forensic psychology emphasizing that it is used to prove the guilt or innocence of an individual. The job of the forensic psychologist is to present psychological analyses which are able to stand before a court of law. In order to be admissible in a court of law and to stand up under the close scrutiny of individuals whose job it is to place question on the authenticity or applicability of the evidence, said evidence must be collected and processed in a carefully documented scientific manner. Central to this collection and documentation are the diagnostic criteria identified in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychological Association”. Demonstrates that even with such clearly defined criteria, however, the diagnosis and analysis of the forensic psychologist can very considerably. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Technology and the Criminal Justice System
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In six pages this paper examines the impact of technology on the criminal justice system an overview of biometric identification, fingerprinting, palm printing, DNA analysis, and intra-agency databases, their advantages and disadvantages, and also assesses the effects these technological advancements have had on the criminal justice system as well as its impact upon the constitutional rights of the accused. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Technology's Impact on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
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A 7 page discussion of the impact technology has had on law enforcement and criminal justice. The contention is presented that not only has the complexity of some crimes compounded with technology but so too has our ability to catch criminals and to definitively demonstrate that they indeed are guilty of a particular crime. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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