jury
The right to trial by an impartial jury is a defendant's constitutional right; explore this pivotal duty to assess the evidence, deliberate and deliver a verdict.
The Troubling Story of Darlie Lynn Peck Routier: What Really Happened?
Darlie Lynn Peck Routier is a woman who has been on death row in Texas since 1997 for the murder of her five-year-old son Damon. She has also been charged with the murder of her six-year-old son Devon, who was killed in the same attack but has not faced trial for his death. Routier has always maintained her innocence and claimed that an unknown intruder broke into her home and stabbed her and her children. Her case has been the subject of serious controversy, debate, and media attention for over two decades.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
When Faith and Medicine Collide: Should Pastors Face Malpractice for Bad Health Advice?
You’re feeling ill and need help, so where do you turn? For many believers, the first stop is not the doctor’s office but the pastor’s door. Seeking their religious leader’s counsel on matters of health is a deeply rooted tradition. But what happens when that spiritual advice causes harm? Does the law have a role to play balancing faith and patient safety?
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in Criminal
The Zodiac Killer (Late 1960s-1970s). Content Warning.
The late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed a reign of terror in Northern California, orchestrated by an elusive and unidentified serial killer known as the Zodiac Killer. This enigmatic figure is infamous for a string of murders, cryptic letters, and ciphers that left law enforcement and the public baffled, creating an enduring mystery that persists to this day.
By Moses Mukuka2 years ago in Criminal
The Great Train Robbery (1963). Content Warning.
The Great Train Robbery of 1963 stands as one of the most audacious and meticulously planned heists in British criminal history. The daring act unfolded in the quiet countryside of Buckinghamshire, England, and its execution was so meticulous that it captured the imagination of the public and law enforcement alike.
By Moses Mukuka2 years ago in Criminal
Death Song: A Chilling Tale of Murder and Justice
Death Song, also known as Ten Little Slaves, Ten Little Negroes, or Then There Were None, is one of Agatha Christie's most famous and influential novels. Published in 1939, it tells the story of ten strangers who are invited to a remote island off the coast of England by a mysterious host. When they arrive, they are greeted by a gramophone recording that accuses them all of crimes that they have committed and escaped punishment for.
By Brent J. Smith2 years ago in Criminal
The Many Faces of Resilience. Content Warning.
The experience of being raped is one that no woman should ever have to endure. Yet, sadly, it is a harsh reality that many women around the world face every day. Despite the trauma and pain inflicted upon them, these women continue to rise above their circumstances and display incredible strength and resilience. Their stories are a testament to the human spirit and the power of survival. In this blog post, we will explore the many faces of resilience through the inspiring stories of women who have survived rape and are reclaiming their lives.
By Muhamed Bash2 years ago in Criminal
The Sunday Detective Club
Five people in the sleepy village of Willowbrook, where retirement was the standard, were desperate for one final adventure. These were retired individuals who had dedicated their life to developing distinctive abilities, and they were eager to apply them. They formed a detective club every Sunday, meeting in the comfortable confines of Willowbrook Retirement Center with the goal of cracking the cold cases that had bewildered the local police for years.
By Tinyiko Shitlhangu2 years ago in Criminal
Ethics and the Death Penalty
In January 2020, the state of Georgia carried out the execution of Donnie Cleveland Lance, convicted of murdering his ex-wife and her boyfriend in 1997. Lance's case was far from straightforward, however. At the heart of it was a fierce debate about the death penalty itself, issues of mental competency, and the anguish of the victims’ loved ones.
By Victor Pope2 years ago in Criminal
Delaware Murder-for-hire trial starts in Wilmington involving money and revenge
An eighteen-year-old, Shiheem Durham, received a bullet in his skull in Dover, Delaware in 2020. While sitting in a Ford Explorer, he got shot because of a retaliatory action against Jamil Green. Those who found their way to the news article, including Deonte Robinson, 22, Khalil Dixon, 26, Tyrie Burton, 24, and Jason Calhum, 20, who is said to be the gunman behind Durham’s death.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Criminal
