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On July 27, 2007, Lois Murphy was found dead on the floor of her garage, a victim of an apparent homicide. She was discovered by her brother, James Murphy, who had come to her residence to check on her after being unable to reach her for three days. James immediately called 911 to report the discovery. MPD conducted a comprehensive crime scene investigation, including photographing and videotaping the crime scene, collecting physical evidence, and gathering fingerprint evidence. The MPD classified the case as a homicide. Following the initial crime scene investigation, MPD detectives conducted an extensive investigation, interviewing many witnesses and following all credible leads. Although there were multiple signs of blunt wound trauma around the head and face, according to the Metropolis County Medical Examiner, the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest. The ME listed the cause of death as homicide. The MPD eventually arrested William Tanner on suspicion of murder. The evidence indicates that the crime was motivated by an unpaid debt for drugs. The crime occurred in the city and county of Metropolis. Assignment: Prepare a 1-2 page paper in which you analyze this crime that was presented last week for your Ethics Project. Use each of the four approaches to explaining criminal behavior ethical theories; classical, positivist, structural, and ethical. Discuss the morality of the act of homicide using the ethical framework .

Assignment: Prepare a 1-2 page paper in which you analyze this
crime that was presented last week for your Ethics Project. Use
each of the four approaches to explaining criminal behavior
ethical theories; classical, positivist, structural, and ethical.
Discuss the morality of the act of homicide using the ethical
framework

2 PARTS TO THE ASSIGNMNT Assignment 1: Consent—What does It Mean in Sexual Assault Cases? Centervale Police Officer Michael James has received a call to investigate an alleged sexual assault. He knows that there are several important issues in the investigation of sexual assaults. The same tenets of investigations apply to these cases. In addition, there are some unique aspects of these crimes that are important for the investigator to note. One of those items is the question of consent. Submission Details: By Saturday, August 2, 2014, in at least 250 words, post to the Discussion Area your responses to the following questions: •What are some of the important points for the investigation? •How would the behavior of the investigating officer toward the victim impact the investigation? How important is it for the investigator to be fair and neutral toward the victim? •How will the age of the victim affect the investigation? Registrants—The Effect of Investigation The investigation in this sexual assault case results in a conviction with several penalties. One of those penalties results in registration as a sex offender. This registration with local authorities continues for the entire life of the offender. Answer the following questions: •What do you think about the need to have those with convictions in this area register with local authorities? •Should there be a limited time as a registrant, or should the registration go on forever? Does the duration depend on the crime? •What are some of the minor offenses, and which of them should be excluded from registration? •How has the Sex Offender Registry Program impacted society? Is it worth it? Are there certain types of individuals convicted of sexual crimes who should not be mandated to register? __________________________________________________________________ Assignment 2: LASA 1: A Drug Deal Gone Bad This assignment aims for you to evaluate the criminal investigations process. Here’s What Happened . . . Around 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 2004, Fred Smith walked across the road to Bill Jones's house to ask for a ride. Although it was almost fall, it was still very hot outside and Smith needed to pick up money in a neighboring town. Smith didn't want to walk from Centervale to Roan County, so he offered to pay Jones $20.00 for gas and his time to drive Smith to pick up his money. Jones accepted Smith's offer; however, Jones told Smith that he had to pick up a friend at a car repair shop along the way. Jones and Smith drove to Thrifty Repair Shop and picked up Jones's friend, Roger Fish. Fish was not in a hurry that day, so he agreed to ride with the pair to pick up Smith's money. The trio arrived at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState. Smith exited the car and told Jones and Fish to wait in the car. As Smith walked toward the front of the residence, he yelled to the occupants inside, "You got some weed?" "Yeah," Raynard Jenkins rep.

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This assignment aims for you to evaluate the criminal investigations process. Here’s What Happened . . . Around 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 2004, Fred Smith walked across the road to Bill Jones's house to ask for a ride. Although it was almost fall, it was still very hot outside and Smith needed to pick up money in a neighboring town. Smith didn't want to walk from Centervale to Roan County, so he offered to pay Jones $20.00 for gas and his time to drive Smith to pick up his money. Jones accepted Smith's offer; however, Jones told Smith that he had to pick up a friend at a car repair shop along the way. Jones and Smith drove to Thrifty Repair Shop and picked up Jones's friend, Roger Fish. Fish was not in a hurry that day, so he agreed to ride with the pair to pick up Smith's money. The trio arrived at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState. Smith exited the car and told Jones and Fish to wait in the car. As Smith walked toward the front of the residence, he yelled to the occupants inside, "You got some weed?" "Yeah," Raynard Jenkins replied from inside the residence. Jenkins greeted Smith at the door and asked him, "What you got?" Smith pulled out a Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum and shot Jenkins in the chest at point-blank range. As Jenkins was falling toward the ground, Bob Marshall, a local drug dealer, jumped up from the corner of the couch, dropped a large bag of cocaine on the floor, and ran into the kitchen and out the back door. Smith chased Marshall, shot at him twice, but missed him. Smith ran back to the car and yelled to Jones, "Punch it! He tried to smoke (kill) me." The group sped away in a brown Ford Taurus, but were pulled over by Deputy R. W. Dunn approximately five miles from the scene. After coming to a complete stop, Jones threw the gun onto the rear floorboard of the car, next to Fish. Deputy Dunn approached the car, asked the men to exit the car, and detained them to await another officer's arrival. When the officer was brought to the location where the men were being detained, a witness who saw the shooting identified Jones as the shooter. Smith, Jones, and Fish were arrested, transported to the Roan County Sheriff's Office for additional questioning, and booked into jail on first-degree murder charges. The Investigation . . . State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Special Agent (SA) Pete Moss arrived at the scene at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState, with CSI and SBI SA April Pearson at 1:03 p.m. to assist the Sheriff's Office with investigating the murder of Jenkins and the attempted murder of Marshall. SA Pearson interviewed key witnesses who lived in the immediate area within proximity of the crime scene, while SA Moss began drafting a search warrant. Although the Sheriff's Office had secured the scene around the house, SA Pearson secured an additional larger area that extended into the street. Both the interior and exterior barriers were secured with crime scene tape. The Sheriff'.

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Assignment 2: LASA 1: A Drug Deal Gone Bad This assignment aims for you to evaluate the criminal investigations process. Here’s What Happened . . . Around 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 2004, Fred Smith walked across the road to Bill Jones's house to ask for a ride. Although it was almost fall, it was still very hot outside and Smith needed to pick up money in a neighboring town. Smith didn't want to walk from Centervale to Roan County, so he offered to pay Jones $20.00 for gas and his time to drive Smith to pick up his money. Jones accepted Smith's offer; however, Jones told Smith that he had to pick up a friend at a car repair shop along the way. Jones and Smith drove to Thrifty Repair Shop and picked up Jones's friend, Roger Fish. Fish was not in a hurry that day, so he agreed to ride with the pair to pick up Smith's money. The trio arrived at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState. Smith exited the car and told Jones and Fish to wait in the car. As Smith walked toward the front of the residence, he yelled to the occupants inside, "You got some weed?" "Yeah," Raynard Jenkins replied from inside the residence. Jenkins greeted Smith at the door and asked him, "What you got?" Smith pulled out a Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum and shot Jenkins in the chest at point-blank range. As Jenkins was falling toward the ground, Bob Marshall, a local drug dealer, jumped up from the corner of the couch, dropped a large bag of cocaine on the floor, and ran into the kitchen and out the back door. Smith chased Marshall, shot at him twice, but missed him. Smith ran back to the car and yelled to Jones, "Punch it! He tried to smoke (kill) me." The group sped away in a brown Ford Taurus, but were pulled over by Deputy R. W. Dunn approximately five miles from the scene. After coming to a complete stop, Jones threw the gun onto the rear floorboard of the car, next to Fish. Deputy Dunn approached the car, asked the men to exit the car, and detained them to await another officer's arrival. When the officer was brought to the location where the men were being detained, a witness who saw the shooting identified Jones as the shooter. Smith, Jones, and Fish were arrested, transported to the Roan County Sheriff's Office for additional questioning, and booked into jail on first-degree murder charges. The Investigation . . . State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Special Agent (SA) Pete Moss arrived at the scene at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState, with CSI and SBI SA April Pearson at 1:03 p.m. to assist the Sheriff's Office with investigating the murder of Jenkins and the attempted murder of Marshall. SA Pearson interviewed key witnesses who lived in the immediate area within proximity of the crime scene, while SA Moss began drafting a search warrant. Although the Sheriff's Office had secured the scene around the house, SA Pearson secured an additional larger area that extended into the street. Both the interior and exterior barriers were secu ...

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A Drug Deal Gone Bad This assignment aims for you to evaluate the criminal investigations process. Here’s What Happened . . . Around 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 2004, Fred Smith walked across the road to Bill Jones's house to ask for a ride. Although it was almost fall, it was still very hot outside and Smith needed to pick up money in a neighboring town. Smith didn't want to walk from Centervale to Roan County, so he offered to pay Jones $20.00 for gas and his time to drive Smith to pick up his money. Jones accepted Smith's offer; however, Jones told Smith that he had to pick up a friend at a car repair shop along the way. Jones and Smith drove to Thrifty Repair Shop and picked up Jones's friend, Roger Fish. Fish was not in a hurry that day, so he agreed to ride with the pair to pick up Smith's money. The trio arrived at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState. Smith exited the car and told Jones and Fish to wait in the car. As Smith walked toward the front of the residence, he yelled to the occupants inside, "You got some weed?" "Yeah," Raynard Jenkins replied from inside the residence. Jenkins greeted Smith at the door and asked him, "What you got?" Smith pulled out a Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum and shot Jenkins in the chest at point-blank range. As Jenkins was falling toward the ground, Bob Marshall, a local drug dealer, jumped up from the corner of the couch, dropped a large bag of cocaine on the floor, and ran into the kitchen and out the back door. Smith chased Marshall, shot at him twice, but missed him. Smith ran back to the car and yelled to Jones, "Punch it! He tried to smoke (kill) me." The group sped away in a brown Ford Taurus, but were pulled over by Deputy R. W. Dunn approximately five miles from the scene. After coming to a complete stop, Jones threw the gun onto the rear floorboard of the car, next to Fish. Deputy Dunn approached the car, asked the men to exit the car, and detained them to await another officer's arrival. When the officer was brought to the location where the men were being detained, a witness who saw the shooting identified Jones as the shooter. Smith, Jones, and Fish were arrested, transported to the Roan County Sheriff's Office for additional questioning, and booked into jail on first-degree murder charges. The Investigation . . . State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Special Agent (SA) Pete Moss arrived at the scene at 200 S. Railroad Street, Brysonton, Roan County, AnyState, with CSI and SBI SA April Pearson at 1:03 p.m. to assist the Sheriff's Office with investigating the murder of Jenkins and the attempted murder of Marshall. SA Pearson interviewed key witnesses who lived in the immediate area within proximity of the crime scene, while SA Moss began drafting a search warrant. Although the Sheriff's Office had secured the scene around the house, SA Pearson secured an additional larger area that extended into the street. Both the interior and exterior barriers were secured with crime.

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CAPSTONE CASE: The Student will be required to read the Capstone Case (page 476 of the course text) and respond to the 15 questions on page 483 & 484. Each question will require no less than a one-page response with appropriate references in APA format double-spaced, Times New Roman 12point font. Capstone case is due December 5, 2018, @ 9:00AM. 476 Presented here is the description of a serial homicide investigation in the 1960s that involved the sexually motivated murders of seven mostly college-aged women in Michigan. The discussion provided here draws primarily on Edward Keyes’s, The Michigan Murders.1 The case is longer and more detailed than the other From the Case File chapter introductions. It can serve as a capstone discussion of many of the issues covered in Criminal Investigation, including the basic problems of criminal investigation, the value of eyewitness identifica- tions, the value of other evidence, the potential value of DNA evidence, how proof can be established, and the impact of technology on investigations. Questions for discussion and review are presented at the conclusion of the case. Appendix Capstone Case Capstone CASE The Coed Murders The nightmare began on the evening of July 10, 1967, when nineteen-year-old Mary Fleszar did not return to her apartment, which was located just a few blocks from the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Mary was a student at the university. As is the case in most missing person investigations, the first task for investigators was to determine when and where she was last seen. In reconstructing the last known whereabouts of Mary, an EMU police officer recalled seeing a girl matching her description walking near campus at about 8:45 p.m. the night before she was reported missing. She was alone. Another witness reported he had seen the girl at about 9:00 p.m. that same night in the same area, walking on the sidewalk. The witness reported that a car had driven up next to her and stopped. According to report the witness gave, the only person in the vehicle was a young man, and the vehicle was bluish-gray in color, possibly a Chevy. The witness said it appeared that the young man inside the car said something to Mary, she shook her head, and the car drove off. Shortly thereafter, the same car passed the witness’s house again and pulled into a driveway in front of Mary, blocking her path. Mary walked around the back of the car and continued down the sidewalk. The car pulled out of the driveway and, tires squealing, drove down the street. At this point the witness lost sight of Mary and the vehicle. Mary was never again seen alive. On August 7, 1967, a heavily decomposed nude body was found on farmland two miles north of Ypsilanti. The body was identified as Mary Fleszar through dental records. It was clear to investigators that the cause of death was certainly not natural, accidental, or suicide, given the area.

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Myers III v. state Donald W. Myers III (Defendant) was convicted and found guilty but mentally ill, following a jury trial in the Circuit Court, Steuben County, Allen N. Wheat, J., of four counts of attempted murder on the basis that he was guilty, but mentally ill. Myers appealed. The Indiana Supreme Court, David, J., held that (1) the verdict was supported by the evidence; ... (3) the sentence of 30 years consecutive on each count was not inappropriate, and Affirmed. Donald W. Myers, III, has a history of mental illness, and has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Unprovoked, Myers fired a shotgun several times at multiple vehicles, including a police cruiser. Myers was ultimately convicted on four counts of attempted murder. The jury found Myers guilty but mentally ill. Myers claims that no reasonable jury could have reached this conclusion and that he should have been found not guilty by reason of insanity .. .. We seek to emphasize the great adherence our judicial system affords to the right of a trial by jury and the verdicts reached by those juries. The U.S. Supreme Court has declared that "the basic purpose of a trial is the determination of truth ... and it is the jury to whom we have entrusted the responsibility .... " Brown v. Louisiana, 447 U.S. 323, 334 (1980) This Court has also acknowledged that the jury trial is a "fundamental right in our democratic judicial system that must be scrupulously guarded against encroachment." Having completed our review, we affirm the jury's verdict finding Myers guilty but mentally ill. In 2000, Donald W. Myers, III, was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Starting in young adulthood, Myers was treated at hospitals in Indiana and Alabama for his mental health issues and was prescribed various anti-psychotic medications. In 2004, Myers was living with his mother at the Silver Lake Trailer Court off of U.S. 20. Towards the end of April 2004, Myers's mother, Judy Wininger, noticed that Myers was no longer taking his anti-psychotic medications, and she contacted Northeastern Center, a counseling center where Myers had previously been treated. The hospital prepared a bed for Myers to be admitted upon Wininger's request on April 28, 2004. However, Myers refused to go. On the evening of April 29, 2004, David Brown was driving in the Silver Lake Trailer Court with his wife, Vicki Brown, and young grandson in the car. Brown heard a loud boom, and when he looked into the rearview mirror, there was a man running towards the vehicle pointing a long gun in the direction of their vehicle. Then, another gunshot was fired in the direction of Brown's vehicle. Brown drove the vehicle out of Silver Lake onto U.S. 20, and saw the man who fired the weapon running alongside the road. Brown called 911 and gave a description of the man. The man firing the weapon was later identified as Myers. Shortly thereafter, Desmond Augenstein was driving westbound on U.S. 20 when he saw Myers walking down the middle of t.

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Real and Fictional Real and Fictional Crime Show Name Class Date Professor Real and Fictional Crime Show Crime shows are a popular for capturing the attention of an audience whether the crime show is fictional or if it is based on a real life scenario. One of the most popular crimes show on television is CSI while another is 48 Hours. In both of these shows science is employed through forensic investigations to discover who is guilty of committing the crime and develop evidence that will be used in a court of law to prove their guilt. In the fictional television show, CSI, a team of crime scene investigators work with police to solve crimes while in the show 48 hours the steps taken by police in a real crime investigation is laid out as well as how the crime was solved. 48 Hours Episode In the most recent episode of 48 hours police investigate the unsolved murder of a father after his son asks police to reopen the case and find his killer. Police had always suspected victim Russell Douglas was killed by his wife former beauty queen Peggy Sue Thomas. When police reopen the investigation they discover a link between Thomas and a previous boyfriend, James Huden. Through witnesses testimony and linking a gun owned by Huden to the murder he was arrested and convicted. Thomas refused to testify against Huden and Huden refused to implicate Thomas in the murder. Once Huden was found guilty and sentenced to 80 years for the crime he no longer wanted to remain silent about the crime. Even though there was no evidence linking Huden and Thomas together before the crime there were phone cords showing the tow spoke right after the crime was committed. Huden swore in a court of law that Thomas was with him when thee murder was committed. But evidence later surfaced showing the beauty queen could not have been in another state at the time of the murder. Since the convicted felon was discredited and there was no evidence of her guilty, Thomas agreed to a plea deal where she received four years in jail for being involved in the murder after the fact. CSI Episode In the second television show, CSI, a fictional case was presented in Episode 17 the Long Road Home. In this episode, Gene Simmons from Kiss guest stars and is originally considered a suspect in the murder of a groupie who is found deceased in a limousine rented by the band. Simmons claims he is not the murderer and explains the victim was with another member of the band. Through the forensic investigation of the crime scene the evidence leads police to the lead singer of a rock band who claims he was not the killer (CBS, 2014). The evidence located by crime scene investigators was a melted guitar pick belonging to Simmons and his autograph. Despite physical evidence pointing to the lead singer of the rock band he was not the killer. Days after the groupie was murdered a member of the band, Lex was also murdered. This murder could not be con ...

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You may recall the criminal trial of O. J. Simpson. Opinion regarding his guilt or innocence is sharply divided around the world. 1. Is this an ultimate example of effective persuasion skills? Why or why not? 2. How much of the trial attorney\'s efforts was negotiations? 3. What public relations efforts were undertaken? To what effect? Solution 1. Criminal trial of O. J. Simpson is one of the best examples of effective persuasion skills. Despite of strong evidence against him, his attorney was able to persuade the jury regarding his innocence . They converted this trial from murder case to a racial conspiracy . Even, the defense team of O. J. Simpson has proved that the investigating detectives were allegedly trying to frame him in the murder charges . 2. Trial attorneyâ€™s efforts were depended on total negotiations. Families of both of her wives had sued him for damages having a total worth of $40 million. 3. During the trial, entire media channels including the broadcast, print and electronic media was covering the story. Defense attorney of O. J. Simpson have successfully converted the murder trial into a racial conspiracy using public relations . They were able to gain the sympathy and support of black Americans. Public relation has influenced the neutrality of the case. Due to these reasons, O. J. Simpson was freed from the murder charges. Hence, it is concluded that public relations played a very critical role in this case. .

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Interactive Community – Week 4 Interactive Community – Week 4 Program Transcript Adult Detention Facility Read about Bill Brown’s role in the murder. [Bill Brown’s Police Report] Police Report #123_a – Classified Bill Brown, an 18-year-old white male, is presently detained in the Middletown Adult Detention facility on a charge of murder. He and a 17-year-old male, James Xavier, are accused of luring a young man, Andy Simpson, into an isolated parking lot with the intent of robbing him of money. Prior to committing the crime, Bill and the accomplice used alcohol, PCP, and marijuana. At some point during the robbery, Andy was fatally shot in the neck. Bill and James attempted to cover up the crime by siphoning gasoline from a car’s gas tank, placing Andy on the hood, and lighting the car on fire. Bill and James were apprehended after a Fred’s Mart employee called the police and fire departments while he was outside smoking a cigarette. Bill and James both reported that Bill provided the weapon, but each alleged the other with shooting Andy Simpson. James Xavier, in part due to his status as a minor, was released from jail on bail and into the custody of his parents. However, he attempted to leave the jurisdiction via a stolen car and was killed in a subsequent shoot-out with police. Suburban Church Read about Tanya Smith’s reaction to the recent events. [Tanya Smith’s Reaction] Tanya Smith, a parishioner at the church, has known Bill Brown and Andy Simpson since they were children. She was dismayed at the murder. Ms. Smith says she saw Bill withdraw from her and other neighbors after his grandmother’s death. She has trouble reconciling her image of Bill as a child with that of Bill as a murderer, but does believe he is guilty. She has been in touch with the Simpson family and says she has the utmost sympathy for them. © 2014 Laureate Education, Inc. 1 Interactive Community – Week 4 Community Center Read about Joe Johnson’s reaction to the recent events. [Joe Johnson’s Reaction] Joe Johnson, Bill Brown’s former football coach, was shocked and saddened that Bill is accused of such a heinous crime. He can’t believe that it’s true. Coach Johnson is holding out hope that it is a case of mistaken identity and that Bill will be acquitted. High Rise Condominium Read about Seth Taylor’s reaction to the recent events. [Seth Taylor’s Reaction] Seth Taylor was saddened by the crime but was more concerned about what it suggests about rising crime rates. He hadn’t heard about the crime until some co-workers at his downtown investment firm told him about it. Andy Simpson's Parents' Home Read about Andy Simpson. [Andy Simpson] Police Report #123_c – Classified Murder victim: Andy, the youngest of four children, had a mild developmental disability from Down's Syndrome. He was murdered by Bill Brown and James Xavier. Andy’s parents are Joan and Stan Simpson. Jo ...

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