In the court of law, everyone is guilty until proven innocent. Thus, Hobart Ison was guilty when killing Hugh O’ Connor. Though by law Hobart was a murderer, many question that very decision. Though a killer, locals of urban Kentucky would argue that his actions are justifiable. Elizabeth Barret creates Stranger with a Camera as a tool to look into those justifications and see the reasons Ison murdered O’Connor. She delves into the Kentucky hills and retraces the steps of O’Connor and what could have led to his death. In the end, the local poverty, ill-timing, and quick temperament of Hobart led to the murder of Hugh O’Connor.
Hobart Ison was not an evil man in any sense. He was a hard worker who was good with his hands and lived a seemingly normal life. Though a majority of the people around him did not live luxurious lives, he took pride in what they had and had come from. That pride was hurt when the government sent in volunteer workers and programs to fix the area of. Northern Kentucky did not accurately portray America as a place of riches and opportunity. It was a poor area and so were the people living there. Sure they were able to get by with the means
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Barret, upon doing her research about Ison and his situation can see that Hobart was doing the right thing, but did it in the wrong way. Yes, Hobart is outspoken about what he believes and his pride, but murdering someone is not how he could have shown it. It is important to tell this story and show people the lives of those living in Northern Kentucky. They are not poor, ignorant hillbilly. Barret saw it necessary to show that they are capable of handling themselves and do not need the extra help as they are strong enough to take care of themselves. Ison was not justified in his murder to kill, but justified in his pride being hurt. Though he dealt with it in the wrong way, he had the right
The play ‘The Rimers of Eldridge’ gives a twisted, yet vibrant array of interesting plot twists and suspense to always keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. It tells the story of a girl named Eva and a man named Skelly that live in a run down bible belt town by the name of Eldridge, located in Missouri. Skelly is being accused of raping the little crippled girl Eva, but he really did not commit this crime. He tried to stop this cynical crime from happening. You might think this would be a simple story.
No one deserves to die, and no one deserves death. Some executions are justified, but David Herold’s was not. Herold was a skilled and talented man who was deprived into a corner to help a killer. James L. Swanson’s novel, Chasing Lincoln 's Killer, a diary entry, “Last Diary Entry of John Wilkes Booth,” and an article, “Lincoln Writ of Liberty” contain evidence that proves Herold’s innocence. Herold did help a murderer; however, he is like everyone, in that he is susceptible to violent threats.
After the murder took place, anyone who knew the Clutter family was in shock because they could not understand why anyone would murder this particular family. After discovering that the murder was committed by strangers who seemed to have no motive, the townsfolk became very suspicious of everyone. As paranoia began to rise, evidence is found at the scene of the crime that ties two men, Dick Hickock and Perry Smith, to the murder. These men are arrested, and they are forced to confess to the crime, leading them to reveal their motive. Perry’s motive is much clearer than Dick’s, and is actually rather unclear what Dick’s role in the murder would have been.
The problem with being judge, jury and executioner however, is that sometimes you find you might be wrong. The idea of a retired cop playing vigilante and bringing killers who got away with murder to justice really intrigued me. The prologue starts with a bang and sets the tone for the book, so you expect a fast-paced ride. The book lays out a bit of Grant’s background and how his son-in-law came to work with him.
Flowers offers two reasons as to why Michelle Carter should be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter: She “actively encouraged” him to kill himself knowing that her boyfriend was emotionally unstable and confined in her and told him to “get back in” after he got out of the car filled with carbon monoxide seeking her guidance (3). Furthermore, Flowers presents counterarguments that seek Carter should not do time in prison: for example, Flowers claims that the reason Conrad Roy ultimately killed himself was because her words “get back in”, were “the proximate cause of his death” (3). In the end, Flowers concludes by saying Michelle Carter should “pay for her dark act,
All around the world criminals have the motivation to commit crime. One evening Ms. Harper asked for a bike ride from Mr. Truscott but it turned to a sexual assault and murder case. It shocked the community and country as a whole which later paved the way to amend capital punishment. It is agreed that Mr. Steven Truscott committed homicide. This argument will be proven by a physical examination, forensic evidence and eyewitness testimonies.
In In Cold Blood, the issue over the death penalty is prominent. Did Perry and Dick deserve to die? Should the severity of one’s crime determine one’s fate? Although Truman Capote writes the novel in a straightforward, “from a distance” way, he conveys, through his characters, theme, and plot development, that the death penalty is an issue that should be looked at from all sides and that the legal system itself is the real issue at hand, and that the death penalty is used as a means to suppress the distress and indignation of the citizens surrounding the case, instead of suppressing the victim himself.
After months of investigators not finding anything on the murder of Ronda; the young women killed at the local laundromat. They had decided to arrest Walter based off Ralph Myers word. They had no evidence and they weren't even fully sure what they should charge him with. Ralph was said to have been afraid of Walter. One day one of the officers had even hinted at Walter maybe even rapping Ralph.
Perry’s erratic spontaneous outbursts is what caused him to go through with the murders and slit Mr. Clutter’s throat which put him on the killing frenzy that ended the rest of the Clutters lives. Capote highlights Perry’s sociopathic tendencies by comparing them to that of Dicks Psychopathic tendencies which exemplifies how when put together they are at each others fault for the
Many people, including a police officer, were also in attendance and could, therefore, confirm McMillian’s presence in the event and absence at the crime scene. Nevertheless, the authorities pin the case against McMillian without concrete evidence. They ignore the eyewitnesses who were with him at the fund-raiser event when the murder was allegedly committed. Therefore, prosecutors maliciously suppress vital testimonies, and on top of that, find false informants who come to court and testify against Walter McMillian. The only evidence that links McMillian to the murder of Morrison is a testimony by a white career criminal, Ralph Myers.
Given the circumstances, some crimes are justifiable: a poor man steals to feed his family, or someone kills in the name of self-defense. However, stabbing a hoof pick through the eyes of six innocent horses seems inexcusable at first glance. Peter Shaffer, in his introduction of Equus, writes that his purpose in writing the play is “to create a mental world in which the deed could become comprehensible” (Shaffer 9). Before introducing Alan Strang to Dr. Dysart, Hesther prefaces that most people, including professionals like psychiatrists and magistrates, have been disgusted by Alan’s crime and that Dysart is his last hope (I. 2 11-12). Here, Shaffer anticipates that the audience, like fictional society, will detest Alan for his crime.
Not only is Fowler’s murder of Strout not justified but instead of bringing peace and closure to a grieving family, it inflamed an already infected
The impulsive mature of the “Outlaw Hero” has caused Dexter to make a few mistakes one being, after killing a convicted rapist, Fowler, Dexter discovers Fowler’s latest victim is still alive and witnessed the entire murder. She finally reveals to Dexter that Fowler was not the only one who pated her. During investigating the allegation Dexter discovers all of her rapist have known each other since childhood and are all also guilty of torturing, raping, and murdering twelve other
The constellation I love most has to be Orion. Orion was a famous hunter in Roman mythology. As for the constellation itself, Orion 's Belt is another famous constellation, however it is just 3 stars in a curved line, and only a small part of Orion. It is a fairly popular constellation. Orion has hundreds upon hundreds of myths about his creation, but here 's my favorite.
The narrator murdered, dismembered, and concealed the body of an old man. The evidence suggests that the narrator was perturbed and mentally unstable during the time of the murder. The narrator has also admitted the crime and is expected to take responsibility for his actions. This was inferred based on the fact that he confessed to his crimes and willingly turned himself in. Additionally, the narrator has given the exact location to the body of the perished man.