Violent crime refers to criminal acts that involve the use or threat of physical force against another person. It encompasses a wide range of offences where violence is employed, causing harm, injury, or the risk of injury to the victim. Violent crimes are typically characterised by their direct and immediate physical impact on individuals, as opposed to crimes that involve property damage or financial loss. Examples of violent crimes include assault, robbery, murder, rape or sexual assault, domestic violence, kidnapping, manslaughter and hate crimes. These offences can vary in severity and may involve different degrees of harm, intent, or premeditation. The motive behind violent crimes can also vary, such as personal disputes, robbery attempts, …show more content…
The heinous nature of the crime sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many feeling vulnerable and fearful for their own safety. The brutal violence inflicted on a close-knit family in their own home was deeply disturbing. Additionally, The Lin family was part of the Chinese-Australian community, and their murders raised concerns within this community about targeted violence and the need for support networks. It sparked discussions about cultural identity, integration, and community cohesion. Moreover, The Lin Family Murders became a high-profile case due to its complexity and subsequent trial. The case set legal precedents in Australia, particularly regarding the presentation of forensic evidence and the conduct of trials involving multiple murders. The Lin Family Murders also prompted an outpouring of support from the local community and the wider public. Vigils were held, and donations were made to assist the surviving family members and to commemorate the victims. The impact of the murders on surviving family members, friends, and witnesses cannot be overstated. They were left traumatised and emotionally scarred by the loss of their loved ones and the violent nature of the crime. The tragedy continues to affect their lives as they grapple with grief, trauma, and the lasting consequences of the event. Furthermore, The Lin Family Murders serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact that violent crimes can have on individuals, families, and society as a
This is an analysis of the newspaper article on the appeal of the murder conviction of Mr. Gordon Wood. Mr. Wood was originally charged with the 1995 murder of Ms. Caroline Byrne and the trial was held in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in July 2006. During the court case it was stated that Mr. Wood had “hurled his model girlfriend off The Gap in Sydney in a spear throw that lobbed her so severely into a crevice, that a rescue team had to use force to free her body” (Sydney Morning Herald, 2007). Mr. Wood pleaded not guilty to all charges, however the jury found him guilty of her murder. The murder case was taken to State level due to the seriousness of the crime.
It outlines the fact that Lindy Chamberlain was convicted in the Northern Territory Supreme Court of murdering her baby Azaria at a campground in Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock on the 17th of August 1980. With her husband Michael convicted of being an accessory after the fact to murder. The source continues how public perceptions and opinions started to differ once the jacket that Lindy described Azaria to have been wearing on the night was found a short distance away from the campground. Lindy had stated that Azaria was wearing a matinee jacket, the discovery of the clothing was thought to add further complexities to the decision of her guilt. This then led to the Northern Territory Attorney General to conduct an inquiry into the weight of the finding of the jacket held in the case.
The public has reacted with incredulity that the court’s definition of behaviour showing “innocence of murder” could include the extended deception and dishonest conduct of this man, who has continued, day after day, month after month, year after year to conceal the truth about his wife’s death (Couriermail 2016). The success of Baden-Clay’s appeal in turn, influences others in similar situations of spouse homicide and not only allows but encourages this deceptive behaviour. This would surely be detrimental to all of Queensland society and create an unsafe culture by opening this type of opportunity for future homicides and killings if all it takes to win a spouse homicide case was to dispose of the body so that there is no recognisable signs of trauma and enough evidence to be convicted of
On June 5th, 1984, two years after Chins death, the federal prosecutors charged the two white males of violating Chins civic rights. The defense lawyers won a federal retrial for these two murderers in Cincinnati. The two white men never spent a full day in jail even after the second trial. Chins case was never brought to justice because of this his mother returned to China in noticing that the justice system failed her
In this podcast, she story tells about the murder that occurred in January, 1999 in Baltimore County, Maryland in the United States of America. The victim, Hae Min Lee, a highschool teenager of Woodlawn High School was strangled to death. The police and prosecutors reviewed the evidence collected and concluded that Hae’s ex boyfriend, Adnan Syed committed the heinous act. Adnan was
The murder of Lynne Harper was a tragic and uneventful occurrence to have taken place in the small community of Clinton, Ontario. What is also uneventful is that an innocent fourteen-year-old teenager, named Steven Truscott, was wrongly accused and charged with Lynne’s death. This was all because Steven last saw helping Lynne out by giving her a lift on his bicycle. The legal system failed Lynne, Steven, and their families because the Police and Crown did not follow proper procedures. Even after Stevens’s exoneration, the real murder was never caught and was able to continue living their life, unlike Steven who loss a part of his childhood and adulthood.
Additionally, familial dynamics also played a role in shaping public perception of this case. The documentary illustrates how deeply rooted social hierarchies and power structures within small towns can impact how people view crimes committed by those in positions of privilege. The victims' families felt that they were not receiving justice because of these power structures, which favored those with connections and money. However, it is important to note that not all families react similarly when faced with tragedy or crime. Some may become more united while others may crumble under pressure.
Violence continues to exist which is a major issue in today’s world. The US government is so centered around terrorism overseas, grave injustice inside of the nation 's own particular fringes is being disregarded. In the article "Bushwick Gets a Fresh Coat,” Amy O’Leary discusses about a man named Joseph Ficalora who experienced many painful incidents in Bushwick, Brooklyn and transforms that negativity into a new beginning of art. Throughout his life he had to suffer the burden of losing his father and mother.
This powerful quote reflects the pain and frustration experienced by the main character, Starr, as she deals with the unjust killing of her friend by a police officer. Her words capture the deep sense of injustice felt by oppressed communities in the face of systemic violence. Starr questions whether her own life is considered worthless by the person who took her friend's life, highlighting the unequal value placed on different lives. This quote reminds us of the urgent need for justice and the importance of recognizing the worth of every individual, regardless of their race or social status. By highlighting the inequalities in the value placed on human life, this quote sheds light on the broader struggle for equality and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing systemic
Violence. a behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. But, violence also involves physical force. The most serious crimes are felonies, which includes murder, robbery, burglary, and kidnapping, to name a few. I will be talking a about a shooting.
Gary Kinder’s book, Victim: The Other Side of Murder, offers a disturbing record of the murder and attempted murder of five individuals in a murder/robbery planned by an individual who should have never been free to commit such a heinous crime to begin with. Kinder’s book allows the reader to essentially get into the heads of the people who must experience the fallout of this devastating event, and offers a unique perspective on how the indirect victims of crime can be impacted just as direct victims are. The purpose of this paper is to examine the experiences of a father, Byron Nasibitt and his son Cortney Naisbitt; one an indirect victim of crime and the other, a direct victim, both of whom were forced to deal with the devastating effects
In the book The Year We Disappeared by Cylin Busby and John Busby, the authors tell the story of police officer- John Busby’s attack and the effect this incident had on their family. One night on his way to work, John Busby was shot in the face, nearly a fatal case. He survived but his attacker was never brought to justice. One of the major themes of this book was that anger and agony from a traumatic event never leaves a person.
On February 9th, 1999, Hae Min Lee’s body was found buried in a shallow grave in Leakin Park––death by strangulation. Later that year, an innocent man by the name of Adnan Syed was convicted on an extremely shaky case for the murder of this young girl. However incriminating the call records may appear at first glance, Adnan Syed, with an alibi to prove his innocence, had no motive to kill Hae Min Lee. To put it simply, Adnan Syed had no reason to murder Hae. After the couple split up, multiple witnesses confirmed that Adnan did not seem to be ridiculously or unusually upset; it was merely another high school breakup.
Ameena Matthews, Ricardo “Cobe” Williams, and Eddie Bocanegra display the courage to express agape love for their communities. People living in these distressed communities on the Southside of Chicago have the mentality that when they have a grievance with someone, that grievance justifies the violence they commit against another individual. During the documentary, someone mentioned that violence is an infectious disease that consumes people; the behavior is bad, not the people. Also, violence is seen as the only way to reclaim credibility; they rather face death instead of dishonor. However, violence interrupters encourage those who seek vengeance to find it in their hearts to forgive and empower them to have the courage to love.
The criminal case I have selected for this assignment is on Justin Morton; who at the age of fourteen years old Morton was the first youth convicted of first-degree murder section 231 CC. Although, The report show that the young man was raised in a healthy and supportive home with his mother and father. In spite of this, Justin expresses to his psychiatrist his impulse and desire for inflicting pain on others; he claims to have no remorse for the murder of Eric Levrack. Not to mention, He also voiced to former classmates that "Eric was annoying, always invading his space. "As a matter of fact, after the killing on April 1, 2003, Morton had turned himself in, he described the event as an open game of trust just before he strangled Eric with a belt.