Eyewitness testimony

Disability is the only minority group in which any person can join at any given time temporarily or permanently. People with disabilities are defined by a combination of cognitive, developmental, emotional, mental, physical, and sensory impairments. Cultural critic, Georgina Kleege, examines blindness and visual culture from a critical disabilities perspective and renowned scholar, Kelly Fritsch, evaluates the visual implications of marking the wheelchair as the International Symbol for Access…

History is no stranger to unexpected outcomes, especially when it comes to wars and battles. One notable example is the battle of Agincourt. The battle was a part of the Hundred Years War, which took place in the year 1415. The two combatants were the French and English. Their force compositions were vastly different. According to Enguerrand de Monstrelet, a French chronicler, the French forces out numbered the English by 6 times (de Monstrelet 340). Despite the overwhelming odds, the…

Anthony Swofford’s Winter Soldier Iraq and Afghanistan: Eyewitness Accounts of the Occupations, was published in 2008. This book talks upon the occuring war in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book thoroughly demonstrates and speaks upon the hardships shared by fellow war veterans to show a clear representation of what occurs during wars. These war veterans speaks upon the horrors that may seem to be ignored by the common folk. Reviving the purpose and willpower of these fellow soldiers that had to…

Not all criminal investigations go to plan. Sometimes the investigator has to change up their method of inquiry. When this happens the investigator may have to think on their feet and get creative. Investigators may also have to change their method because of new evidence that is presented to them. It is hard to predict the outcome of each case since there could always be new evidence discovered. During most cases, the investigator has to get to know the person before they start interrogating…

Criminal Psychology: Inside the Mind of a Criminal What is Criminal Psychology? Although there is no definite definition, criminal psychology does play a vital role in investigating crimes. Criminal Psychology, otherwise known as Forensic Psychology is defined as a form of psychology that mainly focuses on offenders and their wills, intentions, reactions and all that partakes under criminal behavior. This study revolves around a cause-effect relationship. In this profession, Criminal…

DNA Boot Camp What is DNA First, let’s define DNA. DNA is short for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the molecule that contains the genetic code of all organisms. DNA is in each cell of an organism and instructs the cells what proteins to make. A cell's proteins determine its function. DNA is inherited by children from their parents. The DNA in a person is a combination of the DNA from each of their parents. DNA has a double helix shape, which is like a ladder twisted into a spiral. Each step of…

Defining the Death Penalty Throughout history the laws and regulations surrounding the death penalty have fluctuated and changed, making the death penalty an unlikely punishment for severe crimes. In 1793, one of the first laws regarding the death penalty was passed, when murder was divided into first and second degrees (H. Bedeau, 2004), this only allowed the death penalty to be a plausible option for first degree or premeditated murder. However, today, this is no longer a “sufficient basis”…

reports depicting the two as vengeful victims of bullying and the comforting story of Cassie Bernall’s declaration of faith in the face of death emerged. Neither of these accounts were true. Eventually, after accumulating and analyzing thousands of eyewitness accounts, journal entries, and videos, experts theorize Harris and…

Police brutality is a big thing that has been escalating over the past few years. It is the “abuse of authority that amount to serious and divisive human rights violations involving the excessive use of force that may occur in the apprehension or retention of civilians” (Ochs). There have been many cases about police officers killing people for no valid reason. Some officers have been indicted and some have been acquitted. In this essay I will argue how police brutality can be corrected with…

False Memories: Investigating the Reliability of Human Memory Jordan Asnicar University of Queensland Memory plays a fundamental role in our everyday lives. Our ability to absorb, store and recall information, as we need it, is integral to how we understand and navigate the world. Most people consider their memory to be reliable however memory is malleable and is often manipulated by a range of factors that we’re not aware of (Laney & Loftus, 2013). Psychological studies have…