Serial Killers
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8 pages in length. Typically unassuming, intelligent and almost always the neighborhood nice guy, serial killers wear a convincing mask, never revealing what evil lurks within. Some of the most notorious mass-murderers in history -- Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Albert DeSalvo, David Berkowitz, the Silver Gunman -- have employed a mixed bag of tricks to entice and entrap myriad unsuspecting victims which they brutally tortured and raped to ultimately kill and often dismember. The writer discusses the motivation behind serial killers, as well as addresses how such crimes affect society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Serial Murder / An In Depth Examination
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In 15 pages, the author provides an in depth examination of serial murder, in which there are five major considerations. They consist of public view of the crime, actual data on the crime, academic treatment of the crime, application of theories to explain the crime, and proposed response to the crime. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Monster of 63rd Street: America's First Serial Killer
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8 pages in length. A handsome man with a charming manner, Herman Mudgett was quite cunning in seducing young women. At the time of the Chicago Exposition in 1893, with many transients and visitors in town from all over the world, Mudgett had no difficulty in securing his prey. Mostly luring young ladies who were far from home and who had no immediate acquaintances in the area, Mudgett would then wine and dine them in his luxurious mansion. This is a fascinating research paper about America’s first serial killer, Herman Mudgett, also known as Dr. H. H. Holmes. Considers the history, documentation and general summary of this serial killer. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Women Serial Killers – Annotated Bibliography;
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This 11 page paper is an annotated bibliography of journal articles which concern female murders and the difference and similarities between female and male killers. The bibliography cites 32 sources.
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An Overview Of Federal Sentencing Guidelines
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A 10 page research paper which examines how the institution of the federal sentencing guidelines has impacted the court system. The writer gives a brief history of the sentencing guidelines showing some of their applications in case law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Juvenile Crime & Light Sentencing
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Approximately 6 pages in length. Discusses juvenile convicts and the unfairly 'light' sentences that they receive for their crimes. Essay focuses much on the personal opinions and views of the author who makes numerous sound points. Underlying theme is that 'Society should be no different than the home' and consequently, juveniles should be punished more severely for their crimes. Bibliography contains 2 references. See also Juvycrim.wps.
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Legislative Sentencing Guidelines & Controversy
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A 12 page research paper on crime, Federalization of crime laws, mandatory minimum penalties, and the controversial impact that certain proposals may have on sentencing guidelines in general. The writer is particularly concerned with political activities which have already influenced life-in-prison sentencing and death penalties. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences In California
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15 pages in length. California has been considered a leader in the fight for drug control. With its 'three strike and you're out' program, the west coast state has demonstrated its firm stance on the issue of illegal drugs. However, the writer discusses that at the helm of this controversial topic is the mandate of minimum drug sentencing for what some consider to be insignificant usage; as such, people caught with what would have one time been considered a negligible amount of cocaine are now – under new and forceful laws – looking at a mandatory minimal jail sentence. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Sentencing Guidelines
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the sentencing guidelines that were put into place by Congress. A review of literature is made, with the author discussing the pros and cons. A strong argument is made against sentencing guidelines. Bibliography lists several sources.
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