A. Conan Doyle -- Sherlock Holmes / Logic In 'Adventure Of The Speckled Band'
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A 3 page paper describing Sherlock Holmes' use of the scientific method in solving the mystery presented by his author in 'The Adventure Of The Speckled Band.' Each step of the investigation is discussed and Holmes' methodology for proving his initial hypothesis is analyzed. No Bibliography.
Filename: Speckled.wps

“Innocence Lost: The Verdict”: A Review of the PBS Film Documenting a Child Sexual Abuse Case in North Carolina
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A 5 page overview of the film. The author of this paper relates the major events of the film and compares it to the HBO docudrama “The McMartin Trial”. In each film the subject is the alleged sexual abuse of children. In “Innocence Lost” the accused, Robert Kelly is found guilty despite the existence of practically no hard evidence. In “The McMartin Trial” the members of the McMartin family are absolved of guilt. This paper emphasizes the relative worth of the documentary verses the docudrama format and concludes that while Kelly serves his consecutive life sentences in jail, the McMartin’s serve theirs in an environment in which they will never be able to fully escape societal suspicion and disdain despite their proclaimed innocence. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPinnoce.rtf

"The Complete History of Jack the Ripper" by Philip Sugden
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A 3 page paper which provides a summary and review of "The Complete History of Jack the Ripper" by Philip Sugden. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsugdn.rtf

A Consideration of Mandatory DNA Testing for Convicted Criminals
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An 8 page discussion of the rights and wrongs of implementing mandatory testing programs in our nation’s prisons. The argument is presented that such programs can be of tremendous benefit in that they offer solutions thousands of crimes, crimes about which a convicted criminal is likely to remain silent on and in all likelihood would escape detection without such programs. Mandatory testing would consequently be beneficial in that it would bring closure not only in a legal sense but in an emotional sense. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdnaPrs.rtf

A Healthy Self-Concept
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A 3 page research paper that discusses how to improve self-concept. The writer offers the personal example of her troubles with math and discusses how her self-concept toward academic success with math can be improved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khselcon.rtf

An Approach to the Psychological Diagnosis of Albert Fish and Jeffrey Dahmer, Notorious Child Molesters
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A 24 page paper analyzing the psychology of child molestation. In the more disturbing cases children are not only abused, they are abducted, sexually and otherwise physically abused, and even killed. Two of the more notorious cases of child molestation were committed by the now notorious killers Albert Fish and Jeffrey Dahmer. These killers had a similar tendency for cannibalism of their victims’ bodies as well. While a precise after-the-fact psychological analysis cannot be made of either, this paper delves into the cannibalistic aspect of these crimes in particular and emphasizes the utilization of standardized psychological methodology such as the multi-axial approach of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) in attempting such a diagnosis. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: PPchdMol.rtf

Analytical Fallacies
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A 14 page contention that the manner in which we gather and analyze information for the purpose of coming to conclusions is plagued by a variety of problems. These problems are not limited to one field or another. Indeed, analytical fallacies plague analysts in all fields of endeavor and can affect us in everything from academic and scientific research to interpersonal relations. The author lists and discusses the more common analytical fallacies and uses them to investigate the Jon Benet Ramsey murder case as well as other realms of society where these fallacies are common. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPanalys.rtf

Article Analysis: The Myth of Fingerprints
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This 3 page paper analyzes Gregg Easterbrook's article about DNA fingerprinting entitled "The Myth of Fingerprints." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVDNATst.rtf

Behavioral Profiling
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An 8 page consideration of criminal profiling. This paper asserts that in order for it to be most effective, profiling must be accomplished through the categorization and prioritization of data surrounding specific crimes. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: PPcrmProfiling.rtf

Blood Evidence in the OJ Simpson Case
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A 5 page overview of the chain of errors that occurred in this infamous murder investigation. This paper focuses on the blood evidence and its collection and analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPforensicsOJsimpson.rtf

Computer Forensics
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Computer crimes have become the newest way to break the law. Fraud, identity theft and other offenses are among the crimes for which the computer has become the weapon of choice. This 8 page paper explores the world of the computer forensic specialist, including the designation of expert witness, the types of crimes investigated and the agencies that employ computer forensics in their investigations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTcomfor.wps

Conspiracy Theories and the John F. Kennedy Assasination
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A 15 page discussion of the circumstances surrounding the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The author reviews the various conspiracies and concludes that only one thing is clear, the events surrounding the assassination could not have occurred as our government tells us they did. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPjfkAss.rtf

Controversial Evidence
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A 4 page paper which examines controversial evidence in various cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcnev.rtf

Crime Identification Procedures in Postmodern Society
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This 7 page paper weighs the rights of the public with the benefits of forensic science. Specific methods are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA71021.rtf

Crime Scene Protocol and Evidentiary Value
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A 7 page overview of crime scene protocol. To be of value evidence must be collected and processed in accordance with several specific criteria. Collection and laboratory techniques must be above question or, if questioned as they undoubtedly will be, capable of standing up to the closest scrutiny and criticism. While every crime scene is different and potentially require different approaches in processing, crime scene protocol almost always involves first securing the scene, interviewing subjects, examining the details, photographically documenting the scene, sketching the scene, and the careful collection and processing of evidence. The value of DNA evidence in particular is emphasized. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: PPcrmFr2.rtf