A Criminal with Justice in his Name Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK killer, murdered ten people from 1974 to 1991. Justice Wargrave can be labeled as the BTK killer of And Then There Were None: a man with an appetite for bloodlust. Although the motives of the BTK killer are still unknown, we do know Justice’s motive: unpunished criminals obtaining the reprimands they deserve. Justice Wargrave’s infatuation with death began at an early age. In his youth, Wargrave tortured and experimented on innocent animals. Therefore, he could have gotten help for their dishonorable lust to kill and did not. Justice Wargrave murdered ten people because of his fascination with death and his terminal illness, and his reputation is no longer important, mentally tortured them, and planned their demise in advance; therefore, making him the vilest character. …show more content…
After becoming a judge, his desire to commit a murder begins to grow, “When in due course I came to preside over a court of law, the other secret instinct of mine was encouraged to develop. To see a wretched criminal squirming in the dock, suffering the tortures of the damned, as his doom came slowly and slowly nearer, was to me an exquisite pleasure” (Christie 286). Justice Wargrave extinguished the lives of ten people because he takes pleasure in the deaths of others. He has a very skewed sense of justice. He became a judge in order to murder without consequences. Justice Wargrave grew tired of and letting the executioner have all the fun, “I have wanted-let me admit it frankly-to commit murder myself” (Christie 287). Justice Wargrave blatantly admits to ending life on a grand scale. In some readers’ opinion, Justice Wargrave must be deeply disturbed to wish death upon a fellow human being. Only a person with a lack of morals would consider taking the life of
Andre Dubus wrote “Killings” in 1979. Richard murdered Matt’s son. Matt took it upon himself to serve justice for his son, and family, by killings Richard. There’s no argument that the killing of Richard was justified. But, why didn’t Matt leave his destiny to the court systems?
But I do not think he should be executed. I’m not a minister or a philosopher-and I’m not an anti-death-penalty crusader. But executing a murderer is just another kind of murder” (Welch). But the brother of Tom Hawthorne had a different view “He also took something from from the whole country-our sense of security. And he did it deliberately.
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain It was July 2nd. His 20th Maine was ordered to the top of a small hill called Little Round Top with orders to defend his position. In the midst of the battle, Chamberlain realized that his flank was exposed, and while under fire he reorganized his line so that it bent back on itself and protected the vulnerable flank. This strategic move that came about in the chaos labels Chamberlain a victor of the Civil War.
Harold Shipman was a doctor from British, one of the utmost horrific serial killers in documented history that was not caught for years. It was proven that he committed 250 murders between 1971 and 1998. 459 people were believed to have died while under his care, it is unclear how many were Shipman's victims, because he usually was the only doctor to conform a death” (Biography.com).
These feelings never left him as he is said to have killed over 100 people for his job as a hitman. His killings began as a kid when he would brutally torture dogs and cats. This torture gave him a feeling of “empowerment”, and the feelings eventually led to his first kill as a teenager. His first murder was the killing of a local bully.
On a dark rainy summer night in 1886, Reverend George C. Haddock returned his rented buggy after a trip to Greenville, Iowa. Haddock noticed a crowd gathered outside of the stables in Sioux City, Iowa. He inquired with the man working if someone had asked for him. The man replied affirmatively and warned the preacher to be careful. Haddock responded “I can take care of myself, and them too.”
I am a second year student at Emory University, majoring in Economics and African American Studies. I am writing to you regarding the Undergraduate Summer Internship posting on your website, particularly the position as a Policy and Community Organizing Intern. As a New York native, I am aware of The Bronx Defenders’ invaluable contribution to marginalized Bronx residents. I want to intern at The Bronx Defenders because the unique, holistic approach to defense will equip me with priceless skills and experience for my future, as well as be an exciting and memorable way to spend my summer. My socially conscious high school and liberal college environment fostered a passion for social justice, especially pertaining to people of color.
Serial killers are one of the most hair-raising and intriguing topics. Dennis Rader is a famous serial killer that was around in the 1970’s. Rader was born February 9, 1945 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Ever since his childhood, he had a few signs of being a killer. Before he was put into prison, he had murdered ten people.
Georgie Milton did something not many people have the guts to do, he took the life of his best friend to save him from the torture that awaited him, but, he took the life of another man and he took this life with the intention of murder. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, there is no difference between euthanasia and murder; and to this indictment, George Milton has pleaded not guilty. If I am to prove him otherwise, you must find him so. Lennie Small has been described to us as a caring giant. He had no bad intentions; and it is fair to say that our witnesses have provided us with sufficient evidence to support my argument.
There are many victims of unfortunate circumstances in the world today, yet some of these results could have been easily avoided. In the novel, Just Mercy, the author Bryan Stevenson addresses many cases in which children under the age of 18 are incarcerated within the adult criminal justice system. By treating children as adults in the criminal justice system their innocence and undeveloped person, become criminalized. These children become dehumanized and only viewed as full-fledged criminals and as a result society offers no chance sympathy towards them. Stevenson argues that children tried as adults have become damaged and traumatized by this system of injustice.
Stevenson explains that: "...we were comfortable killing people who kill, in part because we think we can do it in a manner that doesn't implicate our own humanity,…" (Stevenson 90-91). The court is willing to condemn a man to death because it is easier to say so, than to be the one to actually do
Richard "Iceman" Kuklinski was viewed as a normal man by society for much of his adult life. This man was far from normal. Kuklinski was a psychopath and a sociopath who was driven to kill by his troubled childhood and his lifestyle as a paid hit man. This paper will focus on the criminological theory of why Kuklinkski committed these murders. Richard Leonard Kuklinski was born in 1935 to Stanley and Anna Kuklinski ("Meet Notorious Contract Killer Richard Kuklinski").
1. Based on the video and Psychiatrist Park Deitz’s statements, could Richard Kuklinski be diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder? How so? What diagnostic criteria does he meet? Kuklinski could be diagnosed with APD because he fits at least three of the criteria.
Introduction: One of the greatest battles of all time took place off of the Spanish Coast of Trafalgar. On October 21st, 1805 Admiral Lord Nelson of the English Royal Navy; with the twenty-seven of his ships sailed out to destroy the French and Spanish task force. It was known as the final great sea battle of the period and its significance to the result of the war in Europe. The purpose of this essay is to explain the battle of Trafalgar, and what occurred during within battle. Thesis Statement: Main Body: With the British fleet awaiting to sail from Cardiz Nelson, he requested his commander to join him on deck and elucidated his plans to attack the enemies.
Lawrence Wargrave was a magnificent judge who was mysteriously murdered on July 19, 1939. At age 62, Justice Wargrave, along with 9 other victims, was murdered on the mysterious Soldier Island. He was shot through the head and was dressed as a judge mockyling. He was wearing wool upon his head with blood oozing from it, and he was wearing a a crimson curtain as a judge's robe. Through Vera Claythorne’s diary police were able to learn of his death scene.