Many people today get involved with the wrong people, as a result, many people are wrongly accused and incarcerated for crimes they didn’t commit. In the book MONSTER, there is a witness named Steve, who is on trial for the murder of a drugstore owner. Steve was the lookout in the robbery, however, he was not responsible for Mr. Nesbitt’s death. First of all, Steve was the lookout because he planned the robbery with James King. On page 150 King says “I got a sure get over.” “You know that drugstore got burned out that time?” Later on, he asked Steve, "You down for it,?” This quote is important because it tells how Steve did attend the position of being lookout during the robbery. Steve was already the mastermind of how this was going to be.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that Steven has been accused of a crime he never committed, by the Manitowoc County Police. He was put in prison for 18 long, agonizing years for absolutely nothing. Their police department is clearly capable
In the book Monster Steve Harmon is a 16-year-old boy accused of being an accomplice in robbery and murder. Our judicial system is based on the common belief of “innocent until proven guilty.” Steve Harmon was found beyond a reasonable doubt innocent, and that was the only reasonable conclusion the jury could have came to. Although contrary to popular belief, even after the testimony’s saying Steve was the so-called “look out” in the crime, the facts tip the scale in the opposite direction. If Steve was in fact the look out, why was there no signal from Steve when he exited the drug store nor did he get a cut of the money for his “part” in the crime?
Steven had many ways he could have covered up the crime. The car could have been wrecked he owned a salvage why didn't he crush the car? He could have buried the bones after burning them, buried the key far away and disposed or buried the bullets far away. Everything was found in plain sight just like the detectives would have wanted it to be, it was placed. The evidence was planted by multiple people.
A Texas Ranger working with Sells said he could confidently connect Sells with fifteen murders and crimes spanned across years of time(SC12). Tommy Lynn Sells had confessed while under trial for the murder of Katlyn Harris that he had committed many crimes throughout his life and that they stretched from coast to coast of the United States which later gave him the nickname, The Coast to Coast Serial Killer. While Tommy had committed many crimes only few had gone on record. Technology was not as advanced back in his time which allowed him to get away with so many crimes. When a crime scene witness went to testify on a case that did not have a definite killer, a man giving Tommys’ description would always be seen near the act but a time too many,
In this book there are already a lot of people we come across who could potentially be suspects. Samuel Kent, the father, was disliked by his neighbors and he thinks they might have killed Saville because he put up no trespassing signs where people used to fish. Though this could just be an excuse for him killing his own child. Elizabeth Gough, the nursemaid, was previously taken into custody because she was a prime suspect for the murder. Gough was quickly set free because she was very distressed
He is facing twenty-five years or more in prison, and through his journal entries, he displays his fear of living there his entire young adulthood. Steve is not the only one being tried for this murder. Authorities claim that he was the lookout man, and his friend Bobo Evans is the one that actually committed the murder. He and Bobo are considered monsters by the prosecutor, and she tries her very best to put every possible witness on the stand to testify against them. However, she does not always choose witnesses with the best character or background to reveal the events that happened the day of the crime.
Steve Harmons actions depicted his characteristics and we can, therefore, conclude that Steve Harmon is a liar as he lied under oath. Steve was also a guilt-ridden man ashamed of his actions. People who disagree may claim that Steve was undoubtedly innocent as Lorelle Henry, a witness, declared that there were only 2 people, proven to be James King and Bobo Evans, inside the store who eventually murdered Mr.Nesbitt. This may be a strong argument because it shows that Steve was not in the drugstore and could be really innocent. On the contrary, however, Steve’s job was just supposed to be a lookout and ensure that the drugstore was clear of cops or anyone inside.
Steve Harmon is not guilty. There are many reason to support as to why that statement is true. The crime that took place on the 22 of December was a crime that Steve Harmon was not involved in. As a member of the jury, the law states that one has to acknowledge that Steve Harmon is innocent until proven guilty. One of the prosecution witnesses, Lorelle Henry, provides evidence that supports Steve’s innocence.
In English we are reading a book about a court case called “Monster” by Walter Dean Myers. The book is about a boy fighting for his freedom in court. That boys name is Steve Harmon. Today my job is to convince you that not only is Steve Harmon is not guilty, but he is , completely innocent. My job is to convince you that everything said against him is well within the area of reasonable doubt.
Steve Freeling had sat against the wall asleep when he heard Nathan. Steve looked around him and saw Eric with his fake smile and felt his flesh crawl, though it was easier to hide now. "You lying fuck. You might have this saint act down with everyone else, but you 're not fooling me." he muttered under his breath completely inaudibly while getting up to put his SIG-Sauer P226 into its holster and grab his (stolen) Ithaca 37.
James King said he did not kill Mr. Nesbitt, so who killed Mr. Nesbitt? Steve’s fate is on the line. Many say that he did not kill Mr. Nesbitt, but who ever said that is absolutely erroneous. To start, Steve said that he was not in the drugstore on December 22nd but then in his journal he said that he walked in the drugstore and looked for some mints which makes me think that maybe Steve was trying to protect himself by saying that he was not in there at the time even if he did not shoot the man but if he told them that he was in there to grab some mints then they would see him as a bigger suspect, “ What did I do? I
Steve’s mother’s insight into the crime makes Steve feels as if he is innocent. Ordinarily, he is relying on others’ to see where he stands in the crime and if he is innocent or not. In this case, he is
“Don 't be afraid of losing people. Be afraid of losing yourself by trying to please everyone around you. "~ Lewis Howes. In the novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers, we are introduced to Steve Harmon, a sixteen-year-old dark-skinned boy who is the narrator of the book.
Perceptions from others can be cruel. Criminals are often thought of negatively by themselves and are also disrespected by others in society. The novel Monster presents the impressions people have about Steve Harmon, an accused criminal on trial for robbery and murder. Furthermore, the text explains Steve’s views of himself during and after time in prison from first person point-of-view. The novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers highlights the various perceptions that exist about an accused criminal.
All characters are accused and redeemed of guilt but the murderer is still elusive. Much to the shock of the readers of detective fiction of that time, it turns out that the murderer is the Watson figure, and the narrator, the one person on whose first-person account the reader 's’ entire access to all events depends -- Dr. Sheppard. In a novel that reiterates the significance of confession to unearth the truth, Christie throws the veracity of all confessions contained therein in danger by depicting how easily the readers can be taken in by