Malcolm Alexander, a man from Louisiana, spent 38 years in prison for a crime he had no part in. Despite the miscarriage of justice and lack of evidence, they sentenced him to life in prison for aggravated rape. So, how did this happen within the criminal justice system? And how was he exonerated? To answer […]
Month: September 2020
The Case of Larry Ruffin, Bobby Ray Dixon, and Phillip Bivens
On the night of May 4th, 1979, there was a terrible crime committed in Forrest County, Mississippi. The home of Eva Patterson was broken into where a man raped and murdered her all in front of her four-year-old son. This is a crime that seriously affects a community. The public will want answers, and the […]
James Richardson and the Issue of Wrongful Conviction
Imagine losing your seven children to murder by poison. Imagine the pain and sadness you feel. But wait, you’re arrested and seen as a possible suspect. There’s no way they can form a case, they have no evidence. Wrong, not only are your seven children dead, but now you’re convicted and sentenced to death. This […]
“Tiger King” Analysis
“Tiger King” is a Netflix Documentary series that looks into the deranged world of Joe Exotic, Carol Baskin and the Big Cat culture in America. This story seems too crazy to be true, with continuous twist and turns throughout the series. Below is an analysis of “Tiger King” using questions broken down into three categories, […]
The Power of Voting
In today’s society there is plenty of political unrest and discomfort in the current state of our country. Now is a time where many powerful, influential figures feel the need to have their voice and messages heard. This is the case for many athletes, as they try to push people to go vote. Figureheads like […]