Wayne Williams was charged with murdering two people in Atlanta, Georgia. Shockingly enough, he was also linked to the killing of ten other boys. The way the evidence effected this trial is what makes the case so well known. There were 28 different types of fibers linking Williams to the murder victims. That can be an overwhelming amount of evidence. This case happened in the 1980s and the evidence presented in the case was crucial to proving Williams guilt. While investigations were going on to determine how victims died, there was a discovery of fibers on the victims’ bodies. The goal of the investigator was to determine if any fibers in Wayne Williams home or person matched those fibers found on the victims. Williams denied killing …show more content…
There were 28 fiber types linked to 19 items from the house, bedroom and vehicles of Wayne Williams. The prosecution responded that there were so many fiber matches between the Williams' household and the victims that it was impossible for the victims not to have been in Williams' home and cars. So the big question: were the fibers so common that they could have been picked up anywhere, or did they link Williams to the murder? The problem with fiber evidence is that fibers are not unique. They are not like fingerprints. They are not considered solid evidence, because there are a lot of what ifs? The fibers linked this case in the first place, but who’s to say they make Williams the murderer. Personally, I think there is too much play room with fibers. Apparently the matching fibers were taken only from victims. Only one individual red cotton fiber was found at the Williams home. Could this be found in somewhere else, also? I think so. Not one fiber from any victim was found anywhere near the carpet in the Williams' house. After studying this case, I do think that Wayne Williams committed the murders, but I do not think that the fiber evidence is reliable. Unfortunately, the fibers could be found elsewhere so how does that pin point Williams as the
Recently a guy Named Ronald Lee Moore, who is now dead, had been linked to the death of a 17 girl that was strangled. Deirdre says, “ What makes more sense? That little seventeen- year old, never been in trouble with the law Adnan killed someone or that Ronald Lee Moore, rapist and murderer who got out of prison thirteen days before Hae disappeared, that he killed someone?” (Koenig, “What We Know”). It could have been that man, because he killed one girl already. What would be stopping him from killing another? When the investigators went to Leakin Park they found a few items. The condom wrapper, shell casings, rope, and liquor bottle found in the park near the burial site were never tested for DNA (Koenig, “ Leakin Park”). With the DNA evidence actually being tested, they could effortlessly tell who may have been involved or not, because you can’t just acquire another person’s DNA without them touching the object. Another point that needs to be brought to the table is that it could have been Mr. S. that found the body. He says he pulled off because he had to pee from the 22-ounce Budweiser he was drinking (Koenig, “Leakin Park”) For one, who pulls off and goes to the bathroom in a park known for burying dead bodies? In addition, it takes a pretty shady person to drink alcohol before arriving back to work. Also, what would be the chances of him walking to the
Not many people remember Will Rogers, but in the 1930's he was the most well known man in America -- more popular than Shirley Temple. He was a simple cowpoke who entertained people with his rope tricks and sly political observations. He also wrote a widely-read newspaper column and appeared on the raido every week. I supose he is alot like Bill Cosby is today: beloved for his down-to-earth style of humor. But that "aww, shucks" attitude hid a brilliant mind. Furthermore, Will Rogers was more than just a comedian; he was a man of character. Throughout his life, he exhibited the qualities of humility, fairness, generosity, and loyalty witch make him a real American hero.
“Dear John Wayne” by Louise Erdrich is about the stereotype of the Native American, being a savage race on film and how the Native Americans watching the film react to those stereotypes.
There were many different issues that were present during the investigation to the Tim Bosma murder. For one the length of the investigation, and the amount of forensic evidence that was collected, and analyzed. The HPS explained to the court the evidence collected from Bosma truck. They took sixty-four blood swabs in and around the truck; furthermore, they also took 23 fingerprints from the truck on 20 different items with two of them matching to Millard (Clairmont, 2016). A cut was made in a green tarp to remove the section with blood stains on it, as well soil and vegetation samples were taken from the tires (Clairmont, 2016). They also collected shards of glass from a broken passenger window. This is just an example of the amount of evidence that was collected from just the truck in the Bosma murder investigation. Another
The expert testimony in the Wayne Williams case was vital in explaining the evidence to the jury (Imwinkelried, 1983). It is reasonable to concede that jurors have no prior knowledge of forensic science. Additionally, jurors will most likely have no prior knowledge of the different variations, color spectrums, moreover the uniqueness of various items presented as evidence in this case. As a prosecutor, it would important to include the testimony of fiber experts with extensive knowledge of the article presented. This expert would be able to articulate to the jury the unique qualities as well as characteristics of the fibers.
Stanley Tookie Williams III was born on December 29th 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana to a younger mother at 17. The family was abounded by his father in 1959. Shortly after his father leaving the family him and his mother boarded a Greyhound bus headed to Los Angles in hope to find a better life for them both.
Stanley Tookie Williams III was born on December 29, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the age of six he moved to South Central's West Side neighborhood in Los Angeles. He was known as a fighter and running the streets of South Central's Westside. He attended John C. Freemont High School but was expelled and never graduated.
In my opinion, I do not think Wayne Williams would have gotten caught without Fiber Evidence. However, Wayne father testified stating that carpet squares used to link Wayne to the slaying of a young black man were not purchased until after the victim's body was found. Also, a defense fiber expert testifying that the fibers used to link the defendant to the slayings of two young blacks matched fibers taken from a lawyer's office and a fabric store. Wayne’s farther stated, while Wayne was home there was very little privacy at home and could not have done anything wrong there without his knowing it.
Despite his understanding that he would spend the rest of his sentence in Sheridan, Chris Williams was moved to SeaTac Federal Prison in Washington. This is a higher security prison than the satellite camp. A man who’s only crime was growing a few plants, is now spending his days with violent criminals such as murderers and sex offenders. Many of his belongings were not allowed in SeaTac resulting in things getting shipped back home or thrown away. The process of being transferred between prisons is degrading on many levels.
Former rocker Zach Williams, who has now become a contemporary Christian artist, is sharing his newfound hope in Jesus after walking away from rock ‘n’ roll and drugs through his hit single “Chain Breaker.”
Most of the evidence gathered in this case seems to be circumstantial. There is no direct evidence, which is ultimately why the charges were dismissed against Pape and Smith, along with the legal issues during the proceedings. The most important piece of evidence has to be the DNA evidence and the phone records. DNA evidence was found connecting Smith to the scene. A business card was near a wheelbarrow that Becky, one of the victims, was found dead in that had DNA matching Smith’s. Also, the business card was for a Catholic ministry, a church Pape’s mother volunteered at. This could not have been a coincidence because the likelihood of a random match is very slim. This DNA evidence was the only forensic evidence found at the time of the
The Stocking Strangler was the serial killer back in the late 1970s that struck fear within the residence in a certain neighborhood in Georgia. This serial killer targeted older women to satisfy his sexual desire and empowerment over women. Law enforcement had a person of interest that was almost at every crime scene that the serial killer has targeted; his name is Carlton Gary. Throughout the trial against Mr. Gary, the prosecution used evidence from past crimes to paint him in front of the court that he did without a doubt that he committed these acts against these women. He was convicted after all charges and was given the death sentence until about the last minute the state Supreme Court approved the defense’s motion to suspend Mr. Gary’s execution for the basis of DNA testing on the evidence. That motion has paved the way for Mr. Gary to get a re-trial for the charges he was convicted on.
Jesse Feiring Williams was born in 1886 in Kenton. Ohio. Growing up in the Midwest with physical education just booming he grew up with the Idea of P.E. evolving. He attended Oberlin College for four years. During his sophomore going on junior year (1907) he attended a class for Physical education in New York. After that summer he took on the role of becoming a tutor, as well as director for athletics/coach for Oberlin. When he graduated from Oberlin, he decides to go to New York and teach Physical Education at a school for the blind. In 1915, During his time at New York while teaching he received his M.D. Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After that we went and taught at Teachers college, while also being involved in coaching the woman’s team. Then in 1919 Jesse was called to serve in the military. He served in World war 1 and got promoted to Lieutenant in the medical Corps. In 1919, Jesse came back to Teachers college. He was asked to run a new program for Physical Education. As well as getting this position offered to him, he became a professor and Chairman of the Department of physical education at Teachers College. Jesse retired from his job after 18
Hi, my name is Cassie Crawford. I am running for the upcoming election for Hobson’s Bay City Council and I want you to vote for me as number one. I am 32 years old and I have lived in Williamstown my whole life. With my husband, we own and run a local Fresh Food Deli in the centre of Williamstown. I have a wonderful family with two children. We are all heavily involved in community events and love to be apart of as many charities as we can. I have a Bachelor of Business Marketing Degree and have recently finished my Diploma of Environmental Management.
I did not realise when the module photo had ‘The History of Photography’ on the Cantor website that is was the gallery we were supposed to visit, it was misleading. Upon discovering that I missed the actual installation we were supposed to visit I am glad that there is a solution, so I will be comparing Walker Evans and Robert Franks photography styles. To get full comprehension on both styles of work first we will start at the beginning.