Not that I suggest it, but if you did ever want to get away with murder... Then you should follow what these criminals have done, whoever they might be.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Introduction
Welcome to my blog about unsolved murder cases. In 2012, Canada had a total of 543 homicides, which was 55 less than in 2011. This equates to about 1.56 persons in a population of 100,000. In the United States, the FBI says there were 14,827 murders that same year. Which is approximately 40 people every day. Nearly 40% of those criminals are at large every year. To me, a citizen, that number seems dangerously high. But then again, in the eyes of law enforcement, it's a great success. The main reason that these percentages are so high is because of the Presumption of Innocence, which is the principal that the United Nations had adopted in 1948. One murder case in particular inspired our nation to adopt this rule was the case of Steven Truscott. Steven was a 14 year old boy at the time and was accused for the murder of his friend which almost lead him to death row. The Presumption of Innocence means, in other words, that you are innocent until proven guilty. So amongst the 40% of those criminals who have been given a second chance at freedom, very few of them get away without being at least a suspect.
This News clip is prior to Steven Truscott's confirmed innocence.
Over the next few weeks I'm going to be discussing various murder cases that have been closed or held off until new evidence is provided. All of these cases have ended at a dead end, with out putting anyone behind bars. But there have been suspects. Either there were missing clues, or the boot didn't fit. Which is where I come in; I will be filling in the blanks and giving my opinion on who committed the crime. Now if I've captivated your interest, come visit this page again next week for one of the most controversial murder mysteries in American history.
Ooouh, murder and controversy! How interesting! I myself used to be addicted to reading about serial killers. I found it so captivating, wondering why they would commit such offences, what part of them had driven them to do it. Will you be looking at the psychological aspect of any of these cases? I'm very excited to read more of your posts, and to see your take on those particular cases. :)
Well thank you Gen :) I am really passionate about controversial subjects haha. But unfortunately, I cannot really mention the psychological aspect of the murderers since they are still unknown. However, I will give my own 'psychological diagnosis' of the person that I chose to accuse. Thanks for your feedback!
I'm curious... If Canada had 543 murders committed in 2012 and the U.S. had 14,827, out of the 40% of criminals said to be at large, what isn't the percentage of people affected by their crimes that could calculate the percentage of criminals not at large in 2050? You have a 99% chance of answering my question correctly. Inside jokes aside, I think your blog will be quite interesting. I'm excited to engage in debates with you concerning your opinion on what truly happened in these cases. Happy researching.
Well Jake, I'm guessing it would be either 40% or 60%... But I'm leaning more toward the 60%. Thanks for the excellent brain teased by the way, because my brain has in fact been teased. But yes I think we will go into really deep conversation on this. I'm looking forward to learning your input and exchanging different opinions.
Very good, Aaron! I never knew the number of murders in the United States of America was so high compared to our constitutional monarchy (a.k.a. Canada). I guess we learn something new every day! I'm super excited to continue reading the words you have written about unsolved murder cases. Who knows, maybe your insightful opinion will help solve some of them! Haha!
Haha ! Thanks Joel, that is the plan after all. Just kidding. But on a side note, it is really surprising how the murders in Canada don`t compare to the American ones. Keep in mind their population is 10x larger, thus the frequency of those events is going to be much greater
I can tell I'm going to like this blog. I love a good mystery as much as the next person, so I'm definitely curious to see which cases you'll be discussing, and what conclusions you're going to draw about them. Are the cases you're going to be covering relatively recent crimes, or well known ones?
You have excellent taste Siri, Hahaha. To answer your question, yes all the cases will be well known and only a couple of them are recent. Like the Caylee Anthony case for example (Florida, 2008). But the reason I've chosen other cases to be not as recent, is because that only makes me wonder why it's taking that much longer to catch someone. That being said, I find them that much more intriguing . I hope you enjoy!
WOW!!! This is really eye opening. That facts you have given such as 40 people murder every day in the United States and how in Canada its only 1.56 people. It's nice knowing Canada is a safer place to live in. I can't wait to read more, you picked a very interesting topic.
Awesome subject. You were probably already going to cover this subject, but just in case, you should definitely talk about OJ Simpson. I still can't figure out how he got off. I’ll be sure to check out this blog later on, murder is always interesting (to read about, just making that clear).
Haha thanks Mark. That made me laugh out loud, thanks for adding the comforting clarification though. I suppose you could say great minds think alike because I do intend on talking about that particular case. The OJ Simpson blog will be one of the first ones since I think it will also be one of the more interesting ones as well!
Aaron I must admit I'm overly excited for more entries from you! This subject is possibly my favourite, being a fan of the strange and unusual, I find it fascinating. Your first case, that of Steven Truscott, was a very smart choice to introduce the Presumption of Innocence concept! It would be great to look into infamous murderers like Andrei Chikatilo or Dahmer! Keep up the good work and I'm definitely a fan of your blog already!
You have visited the right page then Maddie, this sounds to be right up your alley haha. Don't be offended, but I think you might have misunderstood my introduction. Probably because I didn't clarify it as I should have. The Steven Truscott case isn't one of my topics, but it's more an explanation to why there are so many unsolved murderers out there (thanks to the Presumption of Innocence). & I love your idea about Dahmer, he's such an interesting man, with such an interesting life. I'll definitely have to put his name into my consideration. Thanks for your interest :)
Truly horrifying subject matter Aaron. This makes for quite the interesting read. Mysteries have always been a fascination to me and the fact that people find ways out of committing a homicide is absolutely mind-blowing and jaw-dropping. I wish it weren't always so but apparently it happens often, heck look at what Ed Gein got away with for so many years. I look forward to reading more from you soon!
Well thank you Nicky :) I really hope that if you do read on, it gets better with time (just like wine). It's funny how such gruesome stuff is at the same time, so interesting, right? Ed Gein is a perfect example when it comes to the concept of "not knowing your own neighbour". And that's exactly what this blog is based on, the unknown that people are capable of.
Your title tells me everything! I am so excited to continue reading your blog and cannot wait what other stories you may have or may have found! Since I am really into mysteries and into stories with serial killers(I am not totally crazy) I know I will be visiting this blog many times and cannot wait to see what you have to write!
Ooouh, murder and controversy! How interesting! I myself used to be addicted to reading about serial killers. I found it so captivating, wondering why they would commit such offences, what part of them had driven them to do it. Will you be looking at the psychological aspect of any of these cases? I'm very excited to read more of your posts, and to see your take on those particular cases. :)
ReplyDeleteWell thank you Gen :) I am really passionate about controversial subjects haha. But unfortunately, I cannot really mention the psychological aspect of the murderers since they are still unknown. However, I will give my own 'psychological diagnosis' of the person that I chose to accuse. Thanks for your feedback!
DeleteI'm curious... If Canada had 543 murders committed in 2012 and the U.S. had 14,827, out of the 40% of criminals said to be at large, what isn't the percentage of people affected by their crimes that could calculate the percentage of criminals not at large in 2050? You have a 99% chance of answering my question correctly.
ReplyDeleteInside jokes aside, I think your blog will be quite interesting. I'm excited to engage in debates with you concerning your opinion on what truly happened in these cases. Happy researching.
Well Jake, I'm guessing it would be either 40% or 60%... But I'm leaning more toward the 60%. Thanks for the excellent brain teased by the way, because my brain has in fact been teased. But yes I think we will go into really deep conversation on this. I'm looking forward to learning your input and exchanging different opinions.
DeleteVery good, Aaron! I never knew the number of murders in the United States of America was so high compared to our constitutional monarchy (a.k.a. Canada). I guess we learn something new every day! I'm super excited to continue reading the words you have written about unsolved murder cases. Who knows, maybe your insightful opinion will help solve some of them! Haha!
ReplyDeleteHaha ! Thanks Joel, that is the plan after all. Just kidding. But on a side note, it is really surprising how the murders in Canada don`t compare to the American ones. Keep in mind their population is 10x larger, thus the frequency of those events is going to be much greater
DeleteI can tell I'm going to like this blog. I love a good mystery as much as the next person, so I'm definitely curious to see which cases you'll be discussing, and what conclusions you're going to draw about them. Are the cases you're going to be covering relatively recent crimes, or well known ones?
ReplyDeleteYou have excellent taste Siri, Hahaha. To answer your question, yes all the cases will be well known and only a couple of them are recent. Like the Caylee Anthony case for example (Florida, 2008). But the reason I've chosen other cases to be not as recent, is because that only makes me wonder why it's taking that much longer to catch someone. That being said, I find them that much more intriguing . I hope you enjoy!
DeleteWOW!!! This is really eye opening. That facts you have given such as 40 people murder every day in the United States and how in Canada its only 1.56 people. It's nice knowing Canada is a safer place to live in. I can't wait to read more, you picked a very interesting topic.
ReplyDeleteAwesome subject. You were probably already going to cover this subject, but just in case, you should definitely talk about OJ Simpson. I still can't figure out how he got off. I’ll be sure to check out this blog later on, murder is always interesting (to read about, just making that clear).
ReplyDeleteHaha thanks Mark. That made me laugh out loud, thanks for adding the comforting clarification though. I suppose you could say great minds think alike because I do intend on talking about that particular case. The OJ Simpson blog will be one of the first ones since I think it will also be one of the more interesting ones as well!
DeleteAaron I must admit I'm overly excited for more entries from you! This subject is possibly my favourite, being a fan of the strange and unusual, I find it fascinating. Your first case, that of Steven Truscott, was a very smart choice to introduce the Presumption of Innocence concept! It would be great to look into infamous murderers like Andrei Chikatilo or Dahmer! Keep up the good work and I'm definitely a fan of your blog already!
ReplyDeleteYou have visited the right page then Maddie, this sounds to be right up your alley haha. Don't be offended, but I think you might have misunderstood my introduction. Probably because I didn't clarify it as I should have. The Steven Truscott case isn't one of my topics, but it's more an explanation to why there are so many unsolved murderers out there (thanks to the Presumption of Innocence). & I love your idea about Dahmer, he's such an interesting man, with such an interesting life. I'll definitely have to put his name into my consideration. Thanks for your interest :)
DeleteTruly horrifying subject matter Aaron. This makes for quite the interesting read. Mysteries have always been a fascination to me and the fact that people find ways out of committing a homicide is absolutely mind-blowing and jaw-dropping. I wish it weren't always so but apparently it happens often, heck look at what Ed Gein got away with for so many years. I look forward to reading more from you soon!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you Nicky :) I really hope that if you do read on, it gets better with time (just like wine). It's funny how such gruesome stuff is at the same time, so interesting, right? Ed Gein is a perfect example when it comes to the concept of "not knowing your own neighbour". And that's exactly what this blog is based on, the unknown that people are capable of.
DeleteYour title tells me everything! I am so excited to continue reading your blog and cannot wait what other stories you may have or may have found! Since I am really into mysteries and into stories with serial killers(I am not totally crazy) I know I will be visiting this blog many times and cannot wait to see what you have to write!
ReplyDelete