Why study crime?. Entertainment Understanding  Crime affects people’s lives.  Six out of every 100,000 Americans will be murdered this year.  Criminal.

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Why study crime?

Entertainment

Understanding  Crime affects people’s lives.  Six out of every 100,000 Americans will be murdered this year.  Criminal law and justice system regulate human behavior.  How do people experience the disciplinary power of the state?  Crime reveals much about society.  What is being suppressed and why?  How does fear hold society together?

Murder Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman d. 6/12/1994

Arrest o Blood in Bronco o History of domestic violence o Suspicious behavior o DNA evidence

Context o April 29, 1992 o LA police acquitted on charges of using excessive force against Rodney King. o Looting, fires, violence o Riot results in 9 deaths, 132 injuries

Trial o Acquitted, October 3, 1995

Historical Significance ?

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