David Coston

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@G_Primavera13 This story is definitely troubling to hear. There are many stories just like this one where a person was wrongfully convicted and the actual perpetrator was never caught. Moreover, I absolutely agree that better investigations should be done to ensure justice. #CrimEdCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

Here is a clear example how a victim could be made from the system. Often, police interrogations are focused on getting a statement in order to close a case rather than to truly investigate what happened. How can we protect vulnerable individuals from police pressure? #CrimEdCU

[Innocence Project @innocence]

Children are especially vulnerable to falsely confessing under the pressure of police deception tactics, and this legislation would be an important step in protecting Indiana's youth against wrongful conviction. https://t.co/orQUT7dC1C

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@A_Vagnoni Thats a interesting question Ashley! I don’t think society should not be allowed to determine guilt outside the courtroom because they often lack the facts that are presented during the trial. As a result, they could spread misinformation regarding the case. #CrimEdCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

In class we examined the issue of romanticizing murderers. Here Alex Murdaugh, convicted of murdering his wife and son, received love letters by women discussing their obsession for him. Should convicted murderers be able to receive fan letters?#CrimEdCU https://t.co/VPHGBODQNl

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@BerkheimerAmber I agree, it is very possible that we’ll see an increase in the use of the firing squad since lethal injection is unavailable. In my opinion, I think we shouldn’t use the firing squad because of the contradicting message it gives with gun violence. #CrimEdCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

Although the idea to provide the homeless with mental health resources is good, forcing someone to receive care that they don’t want takes away their right to choose. Do you think we should force the homeless to receive mental healthcare? #CrimEdCU https://t.co/Oul3N3LapT

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@G_Primavera13 I agree, offenders should not be able to use mental health as an excuse to miss court for a crime they committed but especially when the crime is as serious murder. It’s also important that we are aware of how easy it is easy to associate mental illness with violence.#CrimEdCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

In class we discussed how voyeurism can be defined as the enjoyment of seeing the pain or distress in others. This case demonstrates a extreme form of voyeurism as the couple premeditated sexual assault against the victim. #CrimEdCU https://t.co/syZp1Wojvw

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@BerkheimerAmber I think you pose interesting questions, In my opinion I think parents should not always be held responsible for their child’s actions. However, in this case they should because the parents freely gave their child a firearm which lead to him killing four other students. #CrimEdCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

This case is heartbreaking. Here is an example of an authority figure abusing their power. This also exposes the corruption that is hidden within our system. Do you think corrupt people in power should be held more accountable for their crimes?#CrimEdCU https://t.co/5mwo8vWcPd

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@ea10233 @NFL_DovKleiman I agree that pro-athletes and celebrities tend to get away with committing crimes which is a privilege resulting from their money and fame. This case in particular reminds me of the Aaron Hernandez case because he too was able to get away with crime for so long.#CrimeEdCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

@G_Primavera13 I agree, there is definitely a connection between this story and our previous class discussion. I believe stories such as this one are often seen societal shocks especially when the offender is someone who you would not expect to commit such an act like a caretaker. #CrimEDCU

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

Here is a clear example of a female offender committing a heinous crime. This relates to the discussion in class as it poses similar questions such as how could a person who is supposed to be “loving and caring” commit this kind of violent act? #CrimEdCU https://t.co/WM4YWkqnSi

[David Coston @DavidCoston725]

Does this story help dispel what the “ideal victim” looks like? This story shows how men are often discounted as being potential rape victims or victims of violence. #CrimEdCu https://t.co/Ny4f3k0E2h