Blog Post 2
Detective Report:
On June 6, 2010 at approximately 10:37 pm, the police department received a call from a witness reporting a possible murder occurring at the nearby parking garage on Freedmont Avenue. According to the eyewitness, there was male figure, approximately 4 feet in height fleeing from the scene. The suspect was shirtless and wearing only underwear. Police arrived on scene approximately 15 minutes after the incident was reported. The victim's name was Mark Smith, a mechanic working at Scooter's garage. He suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck, upper and lower body that resulted in his death. Left at the scene was a strange message, written in a foreign language that has yet to be deciphered my translation experts. Additionally, forensic evidence shows that there may have been more than one murder suspect, undisclosed by the eyewitness. No further details are known at this time.
Coroner Report:
Mr. Mark Smith of 1128 Candy Road was brought in today, and an investigation was conducted to come to a conclusion for the cause of death. At approximately 10:37 pm, on June 6, 2010, Mr. Smith was murdered in cold blood while walking to his car at the nearby Parking Garage. The cause of death is as stated: Mr. Smith was stabbed a total of 38 times, suffering fatal blows to the lower torso, upper chest area, and neck. It is believed to be the case that the final puncture in Mr. Smith's coronary artery is what resulted in his death.
Eulogy:
I would like to begin by thanking everyone that is here today and who has sent their condolences. Over the past few weeks, I have received numerous phone calls, letters, visits, and flowers that have comforted me during this difficult time.
Mark Smith was more than a father to me, he was a role model, and inspiration. He had a strong sense of family bond. If there's one thing that stands out the most about him, they were his values, his beliefs, and the way he conducted business. He was so full of life, full of drive, full of passion for his work. And to see it all just disappear in a flash, there has never been anything harder for me to bear.
Thank you for always being there for me dad, thank you for guiding me, and for keeping my head up whenever the weight became too heavy. I love you, goodbye.
Prosecution:
Good afternoon your honor, ladies and gentlemen. We believe and will attempt to prove that Mike Michaels, beyond any reasonable doubt, is guilty for the murder of Mark Smith on 2 charges of first degree murder. He performed these acts in cold blood, with no motive, which makes the crime the more malevolent in nature.
Questions:
1. I found the eulogy to be the easiest to write, being in that it was informal in nature, and did not require the usage of more sophisticated language. It flowed more naturally when writing it, and it seemed to be more personal.
2. The hardest section to write was the Jury, in that there is a certain language that is used when making a closing argument, due to formal tradition. I have not been exposed to many trials, so this section was a bit more challenging in that regard.
3. The rhetorical situation of writing demands that one uses appropriate language and adheres to certain formalities, depending on the audience and setting. It is more expected and required, being in a professional setting. Certain jargon is needed for police reports and for closing arguments, such as phraseology that is inherently understood and expected in these departments.
On June 6, 2010 at approximately 10:37 pm, the police department received a call from a witness reporting a possible murder occurring at the nearby parking garage on Freedmont Avenue. According to the eyewitness, there was male figure, approximately 4 feet in height fleeing from the scene. The suspect was shirtless and wearing only underwear. Police arrived on scene approximately 15 minutes after the incident was reported. The victim's name was Mark Smith, a mechanic working at Scooter's garage. He suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck, upper and lower body that resulted in his death. Left at the scene was a strange message, written in a foreign language that has yet to be deciphered my translation experts. Additionally, forensic evidence shows that there may have been more than one murder suspect, undisclosed by the eyewitness. No further details are known at this time.
Coroner Report:
Mr. Mark Smith of 1128 Candy Road was brought in today, and an investigation was conducted to come to a conclusion for the cause of death. At approximately 10:37 pm, on June 6, 2010, Mr. Smith was murdered in cold blood while walking to his car at the nearby Parking Garage. The cause of death is as stated: Mr. Smith was stabbed a total of 38 times, suffering fatal blows to the lower torso, upper chest area, and neck. It is believed to be the case that the final puncture in Mr. Smith's coronary artery is what resulted in his death.
Eulogy:
I would like to begin by thanking everyone that is here today and who has sent their condolences. Over the past few weeks, I have received numerous phone calls, letters, visits, and flowers that have comforted me during this difficult time.
Mark Smith was more than a father to me, he was a role model, and inspiration. He had a strong sense of family bond. If there's one thing that stands out the most about him, they were his values, his beliefs, and the way he conducted business. He was so full of life, full of drive, full of passion for his work. And to see it all just disappear in a flash, there has never been anything harder for me to bear.
Thank you for always being there for me dad, thank you for guiding me, and for keeping my head up whenever the weight became too heavy. I love you, goodbye.
Prosecution:
Good afternoon your honor, ladies and gentlemen. We believe and will attempt to prove that Mike Michaels, beyond any reasonable doubt, is guilty for the murder of Mark Smith on 2 charges of first degree murder. He performed these acts in cold blood, with no motive, which makes the crime the more malevolent in nature.
Questions:
1. I found the eulogy to be the easiest to write, being in that it was informal in nature, and did not require the usage of more sophisticated language. It flowed more naturally when writing it, and it seemed to be more personal.
2. The hardest section to write was the Jury, in that there is a certain language that is used when making a closing argument, due to formal tradition. I have not been exposed to many trials, so this section was a bit more challenging in that regard.
3. The rhetorical situation of writing demands that one uses appropriate language and adheres to certain formalities, depending on the audience and setting. It is more expected and required, being in a professional setting. Certain jargon is needed for police reports and for closing arguments, such as phraseology that is inherently understood and expected in these departments.
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