What are
Famous Murders?
Famous murders refer to the premature killing of
an individual who is regarded as a public figure. These cases typically draw
the attention of mass-media outlets because the victim of the crime was notorious
or famous.
Famous
murder cases not only deal with the legal aspect of the particular trial, but
incorporate the particular nation’s sentiment towards the victim. Oftentimes
famous murders stretch beyond the captivation and sadness of a nation to
incorporate the entire world.
A famous
murder will arise if an individual who is in the limelight is prematurely
killed at the hands of another individual. Although the death of the victim is
publicized, the attached punishment does not typically waver from a regular
murder case. In addition to the victim being regarded as a public figure, a
famous murder case can also place the famous individual as the aggressor or
defendant.
Famous
murder cases take the form of court trials in the scope of criminal law. These
cases typically involve the killing of a politician, a movie star, an athlete,
royalty, a famous business man, or any individual who has garnered the respect,
attention, or notoriety of a nation. In addition to the subjects being famous,
famous murder cases can also arise through eerie details or unsolved crimes.
These situations typically arise if a serial killer is being tried or if the
crimes in question were particularly brutal, tragic, or perplexing. In essence,
a famous murder case is realized when the nation, through the attention of
media outlets, is captivated by the drama that takes place within the courtroom.
Some
examples of famous murders include: the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the
O.J. Simpson murder trial, the slaying of John Lennon, various Mob killings,
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the Black Dahlia Case, and the Charles
Manson trial.
