Murder: Trendy

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Murder Trendy
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Introduction

• The United States is whats referred to as a
  developed nation.
• Amongst developed nations, the US has an
  uncommonly high homicide rate.
• Compared to Canada, the USs 2007 homicide rate
  is nearly 3 times greater
• There are several suspected causes for the high
  murder rates.

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Overview of United States Homicide Rates

• The United States began experiencing high murder
  rates in roughly 1970.
• Rates rollercoastered beginning around 1980 and
  continued till 2000.

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Graph Outlining Murder Rates
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Explanation of Graph

• The graph illustrates the rollercoaster-effect
  present throughout 1980-2000.
• Tightly grouped trends show strong correlation.
• Overall large numbers likely caused by high gun
  ownership and loose gun laws.
• Prediction for 2009 based off the last data set.
• 2009s homicide rate is predicted as 5.65 per
  100,000 people
• Due to the previous datas tight correlation,
  prediction is accurate

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State-by-State Breakdown of Murder Rates
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State-by-State Breakdown Explained

• The cluster of states with high murder rates is
  clumped in the more conservative South, where
  individual states tend to have fewer gun
  restrictions.

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Take a random guess at the most prevalent method
of homicide in 2005!
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Guns As the Highest Method of Homicide

• Data from 2005 murder statistics, as well as data
  from 2004, 2000, and 1990 all confirm that guns
  are the most rampant vessel for homicide.
• What can be done to quell high gun violence
  levels?
• More in depth screening of individuals applying
  for gun licenses.
• Crack down illegal buying and selling of any kind
  of gun.
• Reevaluate gun owners periodically to make sure
  theyre still fit to own a weapon.

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Conclusion

• The United States has experienced a fluctuating
  homicide rate that is abnormally large for a
  developed nation.
• Recent years have experienced a leveling of the
  rate of homicides which is projected to continue
  in the near future.
• Cause of high statistics is due to incredibly
  large amounts of gun related murders
• Loose gun laws, high gun ownership are primary
  causes
• Simple solutions can be implemented to stem the
  high homicide rates

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Sources

• United States - Wikipedia
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
• United States Crime Rates 1960-2007
• http//www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm
• United States Statistical Abstract
• http//www.census.gov/compendia/statab