RECENT CRIME STORY ANALYTIC “MEMO”.

identify a recent (within the last 6 months) crime story reported by a major, “reputable” news media outlet (national or international). Then, compose a 250-300 words paper that provides a summary of the crime story and its social significance. Your paper should address the following prompts: • Briefly describe what has occurred. • Why does this crime story warrant in-depth examination? • Describe the story’scontribution (or significance) to ourunderstanding of crime from a sociological standpoint. o Why does this contribution matter? • Use one of the theories we have discussed in the course so far to explain the “criminal behavior” or crime that has occurred.            

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