1. Case Studies
Chapter 1

2. Ernesto Miranda
1963 – arrested & charged with kidnapping and raping an 18-yr-old woman
Confessed, but was not reminded of right to remain silent
Convicted, but appealed
Went to US Supreme Court - overturned

3. Court stated citizens should be told of rights before being questioned
Convicted later by physical evidence

4. The Patrick Gilligan Family
1980 – intruder shot & killed family of 4 (F,M,5,4)
Stole various pieces of property
Evidence & eyewitness led to Donald Ray Wallace
Declared incompetent to stand trial – 2 yrs in mental institution

5. 1982 – declared competent
Sentenced to death
Admitted to killings & faking mental illness

6. Career
Forensic entomologist