In 2019, the United States witnessed an estimated 16,425 murders, a slight increase from the previous year. This stark reality underscores the complex issue of violent crime in America. This in-depth analysis delves into the murder rates of 65 major U.S. cities (populations exceeding 100,000) in 2019, revealing a sobering picture of the nation’s “murder […]
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The brutal murder of Kitty Genovese in the early hours of March 13, 1964, in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York, shocked the nation and became a touchstone for discussions about urban apathy and the bystander effect. While the initial narrative painted a picture of 38 witnesses passively observing the attack, subsequent investigations revealed a far […]
2019 saw alarming murder rates across major U.S. cities, with St. Louis topping the list as a potential “murder capital of America.” Explore the data and delve into the complex factors contributing to urban violence.