Whenever I tell someone that I want to go into Forensics, they give me an intrigued look and then usually say something along the lines of "well, that's interesting." I then explain that I am double majoring in Biology and Leadership Studies and then plan on getting a graduate degree in Forensic Science.
Every conversation I have ends up with the question of, why?
On June 16, 2012, Marley Lion was innocently shot and killed while sleeping in the back seat of his parked car. Marley had just graduated from my high school and one of my older brother's friends. He was known to everyone at our school as someone who always had a smile on his face and a guitar in his hand. He was captain of the basketball and lacrosse teams and all around an influential guy. Receiving the news of his death was absolutely life changing. Although I didn't know him well, the impact his death made on the community solidified my desire to go into forensics. The four men responsible for his death were caught in just over two weeks and sentenced to a life in prison one year later. Marley finally got the justice he deserved and I was able to learn what justice really means.
By definition, justice is just behavior or treatment, or the quality of being fair. I wrote out my internship here and here, and have absolutely been loving every other experience that I've had since then! Its really opened my eyes to how America's Justice System works. You all learn in high school about the courts, but let's be real; who really paid attention in their US Government class!
Because of my internship this summer, my passion for justice and the legal system has really been solidified. I truly believe that victims need to have a voice and criminals need to face the punishments for their actions. My view point may change over the years as I gain life experience, but for now I could not be more excited to pursue my education and passion for justice.
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