#17: America’s Justice Gap

Contemplating our mortality is a daunting journey into the unknown, a path many of us prefer to leave unexplored. The finality of life, with its myriad of endings, casts a long shadow over our daily existence. Yet, amid these reflections, a chilling statistic emerges, requiring an examination of the efficiency of our legal systems.

In the United States, the chance that the perpetrator of a murder will remain unidentified stands at a staggering one in three. The idea that a significant portion of such heinous acts could go unpunished adds a layer of cold discomfort to the already terrifying prospect of our final moments.