On August 8th, 1989, Noelis Bayanilla was pronounced dead after 2 days earlier being thrown from the roof of a building in Fordham. She was found lying in the street screaming in pain. While she was in the hospital, her only means of communication was by blinking once for yes and twice for no. At the time of the crime, police were initially led to Scott Parilla, a convicted rapist. His profile matched a description given to police, but when interview about knowing Noelis, he denied everything. In June 1996, Scott Parilla plead guilty to attempted murder in an unrelated case. His DNA was then taken from him to try to match a semen sample linked to two cases of sexual assault back in 93. After Noelis Bayanilla’s case was reopened, they re-looked at the skin samples found undernethe her fingernails. The test results led to the police’s initial feeling, Scott Parilla.
This article shows how forensic science is evolving and how technology really helps put criminals into jail. Mr. Parilla was being released from Rikers when police showed up to take him into custody.The mother of Noelis was incredibly happy to hear “that the person who had killed her daughter had been arrested after all this time”. He will now be locked up for another x amount of years. This is just one of many cases where evidence was re-looked at in order to put the person responsible behind bars. This was thanks to the technology we have.
This article was filled with a lot of background information giving the reader more of an understanding of what has the main suspect been doing since the time of the attack. The author of the article does not really go into detail on why the case was re-looked at which is a major part of the story. Overall, it was an interesting read and it really makes you think about how many more people could be in jail right now if we reevaluated evidence on cold cases.
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Southall, Ashley. "Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder." The New York
Times. The New York Times, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 07 May 2016.
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The article, “Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder,” written by Ashley Southall for the New York Times and reviewed by Martin Wilkins, details the murder of Noelis Bayanilla on August 8th, 1989. Through new technology, investigators were able to convict the suspect back in 1989, Scott Parilla, of this murder. Martin did a good job of giving a solid background/summary paragraph to explain to the readers the events that led up to Parilla’s eventual conviction. Also, the quote that he pulled from the article by the victim’s mother gave the review more depth. The most complete part of this review, however, is the relevance and critique paragraphs because Martin emphasizes the importance of the advancement in technology for this cold case particularly. Also, he continues on with the story into these paragraphs instead of leaving it open-ended in the summary. It is here where the readers discover that Parilla was convicted and jailed-although the amount is not disclosed-due to the examination of the fingernail scrapings of Noelis as well as investigating the other crimes that Parilla had committed.
The only things that could have made the review stronger are that the earlier sentences needed to flow more easily because then a greater meaning could have come across to the readers. Also, relating to the different crimes of Scott Parilla that were brought up in order to connect him to this particular murder, they were ordered in a way that made it difficult to follow sometimes. Otherwise, the review was well written and thoughtful.
Articles such as these continually reiterate the immense growth of technology in today’s age will not only benefit future cases, but will also close crimes that had been thought previously to be impossible to solve. Cases, such as the one involving Noelis and Parilla, show how important technology in forensic science is to the evolving world.
I read Martin’s review of the article, ‘Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder’. He did a good job clearly telling the whole story. I compared his review with the original article and it seems that he left nothing out. I also enjoyed the quote that was included from the murdered girl’s mother. It was nice to find out that she could have some closure and peace after the gruesome events that occurred to her daughter almost 30 years ago. I even enjoyed how it left us to reflect about the criminals who are walking the streets because of insufficient evidence to convict them. Additionally, I now have renewed concern about the innocents that may have been imprisoned due to these ‘unsolved’ crimes because they were wrongly convicted.
While this article review was great, I feel that it could be improved in the slightest of ways. I would have liked to have seen more of an explanation of the ‘unrelated case’ of murder and the sexual assaults in 1993. These two cases were when the authorities acquired Parilla’s DNA and I wanted to know how they connected it to or even remembered the Bayanilla case. Along these lines, I wonder how and why the Bayanilla case was reopened?
I was sad to learn that after investigators could not incarcerate Parilla for killing Bayanilla in 1989, he has since robbed someone, sexually assaulted, raped and sodomized two girls and tried to kill someone. I wonder why he was out on the street after being convicted of raping someone before the Bayanilla murder. Why was he not still in jail. Perhaps it occurred when he was still a minor? I was very excited to find out that Parilla was arrested for this crime the moment he finished his bid at Rikers. It seems that Parilla is a career criminal and deserves to be locked up.
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Southall, Ashley. "Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder." The New York Times. The New York Times, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 07 May 2016.
I read the article called, “Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder,” which was critiqued by Martin. I thought that the summary was very well done. It immediately identified the victim (Noelis Bayanilla), the date, and what happened during the crime. It also listed the suspected perpetrator at the time, and mentioned the reason why the case went cold, and how investigators were unable to convict Scott Parilla, whom the police had initially suspected. Another part of Martin’s critique that I liked was how it connected to humanity / everyday life. In the critique, it was mentioned that the murder and rape case of Noelis Bayanilla proved the way that new forensics technology as well as evidence can help solve an old case. In the case of Bayanilla, Parilla had plead guilty to another unrelated murder case. By obtaining semen and matching it to other sexual assaults, investigators were able to put Parrilla behind bars. Lastly, I liked Martin’s critique of the article. I agree with man of his points such as how the article does not go in depth into reasons why the case was relooked, but still gave lots of background information.
Something that I think the article could work on is incorporating quotes from multiple sources. In the article, there were only two quotes, both by Lieutenant O'Toole, who the article didn’t even describe. They didn’t mention WHO Lieutenant O’Toole was and his relation to the crime (first officer on the scene? Just someone who worked on the case?). If the article mentioned little details like that, it would give the reader a better sense of what is going on. Another thing that needs to be worked on is having a clearer storyline. The article keeps jumping from date to date, and many are not in sequential order which makes it difficult to follow (b/c there are many different crimes that Parilla committed and article mentions many but not in order).
From reading this article, I learned about why it is important to relook over old cases that have gone cold. By re evaluating new evidence, the police were able to get enough evidence to convict Parila of the crime, something they did not have at the time of the actual murder.
I read the review by Martin Wilkins of the article, “Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder”. The article was about a woman who was thrown off the roof of a building and was found lying in the street in pain and how this case was a good example of how forensic science evolved and how technology really helps in cases. One thing I saw Martin do well was that he grabbed the reader in by describing the case right off which was very interesting. Another thing I thought he did well was his analyzation of the article. He went into depth which helped me understand what I was going to be talked to about. Lastly, I think that he also talked about the background info very well. Even though there were things that had been done very well, there could be room for improvement. One thing I saw that could have been improved was more detail on what technology was used in this case because it could have helped me understand how forensic science has evolved. Another thing that I saw could have been changed would have been the inclusion of another case where the forensic science technology was inputted into a case where the criminal was wrongly accused of. I thought that this was very interesting and it helped me realize that there could be people in jail that should not be in jail while there are people who are out of jail that deserve to be in jail for a crime tht they had committed but was never charged of.
I reviewed Martin's article. THe article had to do with a lady that was thrown off a roof of a building and was found on the street in pain. The article stated the victim, Noelis Bayanilla, the date of the crime, and what happened during it. They listed the suspected perpetrator and mentioned why. Martin did a great job giving details, and also it was nice he put quotes, but he could have added more. Martin did not leave any details out, and was able to explain everything to us in a quick manner and the report did not drag on which was great. One way this article could have been improved would be the "flow" of his review. Also making sure the story line makes complete sense. Also, including more about how this case is relevant, and how forensics involved in the case. Finally, I thought this was an interesting case, and it wasn't all about science, I liked how it was about a specific case. Also, I learned how important it is to re evaluate the evidence and cases that have happened in the past because people could be accused of something they did not do.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/16/nyregion/fingernail-scrapings-lead-to-an-arrest-in-a-girls-1989-murder.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FForensic%20Science&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=3&pgtype=collection&_r=0
Southall, Ashley. "Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder." The New York Times. The New York Times, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 07 May 2016.
Martin I really enjoyed your review of the article “Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder.” There were a few things that stood out. One, I liked your description of the events that occurred. It was helpful to know how the crime happened in 1989. Two, I liked your critique of the article. I agree with you that it would have been helpful if the author had gone into more depth on some points. Three, I liked how your article connected to everyday life and how there could be criminals walking the streets without any of us knowing.
Although your review was great, there are a few things you could do to make it even better. One, it would have been nice if you added a few more quotes from the article to help strengthen your review. Two, I would like to know how the case got reopened and the events that led up to authorities connecting the perpetrator to the crime.
After reading your review, I realized how important it is to to relook at old cold cases. You never know what you can do with new advances in technology. Maybe we can close old cases and convict perpetrators.
This article talks about how the advancement in technology is helping forensic scientists solve criminal cases. For example, after reopening a rape case, and looking at the evidence closely, crime scene investigators came to a conclusion of who was guilty, with the help of skin samples found underneath the rape victim’s fingernails.
It would've have been helpful, if this article included more information on why they made a mistake of who was guilty, and what made them reopen this case.
It’s is very fascinating how with the help of advancing technology can help solve old cases.
The review Martin wrote on “Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder,” was well summarized. It comprehensively spoke of Noelis Bayanilla, the victim; the date, and what occurred. It also included the reason why the case went cold despite having suspected Scott Parilla initially. I thought Martin’s review was good because he went into depth about it while voicing his opinion and appealing to the humanitarian side. He also mentioned that the murder and rape case of Noelis Bayanilla proved the way that new forensics technology as well as evidence can help solve an old case. Parilla had been guilty of other charges and by obtaining semen and matching it to other sexual assaults, investigators were able arrest Parilla.
What I thought the article could have had was more quotes from other sources. I also thought he could have made the critique more like one piece rather than simply following the chain of events; a clearer presentation would have been nice. Finally, he could have included an explanation on the ‘unrelated case’ of murder and the sexual assaults in 1993.
Overall, I learned the importance to look over old cases, even when they have gone cold. By revisiting this case with new evidence, the police were able to get sufficient evidence to convict Parila of the crime. I hope the victim now rests in peace.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/16/nyregion/fingernail-scrapings-lead-to-an-arrest-in-a-girls-1989-murder.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FForensic%20Science&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=3&pgtype=collection&_r=0
Southall, Ashley. "Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder." The New York Times. The New York Times, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 07 May 2016.
I liked your description of the events that occurred. It was helpful to know how the crime happened in 1989. Two, I liked your critique of the article. I agree with you that it would have been helpful if the author had gone into more depth on some points. The article stated the victim, Noelis Bayanilla, the date of the crime, and what happened during it. They listed the suspected perpetrator and mentioned why. Martin did a great job giving details, and also it was nice he put quotes, but he could have added more. Martin did not leave any details out, and was able to explain everything to us in a quick manner and the report did not drag on which was great.
I think that he also talked about the background info very well. Even though there were things that had been done very well, there could be room for improvement. One thing I saw that could have been improved was more detail on what technology was used in this case because it could have helped me understand how forensic science has evolved.
Sophia Kocur
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/16/nyregion/fingernail-scrapings-lead-to-an-arrest-in-a-girls-1989-murder.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FForensic%20Science&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=3&pgtype=collection&_r=0
Southall, Ashley. "Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder." The New York Times. The New York Times, 15 Mar. 2016. Web. 07 May 2016.
I read the article called, “Fingernail Scrapings Lead to an Arrest in a Girl’s 1989 Murder,” which was critiqued by Martin and was about details the murder of Noelis Bayanilla on August 8th, 1989. Through new technology, investigators were able to convict the suspect back in 1989, Scott Parilla, of this murder. Martin did a good job of giving a solid background/summary paragraph to explain to the readers the events that led up to Parilla’s eventual conviction. Also, the quote that he pulled from the article by the victim’s mother gave the review more depth. The most complete part of this review, however, is the relevance and critique paragraphs because Martin emphasizes the importance of the advancement in technology for this cold case particularly. Also, he continues on with the story into these paragraphs instead of leaving it open-ended in the summary. It is here where the readers discover that Parilla was convicted and jailed-although the amount is not disclosed-due to the examination of the fingernail scrapings of Noelis as well as investigating the other crimes that Parilla had committed.
Although your review was great, there are a few things you could do to make it even better. I would have liked to have seen more of an explanation of the ‘unrelated case’ of murder and the sexual assaults in 1993. These two cases were when the authorities acquired Parilla’s DNA and I wanted to know how they connected it to or even remembered the Bayanilla case. Along these lines, I wonder how and why the Bayanilla case was reopened?
It’s is very fascinating how with the help of advancing technology can help solve old cases. From reading this article, I learned about why it is important to relook over old cases that have gone cold. By re evaluating new evidence, the police were able to get enough evidence to convict Parila of the crime, something they did not have at the time of the actual murder.
The article describes Noelis Bayanilla was pronounced dead on On August 8th, 1989, after 2 days earlier being thrown from the roof of a building in Fordham. She was found lying in the street screaming in pain. While she was in the hospital, her only means of communication was by blinking once for yes, twice for no. At the time of the crime, police were initially led to Scott Parilla, a convicted rapist. His profile matched a description given to police, but when interview about knowing Noelis, he denied everything. In June 1996, Scott Parilla plead guilty to attempted murder in an unrelated case. His DNA was then taken from him to try to match a semen sample linked to two cases of sexual assault back in 93. I chose this article because of how close it is to Bronxville.
This article was very clear and concise describing the forensics that went into the investigation of Bayanillas fingernails. For example, “His DNA was then taken from him to try to match a semen sample linked to two cases of sexual assault back in 93.” One thing that could have been improved upon was explaining how forensic science changed the result of this case. It is merely implied that DNA was taken and matched the case back in 93.
Overall, this is a very strong article with a very clear and interesting plot. I liked reading it because it was very clear. This is very scary because it happened very close to bronxville. Forensic is so important and can really be instrumental when solving crimes even when they have happened years ago.
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