Murder rates dropped in New York City for the third straight year in 1996, with total homicides in the city under 1,000 for the first time since the mid-1960s. What do you think of the surprising statistics?
“I guess the murderers are finally realizing it’s about quality, not quantity.”
Evelyn Boucai • Parole Officer
“I’m baffled. In 1996, I killed twice as many people as usual, and still this decline. Someone’s not pulling their weight.”
Roger Gifford • Systems Analyst
“I heard that the New York murder rate was under 1,000, but once I get that backstage pass to
Don Auletta • Speech Pathologist
“The murder rate is plummeting as people over the age of 75 continue to die. No, wait—that’s
Mitch Dubin • Plumber
“Does this number include the countless murders that were committed against helpless fetuses in my womb? If not, add three more for ’96.”
Sima Storch • Lawyer
“Hmm… New York City’s murder rate is down. So how is the Internet helping to shape our view of this important phenomenon? Hi, I’m
Stan Pagiavlas • Actuary
