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Forensic occultism is a necessary field of forensic science. This is proven by the many cases of occult crime, both modern and historic, and the significant amount of people who ascribe to religion and alternative belief systems. It equips law enforcement with more robust investigation techniques and methods and contributes to research. Though it poses many benefits to forensic science, it has several challenges needing to be addressed. The first challenge is error and unreliability of forensic evidence. This challenge can be addressed through more thorough investigation of evidence used in a given trial and scrutinizing science experts base their opinions on. The second challenge is the precariousness of forensic occultism. As it is not recognized by some experts, it is not as legitimized as other fields in forensic science. This can be alleviated through more vigorous research. The most critical challenge that needs to be addressed is defining the term forensic occultism. There is no agreed upon definition for this term and as a result, creates ambiguity in the field. More research is required in order to better establish the field of forensic occultism. 

Much like other topic in Pop culture, myths surround the Wild Wild West. More historically accurate information needs to be easily available to the masses.  The Wild West gave opportunity to Black Americans, who were recently freed from slavery. This paper looks at a particular Black cowhand who took control of his new life. Nat Love was a famous cowhand who went by the nickname Deadwood Dick. His life is a prime example of how Black people used the lawlessness of the Western world to further their lives and skills and form the world we know today.

Early German literature traditionally depicts a striking antagonist, the Jewish villain. These manifestations occurred quite frequently, and they influenced the creation of Nazi Germany and the maintenance of Anti-Semitic ideas. More research is necessary to understand the influence of literature and ideas it potentially perpetuates. 

This paper addresses the use of exorcisms as medical misinformation, denoting exorcisms and how they are used, as well as their effectiveness. While they prove to be dangerous and ineffective, how can this be superstitious practice be addressed with cultural empathy and religious freedom?