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On Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:58:16 -0500,
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On Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:36:00 -0500,
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On Sat, 10 Nov 2018 10:15:59 +0000, Netzer
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Man, 16-17k is a lot indeed, considering the population back then. What
is it now, like 15k or so?


Looking at the stats the number of murders peaked in 74 at 20,700 with
a population of 211.3 million.


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Shifting demographics as the baby boomers age out?

It has turned around and the murder rate is actually going up again.
Evidently the Centennials are taking up the slack or it might just be
an indication of the demographic changes in the US.