Murder Board by

Henry Morton Stanley

785819_1 — 2024-04-17 18:34:38 UTC

Accusations: Brutal takeover of the Congo and deceit in order to further his own gains.

Evidence #1 for Primary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-17 18:38:34 UTC

Evidence that supports this states, “You disguised your intent, naming your 1876 expedition and exploration company the International African Association and claimed that the purpose was for science and charity.”

Reasoning #1 for Primary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-17 18:40:55 UTC

This evidence demonstrates that Henry Morton Stanley used the Congolese people and their natural resources to his advantage. He additionally disgusted his intent, causing others to support him, showing the extent of his deceit. This is why he is the most responsible for the crimes of the Congolese.

Evidence #2 for Primary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-17 19:27:30 UTC

Evidence states, “You might try and blame everything on Leopold, but your journals and letters show that what you cared most about was glory and fame.”

Reasoning #2 for Primary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 18:18:36 UTC

This evidence shows that Henry Morton wanted to incriminate Leopold in order to mask the depth of his crimes, showing why he should take the most responsibility. The person who pretends to not take blame is the one who committed the actual crime.

Evidence #3 for Primary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 18:22:38 UTC

Evidence states, "(Henry Morton Stanley) stood by and allowed European soldiers and leaders to abuse and treat Congolese workers with extreme cruelty."

Reasoning #3 for Primary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 18:26:38 UTC

This evidence demonstrates that Henry Morton Stanley was responsible for human abuse, as standing by and not doing anything is the same as taking part in something yourself. He cannot feign innocence if he let horrible things happen. The people who don't act are worse than the people who do it.

King Leopold

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 18:33:03 UTC

Accusations: Brutal takeover of the Congo and inhumane treatment of the native people. Masked true intentions behind humanitarian purposes.

Congolese people

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 18:36:54 UTC

These people were the victims of Henry Morton Stanley and King Leopolds atrocities and dehumanization.

Evidence #1 for Secondary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 22:04:51 UTC

Evidence states "Your greed had no bounds and you were obsessed with competing with other European colonial masters."

Reasoning #1 for Secondary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-18 23:56:02 UTC

This shows that dues to Leopold being motivated by greed, he should be responsible for the actions his people took. Just because he was in competition does not excuse his actions.

Evidence #2 for Secondary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-19 00:02:13 UTC

Evidence states, "You commanded your men that “no male prisoners shall be taken” and to force the Congolese to work hard and fast."

Reasoning #2 from Secondary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-21 20:40:16 UTC

This evidence demonstrates that without meeting or viewing these people, you decreed that they must work harder and faster, showing your lack of emotion and sympathy. Because you chose to decree harsher conditions without viewing the situation, you are responsible for the deaths of these people.

Evidence #3 for Secondary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-21 20:43:50 UTC

Evidence from the text states, "The forced labor of the Congolese people led to a 50% loss of population in the rubber forests of the Congo."

Reasoning #3 for Secondary Suspect

785819_1 — 2024-04-21 20:52:47 UTC

This evidence demonstrates that King Leopold did not care about the environment as well as people. While his inhumane treatment of native people is horrible, his disregard for natural resources shows the depth of his horrible actions proving why he should be held responsible for the crimes against the Congolese.