File:John Martin Scripps.jpg

Photo of John Martin Scripps, who was hanged by Singapore for murder in 1996.

Source: Offline report (accessed through Factiva search): "SCRIPPS ACCUSED OF MURDER OF TOURIST". Reuters Pictures. 17 September 1995., source is given as "Singapore police".

Fair use in John Martin Scripps edit

This image is believed to be useable in John Martin Scripps article under Fair use, because

1. It is low-resolution, thus it does not affect the rights of the copyright holder.
2. It is a photo distributed by police, and qualifies as fair use as a police mugshot of criminal.
3. It is not possible to replace this image with a free-licensed version as the subject died in 1996.

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