Offender profiling

Forensic Psychology The intersection between psychology and the justice system. One major compentent is having a understanding of legal concepts, especially concerning expert witness testimony. Which is what I will be explaining throughout this presentation. What can a forensic psychologist be questioned about? The pertinent facts of the case that have been gathered by the investigators through evidence, eye witness testimony, and clues from the scene. The scope is limited to what can and…

In this day and age, serial killers have become part of the American culture. From Ted Bundy to the infamous “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez, numerous serial killers have become remarkably well-known for their crimes. So well-know, in fact, that they are now their own kind of celebrities, their twisted stories living on even after their deaths. It’s no secret that we can’t get enough of these individuals as well as the heinous murders they commit, but why is this the case? For many years,…

The Pied Piper Arnold Friend, diversely known as Charles Schmid or “The Pied Piper of Tuscon,” in the story, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been,” is a serial killer who has a name for himself. Throughout his life, Charles Schmid manages to kill three teenage girls from 1964 to 1965 by beguiling them to him by altering his appearance and intriguing his victims by his persuasive choice of words . In 1966, Joyce Carol Oates found inspiration to write ,“Where Are You Going, Where Have You…

As Crime continues to be on the horizon across the globe, detectives will need accurate information before pressing criminal charges. There are several ways eyewitness can identify a suspect from either a police lineup or police sketch. This gives witnesses the opportunity to poitn out the person who could have committed the crime (Arkowitz,Lilienfeld, 2010). Psychologists have found that memory can be reconstructed rather than playing back, even questioning can lead to inaccurate recall…

Ted Bundy Christopher Gregory Community College of Aurora Theodore Robert Bundy, AKA Ted Bundy, is one of the more well-known serial killers in this nation. Before his death in 1989, he had confessed to thirty-six murders, but the number is likely much higher and some estimate it’s likely in the hundreds. Bundy was a serial rapist and killer, he raped his victims before beating them to death, that had a tristate murder spree. Bundy had escaped prison twice, before he was eventually caught and…

"I deserve, certainly, the most extreme punishment society has, and I think society deserves to be protected from me and from others like me." This quote from Ted Bundy, stated just days before his execution in Florida’s electric chair, shows that Bundy truly is a cold-hearted killer (Nichols 54). Bundy is thought to be responsible for the death of more than 30 women and girls, all with the same physical characteristics. Using tricks such as asking for help to find his dog or pretending to have…

In the 1970s, a shocking serial killer came to the public's attention. Ted Bundy seemed like a normal man; however, his true nature soon came to light. He became obsessed with young women and he was fixated to the point of murder. This seemingly charming man was ultimately revealed as the epitome of evil - a psychopathic killer. Bundy was connected to numerous rapes and murders; it is possible he killed over forty women, perhaps even hundreds. He eventually confessed to keeping victims' heads as…

Q2. Offender profiling is more art than science. Critically discuss this statement with reference to FBI-style offender profiling. Answer: Offender profiling is more art than science because profilers are merely collecting data and analysing crime scene information to paint a picture of the characteristics of the offender or offenders. A fingerprint is science, but using that fingerprint/DNA strand/hair follicle/nail…

first area of profiling discussed in the book is crime scene profiling. Crime scene profiling is using evidence from the scene of a crime to put together a profile of a suspect based on behavioral and cognitive patterns, motive, and psychological qualities as well. Although crime scene profiling doesn’t usually lead directly to a suspect, it does help form a reasonable assumption for who they may be looking for. The next area discussed is Geographic profiling. Geographic profiling is an…

1. What is geographic profiling? What does Dr. Rossmo say about geographic profiling solving crimes? How is geographic profiling used to assist police? Is geographic profiling superior to other types of offender profiling (racial, behavioral)? Why or why not? Be sure to fully discuss the concepts and show your deep knowledge of the readings/research in this area. According to the textbook, a geographic profiling is a type of offender profile that focuses on the location where a series of crimes…