In this assignment, you will practice the following s
Skills Being Assessed
In this assignment, you will practice the following skills:
Communication
The ability to actively seek and deliver information, articulate ideas, effectively listen, and connect to various audiences, settings, and situations.
Problem Solving
The ability to identify and frame problems, explore ideas, and create effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions.
Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to bring all the knowledge from the quarter and apply it to a selected criminal. In criminal justice, it is important to be able to look at a case, provide all relevant details, and determine what theories explain criminal behavior and what indicators from the suspect's background could account for their behavior. This assignment will allow you to use the knowledge gained and apply it to an actual case.
Scenario
You are a criminal profiler with your state law enforcement organization. You will be presenting information on the criminal background of a select serial killer during a conference where local law enforcement officers will be present. You are to provide a full workup of the selected criminal in order to provide a 2–3-page summary to each of the participants at the conference.
Preparation
For this assignment, you will focus on serial killers. Select one of the criminals from the list below.
An important part of the job of a criminal profiler is to use criminological theories and evidence to create a profile of criminals such as serial killers. An example of this is the case of accused Long Island Serial Killer, Rex Heuermann. Profilers were relatively accurate in their description of this serial killer more than ten (10) years before he was apprehended.
Please review the following article – Serial Killer Rex Heuermann.
In addition to reading the article above, please take a moment to listen to the experience of your Strayer CRJ Instructor, Edward Spangler. Ed was instrumental in apprehending another serial killer (Harrison "Marty" Graham) while employed as a rookie police officer with the Philadelphia Police Department. Please click on this link to listen – Ed Spangler's Experience with a Serial KillerLinks to an external site. | TranscriptLinks to an external site.. [Video]
Serial Killers
Once you have selected the criminal you will profile from the list below, use the Criminal Justice Resource Collection Database to begin searching for credible, relevant, and appropriate sources to support your writing. (In addition, you may use Google for reference search purposes.)
- Ted Bundy
- Dennis Radar
- John Wayne Gacy
- Sam Little
- Jeffrey Dahmer
- David Berkowitz
- Gary Ridgeway
- Wayne Williams
- Aileen Wuornos
- Kristen Gilbert
Instructions
Complete the following sections of the Week 7 Assignment Template Download Week 7 Assignment Template. The assignment should be 2, not including the cover page or the source page. Please use complete sentences when completing the information below:
- Identification and Background.
- Identify the criminal and key details from sources about their background that relate to their criminal behavior.
- Criminal Behavior
- Describe the crime(s) including how the crime was committed, where it occurred, and how many victims were involved.
- Theory and Rationale.
- Identify the theory that applies to the offender and their criminal behavior. Provide a clear rationale for the selection of the theory.
In order to complete the assignment, you must use at least three scholarly sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
Formatting Requirements
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
The following resource will help you complete this assignment.
- Criminal Justice Resource Collection Database.
- Week 7 Assignment Template.Download Week 7 Assignment Template.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
- Identify different criminal typologies.
For additional assistance, Criminal Justice Instructor, Edward Spangler, has provided a help video for more clarity. Please access below:
CRJ105 – CRIME AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Week 7 Assignment 2: Serial Killers: A Case Study
Student Name
Class Name and Number
Professor Spangler
Month Date Year
Week 7 Assignment 2: Serial Killers: A Case Study
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the following questions with sufficient details from sources. Make sure you cite your sources at the end of this paper.
Once you have selected a subject from the list below you will need to write up a complete profile on that person using information gathered from the Strayer Library or online Google search.
Serial Killer List
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Ted Bundy |
Dennis Radar |
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John Wayne Gacy |
Sam Little |
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Jeffrey Dahmer |
David Berkowitz |
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Gary Ridgeway |
Wayne Williams |
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Aileen Wuornos |
Kristen Gilbert |
Identification and Background
In 2-3 paragraphs, provide the following information:
What is the name of the subject and any nickname given by media or police?
What is the age/sex/race of subject?
What are some details about their life related to their criminal behavior? Include at least three key details in 2-3 full paragraphs, including any previous criminal record/psychiatric history.
Criminal Behavior
Answer the following questions with sufficient detail from sources. For each answer, aim for 1-2 paragraphs.
· What crime(s) was committed by the individual?
· What was the MO (modus operandi)? In other words, how was the crime carried out?
· Where did the crime(s) occur?
· How many victims were there and what were their age, race, and gender?
Part of the job of a criminal profiler is to study the crime scene(s) and determine if these scenes were organized or disorganized. After reading about crime scenes , were the scene(s) related to this serial killer organized or disorganized?
What is the type of scene? (Organized or Disorganized)?
Theory and Rationale
Answer the following questions with sufficient detail from sources. For each answer, provide 2-3 paragraphs.
· After examining the killer’s physical appearance, personal history, and childhood, what theory or theories could best explain why the individual committed these crimes.
· Then explain why you believe the theory(s) match the criminal.
Sources
1. Enter the first source entry here.
2. Enter the second source entry here.
3. Enter the third source entry here.
4. Enter the fourth source entry here.
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