PPT-Forensic Psychology: Serial Killer Profiling

T he FBI defines serial murder as A minimum of three to four victims with a cooling off period in between The murders reflect a need to sadistically dominate the victim The murder is never for profit the motive is psychological not material . Presents Criminal Profiling: A Viable Investigative Tool Against Violent Crime John Douglas & Alan Burgess Originally Published In The: FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin (December 1986) FOREWARD I “brainwashing,” mind control, cult conversion, and deprogramming. Roots of cultic research. POW camps in the Korean war: emergence of the term “brainwashing”. “. When Prophecy Fails. : . Festinger. Write Down a top 3. Ted Bundy. Theodore Robert "Ted" Bundy (born Theodore Robert Cowell; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989) was an American serial killer, rapist, kidnapper, and . necrophile. who assaulted and murdered numerous young women and girls during the 1970s and possibly earlier. After more than a decade of denials, he confessed shortly before his execution to 30 homicides committed in seven states between 1974 and 1978; the true total remains unknown, and could be much higher. . Killers. by: Iris Pierce. Subject. . Selection. Personal. . Influence. Violent Offenders. Always Question. Solving Puzzles. Media. . Influence. Books. Movies. Television. News. Research. . Process. www.ThriveWeightLoss.com. Thrive. . Weight. . Loss. Before we begin Level II, let’s take this opportunity to look back on how far we’ve come together!. How much weight have you . lost. ?. This week’s success. Higgins O’Brien. Spring 2012. Serial Killers. Serial Killers are part of popular culture, but real statistics are limited. It is difficult to estimate victim numbers, as many murders go unsolved, and serial killers have been known to lie and exaggerate. Background Knowledge . In 1972 the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) was established as a training program of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . The principal purpose of the BSU was to improve their comprehension of violent crimes and improve their effectiveness in carrying out operations . Spring 2012. Serial Killers. Serial Killers are part of popular culture, but real statistics are limited. It is difficult to estimate victim numbers, as many murders go unsolved, and serial killers have been known to lie and exaggerate. Types of Killers. Psychotic killer: . murders as a result of mental disorder and is out of touch with reality.  . Ego-Syntonic. : murders without disruption of his ego function. The murder is rational and acceptable to him. Test a subject for . mental illness. Assesses a . perpetrator. ’s sanity. Makes sure they are not . faking. mental illness. Profiles. criminals and victims. Digging into the psyche. Personality Inventories. Forensic . Psychology. Where law meets the study of the mind, you’ll find the Forensic psychiatric/psychological professional. .. Psychiatrist. is a medical doctor – medical treatment of the psyche. Types of Killers. Psychotic killer: . murders as a result of mental disorder and is out of touch with reality.  . Ego-Syntonic. : murders without disruption of his ego function. The murder is rational and acceptable to him. Chapter 29: Forensic Psychiatry. Chapter 30: Serial Offenders: Linking Cases by Modus Operandi and Signature. Chapter 31: Criminal Personality Profiling. Criminal Psychology. Serial Killers & You.. Forensic Psychology Psych II Mrs. Hart Forensic Psychology Definition Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system.