PPT-Criminal Behavior Serial Killers

Serial Murders Serial murders repetitive homicides nearly always oneonone murders where the perpetrator is usually a stranger or has a slight acquaintance to the victim Serial Murders The serial murderers motivation to kill is not based on crimes of passion victim precipitation personal gain or profit . Serial Killers. Serial Murders. Serial murders - repetitive homicides, nearly always . one-on-one murders. , where the perpetrator is usually a stranger or has a slight acquaintance to the victim. . Historically, the majority of homicide victims knew their killer, but during the 1990's, this figure changed. Statistics from 1995's Uniform Crime Reports state that 55% of homicide victims have no known association with the perpetrators.. . Killers. by: Iris Pierce. Subject. . Selection. Personal. . Influence. Violent Offenders. Always Question. Solving Puzzles. Media. . Influence. Books. Movies. Television. News. Research. . Process. “Keep in mind that Mr. . McMurphy. is . committed. . The length of time he spends in this hospital is entirely up to us.” (158). What does it mean to be committed?. What do we already know about the insanity defense? Anything?. 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 . Learning objectives. To view a group of Pacific North Westerners who do not conform to the norms.. To determine whether the PNW breeds serial . To present a research project clearly conveying ideas . 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. 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. P. sychopathological Triad. There are three more important characteristics (behavioral red flags) often referred to as the psychopathological triad. And those are:. P. sychopathological Triad. Bed-Wetting . P. sychopathological Triad. There are three important characteristics (behavioral red flags) often referred to as the psychopathological triad. And those are:. P. sychopathological Triad. Bed-Wetting . Syswerda. Serial crime is defined as crime of a repetitive nature.. Serial crime is often marked by similar techniques used during the commission of the crime as well as similar targets.. The most common serial crimes are murder, rape and arson.. 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; . 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. 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..