Homework
This homework is a criminal profiling research paper. The student will pick a high-profile criminal listed on the homework page and explain the biological, situational, and developmental factors that contributed to this criminal's behavior to include geographic mobility, victimology, and M.O./signature.
Examples of Possible Criminal Profiles
1. David Berkowitz (son of sam)
2. Dennis Rader (BTK)
3. Ted Bundy
4. Jeffry Dahmer
5. Albert Fish
6. John Wayne Gacy
7. Aileen Wuornos
Make sure you provide the following:
A. Give a thorough description of the criminal's background (life story).
B. Utilize course material to explain the criminal's behavior to include geographical mobility, victimology, modus operandi, and signature.
C. Discuss how psychological theories and research contributed to the apprehension, prosecution, understanding and/or treatment of this criminal.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.