Summarize a well–known criminal case including a description of the offense(s), the investigation of the crime, and the outcome. It is important in any investigation or analysis of criminal behavior to evaluate both endogenous and exogenous theories of criminal behavior and analyze how our biases and assumptions influence our assessment of individuals and the role of psychological profiling in law enforcement. It is also important to determine culturally–based behavior patterns that may be specific to certain segments of the population. Preliminary sources of this type of information may come from reliable media sources in their coverage of scholarly works as well as government publications of research findings. These may direct you to more focused resources for scholarly references. In your paper Identify and analyze the behavior of the offender(s) relative to the psychological history and evaluation of the offender(s). Describe the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that you believe led to the offender’s criminality. The goal is to provide an analysis of the psychological history of the offender as it pertains to the offense(s). Summarize the psychological history of the offender as it pertains to the offense(s). Be sure to include as much information as possible regarding the offender’s childhood, adolescence as well as adulthood (if applicable). Provide examples of behavior that reflect psychological influences. Discuss the nature of any mental health referrals or treatment that occurred and the outcome. Identify psychological issues that were present, as demonstrated through statements and/or behavior of the offender, but not identified or treated. The Case Summary and Offender Profile Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style (new APA style 7th edition) and in text citations are required Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course texts. Must document all sources in APA style and in text citations. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style and in text citations .

1. Summarize a well–known criminal case including a description
of the offense(s), the investigation of the crime, and the
outcome. It is important in any investigation or analysis of
criminal behavior to evaluate both endogenous and exogenous
theories of criminal behavior and analyze how our biases and
assumptions influence our assessment of individuals and the
role of psychological profiling in law enforcement. It is also
important to determine culturally–based behavior patterns that
may be specific to certain segments of the population.
Preliminary sources of this type of information may come from
reliable media sources in their coverage of scholarly works as
well as government publications of research findings. These
may direct you to more focused resources for scholarly
references. In your paper
Identify and analyze the behavior of the offender(s) relative to
the psychological history and evaluation of the offender(s).
Describe the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and
cognitive factors that you believe led to the offender’s
criminality. The goal is to provide an analysis of the
psychological history of the offender as it pertains to the
offense(s).
Summarize the psychological history of the offender as it
pertains to the offense(s). Be sure to include as much
information as possible regarding the offender’s childhood,
adolescence as well as adulthood (if applicable).
Provide examples of behavior that reflect psychological
influences.
Discuss the nature of any mental health referrals or treatment
that occurred and the outcome.

2. Identify psychological issues that were present, as demonstrated
through statements and/or behavior of the offender, but not
identified or treated.
The Case Summary and Offender Profile
Must be
three to four double-spaced pages in length
(not including title and reference pages) and formatted
according to APA style (new APA style 7th edition) and in text
citations are required
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least
four scholarly sources
in addition to the course texts.
Must document all sources in APA style and in text citations.

3. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted
according to APA style and in text citations