FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.tutorialoutlet.com Assignment 2: Serial Killers Serial killers attract a lot of attention because of their motives and brutal methods of committing heinous crimes. At the heart of studies of serial killers is the nature versus nurture argument. This argument can be expanded by asking whether serial killers commit crimes because of genetic dispositions or whether a person can be taught to be a serial killer.

1. write a 2–3-page report that includes the following: Any relevant information
that was used or that you feel could have been used in profiling the serial killer
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Assignment 2: Serial Killers
Serial killers attract a lot of attention because of their motives and brutal methods of
committing heinous
crimes. At the heart of studies of serial killers is the nature versus nurture argument.
This argument can
be expanded by asking whether serial killers commit crimes because of genetic
dispositions or whether a
person can be taught to be a serial killer. A lot can be learned from the in depth study
and profiling of
serial killers. As a victimologist, it is important that you understand that the serial
killers don't necessarily
fit nicely into a little box with a theory label attached. Therefore, you know how and
why a particular theory
is used in these cases. This will help you predict and possibly prevent future
victimization.
Victimology is important in the overall investigative process because it not only
provides information about
the victims (their health, personal history, social habits, and personalities) but also
explains why they
became victims.
To understand victimology, it is important to understand the method of approach, the
method of attack,
and the risk assessment by the offender. If we know the victim's personality, then we
may be able to
determine, in conjunction with an analysis of the crime scene, how the offender
initially approached the
victim. The same will apply to the way the victim was attacked and overpowered.
If this information cannot be obtained by studying the crime scene, then an analysis of
the victim's overall
risk, that is, the chances of his or her becoming a victim, may help. If we examine this
along with the risks
the offender was willing to take to acquire a certain victim, then we will get an overall
picture of who the
victim was and what drove the offender to choose a particular person as a victim.
Learning about the victims of serial killers is not less important than learning about
carjacking, robbery, or

2. theft victims. Learning about serial killers' victims is as important as studying the
victims of carjacking,
robberies, or thefts. In the criminal justice system, the community and the government
place a higher
priority on homicides—including serial killings—than on other crimes. Police
officers, detectives, and
victim services workers are expected to prioritize cases involving homicides and serial
killings even if they
happen rarely.
Task:
Select a serial killer you find interesting. Using the Argosy University online library
and the textbook
readings, write a 2–3-page report that includes the following: Any relevant
information that was used or that you feel could have been used in profiling the
serial killer. Theories of criminology you feel might help explain the serial killer's
criminal behavior. The theory of victimization you think best explains the selection of
the victim. For each theory selected:
o Discuss the key points. o Apply the key points to explain the serial killer's specific
criminal behavior (method of
operation). o Identify the characteristics (for example: ethnicity, gender, age,
profession, and
socioeconomic status) of his or her victims and discuss how the characteristics seem
to
be associated with the type of serial killer you chose. Include an APA-formatted
reference page that links back to your in-text citations and supports your
recommendations. Remember, you cannot have only in-text citations or only
references. You must have
both because in-text citations and references link to each other. Profiled a serial killer
and explained why the killer fit into the
selected profile type. 24 Analyzed and explained the theory of criminology that best
explains the behavior of the serial killer. 24 Analyzed and described the profile of the
victim selected by
the serial killer and the theory of victimization that best
explains the selection of the victim. 20 Described the characteristics of the victim that
gave the killer
12
the motivation to commit the crime.
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and
20
attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar,
and punctuation.
Total: 100