Serial murder and forensic profiling
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Authors
Sullivan, Stephen E.
Issue Date
2000
Type
Thesis
Language
en
Keywords
Forensic sciences
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Abstract
Over the past two decades the serial killer topic has received a great deal of attention. While many have profited from this topic many others have attempted to simply understand, define and categorize this type of offender, moreover others have attempted to solve the problem.
This author argues that the general understanding of this issue is fragmented and in dire need of disBetib. There appears to be a lacking in cooperation between the entertainment world, researchers and investigational agencies to the extent of this problem. This author will argue that a clear definition and typologies coupled with improvements in forensic profiling are needed to aid investigative agencies with their understanding, detection and apprehension of the serial killer.
Consider this, two percent of the United States population suffers from a major mental disorder, also known as psychosis. One and one-half percent of psychotics in the United States is considered to be dangerous to themselves or others, over 1.25 million people (39, p.27). Charles Manson stated; “I’m pleased when some fool writes and offers to “off some pigs” for me. I’ve had girls come visit me with their babies. . .and say, “Charlie, I’m raising my baby in your image.” What sickness is it that keeps sending me these kids and followers? It’s your world out there that does it. Hell, they don’t know me. They only know what your world has projected and won’t let go of (Rohr, p. 206), via (21). America can not afford any further delays.