Case

Title Page Must Include:

Your Name

Name of the offender – example:

Criminal Profile of __________

Photograph of offender

Section 1 (Perpetrator Information):

· Worksheet 1 (included in this handout)

· Written Paper Part 1 – Heading: Physical Description of the perpetrator.

Any minor details that are unavailable should be left out of the final typed report, and the designation N/A placed in the Section 1 Worksheet.

· Length no more than 1 page

· Proper citations on information.

· Include the following as a minimal report of information: Suspect (Last, First, Middle, Nickname), Ethnicity, Gender, Age at Arrest, Date of Birth, City/State of Residence, Height, Weight, Build, Hair Color, additional Identifiers, Clothing, Hair Length Type and Style, Facial Hair, Complexion, Appearance, General Demeanor and Record of Arrests.

Section 2 (MO/Crime Scenes):

** explain the victim profile instead of doing each victim separately

**did this profile change?

· Worksheet 2 MO and Crime Scene Information (included in this handout).

· Written Paper Part 2 – Heading: M.O. and Crime Scene Information. For this portion of the project include the following:

· Description of the crime scene(s) – remember, if your killer committed many crimes, what was similar and different about each case?

· Suspect actions,

· Evidence collected,

· Victim Details,

· Witnesses.

· This section should be a description of the crime scene(s) that the suspect created or left after the crime.

· The tables in the Section 2 Worksheet will help you to identify what information you are looking for.

· Proper citations on information.

Section 3

(Case Summaries)

Written Paper Part 3 - Heading: Case Summaries

· Now is the time to elaborate on information provided above. Discuss the individual incidents and criminal behaviors. Use the information in the last section to give your ideas on what to include (how did they lure victims, patterns, etc). Provide enough detail so your audience has a strong understanding of this case. Address the following:

· Did the person plan the events —and how? What events directly preceded the event(s)? (How did their day start? What did they do the days before, what seemed to trigger the violent pattern of behavior (break-up, divorce, fired, etc?).

· Were there other incidents? Describe the different crime scenes, their similarities and differences.

· Were there patterns in the victims/crimes scenes/weapons/accomplices, etc.? This is particularly relevant for serial killers.

· Were there other police investigations seeking out this individual and why was it difficult to catch them? Did they have other arrests? If so, what were they arrested for?

· How did this individual come under suspicion or ended up being arrested? If they were not arrested, explain why.

Section 4 (Psychological Profile):

· Worksheet 3 (included in this handout).

· Written Paper Part 4 – Heading: Psychological Profile:

· Cite your sources.

· Paper should contain the following information:

· SUSPECT Bio: perpetrator’s childhood/adolescence (history of abuse, delinquent behavior, trauma or disorders, ETC.).

· SUSPECT Personality: Profile the suspect’s profile before and after the arrest and contributing factors to their thoughts and actions (consider past history, stressors, medical conditions, psychological conditions, drug usage, personal/work relationships, etc.).

· Categorization: How would you classify the suspect’s actions and motivations for their behavior?

· Typology category (Organized vs. Disorganized).

· Actions in relation to victim.

· Social Influences and Motivations (see worksheet 3).

· Resolution and Verdict (see worksheet 3).

· Final Thoughts and Justifications.

· This is your chance to give your opinion and tell what you think about your killer/case.

Suspect Personal Information & Description Table:

Suspect (Last, First, Middle, Nickname)

Ethnicity

Sex

Age at Arrest

DOB

City/State of Residence

Height

Weight

Build

Hair Color

Additional Identifiers (i.e. glasses, tattoos, birthmarks, scars, jewelry, etc.):

Suspect’s clothing when arrested:

For the sections below, check all that apply in that category. If you choose ͞Other͟, provide a description.

Hair Length & Type

Hair Style

Facial Hair

Complexion

General Appearance

Demeanor at Arrest

· Unknown

· Braid(s)

· Collar- length

· Long

· Neck-length

· Short

· Shoulder- length

· Coarse

· Fine

· Thick

· Thinning

· Other

· Unknown

· Afro/nat

· Braided

· Bushy

· Greasy

· Military

· Ponytail

· Processed

· Weave

· Straight

· Wavy

· Curly

· Wig

· Other

· Unknown

· Clean Shave

· Full Beard

· Fu Manchu

· Goatee

· Lower Lip

· Mustache

· Fuzz

· Sideburns

· Unshaven

· Van Dyke

· Other

· Unknown

· Acne

· Dark

· Medium

· Light

· Freckled

· Pale

· Pocked

· Ruddy

· Tanned

· Other

· Unknown

· Casual

· Dirty

· Disguised

· Flashy

· Good- looking

· Military

· Unkempt

· Unusual Odor

· Well Groomed

· Other

· Unknown

· Angry

· Apologetic

· Calm

· Disorganized

· Irrational

· Nervous

· Polite

· Professional

· Stupor

· Confrontational

· Other

Suspect’s record of arrests:

1) Suspect Actions Checklist:

Check all that you believe apply based on information from all of the crime scenes related to this perpetrator:

· Affiliated with gang or organized group.

· Drank alcohol on premises.

· Blindfolded victim(s).

· Bound victim(s).

· Cased the area prior to crime.

· Child molestation.

· Child neglect.

· Child abuse.

· Concealed goods.

· Concealed evidence.

· Defeated security at scene(s).

· Defecated at the scene.

· Demanded cash / jewelry / money.

· Disabled phone.

· Domestic violence.

· Fired weapon.

· Forced entry.

· Forced victim to lay on the floor.

· Forced victim to move.

· Fraud / False pretense.

· Hid/concealed face / wore a mask.

· Hideout technique.

· Injured victim.

· Made threats.

· Offered assistance.

· Offered drugs.

· Offered gambling.

· Offered sex.

· Offered sex acts.

· Picked pocket.

· Prepared exit.

· Purse snatched.

· Sexually assaulted victim.

· Set fire.

· Shoplifted.

· Smoked on premises.

· Stalked victim.

· Tampered with vehicle.

· Took animals.

· Took cash from register personally.

· Took only jewelry or valuables.

· Took only money.

· Took property from person.

· Took property from vehicle.

· Took victim’s vehicle.

· Tortured victim.

· Used demand note.

· Intentionally left evidence / staged evidence for authorities.

· Used left hand.

· Used right hand.

· Used lockout.

· Used matches.

· Used phone.

· Used stolen vehicle.

· Used threats.

· Used victim’s tools.

· Vandalized

· Prepared for crime before committing it (preplanning).

· Vehicle needed to remove property/evidence from the crime scene.

· Victim died from injuries.

· Suspect pretended to be:

· Other (please describe in the space below):

Location of Crime Scenes (check all that apply):

· Single Family Residence.

· Other Residential (apartment, condo, etc.)

· Storage Shed/Container.

· Industrial / Manufacturing Property.

· Business Property.

· Commercial Property

· Community / Public Property.

· Motor Vehicle.

· Other Mobile Property.

· Outdoor Structures (Tents, sheds, etc.).

· Outdoors.

· All Other Structures (describe):

2) Evidence Collected

Check all that apply, and provide brief details in the blank provided:

· None

· Fingerprints -

· Weapons/Tools Recovered -

· Vehicles -

· Photos (not taken by CSI) -

· Hair -

· Stains -

· Blood -

· Semen -

· Confession -

· Eyewitness Testimony -

· Body / Body Parts -

· Other (Give Details) -

Disposition or Quality of evidence:

· Good

· Partial

· Poor

Witnesses:

· No

· Yes (describe in Table 4 Below):

Police Response to Crime Scene:

· One-officer Vehicle

· Two-officer Vehicle

· Detective or Special Assignment

· Officers injured: (# )

o If Officer assault occurred, describe in the adjacent section of this form 

Assault Occurred:

· As suspect fled scene.

· During the arrest of another individual.

· During civil disorder.

· During transport of suspect.

· During traffic stop.

· During pursuit of suspect.

· In ambush.

· Other (describe):

Arson Involved:

· No

· Yes (fill out adjacent sections)

· Single Residence

· Other Residential (apartment, condo, etc.)

· Storage

· Industrial / Manufacturing

· Other Commercial

· Community / Public

· Motor Vehicle

· Other Mobile Property

· Crops, Timber, Signs, Fences, or Other Outdoor Structures.

· All Other Structures.

Abandoned:

· No

· Yes

Methods:

Used (give details for any checked Item):

· Force

· Tools

· Weapons

Elaborate and give details:

Vehicle Information (If Known):

Suspect Vehicle Discovered?

· No

· Yes (describe):

Year:

Make:

Model:

Color

Additional Vehicle Identifiers (damage, chrome wheels, etc.):

3) Victim(s) Details:

Victims

Name (Last, First, Middle)

Location of Incident

Age

Relation to Suspect

Sex

(M / F)

Race (see codes):

Race code legend:

A – Other Asian B – Black C – Chinese D – Cambodian F – Filipino G – Guamanian H – Hispanic I – Indian

J – Japanese K – Korean L – Laotian O – Other P – Pacific Islander S - Samoan U – Hawaiian V – Vietnamese W – White Z – Asian Indian

4) Witnesses

Primary Witnesses

Name (Last, First, Middle)

State/City of Residence

Age

Relation to Suspect

Sex

M / F

Race

Witness Type:

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

· Police Officer

· Other Lay Wtnss

Race code legend:

A – Other Asian B – Black C – Chinese D – Cambodian F – Filipino G – Guamanian H – Hispanic I – Indian J – Japanese K – Korean L – Laotian O – Other P – Pacific Islander S - Samoan U - Hawaiian V – Vietnamese W – White

Z – Asian Indian

PART 3: PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE

ϭ. SUSPECT BIO: Provide a brief biography of your perpetrator’s childhood/adolescence. Was there any history of abuse, delinquent behavior, trauma or disorders? Keep this a brief discussion for warning signs of possible continued maladaptive behaviors into adulthood. (Cite your sources—do not cut and paste!)

7. SUSPECT PERSONALITY : Describe your suspect’s overall personality before the arrest and contributing factors to their thoughts and actions. Take into consideration their history, stressors, medical conditions, psychological conditions, drug usage, personal/work relationships, etc. for insight. Were there any dramatic shifts in their adult personality, if so, when/why did the changes occur? Keep this concise, a couple of paragraphs will do.

3. CATEGORIZATION: How would you characterize the killer’s motivation for their behavior? Check all that apply, but do not add more if you cannot support or argue these in your profiling. You do not have to have something for each column, and you may choose more than one in each section. However, DO NOT select two conflicting boxes. For example, do not select both organized and disorganized. Most suspects would have a predominance of characteristics into one of those categories. After selecting your choices, define each selection and provide rational behind your decision.

Typology (I):

Typology (II):

· Disorganized

· Organized

· Mass Murder

· Spree Killer

· Serial Killer

· Multiple Murderer

· Rampager

Actions (in Relation to the Victim):

· Domestic Abuse

· Child Abuse (Any type: physical, psychological, sexual, etc.)

· Adult Sexual Abuse

· Individual Random Victim

· Family Homicide (Killing an Entire Family

· Other (Describe):

PART 3: PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE continued

Motivations:

Social Influence:

· Conformity

· Roles

· Obedience

· Stress

· Child of Abuse

· Crime of Passion

· Mental Illness (i.e. Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Psychosis, PTSD, etc.)

· Personality Disorder (i.e. APD)

· Organic Disorder (i.e. tumor, head trauma, others?)

· Battered Spouse Syndrome

Hate Crime:

Rapist:

Stalker

Serial Murder:

· Thrill

· Mission

· Retaliatory

· Defensive

· Anger

· Power

· Sadist

· Pedophillia

· Domestic

· Psychopathic

· Psychotic

· Obsession

· Erotomania

· Visionary

· Hedonistic

· Power

· Mission

Other:

· Profit

· Self-Defense

· Boredom

· Empathy for Victim

· Any other motivation which is not defined here. Please describe.

4. RESOLUTION AND VERDICT : How was

this case closed? If it was taken to trial, discuss final verdicts. (Cite your sources)

5. FINAL THOUGHTS: Look over your case and the evidence you have presented.

Decide what verdict, punishment or treatment YOU would have given this individual if you were the judge (select from choices).

· First Degree Murder

· Second Degree Murder

· Felony Murder

· Voluntary Manslaughter

· Involuntary Manslaughter

· Justifiable Homicide

· Excusable Homicide