Criminal Justice

Week 2 Discussion

What role, if any, does society play in creating serial, mass, and spree killers? Support your position with examples.

 

Week 3 Discussion

Discuss how the trauma-control model of violent behavior explains the cyclical experience of serial offenders. Is there a relationship? Can all bad behavior be predicted? Support your position. 

Week 4 Discussion

Are there Constitutional issues with your stated position? Support your position.

Week 5 Discussion

This week’s lesson discussed what society knows as an “Angel of Death.” Find a case, or cases, relating to this topic and describe the circumstances surrounding their killings and why these crimes are difficult to identify.

 

Week 6 Discussion

Discuss the role of mobility in serial killing. Why are so many offenders local? How does the mobility impact the investigation, likelihood of more victims, arrest, and conviction?

Week 7 Discussion

In this week's assigned reading, Hickey discuses the "demographics of the vulnerable populations" (Hickey, 2013). Based on the research and assignments you have completed up to this point, describe why these victims are considered the "vulnerable populations".

Do you agree or disagree with the reasons listed in your assigned reading? Why or why not? Are there other populations not being considered or overlooked?

Week 8 Discussion

Based on the reading and research, can mass, spree, or serial killers be identified before a crime is actually committed. Can the individuals behaviors be accurately predicted? Is there one model law enforcement can rely on?

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