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Serial Killers PowerPoint
Serial Killers PowerPoint
Serial Killers PowerPoint
(Paramount)
Background Information
FBI definition of serial killings (Seal and Motto) Series of 3+ In the United States Have common characteristics that suggest the possibility that the crimes were committed by the same actor or actors (Serial Murder) 4 types of serial killers power and control visionary mission hedonistic (Chase)
(Current Worldwide)
PET Scan
(Sabbatini)
From left to right: normal person, murderer with a troubled childhood, murderer with a relatively standard childhood (Sabbatini)
Ted Bundy
Grew up in a good, christian home with four other siblings. Was popular in high school. Graduates from UW with a psychology degree. Started killing at 28. Killed over 30 women, all with a similar appearance.
(Bell, Rachael)
Jeffrey Dahmer
Parents absent during childhood Outcast in high school Dropped out of college, joined military Raped, killed and dismembered 17 boys and men (Jeffrey Dahmer)
(Martinez)
Dahmer Articles
Dennis Rader
Appeared to be an average boy growing up. Developed fantasies about bondage, control, and torture at an early age. Poor grades in college, joined the air force. BTK killer. Convicted of killing 10.
(Dennis Rader-BTK)
Dorothea Puente
Grew up in an orphanage Multiple abusive relationships Brief time in jail for check fraud Killed for Social Security checks Murdered 3-9 elderly and/or disabled at her boarding house (Dorothea Puente), (Vronsky)
Conclusion
Based on our research, we conclude that, while environmental and societal factors are important, psychological factors have the most impact on the development of serial killers. There is not just one factor, but the perfect combination of both nature and nurture that create serial killers.
Work Cited
Bell, Rachael. Ted Bundy. Crime Library. TruTV, 2013. Web. 07 Nov. 2013. Chase, Jennifer. "Investigating Four Types of Serial Killers." CrimeSpace. Ning, 7 Jan. 2012. Web. 7 Nov. 2013. "Current Worldwide Homicide/Murder Rate." ChartsBin. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. Dennis Rader-BTK Killer-a Biography. Blogspot.com. N.p. N.d. Web. 07 Nov. 2013. "Dorothea Puente." NNDB. Soylent Communications, n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2013. "Dorothea Puente." True Crime XL. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 21 Nov. 2013. "Female Serial Killers." Dorothea Puente. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2013. Gary Ridgway Biography. Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 04 Nov. 2013.