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001 Serial Killer Powerpoint - Forensic Psychology
001 Serial Killer Powerpoint - Forensic Psychology
001 Serial Killer Powerpoint - Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Where law meets the study of the mind, you’ll find the
Forensic psychiatric/psychological professional .
Psychiatrist is a medical doctor – medical treatment of the psyche
Psychologist is not a medical doctor – study of the mind and behavior
BOTH – mental health professionals – expertise is the mind and the way
it affects behavior and well-being
WHY?
• The law and medical aspects of crime are often at odds.
Insane or not?
Competent to stand trial or not?
Role of the Forensic Psychologist
• Assessment of mental state for insanity plea
• Competency to stand trial
• Sentencing recommendations
• Evaluations of the risk of reoffending
• Testimony as an expert witness
• Child custody evaluations
Types of Murderers
1.Mass Murderer
2.Spree Murderer
3.Serial Killer
Types of Murderers
• Mass Murderer – kill 4 or more people in one
place at one time.
• Have clear agenda – know why
• No “cooling-off” period
• May want to send a “message.”
• Higher the death toll – better the job done
• Typically ends with death of perpetrator – suicide
or killed by law enforcement
Some Famous Mass Murderers
August 1, 1966 – Charles Whitman
• Killed 14 people and injured dozens in
shooting from the top of a tower on the
campus of the University of Texas.
• Entire episode lasted 90 minutes.
Organized Disorganized
• Planned • Spontaneous event
• Victim targeted • Victim unknown
• Personalizes victim • Depersonalizes victim
• Controlled conversations • Minimal conversation
• Controlled crime scene • Chaotic crime scene
• • Sudden violence
Submissive victim
• No restraints
• Restraints used • Sex after death
• Aggressive acts • Body not moved
• Body is moved • Weapon left
• Weapon taken • Physical evidence
• Little evidence
Serial Murderer - Types
• Visionary – “sees things”; psychopathic, directed
by “another being”
• Missionary – need to eradicate a certain group,
not psychotic.
• Hedonistic – seeks thrill and derives pleasure from
killing.
• Power/Control – sexual gratification from
dominance of victim…power of life and death.
What is a serial killer?
What characteristics come to mind?
Misconception #1
• White male
• Age 25-35
• Intelligence – ranges from low to very high
• From all walks of life
– May be the married man next door with kids
• OR
– Socially inept/unable to maintain relationship/ loner
• Kill for sex, power, manipulation, domination
and control
Common Characteristics of Victims
• Criminals
– Money, jewels, electronics
– Incriminating evidence (weapon)
• Serial killers
– Take objects with no monetary value
– Holds value to perpetrator
– Use it to relive crime later
• Ex: jewelry, clothing, drivers license, even body parts
Childhood