The Basics
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Criminal Profiling
Jeffrey Dahmer
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Case StudyFor Friday, you will complete a short case study on Jeffrey Dahmer based on the article that you read. The paper needs to include the following information:
Background Please write a short paragraph about Dahmer's background. Include information such as birth date, early family life, education, etc. Legal History Please write a brief paragraph about the crimes that Dahmer committed and how he was caught. Make sure you include what types of punishment Dahmer was given because of his crimes. |
Charles Manson
Writing Prompt
Write a 400 word essay on one of the following topics.
Choice One
•Choose a murderer that we have discussed in class. •What psychological characteristics or factors were present that you think made them prone to being a serial killer? •How do you think you can explain their behavior using what you have learned in psychology this semester? |
Choice Two
•Compare and contrast the two serial killer that we have talked about in class and tell me what similarities and differences that they had psychologically that could have contributed to their behavior. |