George Metesky: The Mad Bomber

Forensic sciences is the term given to an examination and investigation of a crime using scientific means. Forensic science is a fundamental instrument for the recognition or investigation of crime and the ruling of justice, depending on data and information about the evidence found at crime scene. The validity of those results relies on the knowledge, abilities, and experience of the forensic scientist attempting to get them. A forensic researcher must be equipped for incorporating learning and abilities in the examination, investigation, translation, reporting, and testimonial backing of evidence. Forensic examination of biological evidence depending on biotechnology strategies and methods is progressively important in criminal investigations.

Introduction This paper will explain how the evidence obtained during the investigation was legally obtained and used in this case by law enforcement investigators. In this paper it will discuss the crime scene investigation, steps and strategies involved in this investigation, the interview of all involved with the case and counter defenses to suppress the evidence by the defense. Reflections

“A full-scale police operation yielded no concrete results” (Biography.com) up until April of 1985. “After the press demanded that the police do more to catch the killer, a dedicated task force comprised of hundreds of law-enforcement officers was established, and the FBI stepped in to assist” (Biography.com). After not finding much evidence after so many deaths and victims, the police felt the pressure from the media and developed a specific force to catch and stop Ramirez. “After a televised appeal, the car was found, complete with his fingerprints inside, and his criminal record enabled the police to finally put a name to the "Night Stalker"” (Biography.com). The police were able to get fingerprints out of the car and connect it to Ramirez.

In addition, the police officers are able to interrogate people in search for evidence or useful information regarding the offence committed or a suspected incidence likely to cause security threats among the

Furthermore, the psychology of criminal behavior, psychology, and criminology all have a primary objective of achieving an understanding of the variation in the criminal behavior of individuals (Andrews and Bonta , 2010). Empirically, the study of variation in criminal behavior is done by the studying of covariates (Andrews and Bonta , 2010). The primary covariates that PCC studies are biological, social, and psychological (Andrews and Bonta , 2010). Although, criminology tends to assess criminality at an aggregate level, in comparison to the psychology of criminal conduct’s focus on an individual level. Additionally, a psychology of criminal conduct involves applying what is learned by the studying of psychological information and methods to the predicting and influencing the propensity of criminal behavior on an individual

Furthermore, the most important sources of crime information in U.S criminal justice system are the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the BJS’ National Crime Victimization Survey. Keywords: research methods, survey methods, sampling, types of surveys Introduction During a research exercise the data collected can be either qualitative or quantitative gathered from observations. Examples of quantitative data recorded in numerical values are survey research, field research, evaluation

A comparison between the Due process model and crime control model Within the criminal justice system, there are two competing models: the crime control model and the due process model. These two models were constructed by Robert Packer and each represents a particular school of thought. In managing crime, there is the individual i.e. the suspect and there is the society. The due process model is seen to focus on the suspect whereas the crime control model focuses on the society. This paper analyzes these two models and based on the rate of crime in the society, makes recommendations as to which is the best model in criminal justice.

The role of a criminal psychologist is not just to use their expertise to figure out the mind of a criminal, but it is also used for understanding, developing and improving the life of the people they deal with. When a person commits a crime that the police cannot fully understand or handle, they can call in the help of a criminal psychologist. Different methods of solving and understanding a situation can be used. Criminal psychologists are involved in many parts of the legal process, whether its interviews, assessments, therapy or prison life, they can have a huge input on a case.

I continued to assist with the Depravity Standard Study, an ongoing project funded by the Panel to enhance fairness in criminal sentencing. I was primarily assigned to supervise interns as they reviewed case materials for evidence of depravity according to the Depravity Standard, 25 elements of a crime, based on public opinion, that merit more severe punishment. It is anticipated that the Depravity Standard will someday be used by judges and jurors to disregard extra-evidentiary factors when decision-making. Several months later, I applied for the Child Psychiatric Epidemiology Group internship program at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

However, the prosecutor will file charges on the suspect and will make the attempt to convict the offender in court. Meanwhile, the defense attorney is there to defend the accuser and as well as the suspect to prevent any conviction. The prosecutor will have to work as hard as the defense attorney to prove the fact the accuser is guilty of a crime by providing evidence and a witness before the court in other to convince the grand jury that the accuser is guilty. A prosecutor interaction with the police is can cause a major controversy within the criminal justice system.

Introduction You asked that I examine the investigative tool, criminal behavioral analysis, its racial misuse and controversial issues and whether it still has the ability to solve critical crimes using the method. Criminal profiling has always been a means of solving or assisting a crime and trying to prevent it from happening again. It helps narrow down the investigation down by pointing out certain behavioral characteristics of the kind of person who most likely committed the crime. The issue that I was presented with was racial misuse done by law enforcement and it’s impact on African Americans, Muslims, and other minorities. Criminal profiling is an effective tool for law enforcement but has been used in a harsh and inconsiderate way

Investigators collaborated with Dr. James Brussel, a psychiatrist, in order to develop a psychological profile on the suspect. He did this by studying each scene of the bombing, his phone calls and letters as well. However, there are is always a bad side to

Forensic psychology is often times associated with what people see in the TV series such as “Bones” or “Criminal Minds”. Forensic psychology, as defined by the American Psychological Association, is “the professional practice by psychologists within areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology or another specialty” (APA, 2016). Within this field, the psychologist should be engaged as an expert of this specialty, and “emphasizes the application of research and experimentation in other areas of psychology (e.g., cognitive psychology, social psychology)” to provide answers to questions and issues regarding the law to the judicial system (Ward, 2013). Also, crime prevention is an important role in the field of forensic

How might the criminal justice system utilize knowledge of specific behavioral triggers? In my opinion, the criminal justice system might utilize knowledge of specific behavioral triggers by further understanding the mindset of offenders, being more aware of the offenders' circumstances, and recognizing the linkage and cycle of sexual and deviant behavior. The first way that the criminal justice system may use knowledge of specific behavioral triggers is to understand the mindset of offenders and how they perceive their actions and such.

Behavioral Analysis Unit-Understanding the Criminal Mind Theodore “Ted” Bundy, who was charged with murder, escaped from prison in 1977 and continued his killing spree. Murders are committed everyday in the United States and to catch these killers it takes great resources by law enforcement agencies. One of the agencies devoted to this fight is the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI. The BAU played an instrumental role in the capture of Ted Bundy by providing a psychological assessment of Bundy giving local and state agencies a better understanding of how he operated. Although the BAU isn’t one of the most commonly known agencies, it is definitely one of the more important agencies, because it provides more insight about a criminal