Psychological Profiling

First of all, do you know that what is offender profiling? Offender profiling has been defined by different authors using different terminologies such as specific profile analysis, psychological profiling, criminal profiling and criminal personality profiling. However, the underlying concept of definitions remains the same (Jackson and Bekerian, 1997). Beauregard, Lussier and Proulx (2005) state that offender profiling provides some descriptive information about behaviors and personality of an offender by analyzing crime scene characteristics, which can narrow suspects and finally solve the cases. Muller (2000) describes the information which the criminal profiler uses is often taken from the scene of crime, and profilers will take into account

It does not consider other factors such as criminal associations, individual traits, and inner strains, which plays a significant role in determining punishment for the individuals in committing crimes. It is observed that this theory endeavours to know that whether the activities of crime as well as the victim’s choice, criminals commit the activities on start from rational decisions. The theory also determines that criminals consider different elements before committing crime. They engage in the exchange of ideas before reaching on any final decision. These elements consist of consequences of their crimes, which include revealing their families to problems or death, chances of being arrested, and others elements, which comprises of placement of surveillance systems (Walsh & Hemmens, 2010; Lichbach,

Criminal defense advice is counseling given by criminal defense lawyers or attorneys that help resolve legal issues. Criminal defense advisors are experts in criminal law who will be able to provide thorough and competent legal representation to the accused. They provide services to the accused in every stage, from arrest to trial and to appeal. Criminal defense advisors will also be able to explain weak points to the prosecutor concerning the case after studying it thoroughly and reviewing the facts. They will also provide information on the probability of success and the requirements needed to fight the case.

The experience gained working with the criminal element in society has valuable application when investigating people for a variety of deceptive behaviors. You should always inquire about the background of the investigator or the

The TV show Criminal minds portray serial killers of have been victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or mental illness. During the TV show criminal minds people can get a sense of how the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) works, even though it is a little exaggerated how they seem to solve cases when on real life it takes months or even years. The Criminal Minds show, represent the FBI team as a group of investigators of various branches of criminology that dedicated

CSI’s get to collect evidence from a crime scene and then analyze it to try and trace it back to the criminal. They might also have to investigate digital media. One would have to do this if any evidence was photographed or recorded. They also need to record observations and observe different clues of the crime scene. They need to question and explore links between suspects.

The scene documentation will consists of written notes and reports of the crime scene, taking photographs, and sketching the scene. Taking the reports are important because it is a helpful way to communicate with other investigators about the crime scene. The reports are done in chronological order: they include facts; and they eliminate the opinions, analyses, and conclusions of others. The photographs are taken as soon as any investigator arrives to the scene. This helps to preserve any evidence before it is moved or destroyed.

It is important you pay close attention to the direct and indirect transfers of evidence and how long the evidence was at the crime scene to find the source. When investigating a crime, some evidence can be classified to seem the same but it can come from different sources or one main

Criminal psychologist utilizes the data from the crime scene to reach the result about the individual's nature, which carried out the crime. The conclusions must offer the answers to the questions such as, how was the wrongdoing arranged, or would it say it was impulsive, under strong emotional circumstances? What is the estimated age of the crime? Is the criminal liable to live near the crime scene or will he visit again? What is the sex of the offender?

The Scottsboro Trials and To Kill a Mockingbird In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the famous father named Atticus says “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… until you climb into his skin and walk around in it (Judith 2).  This quote is said during a time of intense racism. “Not long after Obama took office, the National Urban League released its 2009 State of Black America report. The findings showed that racial inequities continued in employment, housing, health care, education, criminal justice, and other areas” (Buckley 1).  This essay will primarily focus on the criminal justice area of this when discussing the Scottsboro trials and comparing the trials to the famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

First, they examined a group of senior detectives who had experience in criminal investigations. Second, they recruited a group of detectives who specialized in homicide investigations. Third, they contrast the general experienced police officers to investigative officers. As a result, they had a sample of trainee detectives who possessed experience in police basic duties, but only experienced criminal investigated skills. Finally, the sample of police recruits were used to represent individuals who had a professional interest in criminal behavior.

Serial homicide is among the less common, but most heinous crimes an individual can commit. The vicious act of murder is unfathomable to most human beings, but research is not lacking in the attempt to provide an explanation. Criminological research is notorious for integrating theoretical perspectives to create an overarching explanation for different crimes. This paper will attempt to provide some insight to the crime of serial homicide. The difference between homicide and murder as outlined in the Criminal Code will be presented.

Also, in cases where a suspect has not yet been identified, biological evidence from the crime scene can be analyzed and compared to offender profiles in DNA databases to help identify the perpetrator. DNA can be used to identify criminals with incredible accuracy when biological evidence exists. In all, DNA technology is increasingly vital to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system. DNA profiling was originally developed as a method of determining paternity. Samples taken under clinical conditions were examined for genetic evidence that could link parent to child.

Essay Response #11 Equivocal death investigations are generally open for further discussion because the case could be either a homicide or a suicide based on the crime scene and how it is presented (Geberth, 2015, pg 1055). A lot of the times in these situation the crime scene is staged and not what it appears to be so investigators, medical examiners, and forensic pathologists must evaluate the situation in a critical manner hoping the conclusion they come to will serve rightful justice to those who were wrongfully done. Geberth’s Practical Homicide Investigation provides a few cases that were undetermined and considered equivocal death investigations like case 2.

The motive behind the killing of a human being is a complex one (Freeman, 2007). It has been studied for years, trying to answer the question of “why” (Freeman, 2007). Considered America’s first serial killer, H. H. Holmes broke the mold when it came to criminal profiling of a serial killer (H.H. Holmes, 2004). He tortured, murdered, and dismembered his victims in ways that were not seen before (H.H. Holmes, 2004). Why did he chose this route?