Criminal Profiling

Text: Criminal Profiling, Brent Turvey 4th Ed, Academic Press ISBN

DQ & CT Chapter 12

Discussion Questions

Why is it important for criminal profilers to determine whether multiple offenders were involved in the commission of the crime?

Provide 2 examples of evidence that may support the presence of multiple offenders at a crime scene.

Explain the difference between method of approach and method of attack. Is a blitz considered a method of approach or attack? Explain.

Define the term precautionary act. Provide 3 examples.

Critical Thinking

Case Study

Review the following paragraph and answer the questions below.

An altercation occurs between a victim and offender in a high-rise apartment building. The altercation results in the victim being pushed off the balcony of the apartment.

The victim's body hits numerous balconies during the fall, leaving material and biological transfer evidence (e.g., fibers, blood, hair, and skin) in the process.

The offender subsequently recovers and transports the victim's body by vehicle to a rural location that dissociates the offender from the crime scene.

Where is the disposal site located?

Where is the primary crime scene located?

Is there a tertiary crime scene in this example? Explain.

Did the offender engage in any precautionary acts? Explain.