In this assignment, you will develop a case study for a well-known criminal offender. Begin by selecting one criminal offender from the

following high-profile individuals:

Susan Smith

Jeffrey Dahmer

Aileen Wournos

Kip Kinkel

Bernie Madoff

Charles Manson

Research your selected case and complete the following:

Describe the charges against the individual.

Discuss the biological, developmental, and environmental factors that relate to the criminal behavior.

Discuss the theories that could be applied to explain their actions.

Analyze whether mental illness, substance abuse/dependence, or psychopathy factors contributed to the criminal action(s).

Describe your reaction to the court verdict and if you agree or disagree with the final disposition. If you agree, make sure that you

thoroughly defend that position. If you do not agree, include what you believe would be the appropriate verdict and use appropriate

reasoning.