Forensic Science Final Project: Serial Killers
Serial Murders: According to the Protection of Children from Sexual Predator Act of 1998 (Title 18, United States Code, Chapter 51, and Section 1111), the term ‘serial killings’ means a series of three or more killings, not less than one of which was committed within the United States, having common characteristics such as to suggest the reasonable possibility that the crimes were committed by the same actor or actors. To learn more about it read: Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives for Investigators
For this project, you are going to explore the world of a specific serial killer. There is no exact profile that fits all serial killers. However, in general, serial killers tend to be white, heterosexual males in their twenties and thirties who are sexually dysfunctional and have low self-esteem. Their methodical rampages are almost always sexual in nature. Their killings are usually part of an elaborate fantasy that builds to a climax at the moment of their murderous outburst. Serial killers generally murder strangers with cooling off periods between each crime. Many enjoy cannibalism, necrophilia and keep trophy-like body parts as mementos of their work. Serial killers are sadistic in nature. Some return to crime scenes or gravesites of their victims to fantasize about the crime. Many like to insert themselves in the investigation of their crimes and some enjoy taunting authorities with letters or carefully placed pieces of evidence. Serial killers tend to prey on women and children of their same race. Prostitutes, drifters and hitchhikers are often their victims of choice. Some homosexual killers enjoy hunting young boys and gay men. Female serial killers tend to be "black widows" who kill a succession of husbands, lovers, or other family members. They can also be nurses or other medical professionals who become self-appointed "angels of death" murdering babies, elderly, or the desperately ill in a misguided effort to relieve their suffering. Most serial killers grew up in violent households. As youngsters they enjoyed torturing animals, setting fires and were chronic bed-wetters. As adults, many serial killers have some type of brain damage and are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. 1. The Research: PART I: Biographical Information Part I will contain general information about the killer you are researching and his/her life and upbringing, his/her crimes, and trial and sentencing. You are not required to answer all of the questions listed below – they are intended to be guidelines to aid your research.
Part II will contain general information about the killer’s crimes, and his/her trial and sentencing. You are not required to answer all of the questions listed below – they are intended to be guidelines to aid your research.
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b) Mission-Orientated c) Hedonistic d) Power-Oriented 2. The Presentation: You must create a PowerPoint. The presentation should be 7-10 minutes in length, and you should be able to speak about the serial killer without entirely reading off of your presentation slides (use note section on PowerPoint). Also, be prepared to respond to additional questions the class or your teacher may have. to teach the class about the drug you are Include the following in your PowerPoint:
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Below is a list of some of the most infamous serial killers known You may select one except Ted Bundy who has already being studied in class.
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