Famous Cases
A American serial killer who murdered 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991, mostly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His crimes involved rape, dismemberment, necrophilia, and cannibalism, which shocked the nation when they were discovered.
Jeffery Dahmer
Social Learning Theory states that criminal behavior is something individuals are born with
False
This theory argues that crime results when an individual‘s bond to society is weak or broken
Social Bond Theory
Crimes like theft, burglar, and vandalism fall under this category of offenses against property
Property Crime
In this 1995 buddy cop film, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence play Miami detectives taking down drug traffickers with explosions, wisecracks, and plenty of chaos.
Bad Boys
A14-year-old girl from Salt Lake City, Utah, was kidnapped from her bedroom in the middle of the night. The abduction was carried out by a religious fanatic, with the help of his accomplice and wife. She was held captive for nine months, during which she was abused and moved between remote camps and locations in Utah and California.
Elizabeth Smart
Strain Theory suggests that crime can result when people are unable to achieve societal goals through legitimate means
True
Developed by Edwin Sutherland, this theory states that criminal behavior is learned through association with others.
Differential Association Theory
Murder, assault, and robbery are examples of this category of crime that directly harms another person
Violent Crime
This A&E reality series places undercover civilians in jail for two months to expose flaws in the correctional system
60 Days In
A white supremacist gunman killed 10 Black people in a racially motivated mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. He was later sentenced to life in prison and faces federal hate crime charges.
Payton Gendron
According to Labeling Theory, being labeled a criminal has no impact on future behavior
False
This theory proposes that people weigh the potential benefits and costs before committing a crime
Ration Choice Theory
Insider trading, embezzlement, and corporate fraud are all examples of this non-violent, financially motivated crime
White-Collar Crime
This CBS series follows an elite team of FBI profilers from the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they track down some of the most dangerous criminals in the U.S
Criminal Minds
In 2005, the DEA indicted this brother duo and over 100 members of BMF. Both were convicted on drug trafficking and money laundering charges and sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.
Flenory Brothers
Big Meech & Southwest T
Demetrius and Terry
Routine Activity Theory claims that crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and lack of capable guardianship converge
True
Robert Merton‘s theory that crime results from the pressure individuals feel when they cannot achieve culturally approved goals by legitimate means
Strain Theory
Illegal acts committed by organized groups, often involving drugs, weapons, or human trafficking
Organized Crime
In this 2024 film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett plays a firefighter who doubles as a serial killer, attending a concert with his daughter while the FBI sets a trap to catch him.
Trap
A major crack cocaine dealer in Los Angeles during the 1980s and early '90s. She ran a multi-million dollar drug empire and was arrested in 1993, serving 15 years in prison. After her release, she became a Christian minister and motivational speaker, sharing her story to help others avoid the same path.
Jemeker Thompson
Biological Theories argue that environmental factors are the only cause of criminal behavior
False
This critical theory claims that laws are created by those in power to maintain their dominance and control over less powerful groups
Conflict Theory
Acts such as drug possession, prostitution, and gambling are considered crimes against this concept, reflecting social norms rather than direct harm
Public Order Crime
In this 2009 film, Kevin James stars as a bumbling mall security guard who must step up to save the day when a group of thieves take over the mall
Paul Blart: Mall Cop