Chapter #5
Who was the one victim that escaped from Ted Bundy?
Carol DaRonch
These killers gave nicknames to their victims.
The Sunset Strip Killer(s): Bundy and Clark
Who was the Genesee River Killer?
What is linkage blindness?
This phenomenon occurs when police from various jurisdictions fail to communicate about crimes and accordingly, fail to recognize that a serial killer (or serial criminal) is operating in both areas.
According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, self-control is formed at this age.
8
Why do most serial killers kill?
They enjoy doing so.
Approximately, 1/___ of serial murders are committed by partners.
1/5
What are some potential problems with using hypnosis in court testimonies?
Hypnosis is not officially verified as a legitimate therapy and the biggest problem is that those under hypnosis can be probed with false information and create false memories.
What is the gender ratio for serial murder? How does this differ from murder, in general?
Who created Deterrence Theory?
Cesare Beccaria
What gave Ted Bundy away when he was attempting to capture Carol?
His temper
These two wanted to kill teenaged girls to match every teenage number.
Norris and Bittaker
What is labeling theory?
It is a theory that suggests that the labels you assign someone can lead them to adopt the meaning behind those labels, via a self-fulfilling prophecy. They then could demonstrate behaviors in accordance with those labels. In criminology, if you catch someone engaging in crime once and label them a criminal, they might adopt that label and continue engaging in future crime.
When do most serial killers start killing?
Psychopaths would be diagnosed with ______________.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
What weapons correlate with the various types of serial killers?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Thrill Oriented: Almost never uses a gun
Profit Motivated: Prefer a gun
Control-Motivated: Rarely use guns; this would ruin their "fun"
Sadistic serial killers: Also, rarely use guns
This woman offered her own sister's virginity to appease her angry boyfriend.
Karla Homolka
Explain the Mother-Hate Theory and provide an example.
According to this theory, the serial killer is using surrogate victims to demonstrate the rage they feel for their mother, who mistreated them as a child.
Example: Henry Lee Lucas, Ed Kemper, etc.
Describe ANY of the female serial killers we covered in this chapter.
1. Judy Buenoano
2. Marybeth Tinning
3. Genene McCllelan
4. Kristen Gilbert
Explain Israel Keyes' background and his crimes.
From the podcast :)
Describe ONE of the serial killers that we discussed regarding Terror or Revenge.
-Herbert Mullin
-Cleo Green
-Charles Manson
-Theodore Kaczynski
-Karla Homolka & Paul Bernardo
-Lawrence Bittaker & Ray Norris
-Carol Bundy & Douglas Daniel Clark
-The DC Snipers
*Be detailed.
What is the MacDonald Triangle? Explain it and explain the three components.
The MacDonald Triangle consists of three precursors that appear in childhood, yet predispose the children for violence in their adulthood. The three warning signs/components are bedwetting (past age 12), animal cruelty, and fire setting.
1. Denial of Injury
2. Denial of Victim
3. Denial of Responsibility
4. Appealing to a Higher Loyalty
5. Condemnation of the Condemners
What is one theory that CANNOT explain one's motive for serial killing? Why not? Explain
Routine Activities Theory.
This theory never attempts to explain motivation for criminal behavior. It just always assumes that there is a motivated offender.