Background
This is Dr. Felder’s professional specialty.
Criminal Profiling
Criminal profiling relies primarily on this type of reasoning.
deductive reasoning
The arson in this case was determined to be motivated by this.
spite or revenge
Revenge arsonists typically come from this socioeconomic background.
lower to lower-middle class
Larkin’s academic struggles align with this part of the revenge arsonist profile.
lower intelligence or poor academic performance
Dr. Felder earned his PhD in psychology from this university.
University of Chicago.
This is the total number of steps in Felder’s profiling process.
5
The specific accelerant used to start the fire was this substance.
Gasoline
Their intelligence level is generally described as this
lower intelligence
This part of Larkin’s criminal record suggests substance abuse.
DUI
Before becoming a profiler, Felder worked how many years as an FBI field agent.
5 years
This step involves examining the offender’s movements, positioning, and weapon use.
crime scene analysis
Revenge arson differs from other arson types because its primary goal is this.
inflicting harm on a specific victim
Revenge arsonists often have a history of this type of behavior earlier in life
minor violence or small fires
A witness reported seeing a vehicle similar to Larkin’s near the scene—specifically this
dark SUV
This FBI unit employed Felder as a profiler and later as an instructor.
National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC)
In this step, the profiler evaluates the victim’s background, activities, and contacts.
victimology
This characteristic of the fire damage helped classify it as revenge arson.
extensive damage focused on the victim’s location
These offenders usually use this method of transportation to and from the crime scene.
personal vehicle
Police assumed Larkin was here during the weekend of the fire without confirming it.
Eden University
Since 1995, Felder has testified as an expert approximately how many times.
45 times
The final step of profiling produces this result.
a full criminal profile of the likely perpetrator
Unlike pyromaniacs, revenge arsonists usually do not do this after setting the fire.
stay to watch the fire
Revenge arsonists typically pose this level of risk for repeated similar crimes.
low short-term risk
Larkin’s relationship with Carly Walsh is described as involving these behaviors.
psychological and physical abuse and control tactics