Criminal Justice Background
What is Recidivism
the tendency for a convict to reoffend and go back to Jail or Prison.
"I'm gonna Eat Your Heart" ...
JEFERY DALMER
a particularly challenging type of personality disorder characterised by impulsive, irresponsible and often criminal behaviour.
anti-social personality
some serial killers may go through periods of dormancy or may stop their activities altogether
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what signs of abnormal behavior or troubling incidents during their early years?
social withdraw, extreme aggression, unusual behavior or play patterns, difficulty in school, sleep or eating disturbances
there is a percentage of serial killers that possessed criminal records before being convicted
Hint: below 30%
29%
Judge:
Take care of yourself, young man. I say that to you sincerely; take care of yourself. It is an utter tragedy for this court to see such a total waste of humanity, I think, as I've experienced in this courtroom. You're a bright young man.
TED BUNDY
obsession with and usually erotic interest in or stimulation by corpses.
Necrophilia
serial killers have versions motivations including psychological gratification
FACT
How did their living conditions impact their development and behavior?
childhood abuse, neglect, early exposure to violence, social isolation, psychological disorders
The first step taken to assess mental health in jail or prison
Screening and Assessment
Doctor Death has 250 victims
Harold Shipman
a neuropsychiatric disorder marked by deficient emotional responses, lack of empathy, and poor behavioral controls, commonly resulting in persistent antisocial deviance and criminal behavior.
psychopathy
while the majority or serial killers are male, there have been cases of female serial killers
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How did the mental health of the serial killer evolve over time?
early signs and childhood factors, escalation of violence, fantasy and obsession, mental health disorders
who are invisible victims
prostitutes, minorities, runaways, people of color,
"The Green River Killer"
Gary Ridgeway:
a mental illness that severely impacts a person's ability to manage their emotions
Border Personality Disorder (BPD)
here is not single profile that fits all serial kills, they come from diverse backgrounds, different motivations
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did the serial killer experience any significant traumatic events during childhood?
bullying and social isolation, family dysfunction, child abuse, rejection, difficulty forming
mental health of law enforcement who encounter serial killers.
- things they will possibly encounter after
PTSD, extreme stress, anxiety, Agoraphobia, depression, ect
He mocked the police and community by sending letters outlining the murders.
having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.
narcissistic
serial killers come from diverse background and intelligence levels. while some may be highly intelligent and manipulative, others may have average or below average intelligence
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did the serial killers exhibit signs of social isolation or alienation?
relationships, limited social skills, lack of empathy, disconnection from reality