“The Making of a Serial Killer.” Consider the various factors identified as potential causes of serial and mass murderers.Review the article “Serial Murder and the Case of Aileen Wuornos: Attachment Theory, Psychopathy, and Predatory Aggression.” Focus on how attachment theory is different from the other theories, such as psychoanalytic theory and constitutional theories, discussed in Chapter 4 of Profiling Violent Crimes: An Investigative Tool. In addition, consider how theories such as attachment theory may be better suited than other theories to explain female serial murderers. Read Psychology Today’s “Is It Possible to Predict Violent Behavior”https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fighting-fear/201212/is-it-possible-predict-violent-behaviorRead Buckholtz, J. W. (2012). Neuroprediction and crime. NOVA science NOW. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/neuroprediction-crime.html Select three criminal theories to compare (one psychological, one constitutional/biological, and one social/ecological).Consider the similarities and differences between and among these theories in terms of how they account for violent behaviors of serial and mass murderers and how they might be used in profiling and criminal investigation. The assignment : Identify the theories you selected. Compare (similarities and differences) the criminal theories you selected in terms of how they account for violent behaviors of serial and mass murderers and how they might be used in profiling and criminal investigation. Explain at least one insight you gained or a conclusion you drew about using criminal theories in profiling and criminal investigation.
