Psychology 2032A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: D.C. Sniper Attacks, Marion Merrell Dow, Tarotology

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Peter Hoaken

Document Summary

James martin was shot and killed by a single round, washington dc, october 2002. The coroner found: no powder residue, therefore the bullet was shot from a distance, the angle of the wound indicated that the shooter was taller than martin or was shooting from an elevated position. Ballistics found: the round was a . 223 fmj (full metal jacket, this indicated that the shooter had a military background, this type of round is designed to enter the body cavity, turn, and erupt. Following this shooting, there was a string of 12 shootings in 24 hours. Police nicknamed the shooter the beltway sniper due to the common pattern of victims being killed along major highways. It soon became evident that police were dealing with a spree killer. The victims had no consistency any age, any race. Iran brown shot on october 7, yet survived. Police searched the peripheral area and found a shell casing and a death card tarot card.