CRIM 205 Study Guide - Final Guide: Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, Rape Myth, Marital Rape
22 Oct 2016
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2/3 of 5000 unsolved homicides each year by serial murders. Each year, 1 american murder in five is committed by serial killer. Killing for profit/political intents excluded -joseph paul franklin 1984. Change in reporting for frequency of serial murder. Media more accurate when serial offender kills 10 or more victims. Dependent on offender to give estimate of their kill -false confession. Linkage blindness -failure of law enforcement to perceive connection between incidents. Want as much crimes labeled as solved -attribute crimes to notorious figures (zodiac) Still strong evidence serial murder is increasing -37 cases 39 individuals. Least 30 who killed six or more victims. Killers with 10 or more victims likely to be caught. Unknown motive put down as no motive x. No follow up after initial reporting x what can increase chance of follow up. Suspect not found in same month = no suspect. Expand attention to rape, child molestation, arson and bombing.
