Front Cover

Serial Crime

Copyright

Contents

Foreword to the Second Edition

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Chapter 1: Criminal Profiling: A Continuing History

Introduction

Early Beginnings

James Brussel and Forensic Psychiatry

The federal Bureau of Investigation and Crime Scene Analysis

David Canter and Investigative Psychology

Kim Rossmo and Geographical Profiling

Brent Turvey and Behavioral Evidence Analysis

Conclusion

Chapter 2: Induction and Deduction in Criminal Profiling

Introduction

Logic and Criminal Profiling

Inductive Criminal Profiling

Applied Inductive Profiling

Deductive Criminal Profiling

The Logic of Deductive Criminal Profiling

Practical Application of Deductive Criminal Profiling

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Behavioral Consistency, the Homology Assumption, and the Problems of Induction

Introduction

Behavioral Consistency

The Homology Assumption

The Problems of Induction

The Problem of Reliability

The Problem of Relevance

The Problem of Trait Reliance

The Relevance of Risk Assessment Research

The Problem of Case Linkage

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Criminal Profiling Methods

Introduction

Criminal profiling: what is it?

Criminal Investigative Analysis

Investigative Psychology

Geographic Profiling (Geoprofiling)

The Least Effort Principle

Distance Decay

The Circle Hypothesis

Geographic Profiling Computer Systems

Diagnostic Evaluations

Behavioral Evidence Analysis

Conclusion

Chapter 5: The Fallacy of Accuracy in Criminal Profiling

Introduction

The Fallacy of Accuracy

The Measure of Success

Accuracy Rates

Problems

Suggestions

Conclusion

Chapter 6: Investigative Relevance

Golas of Profiling and Inputs and Outputs

Inputs and Outputs

Accuracy, Utility, and Investigative Relevance

An Analysis of Investigative Relevance

Results

Analysis of Overall Sample

Analysis of Sample by Method

Diagnostic Evaluations

Investigative Psychology

Discussion

Interpretation of Results

Conclusion

Chapter 7: Metacognition in Criminal Profiling

Introduction

Metacognition

Metacognitive Monitoring

The Role of Competence

The Woodhouse Study

Method

Results

Discussion

Methodological Considerations

Conclusion

Chapter 8: Criminal Profiling as Expert Evidence

Criminal Profiling as Expert Evidence

State of Mind and Intent

Similar Fact Evidence

Staging

Rules of Expert Evidence

Australian Rules of Expert Evidence

Expertise Rule

Area of Expertise Rule

Factual Basis Rule

Common Knowledge Rule

Ultimate Issue Rule

The Latest Indications on the Status of Profiling

R. v. Ranger

New Jersey v. Fortin

The Estate of Samuel Sheppard v. The State of Ohio

R. v. Klymchuk

Recommendations

Conclusion

Chapter 9: Where to from Here?

Introduction

Professionalization

The Scientific Method

Research

Ethics

Accountability

Education and Training

Conclusion

Chapter 10: Criminal Profilers and the Media: Profiling the Beltway Snipers1

The First 45 Hours

The Synergy of Poor Judgment

The Pundits

Profilers on the Case

Announcing the “Safe Havens”

The Response

Catching a “Hybrid”

The “Snipers”

The Motive

The Profilers

Chapter 11: Serial Stalking: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places?

What Is Stalking?

Incidence and Prevalence

What Makes Something Serial?

What Can Be Done About It?

Case Studies

Robert Zeljko Vidovich

Robert D. King

Conclusion

Chapter 12: Serial Rape: An Investigative Approach

Introduction

Rape: Characteristics of the Crime

Offender and Victim Relationships and Characteristics

A Definition of Serial Rape

Typologies of Rape Offenders

Characteristics of the Serial Rapist

Acquiring the Victim and Committing the offense

Important Aspects for Investigators in Serial Rape Offenses

The Investigative Process: a Model for Serial Offenses

Crime Scene Stage

Initial Assessment Stage

Investigation Stage

Target Stage

Arrest Stage

The Issue of Investigative Relevance

Issues for Investigators

Dedicated Task Force

Criminal Profiling

Linkage Blindness

Conclusion

Chapter 13: Understanding Serial Sexual Murder: A Biopsychosocial Approach

Defining Serial Killing

Types of Serial Killers

Organized Versus Disorganized Serial Killers

Incidence of Serial Killing

Serial Sexual Sadistic Killing

An Illustrative Case

Theories of Serial Sexual Sadistic Killing

Basic Studies

Hickey’s Trauma Control Model of the Serial Killer

The Motivational Model

Arrigo and Purcell: Lust Murder As A Paraphilia

Sociological Factors

Future Directions

Conclusion: Understanding the Serial Sexual Killer

Chapter 14: Serial Arson

Methodology Of Fire Investigation

The Arsonist

Case Studies

The "City" Arsonist

“Hurricane Harry”

Sean Broom

Cameron Burgess

Firefighters And Arson

A Special Case: John Leonard Orr

Conclusion

Index