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Problem
Content: The content of your paper must address the three parts discussed below. You need to incorporate theories, concepts, and research discussed throughout this course and/or from your book.
Part I: Biographical Information - What was the individual's life like? Upbringing? Criminal behavior? What was his/her childhood like?? Childhood behavioral problems? Schooling? ?Did he/she marry? Have any children? Sexual orientation? Social behavior?
Part II: Criminal Activity - What were the nature of the crimes? How many victims?? Any specific victim characteristics? Did the killer take souvenirs and/or leave a signature? What is their "modus operandi" (method of doing something)? Time span for the crimes? What was his/her behavior when caught? What was he/she charged with and sentenced to? Is he/she still alive? Get the instant assignment help.
Part III: Analysis/Characterizing the Serial Killer - Attempt to analyze the killer's behavior from any of the approaches discussed in Alvarez and Bachman (your textbook) and additional sources. Give specific examples of how the individual's behavior connects with at least one theory and one concept discussed in class. Finally, based on the Gradations of Evil Scale, note which category number is most appropriate and include your reasons.
Reflection: This reflection is intended to be your viewpoint, as such, no references are needed. You may wish to consider the ways your culture, social setting, ethnicity, sex, or upbringing has affected your beliefs about serial killers. You also may reflect on any assumptions you may have had prior to your research and if so, how your background norms and beliefs have influenced these assumptions.