Analysis of a Profiling Case
Assignment 2: Learning Activity 2—Analysis of a Profiling
Case
Over the years, many famous cases have demonstrated how
criminal profiling can be used to assist with an investigation. For this
assignment, complete the following:
Choose any one case such as the following well-known
criminal cases:
The case of David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
The case of Ted Bundy
Using the module readings, Argosy University online library
resources, and Internet resources, research the chosen case. Respond to the
following questions:
Describe the information that was gathered about the
perpetrator or offender. This could include the profiler's conclusions
regarding the offender's mental, emotional, and personality characteristics as
well as age, gender, ethnicity, and geographic location.
Describe what sources the investigator used, what patterns
of behavior were identified, and what information was given to law enforcement.
State if the information that law enforcement received is correct.
Analyze if the profile was accurate and if it did assist or
hinder in the investigation.
Explain what factors led to the accuracy or inaccuracy of
the profile.
Support your responses giving reasons and examples from 2–4
scholarly resources.
Write a 2- to 3-page paper in a Microsoft Word document.
Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and
organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation
and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and
punctuation.
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