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2 Fourth Edition PROFILING VIOLENT CRIMES 3 Fourth Edition PROFILING VIOLENT CRIMES An Investigative Tool Ronald M. Holmes University of Louisville Stephen T. Holmes University of Central Florida 4 Copyright © 2009 by SAGE Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information: SAGE Publications, Inc. SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. 2455 Teller Road B 1/I 1 Mohan Cooperative Thousand Oaks, Industrial Area California Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 044 91320 India E-mail: [email protected] SAGE Publications Ltd. SAGE Publications Asia-Pacific 1 Oliver’s Yard Pte. Ltd. 55 City Road 33 Pekin Street #02-01 London EC1Y 1SP Far East Square United Kingdom Singapore 048763 Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Holmes, Ronald M. Profiling violent crimes: An investigative tool/Ronald M. Holmes, Stephen T. Holmes.—4th ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-4129-5997-1 (cloth) ISBN 978-1-4129-5998-8 (pbk.) 1. Criminal investigation—Psychological aspects. 2. Criminal behavior —Research—Methodology. 3. Criminal methods—Research—Methodology—Case studies. I. Holmes, Stephen T. II. Title. HV8073.5.H65 2009 364.3—dc22 2008023611 Printed on acid-free paper 08 09 10 11 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Acquiring Editor: Jerry Westby Editorial Assistant: Eve Oettinger Production Editor: Sarah K. Quesenberry Copy Editor: Tony Moore Proofreader: Sally Jaskold Indexer: Jeanne Busemeyer Typesetter: C&M Digitals (P) Ltd. Cover Designer: Gail Buschman Marketing Manager:Christy Guilbault 5 Brief Contents Preface Chapter 1. Psychological Profiling: An Introduction Chapter 2. Profiling in Fantasy and Fact Chapter 3. The Rationale for Psychological Profiling Chapter 4. Criminal Theories and Psychological Profiling Chapter 5. The Analysis of the Crime Scene Chapter 6. Arson and Psychological Profiling Chapter 7. Profiling Serial Murderers Chapter 8. Psychological Profiling and Rape Chapter 9. Pedophilia and Psychological Profiling Chapter 10. Autoerotic Asphyxiation Chapter 11. Profiling Satanic and Cult-Related Murders Chapter 12. Geography, Profiling, and Predatory Criminals Chapter 13. Jack the Ripper: A Case for Psychological Profiling Chapter 14. Lizzie Borden Chapter 15. The Victim in Criminal Profiling Chapter 16. The Future of Criminal Profiling Credits Index About the Authors 6 Detailed Contents Preface Chapter 1. Psychological Profiling: An Introduction Inductive Versus Deductive Profiling Inductive Criminal Investigative Assessments Deductive Criminal Investigative Assessments Goals in Profiling Goal 1: To Provide the Criminal Justice System With a Social and Psychological Assessment of the Offender Case Study Goal 2: To Provide the Criminal Justice System With a Psychological Evaluation of Belongings Found in the Possession of the Offender Case Study Goal 3: To Provide Interviewing Suggestions and Strategies Case Study Profiling: An Art, Not a Science Conclusion References Chapter 2. Profiling in Fantasy and Fact Sherlock Holmes: The Master Detective Will Graham and Red Dragon Clarice Starling and The Silence of the Lambs Zoe Koehler: A Female Serial Murderess Alex Cross Dr. Laszlo Kreizler: The Alienist and Angel of Darkness Other Works of Fiction and Psychological Profiling Profiling in Fact Profile of Adolf Hitler Benefits of the Profile The Mad Bomber and Dr. Brussel Richard Kuklinski Dennis Rader—The BTK Strangler Profile of a Rape Case Case Profile: Mrs. Charlene L. Miller Conclusion References Chapter 3. The Rationale for Psychological Profiling Personality and Crime Biology Culture Environment Common Experiences Unique Experiences New Ways of Viewing the Personality Assumptions of the Profiling Process The Crime Scene Reflects the Personality The Method of Operation Remains Similar 7 The Signature Will Remain the Same The Offender Will Not Change His Personality The Worth of the Psychological Profile Conclusion References Chapter 4. Criminal Theories and Psychological Profiling Theories of Crime and Criminality Individual Theories of Crime Psychology and Crime Crime and Personality Formation Personality Characteristics Mental Deficiency Criminal Thinking Patterns Character Defects Psychiatry and Crime Freud’s Building Blocks of Personality Freud’s View of the Source of Crime Psychoanalytic Treatment Constitutional Theories Heredity and Atavists Physical Characteristics and Crime Chemical Imbalances and Hormonal Influences Social/Ecological Theories of Crime Social/Ecological Approaches Crime as Learned Behavior Cultural Transmission Theories Social Bond Theories Combining the Disciplines References Chapter 5. The Analysis of the Crime Scene Beyond the Physical Evidence Psychological Profiling Typology The Disorganized Asocial Offender Personal Characteristics Post-Offense Behavior Interviewing Techniques The Organized Nonsocial Offender Personal Characteristics Post-Offense Behavior Interviewing Techniques Crime Scene Differences Conclusion References Chapter 6. Arson and Psychological Profiling What Is Arson? Forms and Types of Arson Statistics on Arson A View of the Firesetter Typologies of Firesetters Firesetting Experience Types of Fires 8 Number of Fires False Alarms Time of Day Regard for Life Emotional State and Behavior Just Prior to Firesetting Emotional State and Behavior During Firesetting Emotional State and Behavior After Setting the Fire Arrest Confession Selection of Target Vandalism Excitement Revenge Crime Concealment Profit Organized Versus Disorganized Personality Conclusion References Chapter 7. Profiling Serial Murderers Typology of Serial Murderers Spatial Mobility of Serial Killers The Visionary Serial Killer The Mission Serial Killer The Hedonistic Serial Killer The Power/Control Serial Killer Serial Murderers: General Characteristics A Serial Murderer’s Perspective Perception of Potential Victims Perceptions During Violence Analysis of the Psyche of a Serial Killer Profiling a Serial Murder Case Elemental Traits in Crime Scene Evaluation Additional Profiling Elements Blindfolds Attacks at the Face Disposal of the Body Weapons Dismemberment Bondage Position of the Body Duct Tape Staging Souvenirs Trophies Conclusion References Chapter 8. Psychological Profiling and Rape Definitions of Rape Statistics on Rape Selected Characteristics of Rapists Psychology and Rape Typology of Rapists 9 Power Reassurance Rapist Elements in the Rape Process Interviewing Strategy Anger Retaliation Rapist Elements in the Rape Process Interviewing Strategy Power Assertive Rapist Elements in the Rape Process Interviewing Strategy Sadistic Rapist Elements in the Rape Process Interviewing Strategy Conclusion References Chapter 9. Pedophilia and Psychological Profiling Definition of Terms: Child Molester or Pedophile Types of Pedophiles The Situational Child Molester The Regressed Child Molester The Sexually Indiscriminate Child Molester The Naive or Inadequate Child Molester The Preferential Child Molester The Mysoped Child Molester and Killer The Fixated Child Molester Profiling Child Molester Types The Sadistic Offender The Fixated Offender Immature and Regressed Offenders Common Threads Among Child Molester Types Conclusion References Chapter 10. Autoerotic Asphyxiation What Is Autoerotic Sexual Behavior? Forms of Autoeroticism Autoerotic Asphyxiation Aqua-Eroticism Chemical Eroticism Suffocation Traits and Characteristics of Autoeroticism Practitioners Gender Age Race Social Habits Ambition Economic Status Religious Orientation Autoerotic Scene Indicators Cross-Dressing Mirrors Pornography Genital Binding Body Marks and Bruising 10
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