Psychological Profiling of Offender Characteristics from Crime Behaviors in Serial Rape Offences

Kocsis, Richard N.; Cooksey, Ray; Irwin, Harvey J.

doi:10.1177/0306624x02462003

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“…Conversely though, there was intense criticism of this typology and its capacity to serve as an investigative tool [18,21]. Additional criticism took it one step further and argued that there is no evidence to support the proposed typology [4].…”

Section: The Disorganized Serial Murderermentioning

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Serial Murder Profiling: Our Contemporary Understanding

Edelstein¹

2016

J For Med Leg Aff

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In this article we examine if, and to what extent, profiling can help to solve serial murder cases. We consider the unique characteristics of serial murder and their relationship to profiling, and examine the benefits and limitations of offender profiling. We conclude that using profiling as an investigative tool may help to capture serial murderers and prevent further murders. Notwithstanding, profiling does not guarantee, solving each serial murder case, due to both the limitations of profiling as an objective investigative tool and the distinct characteristics of serial murderers, making them difficult to profile.Keywords: Serial Murder; Profiling; Crime Scene; Geo-Profiling; Modus Operandi; Signature Serial Murder Profiling: Our Contemporary UnderstandingThough serial murder is a relatively rare occurrence, it causes great concern among the general public. The fact that most serial murderers are classified as sane (possessing antisocial personality disorders) is even more worrisome [1].Movies, books, and television series (such as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and Criminal Minds) have generated a certain degree of public conception that forensics and the ability to think like a murderer can solve every occurrence of serial murder. It is important to remember that profiling (criminal profiling or offender profiling), in its different forms and contexts such as crime scene analysis, personality analysis, spatial analysis is at most an important tool for police investigations. Advocates of profiling relate to it as a science while critics of profiling refer to it as an art form [2].The effectiveness of profiling in general, and profiling of serial murder specifically, has not been widely studied. Hodges and Jacquin [3] argued that only two-thirds of murder cases in the United States have been solved, with the unsolved third of murders including at least some serial murders. They maintain that the efficiency and accuracy of criminal profiling has not been investigated sufficiently, although their findings suggest that law enforcement officials have a higher rate of accuracy using profiling than other investigative methods.Other critiques include the fact that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) refuses to report on the efficiency of using profiling in solving cases of serial murder, which raises questions about the method [4]. Conversely, recently published books and articles attempt to identify the important tools that profiling uses, and their significance as investigative tools [5].This article proposes that the use of profiling as an investigative tool for murder cases, specifically cases of serial murder, is marked by many inadequacies, stemming in part from problematic criminology typology, as well as human error. However, continued development of the theoretical tools, empirical testing, and improved training, can change profiling into a more reliable and PO Box 13001, Beersheba, Israel 84536, E-mail: arnonede@gmail.com efficient investigative tool for solving murder cases in general, ...

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Section: The Disorganized Serial Murderermentioning

confidence: 99%

Serial Murder Profiling: Our Contemporary Understanding

Edelstein¹

2016

J For Med Leg Aff

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“…Seu comportamento é expresso de forma menos invasiva (usam de carícias discretas) e dificilmente age com violência, o que na maioria das vezes dificulta que a criança e as pessoas ao seu redor notem o fato. Tende a se envolver com pornografia infantil, pela internet ou utilizando fotografias diferentes dos molestadores [16][17][18][19] .…”

Section: A) Pedófilo Abusadorunclassified

“…Esse tipo também pode ser dividido em dois grupos: molestadores situacionais e preferenciais [16][17][18][19]24 .…”

Section: B) Pedófilo Molestadorunclassified

“…Alguma circunstância contingente o impele a obter gratificação sexual através da criança, o que ocorre muito mais pela fragilidade dela e pela dificuldade de ser descoberto do que pelo fato de ser pré-púbere -daí a denominação "situacional" [16][17][18][19] . Esse tipo de molestador frequentemente é casado e vive com a família, mas, se alguma situação de estresse acontece, ele é levado a sentir-se mais confortável com crianças.…”

Section: B1) Molestador Situacional (Pseudopedófilo)unclassified

“…Para a maioria desses criminosos o planejamento se inicia horas, dias ou até meses antes da ação. Apesar de compreenderem que estão agindo fora da lei, racionalizam seu comportamento, convencendo-se de que não estão cometendo nenhum crime e de que seu comportamento é aceitável [14][15][16][17] . O molestador de crianças convence a si mesmo de que a criança quer se relacionar sexualmente com ele, projetando nela os pensamentos e sentimentos que ele quer que ela tenha sobre ele.…”

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Perfil psicológico e comportamental de agressores sexuais de crianças

Serafim

Saffi

Rigonatti

et al. 2009

Rev. psiquiatr. clín.

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ResumoContexto: A prática de abuso sexual contra crianças é um fenômeno universal. Ela ocorre em todos os tempos e lugares e atinge todas as classes socioeconômicas. Enquanto a maioria dos estudos investiga as vítimas, os poucos estudos sobre agressores se concentram principalmente em dados demográficos. Objetivo: Apresentar revisão da literatura quanto à classificação de molestadores sexuais de crianças, de acordo com o perfil psicológico e comportamental. Métodos: Revisão da literatura e discussão do material utilizado. Resultados: Apresentação das principais classificações dos criminosos sexuais contra crianças, identificando as tipologias mais utilizadas com suas possíveis contribuições à psiquiatria e à psicologia forense. Conclusão: A utilização do perfil psicológico em crimes sexuais é de fundamental relevância no contexto médico-legal, mas ainda carece de bases científicas mais sólidas. Serafim AP, et al. / Rev Psiq Clín. 2009;36(3):105-11Palavras-chave: Abuso sexual, perfil psicológico, violência sexual, ciências forenses. AbstractBackground: Sexual violence against children is a universal problem, occurring since ever, everywhere and regardless the socio-economic status. Whist most studies have been dedicated to the victim of such crime, there is little information regarding their perpetrators, which is largely limited to the description of demographic data. Objective: Review the literature regarding children sexual aggressors according to psychological and behavioral profile. Methods: Literature review and discussion. Results: Presentation of the major classifications of offenders, pointing out the most widely used ones and the implications to forensic psychiatry and psychology. Conclusion: The psychological and behavioral profile use is very important for medico-legal practice, but still needs better scientific validation.

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Sexual Offenses against Adults

Shipley¹,

Arrigo

2011

Forensic Case Formulation

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Psychological Profiling of Offender Characteristics from Crime Behaviors in Serial Rape Offences

Cited by 67 publications

References 22 publications

Serial Murder Profiling: Our Contemporary Understanding

Serial Murder Profiling: Our Contemporary Understanding

Perfil psicológico e comportamental de agressores sexuais de crianças

Sexual Offenses against Adults

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