The term ‘serial killings’ means a series of three or more killings, not less than one of which was committed within the United States, having common characteristics such as suggesting the reasonable possibility that the same actor

Criminal Minds: Serial Killers

• Due Saturday by 11:59pm
• Points 100
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• Available Aug 24 at 12am – Aug 30 at 11:59pm

The term ‘serial killings’ means a series of three or more killings, not less than one of which was committed within the United States, having common characteristics such as suggesting the reasonable possibility that the same actor or actors committed the crimes.   This week, you learned about criminological theories. Identify two serial killers cases you have an interest in and follow the instructions below:

You may write about an open, old, or closed serial killer case.    The paper or report MUST be in APA format and contain the following information: 

1.  A Short Summary about the person
2. You must mention the psychological type of person. Psychological theories describe the person, and this usually comes from the person’s childhood life. 
3. Describe the Motive behind the killing.
4. Who were the victims?
5. Remember the definition of a serial killer.
6. Look for a theory that explains why the person may have committed the crime.
7. Explain the Modus Operandi (MO) of the case in detail. 

 You must have a written paper or report of 2-4 pages in APA format. You must also create a presentation from your paper or report, such as PowerPoint. The presentation may include pictures, media clips, voice narration, etc. 

Please review the Criminal Mind Rubric to see how you will be assessed.