Serial Offender Case Study
In 1986 a rash of kidnappings and rapes occurred in the Savannah, GA area.
> In a tri-county area, 17 kidnappings and rapes occurred along with two
> attempted kidnappings at Fort Stewart, GA which is exclusive federal
> jurisdiction. The offender was ultimately identified as “Eric,” a black
> male, about 6’3″ in height and 230 pounds. Eric was muscular in appearance.
> During his attacks he used an unidentified type of handgun to intimidate
> his victims. There were no injuries (other than that sustained during a
> rape) or deaths. Most of the attacks occurred on rainy days or in the
> evening. The two attempting kidnappings on Fort Stewart were prevented when
> the victims were able to flee. Eventually Eric was identified and arrested
> following an attempted attack when he fired his weapon to frigthen his
> victim and witnesses appeared. Eric was identified in a physical lineup by
> three victims. During my interrogation of Eric he provided me with a
> confession. Eric blamed his mother for his crimes. Based upon this
> information, respond to the following:
>
> 1. How would you profile Eric?
> 2. What type of offender was he?
> 3. If you were able to interrogate Eric, what would you say to gain a
> confession. Why?
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> 200 words
> 2 references
> APA
> Use subtitles
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> In a tri-county area, 17 kidnappings and rapes occurred along with two
> attempted kidnappings at Fort Stewart, GA which is exclusive federal
> jurisdiction. The offender was ultimately identified as “Eric,” a black
> male, about 6’3″ in height and 230 pounds. Eric was muscular in appearance.
> During his attacks he used an unidentified type of handgun to intimidate
> his victims. There were no injuries (other than that sustained during a
> rape) or deaths. Most of the attacks occurred on rainy days or in the
> evening. The two attempting kidnappings on Fort Stewart were prevented when
> the victims were able to flee. Eventually Eric was identified and arrested
> following an attempted attack when he fired his weapon to frigthen his
> victim and witnesses appeared. Eric was identified in a physical lineup by
> three victims. During my interrogation of Eric he provided me with a
> confession. Eric blamed his mother for his crimes. Based upon this
> information, respond to the following:
>
> 1. How would you profile Eric?
> 2. What type of offender was he?
> 3. If you were able to interrogate Eric, what would you say to gain a
> confession. Why?
>
>
>
>
> 200 words
> 2 references
> APA
> Use subtitles
>
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Serial Offender Case Study
Eric’s Profile
Based on the information presented in the case, it is very easy to profile Eric. A major characteristic that be used to describe Eric is his desire to focus or specialize in specific criminal cases such as rapes and kidnappings. He has a black complexion and a muscular body. To commit criminal acts, Eric mostly uses a handgun in an attempt to frighten or intimidate victims. In addition, Eric targeted his victims…………….
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