Mr. Romero, M.Ed. University of California, Los Angeles Criminal Profiling Mr. Romero, M.Ed. University of California, Los Angeles

Criminal Profiling Definition: A collection of leads as an educated attempt to provide specific information about a certain type of suspect

History: Jack the Ripper What? 5 Prostitutes Murdered When? Mid-1888 Where? Whitechapel Area in London How? Medical Tools Who? Jack the Ripper

Jack the Ripper Victims Victim 1: 45-year-old Mary Ann (Polly) Nichols-cuts to abdomen and throat (Aug.31) Victim 2: Annie Chapman-stomach ripped open, intestines pulled out, bladder removed (Sept. 8) Victim 3 & 4: Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes-bladder removed, face mutilation (Sept. 30) Victim 5: Mary Kelly-removed heart, skinned her

Jack the Ripper Profile “Catch me if you can” -letter “From Hell” by Jack the Ripper -According to Dr. Thomas bond, the murders had been committed by one person alone who was physically strong, cool, and daring. He thought the man would be quiet and inoffensive in appearance, middle-aged, and neatly attired, probably wearing a cloak to hide the bloody effects of his attacks out in the open. He would be a loner, without a real occupation, eccentric, and mentally unstable. He might even suffer from a condition called Satyriasis, a sexual deviancy. Very likely, those who knew him would be aware that he was not right in his mind.

The First Ever Criminal Profile Mad Bomber George Metesky Between 1951 and 1956, mad bomber George Metesky planted 33 bombs of which 22 detonated and injured 15 people George Metesky was a disgruntled former employee that sought vengeance for being injured at work and later affecting his health

Behavior Science Unit Behavior Science Unit (now the Behavior Research and Instruction Unit) was developed to study human behavior as it relates to crime

Traits of a Profiler 1. Common Sense: Practical Intelligence 2. Open Mind: Accept other people’s suggestions 3. Experience 4. Isolate personal feelings about the crime, criminal, and victim 5. Think like the offender

Crime and Crime Scene Weapons used type of killing site methods of transportation time of day the crime was committed position of items at the scene

Crime Scene Steps 1. Victimology-Facts about the victim. What were the victim/s up to the last days/hours of his/her or their life. Risk level (high or low) 2. Offender-organized or disorganized crime? - was a vehicle used? Weapon? Type of wound? Risk? Accomplice? Environment?

Modus Operandi (M.O.) Definition: The method or technique of carrying out of the crime. *The offender’s M.O. can change over time

Signature of Offender A unique set of acts an offender engages in with each victim