Serial and Mass homicide quiz 1

Covers chapters 1-6 of the Hickey Textbook as well as PowerPoint lectures

T or F: Over 90% of serial killers are white

False

T or F: 1 in 5 (17%) women are serial killers

True

T or F: Approximately 1/4 of all serial killers meet the legal definition for insanity

False

Fact or Myth: Serial killers are all lust killers

Myth

Fact or Myth: Serial killers each have dozens of victims

Myth

Fact or Myth: Serial killers kill alone

Myth

Fact or Myth: Serial killers are very intelligent

Myth

Fact or Myth: Serial killers are all have high mobility

Myth

Fact or Myth: Serial killers cannot stop killing

Myth

Fact or Myth: Serial killers are psychopaths

Myth

Fact or Myth: Many serial killers are comfort killers or power/control killers

Fact

Fact or Myth: One in five serial killers are black

Fact

Which of the following is not a reason behind the current crime rate?

a) Victim's rights
b) US economy
c)Aging out process
d) Harsher punishments

d) Harsher punishments

Mass murders occur approximately once every how many days?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 5
d) 10

d) 10

Anxiety disorders fall into the category of ________.
a) psychosis
b)personality disorder
c) disassociations
d) neurosis

d) neurosis

What is neurosis?

excessive and irrational anxiety or obsession.

Which of the following is extremely antisocial, but will never be recognized by the untrained eye, are highly intelligent, and personify PCL-R?

a) psychopath

b) primary sociopath

c) primary psychopath

d) sociopath

c) Primary Sociopath

T or F: In the last 20 years, there has been a decline in violent crime in the US.

True

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: High anxiety during crime

Disorganized

Wrote "The Complete Witch", "The Satanic Rituals", "The Satanic Bible"

Anton LaVey

Members of satanic cults are encouraged to fulfill their potential by advancing through different levels of _____________ via magic, spells, rituals, etc.

Actualization

Primary motivations of serial killers:

anger, criminal enterprise, financial gain, ideology, power thrill, sexual, psychosis

Definition for Serial Murder

The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s) in separate events

(person) Identified 10 different types of murderers covering a broad range of bio-socio-psychological categories

Willie (1974)

The 10 different types of murderers covering a broad range of bio-socio-psychological categories

depressive, psychotic, afflicted with organic brain disorder, psychopathic, passive aggressive, alcoholic, hysterical, juvenile, mentally retarded, sex killers

(person) Created a variety of labels to differentiate killers according to motive

Lee (1998)

The variety of labels to differentiate killers according to motive

profit, passion, hatred, power or domination, revenge, opportunism, fear, contract killing, desperation, compassion, and ritual killers

(person) Described sadistic serial murderers as those who derive sexual gratification from killing and often establish a pattern

Guttmacher (1973)

Neonaticide

killing of a newborn within the first 24 hours of life

Infanticide

killing of an infant child who is less than one year of age

Siblicide

typical in survival behavior of animal groups, refers to the killing of an individual by a sibling(s) or facilitated by the parent(s)

Fratricide

killing of one's brother or sister

Prolicide

killing of one's own children

Parricide

killing of a parent(s) or other relative

Genocide

extermination of a specific racial, ethnic, religious, or national group of people

Mass or Serial Murderer: murder is means of control over life

Both

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Low birth-order status

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Geographically mobile

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Move's the body

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: They have secret hiding places (for the body)

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: They are nocturnal (only kill at night)

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Highly intelligent

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Below-avg. intelligence

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Masculine image

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Charismatic

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Socially Capable

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Socially immature

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Seldom dates

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: High school dropout

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Sexually capable

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Occupationally moblie

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Lives with partner

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Experienced harsh discipline

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Controlled emotions during crime

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: High interest in media response to crime

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Model inmate (when caught/apprehended)

Organized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Father often under- or unemployed

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Lives alone

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Lives/works near crime scene

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Engages in unskilled work

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Significant behavioral changes

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Low interest in media attention

Disorganized

Disorganized or Organized Murderers: Limited alcohol consumption

Disorganized

According to the FBI, disorganized lust killers also follow a variety of predictable behavior following the murder including:

-returning to the crime scene

-keeping a journal

-attending funeral/burial of victim

-becoming religious

-changes in personality

-submitting info about victim

-becoming religious

Mass or Serial Murderer: usually arrested or killed at crime scene

Mass

Mass or Serial Murderer: Often commits suicide after crime

Mass

Mass or Serial Murderer: Eludes arrest and detection

Serial

Mass or Serial Murderer: Likely to travel and seek out victims

Serial

Mass or Serial Murderer: Evokes long term media/public attention

Serial

Mass or Serial Murderer: Kills individuals

Serial

Mass or Serial Murderer: Kills over period of time

Serial

Mass or Serial Murderer: Min number is of victims agreed on researches is 4

Both

Mass or Serial Murderer: Murderer is usually white male

Both

Mass or Serial Murderer: Motivated primarily by material gain or revenge

Mass

Mass or Serial Murderer: Victims usually female

Serial

Mass or Serial Murderer: Firearms are common weapon of choice

Mass

Mass or Serial Murderer: Kills in spontaneous rage

Mass

Mass or Serial Murderer: Has a cool off period

Both

"The Mask of Sanity"- Cleckley (1976)

Outlined 16 characteristics of psychopaths including intelligent, rational, calm, unreliable, insincere, etc.

The term "psychopath"

non-diagnostic label used to describe a potpourri of individuals determined by social standards to possess characteristics at variance with general community standards and practices

Sociopath and Psychopath according to the DSM equal:

Antisocial

Author of "Without Conscience...."

Dr. Robert Hare

"subclinical psychopaths"

drawn to positions of power and control and noted that many white collar criminals are psychopaths

"PCL-R"

"Psychopathy Checklist-Revised", measures psychopathy on 40 point scale

Reaction-formation

Double life some people live in response to unresolved personal conflicts

The Sociopath is:

antisocial and rates about 20 on the Hare PCL-R

Primary/True Psychopath

usually does not have history of criminal behavior; avoids arrest. Possesses all attributes on PCL-R and rates 30 or higher, is antisocial

T or F: Mass murderers give little thought to their inevitable capture/death.

True

T or F: Chromosomal studies have shown that having an extra 'X' chromosome can lead to an increase in violent behavior.

False, an extra Y does

The organized-disorganized dichotomy

Proven to be a stepping-stone to more advanced profiling techniques

Nine pronouncements of the devil that Satan represents:

1) indulgence
2) vital existence
3) undefiled wisdom
4) kindness to those who deserve it
5) vengeance
6) responsibility
7) man as just another animal
8) all of the so-called sins
9)the best friend the church has ever had

"The Mask of Sanity"- Cleckley (1976)

Outlined 16 characteristics of psychopaths including intelligent, rational, calm, unreliable, insincere, etc.

The term "psychopath"

non-diagnostic label used to describe a potpourri of individuals determined by social standards to possess characteristics at variance with general community standards and practices

Sociopath and Psychopath according to the DSM equal:

Antisocial

Author of "Without Conscience...."

Dr. Robert Hare

"subclinical psychopaths"

drawn to positions of power and control

Most white collar criminals are

psychopaths

Psychopathy Checklist-Revised or “PCL-R" measures

psychopathy on 40 point scale

Reaction-formation

Double life some people live in response to unresolved personal conflicts

are sociopaths social or antisocial?

antisocial