PSYCH 3CC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: D.C. Sniper Attacks, Lee Boyd Malvo, Ted Kaczynski
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Lack of conceptual clarity: victim"s role in themes unclear. Ssa (small space analysis) inappropriate: no factors indicated by analysis, can themes predict offender characteristics themes not linked to offender characteristics. Fbi profile: white male, 24 to 40 yrs old, not a sniper; not military, possible terrorist links lives in or near community; no children firefighter or construction worker. Offenders were finally caught and their names were john allen mohammed & lee malvo (only 17 yrs old) Fbi profile: white male, 25 to 35 years old, unsophisticated social outcast, awkward around women; doesn"t get along with them impulsive, quick-tempered. Fbi profile: single, white, middle-class male intense interest in police work. Listed as a suspect because he fit the profile Fbi profile: lives in scarborough area: single white male, 18-25 years old, high school education only, angry, disparaging toward women, spotty work record.