Adam Lanza Crime
Chelsey Werner, Brandon Busch, Michael McCormick, Casey Shirk
Intro to Crim 110-03
Dr. Schanz
Adam Lanza: Worst Criminal Ever
December 14th, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School became the site of the deadliest mass shooting in a grade school with 26 victims, all shot and killed at the hands of Adam Lanza. Lanza shot and killed 20 students age six through seven and six staff members. There are many mixed speculations of Lanza’s motivation, however, it is safe to say he can be considered one the worst criminals ever. Adam Lanza, born on April 22nd, 1992, to Peter and Nancy Lanza, lived in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, approximately 5 miles from Sandy Hook Elementary School. He attended Sandy Hook Elementary and then transferred to St. Rose of Lima …show more content…
Men are genetically stronger and their hormonal differences lead them to commit more aggressive, violent crimes. Also, men tend to be less socialized and lack verbal skills. Because of this men tend to lean toward aggression to solve problems rather than talking to diffuse conflict (p 43.) This chapter also talks about age and that as a rule of thumb adolescents, at the age of 18, tend to commit more violent crimes than that of other ages because they are psychologically immature (p …show more content…
As chapter two discusses, the early interactions with family and peers shape an individual 's entire life (p 57.) It was clearly known and stated that Lanza was not a well-liked in school, he had not one friend throughout his entire school career. This led to an inability to gain insight from his peers, learn proper relationship conduct, or acquire morals. Coming from a divorced family also shattered his perception of proper relationships. Adding to this, Lanza 's mother removed him from school, furthering his antisocial behavior. His lack of social interaction combined with a broken home life left Lanza alone with his thoughts, aggression, and sadness. All these things made it extremely difficult for him to develop into a fully functioning member of society. It is plausible that he had feelings of resentment towards his mother because she took him from the small social interaction he did have at school. It was apparent he found gratification in performing well in school and may have even felt he found a home within the tech club. Lanza 's antisocial behaviors as well as a perpetual lack of positive relationships within in his early childhood significantly contributed to his criminal
Intro to Crim 110-03
Dr. Schanz
Adam Lanza: Worst Criminal Ever
December 14th, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School became the site of the deadliest mass shooting in a grade school with 26 victims, all shot and killed at the hands of Adam Lanza. Lanza shot and killed 20 students age six through seven and six staff members. There are many mixed speculations of Lanza’s motivation, however, it is safe to say he can be considered one the worst criminals ever. Adam Lanza, born on April 22nd, 1992, to Peter and Nancy Lanza, lived in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, approximately 5 miles from Sandy Hook Elementary School. He attended Sandy Hook Elementary and then transferred to St. Rose of Lima …show more content…
Men are genetically stronger and their hormonal differences lead them to commit more aggressive, violent crimes. Also, men tend to be less socialized and lack verbal skills. Because of this men tend to lean toward aggression to solve problems rather than talking to diffuse conflict (p 43.) This chapter also talks about age and that as a rule of thumb adolescents, at the age of 18, tend to commit more violent crimes than that of other ages because they are psychologically immature (p …show more content…
As chapter two discusses, the early interactions with family and peers shape an individual 's entire life (p 57.) It was clearly known and stated that Lanza was not a well-liked in school, he had not one friend throughout his entire school career. This led to an inability to gain insight from his peers, learn proper relationship conduct, or acquire morals. Coming from a divorced family also shattered his perception of proper relationships. Adding to this, Lanza 's mother removed him from school, furthering his antisocial behavior. His lack of social interaction combined with a broken home life left Lanza alone with his thoughts, aggression, and sadness. All these things made it extremely difficult for him to develop into a fully functioning member of society. It is plausible that he had feelings of resentment towards his mother because she took him from the small social interaction he did have at school. It was apparent he found gratification in performing well in school and may have even felt he found a home within the tech club. Lanza 's antisocial behaviors as well as a perpetual lack of positive relationships within in his early childhood significantly contributed to his criminal