The Investigation of Serial Killings
The Investigation of Serial Killings Kennedy Collins CRJU_ 101_ SEC 01 Dr. Tracy Tolbert
Introduction This study examined of dysfunctional family structure on homicidal behavior patterns. Using qualitative method case-content analysis, the found that several correlates between family dysfunction, harsh parenting, and antisocial disorder; integrate to effect social outcomes that led people to serial killings. This study uses various methods such as, case studies, face to face interviews, observational study, and surveys. The two most beneficial methods used were case studies, and face to face interviews. After the completeion of the study, the research revealed that there was a small amount of weakness in the correlation between family dysfunction, harsh parenting, and antisocial disorder. Family dysfunction played the most important role in the development of the serial killer. More specifically, family dysfunction integrated with harsh parenting and mental abuse explains why most serial killers see society in abnormal point of view. This study suggests that there is still a need for further information of independent variables that associated with family dysfunction. However, it is likely that the more data obtained in the future will completely fulfill the support needed to balance out the criminal justice system. Therefore, this research currently addresses all the appropriate information useful for the purpose our criminal justice system. Literature Review This study examined the impact of environmental factors on homicidal behavior. Using a case study, the authors examined 21 males in jail, convicted of murder, and compared them to 21 convicted non-violent burglars. The study revealed that lower socio-economic status, harsh parenting from the mother and father, and lack of school were significantly more common for killers. These social outcomes led the young men to contribute to homicidal behavior (Hill-Smith et al.,
Introduction This study examined of dysfunctional family structure on homicidal behavior patterns. Using qualitative method case-content analysis, the found that several correlates between family dysfunction, harsh parenting, and antisocial disorder; integrate to effect social outcomes that led people to serial killings. This study uses various methods such as, case studies, face to face interviews, observational study, and surveys. The two most beneficial methods used were case studies, and face to face interviews. After the completeion of the study, the research revealed that there was a small amount of weakness in the correlation between family dysfunction, harsh parenting, and antisocial disorder. Family dysfunction played the most important role in the development of the serial killer. More specifically, family dysfunction integrated with harsh parenting and mental abuse explains why most serial killers see society in abnormal point of view. This study suggests that there is still a need for further information of independent variables that associated with family dysfunction. However, it is likely that the more data obtained in the future will completely fulfill the support needed to balance out the criminal justice system. Therefore, this research currently addresses all the appropriate information useful for the purpose our criminal justice system. Literature Review This study examined the impact of environmental factors on homicidal behavior. Using a case study, the authors examined 21 males in jail, convicted of murder, and compared them to 21 convicted non-violent burglars. The study revealed that lower socio-economic status, harsh parenting from the mother and father, and lack of school were significantly more common for killers. These social outcomes led the young men to contribute to homicidal behavior (Hill-Smith et al.,
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