Mr. Tramm Period 3 SERIAL KILLER RESEARCH PAPER A serial killer is typically defined as a person who murders three or more people over a period of more than 30 days‚ with a "cooling off" period between each murder‚ and whose motivation for killing is largely based on psychological gratification (Princeton University). Every serial killer has either an intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation occurs when we are motivated to perform a behavior or engage in an activity in order to earn a reward
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Problem Statement H. H. Holmes was dubbed the first male serial killer in the United States; however‚ his profile did not entirely fit the characteristics of a male serial killer. Should H. H. Holmes be considered a “Black Widow”? Purpose Imagine a killer who enjoyed torturing his victims with a variety of methods‚ but got paid for it. Meet Dr. H. H. Holmes or also known as “The Torture Doctor”. He was a serial killer who hit Chicago in the late nineteenth century. He killed with the intention
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The Killer Clown Serial killers have existed throughout American history and many of whom‚ would never be expected to kill innocent people. However‚ looks can be deceiving and this was the case for a serial killer in small town of Chicago. This serial killer was considered in the community to be well liked‚ generous‚ loyal‚ and a hard-working man. But no one could have predicted that this well liked man was destined to become one of the most sadistic serial killers and rapists in United States
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there are so many questions left surrounding the deaths of Sam and Lila we can say that the only person who got that nirvana of getting away with murder is Frank. Everyone else still has to manage with the paranoia especially since there is another killer to
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Zoos‚ aquariums and circuses have had a lot of controversy over their uses of animals in captivity. After SeaWorld announced they will not have any killer whales in their facility people reacted with a cheer and some with sadness. The documentary released in 2013 on CNN “Blackfish” has made people’s decision to stop going to and not agree with the animals in captivity all the more easier. According to Lisa Lange‚ senior vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has said “Change
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Who has ever heard of a serial killer that only kills other serial killers? Darkly Dreaming Dexter‚ the first book in an eight part crime fiction series‚ by Jeff Lindsay is about Dexter Morgan‚ a blood spatter analyst who at night doubles as a serial killer who kills only other killers. This book should be made into a movie for its intriguing main character being an anti-hero‚ because it appeals to multiple groups of people‚ and because it is an 8 book series people will become attached to the characters
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Killer Whales Deserve Freedom Kimberly Hall COM 155 November 27‚ 2011 Mara Galvez Killer Whales Deserve Freedom Orcas are complex social creatures deserving freedom and respect‚ not captivity in theme parks under the guise of public education and entertainment. Aquarium staffs say captive whales are priceless educational tools. However‚ people can educate their children by bringing them to the wild instead of bringing the wild to them at the expense of the Orcas health and well-being. "The
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All serial killers usually share one dark life experience with each other. This life experience happens during childhood and involves abuse and a poor upbringing. These life experiences correlate perfectly with notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy‚ also known as “The Killer Clown”. These life experiences helped shape John Wane Gacy and other serial killers into the stuff of nightmares that still haunt people today. To learn about John Wayne Gacy we must look at his early life‚ crimes‚ and his
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In 1983‚ a male killer whale was captured in the North Atlantic‚ at the age of 2‚ he was already 11.5 feet long. They named him Tilikum. Tilikum was first introduced at Sealand‚ at night they stored the whales in a “module”‚ a dark‚ metal 20 x 30 feet box for two-thirds of their lives. During the winter the orcas would be locked in from 5 pm to 7 am. February‚ 1991‚ Kelty Burn falls into the water‚ then Tilikum brings her down‚ and drowns her. In the newspapers it claimed that it was an accidental
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by F.H. Batacan The novel Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan is a story about two Jesuit priests‚ who are also detectives‚ in pursuit of a serial killer who targets undersized and undernourished boys from the Payatas area. More than that‚ it’s an attempt to create an environment that is lacking in this country. There is not a killer as smart as Alex Carlos‚ police detectives as talented as Father Gus Saenz and Father Jerome Lucero‚ nor a police workforce as dedicated as in the story’s
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