For this assignment, choose one “famous” criminal,
*Zodiac Killer* https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/zodiac-killer
Include the following information in your paper:
- Demographic information on the offender, crimes committed, and outcomes of their crimes (i.e., arrested, executed, released).
- Briefly discuss their childhood or early upbringing, which could be significant in their actions.
- Explain which theory from this module could be used to provide some insights into why this person engaged in criminal activities. Discuss at least three offender facts that relate to the chosen theory to substantiate your theory choice.
- Address what the chosen theory misses in trying to explain the offender’s behaviors. Provide examples of offender aspects that cannot be explained by the theory, but which may play a role in why this person engaged in the heinous crimes.
Your paper should be 400 to 600 words (2 to 3 pages) in length and formatted in APA style. Use at least three references to assist you in providing objective and accurate information on the offender. If you chose a criminal from the Biography website, that will be your first reference. Other information sources may be in the form of books, documentaries, news accounts, interviews, research articles, and websites that are not opinion-based.
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