Mass Murderers
In the aftermath of mass murders, the news media and members of the public ask questions such as “Why did he do it?” and “Were there any warning signs?”
Consider what you’ve learned this week regarding the sociological, psychological, and biological influences of multiple murderers.
Choose one of the following mass murderers:
Jared Lee Loutner
James Holmes
Seung-Hui Cho
Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold
Based on your choice, create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word that covers the areas mentioned below :
- Provide the available information that describes the killer’s background (education, mental issues, criminal history, etc.).
- Summarize the events surrounding the crime.
- Identify and analyze which theory or theories best apply to this particular mass murderer. Explain why this theory is correct.
- Discuss whether the case led to any changes in laws, police procedure, school security, etc.
Answer previewJames Holmes’ Background Information
James Holmes, born on December 13, 1987, is a convicted of mass murder after an incident where he shot dead twelve people and injuring seventy others in a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado on July 20, 2012. After the trial, James was found guilty of 165 counts. This number included first-degree murder cases, attempted murder and possession of the explosive device. James graduated in 2010 with B.S in neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside. He also enrolled in the University of Colorado in 2011 for a doctoral program in neuroscience, but later in 2012, he withdrew from the program (CNN, 2018)…
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