Criminal Profiling
An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis
- 5th Edition - October 4, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Brent E. Turvey
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 5 8 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 5 5 8 4 - 4
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Request a sales quoteCriminal Profiling: An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis, Fifth Edition, maintains the same core foundation that made previous editions best sellers in the professional and academic community worldwide. Written for practicing behavioral analysts and aspiring students alike, this work emphasizes an honest understanding of crime and criminals. Newly updated, mechanisms for the examination and classification of both victim and offender behavior have been improved. In addition to refined approaches toward international perspectives, chapters on psychological autopsies, scene investigation reconstruction, court issues and racial profiling have also been added.
- Outlines the scientific principles and practice standards of BEA-oriented criminal profiling, with an emphasis on applying theory to real cases
- Contains contributions from law enforcement, academia, mental health fields, and forensic science communities
- Includes a complete glossary of terms, along with an instructor website and student companion site
Primary: Advanced undergraduate and post-graduate students in forensic science programs; criminal profiling, psychology, sociology programs.Secondary: Practicing forensic scientists, forensic practitioners, law enforcement and legal practitioners.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface to the Fifth Edition: Criminal Profiling: Integrating the Psychosocial Approach with a Human Rights Perspective
- Preface to the Fourth Edition: Criminal Profiling: The Imperatives of Scientific Methodology and a Behavioral Science Education
- Methodology
- Skill Identification and Development
- Education
- Experience
- BEA
- References
- Acknowledgments
- Section 1: An Introduction to Criminal Profiling
- Chapter 1: A History of Criminal Profiling
- Abstract
- Blood Libel
- Witches and the Medieval Inquisitions
- Witches and Puritans (1688–1692): Goodwife Ann Glover and the Salem Witch Trials
- Modern Profilers: A Multidisciplinary Historical Perspective
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 2: Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic, and Cognition
- Abstract
- Bias
- Science and the Scientific Method
- Metacognition
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 3: Alternative Methods of Criminal Profiling: Revised and Expanded
- Abstract
- Idiographic Versus Nomothetic Study
- Nomothetic Profiling and Nomothetic Profilers
- Criminal Investigative Analysis and Criminal Profiling: What’s the Difference?
- Organized Versus Disorganized
- Diagnostic Evaluations (DE)
- Investigative Psychology (IP)
- Geographic Profiling
- Conclusion
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 4: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Criminal Profiling: The Mental Health Professional's Contribution to Criminal Profiling
- Abstract
- Psychology and Psychiatry
- Insanity and Competency to Stand Trial
- Contributor's Note: Forensic Psychology With a Human Rights Perspective
- Forensic Psychologists and Psychiatrists as Profilers
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 5: Applied Behavioral Evidence Analysis: Methodology and International Practice
- Abstract
- Behavioral Evidence Analysis (BEA) Defined
- BEA: Goals and Purpose
- BEA: Contexts
- BEA Thinking Strategies
- The Principles of Behavioral Evidence Analysis
- BEA Standards of Practice
- Behavioral Evidence Analysis: International Adoption and Utility
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 6: Racial Profiling: The Civil Rights Perspective
- Abstract
- Racial Profiling
- Criminal Profiling Versus Racial Profiling
- Racial Profiling: Efficacy
- Racial Profiling as Racist, Unconstitutional, and Illegal
- Racial Profiling: A Resurgence
- Racism and Law Enforcement Culture
- Racial Profiling and Miscarriages of Justice
- Conclusion
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 7: Integrated Forensic Assessments: A Psychosocial Approach With the Human Rights Perspective
- Abstract
- Key Terms and Definitions
- Forensic Reports: A Brief Discussion of Purpose
- Integrated Forensic Assessments: A Case Example
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Section 2: Forensic Victimology
- Chapter 8: Forensic Victimology: Incorporating the Ecological Model
- Abstract
- Key Terms
- Challenges
- Forensic Victimology and the Scientific Method
- The Feminist Ecological Model
- Victim Exposure Analysis
- Victimology Guidelines
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 9: Deconstructing Sexual Deviance
- Abstract
- Everybody Lies
- Defining “Deviant” Sexual Behavior
- Modern Sexual Development
- Sexual Arousal
- Sexual Fantasy
- Pornography
- “Deviant” Sexual Behavior
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 10: Sexual Asphyxia
- Abstract
- Problem With Sexual Asphyxia
- Nature of Sexual Asphyxia
- Demographics
- Findings at the Death Scene
- Findings at Autopsy
- Findings of Psychological Autopsy
- Female Sexual Asphyxia
- Differentiating Between Accidental Death From Sexual Asphyxia and Other Causes
- Sexual Homicide With Asphyxia: A Lethal Hookup
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 11: False Allegations: An Introduction with Red Flags
- Abstract
- Mandated Reporters
- Criminal Statutes
- Law Enforcement Duty of Care
- Civil Liability: General
- Red Flags: Professional Origins
- Establishing Victimity
- Investigative Red Flags: Limitations
- Investigative Red Flags for False Reporting
- Identifying False Reports in a Forensic Context
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 12: The Psychological Autopsy: A Critical Perspective
- Abstract
- Definitions and Utility
- Violence, Self-Violence, and Suicide
- Integrated Forensic Assessments and the UN Femicide Protocols
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Section 3: Crime Scene Analysis
- Chapter 13: An Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction
- Abstract
- Approaching the Reconstruction: The Human Rights Perspective
- Crime Reconstruction and Experience
- Reason, Methods, and Confidence
- Event Analysis
- The Role of Evidence: Reconstruction Classifications
- Evidence Dynamics
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 14: Crime Scene Analysis
- Abstract
- Limitations
- Utility
- Location Type
- Location of the Scene
- Crime Scene Type
- Victim Location
- Victim Selection
- Point of Contact
- Method of Approach
- Method of Attack
- Use of Force
- Methods of Control
- Weapon
- Victim Response
- Nature and Sequence of Sexual Acts
- Time
- Multiple Offenders
- Planning/Preparation
- Precautionary Acts
- Missing Items
- Opportunistic Elements
- The Body
- Staging
- Verbal Behavior/Scripting
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 15: Case Linkage: Offender Modus Operandi and Signature
- Abstract
- Key Terms
- Evidentiary Thresholds
- Modus Operandi
- MO in Court: Case Example
- Offender Signature
- Signature Behavior
- Offender Signature
- Distinguishing MO and Signature Behavior
- Interpreting Behavioral Linkage
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Section 4: Offender Characteristics
- Chapter 16: Interpreting Offender Motive
- Abstract
- Rationale
- Motive: Crime Scene State or Offender Trait?
- Theories of Motive
- Motive Versus Intent
- The Behavioral-Motivational Typology
- Psychological Crime Scene Tape
- Contributing Motivational Factors
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 17: Integrated Forensic Assessments: Femicide
- Abstract
- Femicide: Definition and Origins
- Femicide and Impunity
- Mariana Lima Buendia
- The United Nations: A Model Protocol
- Yovanna Yaneth Torres Briseño
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 18: Psychopathy and Sadism: Interpreting Psychopathic and Sadistic Behavior in the Crime Scene
- Abstract
- Psychopathy
- Sadistic Behavior
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 19: Offender Characteristics: Rendering a Criminal Profile
- Abstract
- The Homology Debacle,
- Criminal Profiling and Criminal Identity
- Deducing Offender Characteristics
- Problem Characteristics
- The Written Profile
- Recommendations
- Criminal Profiling in Court
- The Future of Criminal Profiling in US Courts
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 20: Mass Murder
- Abstract
- Mass Murder Versus Genocide
- Mass Murder and the Media
- Myths
- Nomothetic Profiles of Mass Murder
- Nomothetic Data: Numbers and Averages
- Types of Mass Killers
- A Note on Mass Shootings and Femicides
- A Note on White Nationalists/Supremacists
- Mass Murder Protocols
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 21: Serial Cases: Investigating Pattern Crimes
- Abstract
- Case Example: Brent J. Brents
- Terms and Definitions
- Serial Homicide
- Serial Rape
- Evaluating Serial Behavior
- Solving Cases
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 22: Introduction to Terrorism: Understanding and Interviewing Terrorists
- Abstract
- Nomothetic Terrorist Profiles: Oversimplified, Uninformed, and Unadaptive
- Interviewing Terrorists: Suggestions for Investigative Interviews
- Torture
- Conclusion
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Section 5: Professional Issues
- Chapter 23: Ethics and the Criminal Profiler
- Abstract
- When Profiling Harms
- Ethical Guidelines for the Criminal Profiler
- The Media and Entertainment Industry: Conflicts of Interest
- High Station: Abusing Positions of Power
- Ethics in Publishing
- Criminal Profiling and Forensic Fraud
- Solutions
- Summary
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 24: Criminal Profiling: Pseudo-profilers and Courtroom Testimony
- Abstract
- Profiling as Expert Evidence
- The Role of Criminal Profiling
- The Modern History of Criminal Profiling in Court, in Brief
- Profilers as Forensic Experts
- Case Studies in False Testimony and Forensic Fraud
- Conclusion
- Questions
- References
- 1: Crime Scene Analysis
- 2: Equivocal Death Analysis: Preliminary Findings
- 3: Forensic Examination: Femicide Assessment
- Index
- Edition: 5
- Published: October 4, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 920
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128155837
- eBook ISBN: 9780128155844
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Brent E. Turvey
Brent Turvey, PhD is the author of Criminal Profiling: An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Editions (1999, 2002, 2008, 2011); co- author of the Rape Investigation Handbook, 1st and 2nd Editions (2004, 2011), Crime Reconstruction 1st and 2nd Editions (2006, 2011), Forensic Victimology (2008) and Forensic Fraud (2013) - all with Elsevier Science. He hold an MS in Forensic Science and a PhD in Criminology. He is a full partner, Forensic Scientist, Criminal Profiler, and Instructor with Forensic Solutions, LLC, and The Forensic Criminology Institute.
Dr. Turvey also maintains a caseload of femicides (e.g., sexual homicides, gender motivated homicides), pre-femicidal violence, trafficking, and human rights cases in Latin America. Many of these are related to drug trafficking and human trafficking. This involves the implementation of the UN Model Protocol for Femicide Investigation in Latin America, with The Forensic Criminology Institute’s Behavioral Science Lab (BSL). In operation since 2019, the BSL collaborates with USAID, The United Nations, and The Attorney Generals Office in Bogota DC, providing international support and training to attorneys , investigators and forensic professionals.
Affiliations and expertise
MS in Forensic Science and a PhD in Criminology; Forensic Scientist, Criminal Profiler, and Instructor with Forensic Solutions, LLC, and The Forensic Criminology Institute, USARead Criminal Profiling on ScienceDirect