The book is titled: “H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil” by Adam Selzer and published by Simon and Schuster, 2017. ISBN:1510713468, 9781510713468.
Requirements:
I. Book Summary
A succinct, yet thorough summation of the chosen book for reading. This
summary should read similar to an abstract or annotation with
approximately 100 words.
II. Identification / Biographical Information
The offender is identified with a full description, including dates of birth
and death, and geographic information.
III. History of the Offender
Provide background information about the serial killer such as
childhood, residence, family, etc.
IV. Motives and Theoretical Explanation
Determine a motive for the killing along with a theoretical explanation.
Students must choose a criminological theory that best explains the
commission of the killer(s) crimes.
V. Criminal History
Provide a number of kills – suspected, proven, convicted, claimed /
admitted to, etc. Include dispositions (sentences imposed) as attached to any crimes the offender was convicted of in court. Information about
the kills is required to include details such as victim names, offenses
included, etc.
VI. Typology
Decide which of the presented typologies would best fit or be used to
describe this particular serial killer. With the choice, provide a definition and description of this typology. Be sure to also include a full application of this typology to the offender and his / her crimes by way of
connecting details.
VII. Predatory Traits and Crime Scene
Establish whether this particular offender was more organized or
disorganized in their crime scene behaviors. This section should also
include reference to predatory traits and or criminal paraphilia the
offender may have possessed.
The book is titled: “H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil” by A
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