Purchase Solution

Jeffrey Dahlmer, Media, and Serial Killers

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Serial killing and mass murder are not unique to American society. An examination of the literature will show numerous incidents of multiple murders in many different countries. The crucial concept to remember is: different cultures view serial and mass murder differently. Each culture's perception of homicide is culturally specific; consequently, the impact multiple murders has is also culturally specific. In the U.S., criminal justice officials are required to act quickly because of pressure from the public and the media when a murder of any kind occurs. In countries with a nondemocratic form of government, the public and the media may not be able to outwardly report or express their fears of a killer at large. Many cases in other countries may be hidden from the public in an effort to minimize the effects on society. The impact serial and mass murder has on the societies in which it is perpetrated is not as well studied as other areas of this type of crime. However, it is important for us to discuss the society's reactions both historically and currently.
Choose a serial or mass murder and analyze the resulting impact it had on the citizens of the immediate area in which the crime occurred, along with any regional and international affects.

- Which crimes are more highly publicized in the media, serial or mass murder, and why?

- What does the term "mass hysteria" mean, and where did it originate?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

Jeffrey Dahlmer's serial murders are discussed including the impact that his crimes had on the community where he killed as well as victim's families. The role that the media plays in sensationalizing the serial killers' crimes is also discussed.

Solution Preview

Jeffrey Dahlmer had a significant impact on the victims and community. His crimes resonated for several years after the fact because of the viciousness involved in the crimes. Therefore, after the fact his crimes carried a huge toll on the community and made the community come together to condemn and mourn the crimes committed ...

Solution provided by:
Raushaun Rigsby, MSc
Education
  • Associates of Arts , Lone Star Community College
  • Bachelor of Science , Sam Houston State University
  • Masters of Science, Kaplan University
  • Masters of Science , Kaplan University
Recent Feedback
  • "Thank you however I have two questions: 1.) where in this passage is the actual problem statement? 2.) if you used references can you please provide them? This is great work and I am so grateful. "
  • "Thank you very much"
  • "excellent analysis"
  • "graet job very helpful"
  • "Thank you, excellent and very detailed."
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Title VII Laws

Learn the basics of the laws under Title VII.

Evidence

Do you know your evidence objections? Find out with this quiz!

Constitutional Law Rights

How much do you know about Constitutional Law Rights? Find out with this quiz!

Contract Requirments

How much do you know about the legal requirements for a contract? Find out with this quiz!

Criminal Defenses Review

Test your knowledge of the basics of criminal law and defenses with this quiz.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • How the criminal justice system addresssess serial killers

    479667 Serial Killers and the Criminal Justice System Media stories about serial killers and their crimes hog headlines. The criminal justice system invests efforts to bring in such criminals.

  • claims by astrologers

    Any astrologer with an interest in serial killers would know the charts of David Berkowitz and Jeffrey Dahmer and recognize them instantly.) Did she know that there were four serial killers among the twenty horoscopes?

  • Serial Murderer and Crime Forecasting

    Then they seek out the victim and murder them. *Serial killers are seeking an object or prop to victimize, not a partner. Jeffrey Dahmer was searching for a living, breathing zombie who would do whatever he wanted and would never refuse or leave.

  • Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

    If his brain had been studied, it would have been the first known examination of a cannibalistic serial murderer's brain. 1) What is the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and how will it help the criminal justice system deal with future serial killers

  • Differences between Organized and Disorganized Killers

    Jeffrey Dahmer was of high or average intelligence, possessed normal social skills, maintained a job, and had a vehicle. All of these are characteristics of organized killers.

  • The victim's perceived role in Mass Murders and Demographics

    No, and the methods used for serial killers differ from mass murderers based on the objective and rationale of most mass murderers.

  • Report on serial killers

    To kill again: The motivation and development of serial murder. Wilmington DE: SR Books. This paper is a report about serial killers, myths, how to control such myths and evaluation of the current strategies on serial killers.

  • Victim Selection

    How the victim selection process is different between team serial killers and those who work alone are determined.

  • Socialization and Criminal Behavior

    Locate a criminal from one of the following links: Serial Killers, Notorious Murder Cases, Gangsters and Outlaws, The Criminal Mind, or Terrorists, Spies and Assassins. Read the biography of your chosen criminal.

View More Related Solutions