Date

12-13-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Human Services: Emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health

Department

Human Services

First Advisor

Jerrod Brown

Abstract

The following is an analysis of the phenomenon of serial killers from their development over time, and why it mattered due to how they operated on society. Cases reported from the past to present century were read and analyzed in search of recurring psychological patterns, changes in methods of inspecting cases and the effects of cultural, technological transformation on both felons as well as those who trailed them. The site is a product of my professional interest in the area of criminal psychology and forensic analysis and reflects my objective to provide myself and other interested professionals, academics, law enforcement authorities, forensic security service agencies with a comprehensive source of information. The study recognized a long overdue longitudinal evaluation which coupled past and present serial killers, stressing the necessity for an interrelated approach to criminal containment and profiling (Miller, 2014). Characteristics of investigation strengths of the investigation included its broad interdisciplinary focus and use of extensive historical data, whereas challenges involved ethical issue documentation. The research also took into account modern phenomena including the rise of digital forensics and increased interest in true crime media, along with nature vs nurture discussions on criminality. In the end, this capstone aimed to unveil not a sensational but an informative narrative about serial killers – so that attention could be drawn to how knowledge can equip early identification and intervention by those who encounter these personalities before they steel themselves into more advanced criminal justice systems.

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