List and describe the four types of serial killers.

What will be an ideal response?


The visionary serial killer is driven by visions or hearing voices. The mission-oriented serial killer feels a mission in life to kill certain kinds of people, such as prostitutes or homosexuals. The hedonistic serial killer is driven by the pure thrill and joy of killing; the majority of serial killers are hedonistic serial killers. The power/control serial killer gains satisfaction from exercising complete power over victims. Sexual activity is almost always involved.

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_____ means that offenders are responsible for their actions and have to suffer the consequences if they act irresponsibly

a. Deterrence c. Culpability b. Incapacitation d. Guilt

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As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court case McKeiver v. Pennsylvania, juveniles have a constitutional right to a trial by jury in juvenile court

a. True b. False

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All states adhere to the Federal Rules model of doing things, such as who has the burden of establishing trustworthiness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The states can set their own ________ criteria after showing that application of the child support guideline figure would cause injustice or be otherwise inappropriate under the circumstances.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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