Autoerotic Deaths:
Historical Perspectives and Investigative Considerations
by Craig M. Cooley, MS
Abstract: This
work provides a comprehensive literature review of the subject
of autoerotic death. Topics of discussion include: understanding
the nature of autoerotic behavior, investigating and recognizing
death scene characteristics, and understanding psychological
autopsy techniques. This review will show that the majority
of the autoerotic literature is confusing, inconsistent, and morally
slanted. By analyzing the historical data regarding autoerotic
behavior it is hoped that an objective definition concerning autoerotic
fatalities may surface.
Criminal Profiling:
Is it investigatively relevant?
by Det. Sgt. Terry Goldsworthy
Abstract:
The aim of this research was to determine
what information is investigatively relevant for police and how
criminal profiling fits into an investigative model. Two major
questions guide this research: (1) what is meant by the term investigative
relevance? and (2) is criminal profiling seen by police as being
investigatively relevant? The research was undertaken by delivering
a questionnaire to serving members of the Queensland Police Service
and obtaining their responses in relation to a number of issues
relating to the above two questions. The study showed that criminal
profiling is perceived as being investigatively relevant amongst
police investigators. Specifically it was seen as a means of reducing
suspect pools and providing direction to investigations. Furthermore,
it is suggested that someone with a background in psychology would
be best suited as a criminal profiler. The study also showed that
there is information overload in investigations and thereby limiting
information to investigatively relevant material was seen as important.
In addition a number of improvements were suggested to current
practices such as the use of major incident rooms. Significant
training issues were identified in relation to providing police
with further skills to illicit information through interviews,
and providing them with a basic understanding of psychological
traits of potential offenders to assist investigators in solving
crimes.
Mass Killings: A Study
of 5 Cases
by Brent E. Turvey, MS
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to examine
the more prominent mass killer profiles and typologies presented
in the literature, and compare them to 5 known U.S. cases from
across the 1900s. From this exercise, it is hoped that a preliminary
understanding of the utility of the literature will emerge. At
the same time, this work also evaluates the quality of the literature
on the subject.
