I recommend you to read Cracking the Case, I Can See the Scene of the Crime and Tokyo Criminal: The Police Commissioner's Glory. These two novels were about criminal psychology and solving cases. The writing style was beautiful and delved into the psychology and motives behind the crime. They were rated as criminal investigation articles like Criminal Psychology and Silent Reading, from which readers could get a wonderful reading experience.
DNA profiling can be used in wildlife conservation to track and protect endangered species. It helps identify individual animals and monitor their population dynamics.
In employment stories, there have been cases where racial profiling exists. Some immigrants from Asian countries with high - level qualifications have faced difficulties getting jobs in Canada. Employers may assume, based on their race, that they have poor communication skills or are not a good fit for the corporate culture, without actually evaluating their abilities. This is a form of racial profiling as it discriminates against them in the job market.
One popular one is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying Hannibal Lecter, and the protagonist Clarice Starling who uses criminal profiling to hunt down a serial killer. Another great book is 'Mindhunter' by John Douglas. Douglas was a real - life criminal profiler and his book offers fascinating insights into the minds of killers and the profiling process.
Yes. Real criminal profiling techniques served as an inspiration for the movie. The idea of looking at the details of a crime, such as how the victim was chosen, the location of the crime, and the modus operandi of the killer, all are part of real profiling. In Silence of the Lambs, the protagonist uses these types of analysis to get into the mind of the serial killer, just as real - life profilers do. This added a sense of authenticity to the movie's portrayal of the hunt for a dangerous criminal.
Racial profiling in these stories also has a negative impact on the mental health of the profiled groups. People who are targeted often feel stigmatized and marginalized. For instance, South Asian Canadians who are racially profiled may experience stress, anxiety, and a loss of self - esteem, which can further affect their overall well - being and ability to integrate into society fully.
The case of Jack the Ripper is an early example where profiling concepts were informally used. Profilers at the time thought he was likely a local man with knowledge of the alleys where he committed his murders. He targeted prostitutes, which was also a key part of the profile. Although he was never caught, the profiling was an important step in understanding the case.
In the case of the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. Profiling was crucial. Profilers determined that he was likely someone familiar with the area where the bodies were dumped, probably had a job that allowed him some freedom of movement. His preference for certain types of victims was also noted. This information was used in the investigation. Police were able to finally arrest him after years of investigation guided in part by the profiling.
The real stories provided real - world data. They allowed for more accurate profiling. For instance, by studying the real stories of killers' backgrounds, it became possible to see commonalities in upbringing that might lead to criminal behavior.
For beginners, 'The Mephisto Club' by Tess Gerritsen is a good choice. While it has a lot going on in terms of plot, the way criminal profiling is incorporated into the story is straightforward. It has a strong female lead who uses profiling techniques, and the mystery keeps you hooked from start to finish.