R.A.Blake, M/A/C/J- Criminologist, Researcher & Author, Social Scientist. Title: Why are Gang member killers not classified as Dysocial Psychopathic Serial killers?

 R.A.Blake, M/A/C/J- Criminologist, Researcher & Author, Social Scientist. Title: Why are Gang member killers not classified as Dysocial Psychopathic Serial killers?

Abstract

The proposed research is designed to address two major deficits in knowledge, regarding the adaptation of Serial Killers and Gang Killers. On the conception that though they have a different label, they are one label when it comes to the amount of persons killed, method in which they are killed, and the traits and characteristics of the offenders.  The focus of this study is to identify these differences by doing a case study of those offenders labeled Serial Killers and those incarcerated for life/death penalty for gang–related criminality data gathered from the Death Penalty Website.  The proposed research will provide a much-needed diverse approach to catching Gang members; if they are at times profiled as Serial Killers.  Thus, reducing the number of Gang related deaths, killings and other criminal acts.

Statement of the Problem

In this study, we will be analyzing and making a comparison between Gang members[African Americans] and Psychopath Serial Killer's specifically Spree killers; highlighting the commonalities in the offender characteristics and traits.  Will be defining what constitutes as; crime, murder, gang violence, the death penalty and serial killers; many of whom are characterized as psychopaths.  A Psychopath is  defined as "a clinical construct characterized by a cluster of interpersonal, affective  lifestyles, anti-social  traits and behavior". (Kuehnel and Meadows, 2005).  Dyssocial Psychopathy is linked to peer associations; i.e., criminal street gangs, family, etc.  African American Gang members were over seven times more likely than whites to commit a homicide according to the Bureau of Justice; (2000). It only leaves one to wonder, with such  high murder and killing rate and the manner in which the crimes are carried out; why are Gang member killers not classified as Dyssocial Psychopathic Serial killers?  

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Gang Member murders are Dyssocial Psychopathy Serial Killers?

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The Purpose of the Study is to compare and contrast the two different types of offenders and the manner in which they commit the crimes, and how their victims are chosen.  Concluding, by highlighting the similarities that Gang members are indeed Serial Killers; which have been placed under another category.  If Gang members are possibly profiled and treated like Serial Killers as well as an organized organization, then it would be possible to lower the gang interaction, initiations that lead to murders and rapes, finally the killings of numerous individuals at the hands at one person.  An example in regards to a lack of family and neurological tiesis are commonalities both 'group' offenders share.

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Definition of Terms

Crime constitutes of a voluntary act [the Actus Reus]; meaning the offender acted voluntarily whilst committing the crime.  Individuals need to possess and have the Mens Rea, this is the special mental state or the guilty mind of a person.  To prove criminal intent [Mens Rea]; evidence of planning and premeditation, such as buying weapons and laying wait for a victim. Examples of what constitutes as a major crime are; intentional murder, forcible rape, and aggravated first degree murder.  These crimes carry a sentence of life imprisonment or depend on the state, the death penalty.