Committee Chair

Bumphus, Vic

Committee Member

Thompson, Roger; McGuffee, Karen

Department

Dept. of Criminal Justice and Legal Assistant Studies

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

This paper examines the various differences between female and male serial killers. The central research question considers whether males and females compare as to major characteristic traits and typologies of serial murder? To explore possible differences, a content analysis was conducted. The major characteristic traits and typologies of serial killers contained in the extant literature were compared to a sample of female and male serial murderers. Analyses reveal that male serial killers possess more generalized traits as compared to female killers. In sum, there is a need to advance more gender relevant models.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank GOD foremost because through HIM HE has strengthened me to get through this program. I would also like to acknowledge Dr. Victor Bumphus, Ph.D. for supporting me throughout this program. He has provided support and assistance to ensure me that I can finish this program with greatness. Dr. Bumphus has not only given me the confidence that I can accomplish the goal of writing a thesis, but also given me the confidence that can accomplish any academic curriculum whether criminal justice or not.

Degree

M. S.; A thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science.

Date

5-2006

Subject

Serial murderers; Women serial murderers

Discipline

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Document Type

Masters theses

DCMI Type

Text

Extent

vi, 44 leaves

Language

English

Call Number

LB2369.2 .P684 2006

Rights

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