Criminal Profiling

The video explores criminal profiling, contrasting its portrayal in media with reality. It discusses the history and methodologies of profiling, including the top-down and bottom-up approaches. The effectiveness and criticisms of profiling are examined, highlighting both successes and failures. Modern profiling techniques focus on evidence-based methods, aiding police investigations by narrowing down suspects rather than directly identifying them.

What was the outcome of the profiling in the case of Francine Elverson?

What is the significance of the assumption of homology in profiling?

Discuss the effectiveness of criminal profiling based on the statistics provided.

What role do psychological profilers play in police investigations?