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    those individuals who engage in spree killings Spree killing is a very rare phenomenon in our society. Spree killers tend to no longer feel as though as they belong, or even feel connected to society. They become so alienated around others, that they feel like their life has amounted to absolutely nothing. Spree killers turn to killing when their emotions are triggered. These killings are defined by several factors, including the involvement of students. Spree killers are likely to murder, within a

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    types of crimes that are committed every year. From spree robberies to spree killings to mass killings, like school shootings, they are important crimes that we hear about all the time. They make the national and local news practically every time they are committed. These crimes cause the mass public great fear and distress and they need to be prevented as much as possible. So, what are spree crimes? What makes a crime a spree crime? A spree crime according to the FBI is “two or more of the same

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    Mass Murder Mass Murderers are a menace to society that should be locked up, behind bars for life. Although mass murderers are horrible human beings, they still have the right to live, same as any other human being. There are two types of mass murderer: organized and unorganized. Under both of these categories, mass murderers can be categorized even further into subtypes of organized and unorganized mass murderers. Most mass murderers share similar traits such as being primarily caucasian and

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    Multiple murderers are people who have killed more than one victim. Based on the patterns of their murders, multiple killers are classified into three basic categories mass murderers, spree killers, and serial killers. As there are several types of murderers I will be discussing mass murderers and what urges them to kill. What motivates them to keep killing and do these killers get satisfaction from killing, and how they choose their victims and some of their characteristics. What is a mass murderer

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    atrocities in Kandahar it would be extremely difficult to find them here in his early life. He would almost certainly be classified as a spree killer, but he does not have the characteristics normally associated with most other killers of that kind. He had no history of arson, animal torture, antisocial behavior, a poor family life, or any known child abuse that spree killers are normally associated with. Although there is an admittedly minuscule amount of information on the Sergeants personal life, the

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    The Life Course of a Mass Murderer Cornelius Davis DeVry University The Life Course of a Mass Murderer On April 16, 2007 one of the most devastating mass murders in U.S history occurred at a Virginia college. Seung-Hui Cho a 23 year old South Korean alone executed the killing of 33 people by securing colleges doors to prevent escape of any students. Events such as these are truly tragic and devastating to all involved. By gathering background information about Seung-Hui Cho, we can effectively

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    Essay On Mass Shooting

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    include nothing more than the common cold, not mass shootings. Homicides gain abundant media attention and therefore stem copycat shooters. The Media should not be allowed to report on stories of mass shootings, as the likelihood of a second or copycat killer immediately after

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    Minds of Mass Murders

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    Abstract Many serial killers and mass murderers have been interviewed and tested to reveal why they killed and raped large groups of people. There are several factors as to why they perform such acts. My findings in this paper show that there is a logically explanation as to why they do what they do. In no way is killing or violence justified, but people have been through things we couldn’t imagine being put through. Many of these killers were put through harsh abuse physically, mentally, and emotionally

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    The Life and Writing of Liza Ward Liza Ward I imagine wore pearls and a sweet grin; she wrote of abiding emptiness. An image of neatly trimmed edges in navy blue with long brunette waves of classic beauty, her words echo with hollow despair and the impossibility of overcoming the past. Answering the phone for this interview, a high-pitched, girlie voice chirps “Hi, how are you?” with genuine interest. Her novel speaks from the other side, from the silence of a happy life. After reading

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    thought to be an isolated domestic violence incident. Nevertheless, at about 9:40 am Seung was equipped with a 9-millimeter pistol along with a 22-caliber pistol. He entered a classroom building and locked the main and then he started his shooting spree by killing people from room to room. Roughly 10 minutes after the shooting, he committed suicide. The massacre left 30 dead along with 17 people wounded. In the aftermath of the shooting, there was no evidence found if Seung had any specific targets

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