Question 1

Which of the following offenders liked to take his female victims to his mountain retreat in Alaska, have sex with them, give them a head start, and then hunt them down and shoot them?

Accepted Answer

The offender who liked to take his female victims to his mountain retreat in Alaska, have sex with them, give them a head start, and then hunt them down and shoot them was Robert Hansen, making (A) the correct answer. Paul John Knowles was known as the "Casanova Killer," Jerry Brudos was known as the "Lust Killer," and James P. Watson was a serial killer who murdered women in the late 1960s. None of them were known to have committed the specific type of crimes described.

Question 2

As of 2012, how many states currently impose the death penalty?

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As of 2012, 34 states in the United States imposed the death penalty.

Question 3

Females who have solitary, secluded lifestyles appear to have the highest risk of becoming victimized by a male serial killer.

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Question 4

Serial killers generally don't kill strangers.

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Serial killers can and often do kill strangers, in fact that is often part of their modus operandi. Serial killers are defined as individuals who have killed three or more people over a period of time, with a "cooling off" period between each murder. They often target vulnerable individuals, including strangers, and may have specific victim preferences or characteristics they seek out.

Question 5

Which of the following is the least likely occurrence for male serial killers once they have been apprehended?

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Escape is the least likely occurrence for male serial killers once apprehended, as prisons have high security measures to prevent escapes.

Question 6

Of all types of traumatization reported by male serial offenders which of the following was most likely to be found in their histories?

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Question 7

Most serial killers are found to be legally insane.

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While some serial killers may exhibit signs of mental illness or have a psychiatric diagnosis, the majority are found to be legally sane and able to understand the consequences of their actions. Insanity is a legal term that refers to a defendant's inability to distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime. It is not commonly used in cases of serial killers.

Question 8

Serial killers tend to be:

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Serial killers are often not highly educated, with many having only a high school education or less. While some may have attended college, it is not a common characteristic among them.

Question 9

This killer had a history of criminal behavior long before he started his killing spree.He decided to make his mark on society and began a 4-month killing rampage that would cover seven states and include at least 18 victims.

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John Paul Knowles was a serial killer who had a history of criminal behavior before he started his killing spree. He killed at least 18 people in seven states over a four-month period.

Question 10

The act of _____ did not become a crime until 1990.

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Question 11

_____ cases often receive limited press coverage unless they involve high body counts and the victims died violently.

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Question 12

Which of the following is most likely to occur to male serial killers once they have been apprehended?

Accepted Answer

Most male serial killers, once apprehended, are sentenced to prison. While some may receive the death penalty or be confined to mental institutions, the majority serve prison sentences.

Question 13

Male offenders reported which of the following as the most frequent motive for killing at least one or more of their victims?

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Question 14

Few male serial killers travel outside their home city to find victims.

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This is generally true, as male serial killers tend to stay within familiar areas to choose and stalk victims. However, there are some exceptions where they may travel to another city or state to avoid detection or to specifically target a certain type of victim.

Question 15

Nearly all serial killers are black.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Serial killers come from all races and ethnicities.

Question 16

Many male serial killers use a combination of methods in killing their victims.This is in contrast to typical homicides, domestic or otherwise, in which what method is most likely to be used as the only method to kill their victims?

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Firearms are the most common method used in typical homicides, including domestic ones, as they are often readily available and lethal.

Question 17

Which is the least form of traumatization experienced by male offenders?

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Question 18

Overall, the greatest percentage of victims were killed by _____ offenders.

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Quiz 7: The Male Serial Murderer