Modus Operandi of a Serial Sex Offender
Modus Operandi of a Serial Sex Offender

Summary/Abstract: Background. The relevance of preventing and solving such crimes is growing, and a specialplace in this is occupied by forensic research, in particular, the analysis of modus operandi ofcriminals. The purpose of the study was to investigate the modus operandi of serial sex offenders.Methods. The main method of research was criminal profiling based on 50 cases in the UnifiedState Register of Court Decisions, for which the verdict was passed. Results. A number of indicatorswere investigated, including the characteristic method of attack, the choice of the victim, howthe contact with the victim was established, and the method of committing the offence. As a result,it was established that criminals can be divided into two characteristic types according to modusoperandi: the first type carries out a sudden attack or pursuit of the victim, is characterised by aviolent method of attack, and the crime is often accompanied by bodily harm. The psycho-emotionalportrait of attackers of this type is characterised by greater impulsivity and spontaneity ofactions. The main motivation for committing a crime is to satisfy a sexual urge. Criminals of thesecond cluster tend to commit planned attacks, mostly indoors, establish contact with the victim,resort to manipulation and threats. They have a less pronounced passion and tend to plan crimes.The dominant motivation can be either sexual or the satisfaction of sadistic tendencies and dominance.Conclusions. This study focuses on the characteristic modus operandi and psychologicalcharacteristics of criminals who commit serial sexual offences.

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