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Criminal Psychology Final Project

3-2 Final Project Milestone One 3-2 Final Project: Milestone One Areshia Streams PSY- 310- H6325 Professor Matthew Lunsford Southern New Hampshire University August 11, 2022 For my final project, the scenario I chose to discuss is the case of Terik and Lori Katib 3-2 Final Project Milestone One Terik and Lori Katib committed a crime of domestic terrorism. I chose this scenario because people of Islam or Muslim religion aren't naturally born terrorists. At some point in their lives they are coerced into committing acts of terrorism by someone telling them this is the way of "Allah" and that if they commit these actions they will be rewarded in Heaven. Terik was born and raised in the Midwest in the late 1980s to two immigrant parents from Pakistan. Growing up Terik bared witness to his parents abusive relationship. On countless occasions he witnessed first hand the physical and verbal abuse his mother sustained at the hands of his father. As a child Terik was described as shy and awkward by his fellow schoolmates. A childhood friend described him as a quiet-shy guy, awkward, and not good at sports. His friend told the story of how Terik took a trip with his father to England when he was fifteen and got really sick, but was unsure what it was that ailed him. When Terik returned home all he could talk about was his love his country and serving his country by joining the military as a combat soldier. His room was decked out with the American flag. In college, Terik's social worker said he was very calm but he had issues with adjusting to new environments. In their sessions, she noted how Terik felt the need to try extra hard for people to notice him because he thought no one liked him. He also confided in his social worker about his medical issues involving his breathing which kept him from his dream of joining the military to become a combat soldier. On Terik's online dating profile, he talked about his enjoyment for target practice both alone and with his friends. This is were he would meet his wife Lori. Before they would meet in person they became engaged. Together, through private messages, they shared a bond over Jihadism and martyrdom. Before he committed an act of domestic terrorism, there was no evidence that showed Terik as a threat to national security. He had no criminal record and was 3-2 Final Project Milestone One 2 not listed in any terrorist based screening databases. His co-workers described him as "quiet and unassuming." They also noted his awkwardness in social situations and his constant mention of how Islam is a peaceful religion. On the day of the attack, Terik was set to speak at the new employee orientation. He arrived that morning and left halfway through, leaving a backpack on top of the table where was seated. No one thought to make a deal about the backpack, assuming Terik would return for it. During