Criminal Psychology 1-2, Journal Topic Selection
Journal: Topic Selection
PSY-310
Southern New Hampshire University
April Goss
Criminal Psychology 1-2, Journal Topic Selection
Topic Selection
I also wondered what makes psychopaths, sociopaths, serial killers/murderers are
intriguing to study and what makes them do what they do, what is inside their mind that is scary
but also beautiful to investigate. Their intention is creepy because they are unpredictable people.
I always wanted to know the thought process behind their crimes and motives. How they are
choose their victims, what their childhood was like growing up. I want to learn why these
"monsters" (as many in society refer to them) enjoy killing, what could possibly finally pushed
them over the edge to commit these horrendous crimes. I always be intrigued to figure out what
was going through their minds as they committed these murders
Crime Type
Frank Timmons is a serial murder. Reading the article, Frank committed several crimes
that include robberies, sexual assaults, and eight additional murders. His target and victims were
all women. His victims were as young as twelve years old that was sexually assaulted by him,
and the deaths were brutal with the victims often being shot in the head. When Timmons
murdered, victims were taken from a public location that usually follows by them being taken to
a private site that was typically nearby and was shot in the head.
Motivational Factor
One of Frank current coworker has spoken about Frank, and his girlfriend had many
fights, to the point where they were seeking marriage counselor and taking a separate vacation to
get away from one another. This could be a trigger for him because of the relationship he has
with his girlfriend, maybe that why his victims are women.
Criminal Psychology 1-2, Journal Topic Selection