SERIAL KILLER MIND

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 7 A 5 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   An examination typically begins by trying to gain an overall impression of the site and the fire damage; this could be done at ground level or from an elevated position. From this the investigator might proceed to an examination of the materials present, the fuel load, and the state of the debris at various places. The search for the fire’s origin should be based on elementary rules:

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 7 A 4 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   The basic role of an investigator at a fire scene is twofold: to determine the origin of the fire (the site where the fire began) and then to examine the site of origin closely to try to determine what caused a fire to start at or near  that location.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 7 A 3 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Scientists have a valuable role to play. They should be able to arrive at a fire scene without any predetermined ideas. An analytical approach, using patient, thorough, and systematic technique should reveal critical and vital information.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 7 A 2 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   The best investigation uses a team of trained personnel. It begins with fire brigade staff. Police and insurance investigators are added for their skills in determining motive and opportunities. An electrical engineer or electrician is required to investigate electrical systems.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 7 A 1 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Arson Arson is the crime of setting a fire with intent to cause damage. A fire investigation is an unenviable task. The devastation, charred debris, collapsed structures, and water-soaked ashes, together with the smoke and stench, make the task uninviting and difficult.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 40 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Ten people were convicted in the murder of Catherine Fuller. A jury convicted eight of them, and two others pleaded guilty to felony murder. Police believe there are still many more who took part in the kicking and punching that killed Mrs. Fuller, but will probably never be brought to justice because of the confusion of the attack and the reluctance of witnesses to come forward.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 39 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Outcome Several of the offenders jogged past the garage to see if Fuller was still alive. A vendor going into the alley to urinate found the body when he saw blood coming from under the garage door.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 38 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   One sociologist explained the group dynamics of the attack by saying that everyone wanted to be part of the group; they were swept along with the chaos and excitement, wanting their share of it. Put more simply in the words of an offender, “Everyone was doing stuff. I wanted to show I could do stuff, too.”

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 37 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   One witness described the attack as a carnival-like atmosphere with people shouting, “Let me see,” and joining in. Some were shocked, but they did not intervene or tell anyone, probably due to fear of becoming the focus of the attack.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 36 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION One offender stated that he did not think anyone had planned to do any of things they did beyond robbing Fuller. But she fought back, arousing an eruption of violence that fed on itself. The offenders were not going to let this little woman make them lose face in front of their peers.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 35 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   It was not clear whether any of the offenders knew the victim. Her identity did not matter since victim selection was motivated by convenience: Fuller was simply a victim of opportunity.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 34 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Investigation The group involved with the murder was not a structured gang at the time of assault but more a gathering of bored young people. The attack was not directed by distinctive leadership, but started with a suggestion from some- one to rob somebody. Not long after the proposition was raised, Catherine Fuller walked by.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 33 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Forensic Findings Catherine Fuller had suffered extensive blunt-force trauma resulting in massive internal bleeding from being kicked and punched. A one-foot pole was shoved up her rectum while the offenders held her legs. The pole was shoved with such force that it tore through her intestines and ruptured her liver. Either the beatings or the internal damage from the pole could have caused death by itself.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 32 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   There were multiple offenders; the police believe as many as twenty-five to thirty people were involved. There were many witnesses, but due to their fear of the offenders, few would talk to the police. The weapons were those of opportunity: a one-foot pole probably found in the alley and use of hands and feet. The violence of the assault escalated as the group excitement intensified.  

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 31 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Just as they decided to rob someone, Fuller walked by. Her small stature probably made her appear an easy target. Several offenders caught up with her and boxed her in like a moving roadblock, driving her into the alley. She was assaulted and killed in a vacant, litter-strewn garage, and her body was left at the death scene, openly displayed with no attempt to conceal it.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 30 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   The initial confrontation occurred in a public, open place: an alley less than two blocks from Catherine’s home. She had been spotted from across the road by the offenders. They had been smoking pot and decided it was time to get “paid.”

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 29 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Crime Scene Indicators The crime scene of a group excitement murder reflects the disorganized, spontaneous nature of the crime. The points detailed under frequent crime scene indicators were evident in the assault on Fuller.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 28 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Catherine had six children, three of whom still lived at home at the time of her death. She was characterized as also being a “homie” who enjoyed staying at home with her family more than going out.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 27 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Victimology Catherine Fuller, age forty-eight, was described as a good samaritan who helped the elderly of her neighborhood and always was smiling. She was a petite woman, standing only five feet tall. David, her husband of fifteen years, described her as strong and feisty despite her small stature.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 26 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION CASE STUDY: 143: GROUP EXCITEMENT Background Around dusk on October 1, 1984, Catherine Fuller was taking a shortcut home from the grocery store. As she walked down the alley of 802 K Street, NE, in Washington, D.C., she was confronted by a large group of young adults ranging in age from sixteen to twenty-six, male and female. What started as a robbery turned into a brutal melee in which the ninety-nine- pound woman was savagely beaten to death.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 25 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Search Warrant Suggestions Search warrant suggestions include documentation of offense preplanning and execution stages, personal computers of the suspects, their diaries, journals, recordings (audiovisual or audio), maps, and photos of victim. Also useful are media materials found in their apartments pertaining to group beliefs and activities.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 24 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Investigative Considerations Drugs and alcohol are often involved with the offenders. The attack is of short duration, and there are often witnesses due to the openness of the crime. Since a loosely structured group with no main leader is involved, the weakness of the group may be exploited.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 23 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Common Forensic Findings. There is usually overkill due to bludgeoning and generalized blunt-force trauma. The victim shows multiple wounds from a frenzied assault. There may sexual assault or insertion.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 22 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION The crime scene is disorganized with no cover-up; the body is left in the open with minimal to no effort to conceal it. There are usually signs of the multiple offender involved: fingerprints, footprints, fibers, semen, and others.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 21 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Crime Scene Indicators Frequently Noted. There are often witnesses to this type of attack, although they may be hesitant to come forward. The attack usually occurs in an open, public place. The weapons used are typically those of opportunity, especially personal weapons such as the hands and feet.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 20 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Defining Characteristics Victimology. The victim can start as a targeted individual and as the chaos and excitement escalate, more random persons become involved. Another variation of this is that the group chooses a victim randomly. There are often multiple victims and possible surviving victims of the attack.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 19 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION 143: GROUP EXCITEMENT A death that results from group excitement—a group’s aggression escalates in proportion to the actions committed to the victim—can be structured or unstructured, with a contagious component.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 18 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION On January 12 at 11:11 P.M., all of the lights in the house were turned out by its occupants. After a thirty-hour siege, the police stormed the house with automatic weapons and tear gas, killing Sanders and the six other men. Hester had been beaten to death several hours earlier, the police said.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 17 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION At 9:00 P.M. the call was placed for them to return. This is the one that Patrolman Hester responded to. He and the other two officers were met with a barrage of gunfire. The two other officers escaped, although both were wounded. Negotiators tried for the next twenty-four hours to reason with Sanders, without success.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 16 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION The members of the group were very upset that the world had not ended Monday, as Sanders had predicted. The responding officers left with- out incident since there was nothing that could lead to an arrest.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 15 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION The incident actually started with an earlier call on January 11 when po- lice were told a suspect wanted in a purse snatching was at the Sanders residence. The police talked to Sanders and those gathered with him at his home.  

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 14 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION His group had congregated four days before the incident and began to fast and pray in preparation for the end. Lindberg had expressed his belief that he was gifted with a special immortality, so he expected to survive the end of the world as well as a bullet from a policeman’s gun.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 13 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION At some point, Lindberg’s doctrine began to take an ominous direction, dictating that police were agents of the devil, antireligious, and anti-Christian. The precipitating factor of the Shannon Street siege may have been that Sanders believed the world was due to end that week.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 12 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   From this meetings, a small group of followers emerged who adopted Sander’s beliefs and routinely gathered with him to fast, smoke marijuana, and read the Bible. Lindberg believed that pork and scavenger fish should not be eaten and water could be drunk only if it was colored. His followers would put mustard, Kool-Aid, or ketchup in their water so it was not clear.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 11 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION After several more hospitalizations and outpatient treatment, Lindberg was diagnosed as a schizophrenic with religious delusions. He quit working altogether in 1975 and devoted his time to reading the Bible and holding meetings at his Shannon Street home.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 10 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Investigation Lindberg Sanders, the leader of the “Shannon Street Seven,” was described by friends as once being an easy-going, dependable craftsman. He began to undergo a change in 1973 when he was hospitalized for psychiatric problems.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 9 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Cause of death was summarized as “beaten to death.” Hester’s time of death was estimated to be around twelve to fourteen hours before the house was stormed.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 8 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   There were numerous scrapes and lacerations on Hester’s head and face in addition to bruises on his upper thigh and abdomen near the groin. There were lacerations behind the elbows and below both knees. A blunt instrument had produced two puncture wounds on his right leg.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 7 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION Forensic Findings The autopsy report of Officer Hester stated he had suffered numerous injuries caused by blunt-force trauma. Most of the injury was focused on his face and head. His skull was fractured in at least one place along the hair- line.  

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 6 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Crime Scene Indicators The crime scene combined the last known hostage location and place of confrontation with police: both usually contain indicators crucial to any hostage- murder. The incident involving Officer Hester never left the confines of the Shannon Street house.

  Crime Classification Manual Part II Chapter 6 J 5 A STANDARD SYSTEM FOR INVESTIGATING AND CLASSIFYING VIOLENT CRIMES SECOND EDITION   Officer Hester had the reputation for making a great deal of quality felony arrests. He had received several commendations as well. He also was active with the police department athletics.