Post by playinem on Mar 5, 2014 1:47:44 GMT
I think it might be both interesting and enlightening to analyze the conduct engaged in by the offender at various different crime scenes and separate some of his commonly repeated acts according to whether each act was a component of his MO or Signature. To help kick this thread off I am including a copy of something I found labeled as a "Venn Diagram". Its purpose is to provide a graphic facilitation distinguishing and differentiating between those acts which are part of an offender's MO and those which are part of his Signature.
Modus Operandi (MO) Signature
* Criminal’s deliberate actions while
* Unique and integral component of the offender's
committing the crime.
criminal behavior.
* Victimology. Type or profile of victims.
* Behaviors extend beyond the actions and conduct
* Specific conduct developed over time necessary to commit the crime.
and based upon prior experience to * Personal expressions or rituals based upon the
facilitate accomplishment of the
fantasies of the offender.
particular crime. This conduct can * The signature aspect remains a constant and
change and/or evolve to address enduring component of each offender's criminal
certain needs. behavior and conduct. It will most likely never
* Primarily consists of actions
appreciably change.
necessary for successful commission
of the
crime.
Modus Operandi (MO) Signature
* Criminal’s deliberate actions while
* Unique and integral component of the offender's
committing the crime.
criminal behavior.
* Victimology. Type or profile of victims.
* Behaviors extend beyond the actions and conduct
* Specific conduct developed over time necessary to commit the crime.
and based upon prior experience to * Personal expressions or rituals based upon the
facilitate accomplishment of the
fantasies of the offender.
particular crime. This conduct can * The signature aspect remains a constant and
change and/or evolve to address enduring component of each offender's criminal
certain needs. behavior and conduct. It will most likely never
* Primarily consists of actions
appreciably change.
necessary for successful commission
of the
crime.