The FBI originally turned down JDP’s request to profile the earlier murders due to the state of the bodies when recovered. He does not utilize standard FBI model profiling.

Godwin’s profiles are based on research he conducted while working on his PhD as well as the study of 100+ American serial killers. Geographic profiling, on the other hand, is a “science” in that it utilizes mathematical algorithms and mapping software. Psychological profiling is an “art” rather than a “science”. Geographic profiling can pin point and “predict” a general area of where the killer is likely to live or have some affinity for such as a childhood home, relatives, girl friend, etc. It encompasses known locations (abduction & dump sites) associated with a series of murders in conjunction with mapping software. Geographic profiling provides a “tool” to narrow a search area down rather than searching any and everywhere. A profile is a useful tool when there are NO known suspects. A profile is not necessary if LE has already narrowed down a suspect. A profile doesn’t include a “button” that can be pushed and up pops an individual, or suspect, that law enforcement (LE) can magically hone in on. Generally, the public does not understand that what is done to a body, the location of the body and the interpretation of those behaviors (or lack of behaviors at the crime scene) “paint a picture” of the type of individual who is committing the crimes. Psychological profiling is based on crime scene behaviors only. It is not intended as a method of solving a crime but as a “tool” to focus an investigation. A “profile”….be it geographic or psychological, is an investigative tool. Godwin provides a brief background about criminal profiling. This show concentrates on whittling down some of the theories and Dr. Questions have arisen as to whether the deaths are the work of a lone killer or if there are multiple killers. Maurice Godwin, was hired early in the investigation to look into the multiple, unsolved, mysterious deaths of several women in Jeff Davis Parish Louisiana. Behind The Yellow Tape – A Serial Killer in Jennings, LA – Part 6

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