Write at least 3 theories that might be used to explain why the individual committed the crimes they committed.

In depth research on BTK

This paper will be on the BTK strangler (Dennis Raider), you will write a 3–4-page biography of the individual followed by an 11-14 page analysis of at least 3 theories that might be used to explain why the individual committed the crimes they committed. Each theory must be explained in reference to the individual’s biography and must be greatly detailed.

The project must use current APA style and appropriate headings are expected. The page count does not include the title page, abstract, reference section, or any extra material. You must incorporate a Christian Worldview throughout your paper or have a specific section of your paper dedicated to Christian Worldview.

You must use a minimum of 15-20 recent, relevant, and academic (peer-reviewed journals preferred and professional journal allowed if used judiciously) sources with at least 1 source being the Bible and no more than 2 books.

The purpose of this assignment is to help you begin to think critically about real-world problems. Being able to dissect the motives of criminals and the policies that we rely on in society is important for the doctoral candidate.

This assignment will help you think through all the theories we have discussed in this course in order to select the most valuable and explanatory theories for the selected criminal or policy.