The Star today published a very interesting article about thieves that kept record of crimes they committed.
They are thieves who kept tabs on crime – the ones they themselves committed. They would laminate clippings of their crimes reported in the newspapers…
…Laminated news clippings of their crimes were among the items seized from the hideouts.
Sounds like something out of TV or a movie. Is this strange? No. Unusual? Not at all. Crime is about habit. Habit is part of behavioural science. Some criminals enjoy following news of their exploits through prints and television, and these offenders are usually categorized as “organized” offenders. There have been reports that a number of these offenders daringly showed up to be part of the crowd when the news crew pans in for effect for the evening news. A lot of criminals reportedly have exhibited egocentric and narcissistic tendencies.
Well, they must be if they’re conceited enough to believe that they cannot get caught.
E.g: Ted Bundy was an egomaniac by the way. At least he fried.
excellent article and web site keep up the hard work.
Thanks George!