True Crime

Why I Chose My Topic: I have aspired to become a detective or a prosecutor since I was a little girl, idolizing the people who put vicious criminals behind bars. I grew up watching crime shows, interviews starring convicted killers, and even pretending to solve cases in my backyard. Last year, I took Psychology which made me even more interested in what goes on in a criminal's mind, and what leads them to the horrific acts they commit. I believe law and criminal justice may be my passion, and this class gave me a perfect opportunity to learn more about one of my favorite topics.  Essential Questions: What psychological problems lead someone to commit heinous acts? How effective is our criminal justice system? What can our government change to avoid gun violence? How does a person function after surviving extreme abuse? How do police profile a killer? What does it take to be a criminal investigator? What are the steps in a missing person's investigatio...