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Syeda Areeba

BS 8 Psychology
Forensic psychology
Assignment: 1
Submitted to Ma'am Ellma
Dated: 16' Oct' 24
Assignment: Criminal Profiling

Criminal Profiling: John Dillinger

Introduction:
John Dillinger was a notorious American gangster and bank robber who was
active during the Great Depression. He is considered one of the most infamous
criminals of the 20th century. This criminal profile will examine Dillinger's
background, motivations, and behaviors to better understand his criminal actions.

Background:
Born on June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana

Grew up in a middle-class family with a history of crime (father was a convict)

Dillinger's early life was marked by delinquency and minor criminal offenses

Served in the US Navy during World War I, but was dishonorably discharged for
desertion

Motivations:
Financial gain: Dillinger's primary motivation was to acquire wealth and live a
lavish lifestyle

Thrill-seeking: He enjoyed the excitement and danger associated with criminal

activity

Notoriety: Dillinger sought fame and recognition as a notorious criminal

Behaviors:
Dillinger was a skilled and calculating criminal who planned and executed bank
robberies with precision

He was known for his charm and charisma, using these traits to manipulate others
and evade capture

Dillinger was a master of disguise and used various aliases and fake identities to
evade law enforcement

He was a ruthless and violent individual who would stop at nothing to achieve his
goals.

Psychological analysis:
Antisocial Personality Disorder: Dillinger's consistent disregard for the law, lack of
empathy, and impulsivity suggest antisocial personality disorder traits.

Narcissistic Tendencies: His desire for fame, notoriety, and thrill-seeking behavior
may indicate narcissistic personality traits.

Sensation-Seeking: Dillinger's involvement in high-risk activities, such as bank

robberies and shootouts, suggests a need for excitement and thrill-seeking.

Lack of Empathy: His willingness to harm and kill others, including law
enforcement officers, indicates a lack of empathy and remorse.

Impulsivity: Dillinger's spontaneous and reckless decisions, such as shooting his

way out of situations, suggest impulsivity.
Grandiosity: His self-proclaimed status as a "public enemy" and desire for media
attention may indicate grandiose thoughts and a sense of invincibility.

Attachment Issues: Dillinger's troubled relationships and lack of stable

attachments may suggest attachment issues stemming from his childhood.

Trauma: His experiences in prison and witness to his father's abuse may have
contributed to traumatic stress and influenced his behavior.

Conclusion:
John Dillinger's criminal profile reveals a complex and multifaceted individual
driven by financial gain, thrill-seeking, and a desire for notoriety. His background
and behaviors demonstrate a calculating and ruthless criminal mind.
Understanding Dillinger's motivations and behaviors provides valuable insights
into the psychology of criminal behavior and the importance of criminal profiling
in law enforcement.