The Mind Behind The Crime
Exploring Psychology, Law, and Human Behavior in the Justice System
“The study of crime begins with the knowledge of oneself. If you do not know yourself, you have no foundation to which you build your life.”
– Unkown
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This site will dive into how one’s cognitive self, experiences, and convictions align with criminal behavior. Through case studies, essays, experiments, and other activities, psychology, criminology, and law will become a more thought-provoking subject, as this site shows how the three relate to and affect one another in ways that are often overlooked.
Featured Court Cases available on this site:
- Columbine High School Massacre (1999)
- Kahler V. Kansas (2020)
- Miranda V. Arizona (1966)
- The People V. Richard Raymond Ramirez (1989)
- The People V. Scott Peterson (2002)
Did You Know?
A well-known group of traits often found in those who commit serious crimes is the Dark Triad, a collection that contains Narcissism (the hyperfixation on one’s own self and desire for admiration), Machiavellianism (the strategic mindset to manipulate naturally), and Psychopathy (the lack of empathy, guilt, or remorse). Individuals with any/all of these diagnoses are over 1.7 times more likely to commit a crime and 4 times more likely to re-offend, increasing recidivism rates.
“Crime is common. Logic is rare.”
-Sherlock Holmes
About
Hi! I am a student with a deep passion for criminology, psychology, and the law. I take great joy in exploring, analyzing, and forming my own opinions on topics related to the justice system, especially when they offer thought-provoking insights into how human behavior, decision-making, and social systems affect real-world cases. I designed this website to share my personal studies and research about criminal behavior and the justice system. My goal is to deepen my understanding of how one’s cognitive system influences crime and to analyze the legal system’s responses in different situations. I will post surveys, votes, and other activities where I hope to learn/understand your thoughts as well!
In the future, I wish to study political science, psychology, or criminology in college and pursue opportunities that allow me to explore the connection between law and human behavior. This site is my way of practicing researching, writing, and presenting information in a way that is-
- Informative
- Accesible
- Professional
- Helpful
- Insightful
I truly wish that you, the reader, enjoy this website and are able to gain a deeper understanding.
This site aims to present factual, evidence-based insight without sensationalism and does not claim to provide all-inclusive information.
