Question

Identify and discuss the various forms of stalking behavior.

Discuss common stalking offender characteristics, Provide examples.

Explain the legal categories of homicide in relation to intimate partner violence.

Identify the relevance of the circle of death for homicide investigators.

Answer 1

1)TYPES OF STALKERS :

1.Rejected stalker

Those who become upset or obseesed when a friendship or romantic relationship ends. They are self-centered ,jealous, over-dependent and persistent.

2. Resentful Stalker

The ones who are humiliated by the fact that a relationship has ended and seeks revenge.They are irrational, paranoid and do verbal assault .

3. Predatory Stalker

They seek power and sexual gratification.

4. Intimacy Seeker

They seek an intimate and a romantic relationship with the victim & rejected, continually phone , write letters& become jealous and violent if the has intimate relations with others

5. Erotomania and Morbidly Infatuated

This type of stalker feels that the victim loves them even if there have been no contact. They are paranoid and repeatedly approach the victim.