IMAGINING A SHIFT TOWARD SERIAL TERRORISM
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Authors
Pedrini, Christopher J.
Subjects
terrorism
serial terrorism
jihad
serial killer
serial killing
serial murder
Al-Qaeda
ISIS
IS
ISIL
Islamic State
Zodiac killer
BTK
D.C. Beltway snipers
Boston marathon bombing
Inland Regional Center
San Bernardino
Pulse Nightclub
Orlando
Arthur Leigh Allen
Dennis Rader
John Allen Muhammad
Lee Boyd Malvo
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Syed Farook
Tashfeen Malik
Omar Mateen
definition of terrorism
9/11
serial terrorism
jihad
serial killer
serial killing
serial murder
Al-Qaeda
ISIS
IS
ISIL
Islamic State
Zodiac killer
BTK
D.C. Beltway snipers
Boston marathon bombing
Inland Regional Center
San Bernardino
Pulse Nightclub
Orlando
Arthur Leigh Allen
Dennis Rader
John Allen Muhammad
Lee Boyd Malvo
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Syed Farook
Tashfeen Malik
Omar Mateen
definition of terrorism
9/11
Advisors
Johnson, Thomas H.
Dahl, Erik J.
Date of Issue
2018-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
Most terrorist attacks in recent years have resulted in the quick death or capture of the suspect. This thesis examines the hypothesis that terrorism in the United States, from groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS, changes in tone, scope, and scale to obtain multiple attacks from each individual adherent. While historically most serial killers try to conceal their crimes, some have taunted the government and the populace with their acts and, in so doing, engendered tremendous fear in large groups of people over significant periods. This thesis examines three cases of well-known serial killer events—the Zodiac killer, BTK, and the D.C. Beltway snipers—and compares them to three recent cases of terrorism—in Boston, San Bernardino, and Orlando. It employs a comprehensive comparison of these six incidents to study the congruency, differences, discourse, patterns, and effects of each to examine the possible impacts and implications of terrorists who use tactics similar to serial killers. The output provides key takeaways pertaining to possible policy implications for the law enforcement community and its situational awareness.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
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