Criminal Profiling has become a key component of investigations especially when it comes to violent crimes, according to the US Department of Justice. Ann Wolbert Burgess, Professor, at Connell School of Nursing, played a major role in making law enforcement officials understand the benefits of criminal profiling in catching notorious killers, Boston College reported. Her contribution has been covered in shows like Mindhunter and Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer. Burgess’ journey with the FBI started when the organization came across her research with Lynda Lytle Holmstrom, a sociologist, Bo…
