Criminology Academy

  James Warren Jones or more familiarly knows as Jim Jones was an American mass murderer and Cult leader of the Peoples Temple. Jim Jones was born on May 13th 1931 to mother Lynetta Jones and father James Thurman Jones. Jim, from a very young age, had an intense infatuation with religion and the power the church had. Jim Jones had what many would describe as a difficult childhood, neither of his parents worked so they lived his fathers disability payments and whatever money James could get from working various jobs, meaning that their family was very poor and had no plumbing or electricity. He was also regularly beaten by his mother, Lynetta, who largely influenced his obsession with spirituality. As Jones aged to be a teenager he began to learn about Hitler and he was quickly inspired by his control over the Nazi party.  Whilst living in the United States if America, Jones worked various jobs but always had a desire to preach. He served as a student pastor in the Methodist ch...

          How is crime portrayed in the Media? Crime is a subject that has long captivated human imagination, and its portrayal in the media is a powerful mirror reflecting society's fears, curiosities, and moral boundaries. From crime dramas and sensational news headlines to true crime podcasts and documentaries, the media shapes and influences our perceptions of criminal behaviour and justice. But how accurate are these portrayals? Do they sensationalize or trivialize the real issue at hand? Delving into the intersection of crime and media not only reveals fascinating insights into storytelling but also exposes the underlying societal impacts. This blog will explore and dive into the truth of how crime is really portrayed in the media! What percentage of the media is made up by crime? Media portrayals of crime are often inaccurate, they tend to sensationalise and over-represent violent crimes while under-representing more common but less sensational crimes. Th...

Trigger Warning is needed for this case study: elements of rape, animal cruelty, murder and extreme violence Background Ted Bundy was born in Vermont on the 24th November, 1946. He was raised as the adopted son of his grandparents and was told that his mother was his sister. Some may argue that the maternal deprivation he experienced was an influence on his later behaviour. This links back to the individualistic theories (Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Theory) that we learnt in Unit 2. Despite this, Bundy grew up in a content, working-class family.  Bundy showed an unusual interest in the macabre at an early age. His fascination with knives began from as early as 3 years old. Other unusual habits included picking apart mice in the words. His violent behaviour started with trying to drown people while swimming or drowning. He showed no sense of remorse, guilt, embarrassment or shame. He gained a degree in psychology at the University of Washington. As a student, he fell in love with ...