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Grime Problems By ROBERT R. HAZELWOOD and JOHN E. DOUGLAS Special Agents Behavioral Science Unit FBi Academy Quantico, Va. On August 29, 1975, the nude, mutilated body of a 25-year-old mother of two was found near Columbia, S.C. Both breasts had been removed, the reproductive system had been dis- placed, numerous cut and stab wounds were evidenced by the body, and there was indication of anthropophagy.* This was the scene of a lust mur- der, one of the most heinous crimes committed by man. While not a com- mon occurrence, it is one which fright- ens and arouses the public as does no other crime. Of primary concern are those fac- tors which differentiate the lust murder from the more common sadistic homi- cide, physical evidence present at the scene which may assist in determining the responsible individual(s), and possible personality characteristics of the murderer. It is not the authors’ contention that the material presented is applicable to all such crimes or their perpetrators, but rather that the major- . ity of the crimes and offenders involved will exhibit the characteristics set forth. The data presented here have not been quantified, but are based upon the authors’ examination of case re- ports, interviews with investigative per- sonnel, and a careful review of the literature. Minor variations of the terms used may Occur, depending on the source of reference. it is the authors’ contention that the lust murder is unique and is distin- guished from the sadistic homicide by the involvement of a mutilating attack or displacement of the breasts, rectum, or genitals. Further, while there are always exceptions, basically two types of individuals commit the just murder. These individuals will be labeled as the Organized Nonsocial and the Disor- ganized Asocial personalities. The Organized Nonsocial The organized nonsocial (nonso- cial) lust murderer exhibits complete indifference to the interests and welfare of society and displays an irre- sponsible and self-centered attitude. While disliking people in general, he does not avoid them. instead, he is capable of displaying an amiable fa- cade for as long as it takes to manipu- late pecple toward his own personal goal. He is 4 methodical and cunning individual, as demonstrated in the perpetration of his crime. He is fully cognizant of the criminality of his act and its impact on society, and it is for this reason that he commits the crime. He generally lives some distance from the crime scene and will cruise, seek- ing a victim. Dr. Robert P. Brittain, author of “The Sadistic Murderer,” has stated, “They (sadistic murderers) are excited by cruelty, whether in books or in films, in fact or fantasy.” ” (Published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice) Reprinted from the FBIL 129 aw Enforcement Bulletin, April, 1980.