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This 3 page paper uses the book Eye of the Beast to evaluate the behavior of serial killer James Wood. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is discussed. No additional sources cited.
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and plans his next killing down to the most minute detail. Yet, some serial killers do not fit the mold exactly. Rather, they kill on impulse like animals and perhaps
in their frenzy, they meet some of their basic needs. In fact, in looking at serial killers, Maslows hierarchy of needs may be applied. In demonstrating that Maslows theory
can be utilized when analyzing rapists and murderers, the odd case of James Wood will be explored. While perhaps best known for the murder of little Jeralee Underwood,
James Wood was a serial killer and also considered to be a sexual psychopath. In Eye of the Beholder, authors point to the fact that this man appeared to be
unassuming and that he was not a seeming monster in his daily life (Adams, Brooks-Mueller & Shaw, 2001) . Yet, in his other life he was a sexual predator and
would rape most anyone who he desired. Authors explain that while this serial killer is unlike others--he does not take souvenirs, he has no particular modus operandi--he is the epitome
of a serial killer. Not unlike other killers, authors point out his seemingly normal behavior outside of his life as a murderer. Of course, this is not unusual. There have
been numerous serial killers who have led ordinary lives. In fact, there is a stereotype that when someone goes ballistic, and embarks on a killing spree, their neighbors say something
along the lines of "He was such a quite man. He didnt bother anybody." Indeed, many serial killers do not stand out like sore thumbs. It was in 1992
that Wood began to kill in the town of Pocatello, Idaho, and this was when Jeralees murder made headlines (Adams, Brooks-Mueller & Shaw, 2001). Another interesting fact is
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