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What do violent criminals look for in a female victim?

When I was getting my CJ degree, I took a lot of classes in crime, and law enforcement. One study our instructor taught us about studied how violent criminals pick a female victim. The study was done by interviewing men who were serving terms in prison for violent crimes against women who were strangers to them. How did they pick a victim? According to this study, the first consideration was height, then weight, then hair length. Men who attack women, or kidnap them, look for a woman who is about a foot shorter than they are, slim and with long hair. In order to control a victim, it helps if they are smaller and not so heavy they can't be moved easily. Long hair is something the predator can grab onto in order to better control the victim. Beyond that, they notice how well the victim is aware of her surroundings and how alert she seems.
curiosi · 61-69, F
Bundy said he could spot a victim by the way she walked.
Graylight · 51-55, F
I was taught this as well during my studies in CJ. Urban myth elements like clothing or jewelry have much, much less to do with vulnerability than attributes.

Situational awareness is among the top factors as well. Never before have people been so obviously distracted while in society. Women are falling through manhole covers and into fountains, for God's sake. If you're burying in your phone, you're not going see someone coming, you won't catch details and you can't defend yourself.

Carry yourself with attention, confidence and look at the ready to grab or use a small weapon. It's sad to say, but these things will help keep any woman safe.
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
Looks like I’m as good as dead!

(Do heels count in the height component?)
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@newjaninev2 No, they don't count as height. In fact, they can make it harder to run.
sarabi · F
Yay I knew this. Thank you Crime ID.


Nayy, such things exists in this world. Sigh.
scabs · 51-55, T
So me. I'm short,slim and have long hair
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@scabs Do yourself a favor and read this book:
The Gift of Fear
by Gavin DeBecker

This is a very good read and a very helpful book. You won't be bored reading it.
Easy target is my guess 🤔
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
Interesting.
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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@Helloeveryone I am amazed anyone would remember me from EP. What was my screen name there? You aren't the woman I corresponded with from Bellingham, WA are you?

 
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