Hello,

I am writing a term paper on Ted Bundy and Danny Rolling and I not sure of some of the answers for the paper. One of the questions is what did the Police do in both case to protect the students during the time of the murder and another question is what motived them to kill.

Please help me find these answers so I can start my paper

You may have to search and research, but once you learn some good sources and methods, you should have success. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library. Libraries these days subscribe to enormous research databases, and they are often more useful than Internet searches. Ask your librarian if you have access to EBSCOHost -- it has several databases within it, including a huge one for academic research. If you depend only on the Internet for searching, you're missing out on a whole lot of good information. Not everything is online, you know!

For Internet searching:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.

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http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/searchtips.html

http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html

http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T

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Also ... do you have access to a college or public library? Even if you go to the library only once to get a library card/number, you should be able to get the usernames and passwords so you can access the huge databases most libraries subscribe to these days. You'll often find better information through them than through general searches on the Internet.

Here is an example -- one college's library website (but public libraries usually have many of these, too).
Click on Electronic Resources/Databases to see the different databases this particular college provides for its students. EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Facts.com are among the largest and best.

What does your library provide? That's a good place to research.

Of course! I can help you find the answers to your questions about Ted Bundy and Danny Rolling.

To start, let's look at what the police did in both cases to protect the students during the time of the murders.

1. Ted Bundy: Ted Bundy was a serial killer who operated during the 1970s. He targeted young women in various states across the United States. To protect students during the time of Bundy's murders, the police took several measures:

a. Increased Patrols: Law enforcement agencies in different areas where Bundy operated increased police patrols, particularly in areas where his victims were discovered. This was done to create a visible presence and enhance the feeling of security among students and the general public.

b. Public Awareness Campaigns: The police worked with various media outlets to raise awareness about the crimes and encourage students and the community to be vigilant. They provided descriptions of Bundy and advised precautions to stay safe.

c. Communication Channels: The police established or strengthened communication channels with educational institutions, particularly universities and colleges. This allowed them to share information quickly and efficiently with administrators and students regarding any developments or precautions to be taken.

Now, let's move on to the motivation behind the killings in both cases.

2. Ted Bundy: It is believed that Ted Bundy's motivation to kill was multifaceted and psychological in nature. However, it should be noted that understanding the motives of serial killers can be complex and speculative. Some suggested motivations for Bundy's crimes include:

a. Power and Control: Bundy had a strong desire for power and control over his victims. He derived satisfaction and a sense of superiority from the complete dominance he had over them.

b. Sexual Deviance: Sexual gratification was also a motivating factor for Bundy. His crimes were often accompanied by acts of sexual assault, indicating a connection between his violent tendencies and his sexual arousal.

c. Childhood Trauma: Some experts believe that Bundy's troubled childhood, including questions surrounding his paternity, may have contributed to his violent tendencies. The exact link between his past experiences and his crimes is a subject of ongoing debate and analysis.

It is important to note that motivations can differ from case to case, and understanding the psychological intricacies of a killer's mind may not always lead to a definitive answer.

To gather more specific and detailed information, you can refer to credible sources such as books, academic journals, and documentaries that extensively cover the crimes committed by Ted Bundy and Danny Rolling. These sources will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the measures taken by the police to protect students during the murders, as well as the motivations attributed to each killer.

Remember to cite your sources properly in your term paper and always cross-reference different materials to ensure accuracy and reliability of information.