Colton Harris Moore Case Study

For this week’s assignment, we will be examining the Colton Harris-Moore case, aka “The Barefoot Bandit” case.

Please review the following documentary:

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In addition, please review the official psychiatric evaluation performed by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Adler:

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Please provide your thoughts with regard to what Criminological theory(ies) could potentially be used to explain the delinquency of this offender. Use specific examples of the offender’s behavior(s) and why such behavior is reflective of, or correlated with, the selected Criminological theory that you chose.

Next, please provide your professional opinion in reference to the adjudication of this offender. In other words, should he have been incarcerated? Treated? Was a more punitive option appropriate for this offender? Was treatment and rehabilitation the way to proceed? Etc.