RAPIST PROFILE 

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In several well documented studies on rape, basic characteristics of rapists, in general, have been identified. These include:

AGE: 75% under age 25, 80% under age 30; over 30 if sadistic type

SEX: Usually male

RACE: Mostly black (75-90% of rapists in prison are black); crime tends to be intra-racial; rapists are usually unarmed; 1 in 4 (25%) uses a knife or instrument.

PHYSICAL: 6 feet tall, 160-200 pounds, muscular build, dark complexion.

CLASS: Most are from poverty-lower class backgrounds, are products of unstable families, and are abused or neglected.

IQ: Majority in normal range 90-110

EDUCATION: Typically a high school graduate; some college possible; discipline problems likely, most likely involving pornography interest

PEERS: Mild to moderate social maladjustments, but normally one of the "boys"; tries to cultivate a reputation as a tough fighter, but known as a punk and low life to many; usually married, divorced, or lives with a women, in that order, but has demonstrated poor relations with women

WORK: Most work reliably around women; lack self-confidence to improve self; if sadistic, takes better job. More than half are unskilled laborers or unemployed.

CRIMINAL HISTORY: Most average 2.5 priors, only 2 years served on each. Most also have history of alcohol-related charges.

ARREST: Frequently leaves clues with victim; plays games with police; difficult to get confession

DRUG/ALCOHOL: Noted problems in this area

MENTAL: Antisocial personality; defines self as normal in every way except sexually.

VEHICLE: Older American cargo-type van with sliding side door, white or light-colored. No side windows.