Duncan's case should educate all of us that sexual predators are individuals with very individual behaviors, including “normal” behaviors. They do not consistently fit meaningful profiles. Each case of predation must be assessed individually, not lumped together in one-size-fits-all. Trying to shortcut criminal investigations with behavioral profiling is effectively putting on blinders. Behavioral profiling may help investigators structure suspect interviews after an arrest, but it is less successful in helping initially identify suspects -- Bill McCrory/Whitecaps re: dealing with sex offenders here.

DFO: Rather than fuming or wringing his hands, Bill has written a terrific piece on what should be done about sex offenders.

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