Hernandez, a former professional football player, was convicted of killing Odin Lloyd. This study offers
This assignment requires students to conduct a theoretical analysis of the Aaron Hernandez case. In 2015,
Hernandez, a former professional football player, was convicted of killing Odin Lloyd. This study offers
students an opportunity to explore how different criminological theories offer distinct insights into crime,
criminality and the criminal justice system.
Directions: Students must explain how two criminological theories explain Hernandezs criminal behavior.
CHOOSE TWO criminological perspectives e.g., rational choice theory, rational activities approach, any of the biological theories (e.g., genetic, biosocial, brain structure, biochemical perspectives), any of the psychological theories, social learning theory, or self-control theory.
For each theory, accurately EXPLAIN the key tenets and concepts of the theory.
Finally, DISCUSS the facts of the Hernandez case within the context of the relevant theory.
PAGE LIMIT: 5 pages (exclusive of title page and works cited page)
TECHNICAL: 1-inch margins, 12-point font, double-spaced.
TURNITIN: Submit via Turnitin/Canvas. Similarity match CANNOT exceed 5%.
