Criminal Profiler Kenneth R. Morris

Senior Special Agent Kenneth R. Morris is a Criminal Profiler for the Virginia State Police. That means his jurisdiction is limited to the Commonwealth of Virginia and its citizens. As such, there are certain restrictions and courtesies associated with his position;

1. He cannot just jump into an investigation based upon the request of a private citizen. A citizen of Virginia with a criminal problem must go through the proper channels and either notify their local law enforcement agency or contact a Virginia State Police office in their area. If a local agency is used then the decision to utilize the expertise of SSA Morris is strictly at the discretion of that agency.

2. As a courtesy, he can assist law enforcement agencies outside the Commonwealth of Virginia if a request is received from that agency.

3. He cannot intrude into an investigation being conducted by another law enforcement agency without its permission.

4. He will not provide a profile for a case that has been already examined by a certified Criminal Profiler. 

5. He will not work for defense attorneys.   

What Others Are Saying About SSA K. R. MORRIS: 

"I am very thankful for your friendship as well as your help.  You are definitely one of those police officers who go an extra mile to bring closure to any case you work." 

                                 P.T., Cold Case Investigator

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"It was actually kind of creepy the way some of the things you said we would find jumped out when we started digging into this guy's background."

                                 T.C., Sex Crimes Investigator

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"This is just the tip of the iceberg right now regarding our arrestee. We have not yet been able to contact co-workers and friends. I just thought you might want to know how your profile compared, which I thought was pretty extraordinary."

                                 Sgt. M.S., Investigations

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“Agent Morris is one of the best criminal profilers that I have had the pleasure of working with. He recently assisted me on a homicide  investigation and his criminal investigative analysis was very helpful in the case."

                                   W.R., Investigator

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"...police enlisted the help of a State Police profiler in the investigation. Special Agent Kenneth Morris, a behavioral science specialist, thought the suspect was probably a loner who didn't get along with women and lived within a mile of where the victim's body was found. Morris also said the suspect likely had an alcohol or drug abuse problem, got around on foot, was unemployed or worked menial jobs, and lived with and was supported by family members.

The description turned out to be dead on.

Morris felt the victim was killed in a crime of opportunity, not singled out or stalked - and given the opportunity, the man would probably strike again..."

                                             The Daily Press 2006

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“In 24 years as police chief of tiny Kilmarnock, VA., Michael Bedell never had to investigate a rape. So when two were reported within a span of four days, it sent shock waves through the community. "When the sun went down, our town lit up, from porch lights, streetlights, everything," said Bedell.

Meanwhile, Bedell consulted with a state police profiler. The profiler  believed the attacker was likely new in town, with a record of break-ins, and might repeat his pattern. The next morning, Bedell said officers encountered 19-year old Donald Vaughan walking around the neighborhood. They discovered he was a Baltimore teen on juvenile probation for four prior offenses, including burglaries, who had recently moved there to live with his mother…”    

                                 Washington Post 2009

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“Agent Morris has been instrumental in helping me in a case and his assessment of the homicide was spot on and lent credance to a new avenue of attack. Ken's profile has truely allowed us to breath new life into this case and hopefully with the assistance he gave and has made available to us, we will solve this case."

                                     J.D., Investigator           

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Hollywood Versus the Real World

Contrary to the perceptions created by Hollywood, homicides are not solved in an hour and most detectives are not attractive models dressed in Armani and Ann Taylor suits. They don't stand around posing in black outfits looking cool. Likewise, a homicide investigation is not a one-man show. In the real world, the investigation of a violent death is an enormous endeavor involving dozens of detectives and specialists laboring together over long periods of time. Usually, it is tedious and tiring work. Anyone taking sole credit for solving a homicide is misguided and performing a disservice to all the hardworking men and women who meshed their abilities for the common goal of achieving justice for the victim.

Arrogance has no place in an investigation. A "know-it-all-investigator" probably has many unsolved cases. A good homicide detective should be self-assured but he is also aware of his limitations and will seek assistance from others, listen attentively to new ideas, and follow the advice of trusted associates.    

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSIS, which is a catchall term encompassing several investigative spheres of expertise including CRIMINAL PROFILING, is not a magical panacea for solving cases. Criminal Profilers do not suddenly appear at a crime scene dispensing brilliant tidbits of divine wisdom which crack the investigation wide open.

Criminal Profiling is merely another weapon in the investigator’s arsenal.

Gathered in this photograph are real homicide investigators, young and old, thick and thin. Retired NYPD detective Lt. Vernon Geberth (fourth from left) with Virginia State Police Violent Crime Agents (left to right) Chuck Eaton, Joe Ritchie, Stan Gregg, (Geberth), Kenneth Morris, Dino Cappuzzo. Notice no one is posing, there are no cool looks, no attitudes, no nonsense.

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The Virginia State Police

Bureau of Criminal Investigation 

General Investigation Section

The Virginia State Police provides a thorough and comprehensive investigation of all criminal matters mandated by statute and established Department policy through the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

The Bureau is mandated to investigate any matter referred by the Governor.  The Attorney General, commonwealth's attorneys, chiefs of police, sheriffs and grand juries may request the Department to investigate matters that constitute Class 1, 2 or 3 felonies.

The Bureau also conducts investigations of elected officials when directed by the Governor, Attorney General or grand juries.

The Bureau consists of the Criminal Intelligence Division and the Support Services Division, General Investigation Section, and Drug Enforcement Section`.  Seven field offices, located around Virginia, investigate crimes and provide specialized technical and forensic support.

The General Investigation Section (GIS) is served by seven Field Offices, commanded by a Captain, two Lieutenants and four to six First Sergeants. Each Field Office employs from 10 to 25 Special Agents.

In addition to conducting investigations initiated by the Virginia State Police, a major priority of BCI is to provide specialized assistance to local law enforcement agencies. Special agents regularly assist local law enforcement agencies as needed for major crime investigations.

Special Agents investigate the following types of crimes and/or participate in the following activities:

• Class 1, 2 & 3 Felony Crimes
• Arson
• Bomb and Explosive-related matters
• Auto theft
• Fugitive apprehension
• Economic/Cybercrimes
• Violent and serial crimes
• Crisis Negotiation
• Crime Scene Examination
• Polygraph
• Environmental crimes
• National White-Collar Crime Center
• Insurance Fraud
• Organized crime
• Requests for investigations from the Governor, Attorney General, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Grand Juries, Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs throughout the Commonwealth
• Investigation of other classes of crimes is discresionary

 

The above information was copied from the VSP website at http://www.vsp.state.va.us/

                                   THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE BEHAVIORAL UNIT                                                

The Virginia State Police Criminal Behavioral Assessment Services consists of two special agents certified as Criminal Profilers by the International Criminal Investigative Analysis Fellowship (ICIAF). These agents assist various law enforcement agencies by assessing and evaluating various forms of criminal behavior. Criminal activities conducive to profiling techniques include single and multiple victim homicide, sexual assault, rape, criminal sexual deviancy, abduction, serial arson and bombing, and the conveyance of threatening correspondence. Additional duties for SSA Morris include crisis/hostage negotiating and examining bloodstain patterns at crime scenes.

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