I just graduated from the Univ of Phoenix with a MS/P in Psychology. Most recently, I found Most Evil on iTunes and bought the entire series. I am very interested in the forensics behind criminal activity and what causes it.
I evaluated the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, and have supplied a preliminary estimate of where he would fit on the scale, given what has been released to the public. Because of this, the preliminary estimate could be moved up or down the scale.
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Bruce Jeffrey Pardo - Multiple Murder (9 people)
COVINA, Calif. – Law enforcement officials in Southern California say the gunman who killed nine people in a Christmas Eve bloodbath at his ex-in-laws' Covina home intended to flee to Canada but was severely burned before he killed himself.
Police said Friday that after the shooting, 45-year-old Bruce Jeffrey Pardo used a homemade device to spray racing fuel around the home and that the vapor was ignited by a pilot light or candle. He suffered third-degree burns on both arms when it exploded.
Authorities say Pardo's Santa suit actually melted onto his body before he fled. After Pardo shot himself to death at his brother's home, authorities found $17,000 on him and a plane ticket for a flight from Los Angeles to Canada.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pardo recently lost custody of his children to his ex-wife. The judge awarded the woman $17,000, as well as the couples' house. It is noted that authorities found $17,000 on his body.
SCALE:
Initial Rating: Either 15 because of the multiple murders, or 18 because of the use of racing fluid spray as a incindiary device, and the booby-trapping of his car.
