Explain how rational choice or trait theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime.

Choose a high profile case, your choice must be approved by your instructor. In 1,000-1,300 words, examine the following:

1. Summarize the high profile case you have chosen.
2. Describe how rational choice or trait theory apply to the case; if both apply, explain how they apply, and if neither applies explain why.
3. Explain how rational choice or trait theory can be used to explain why the people
   committed the crime.
4. Describe how rational choice and trait theorists would view this specific case.
5. Explain significant studies used by the theorists and how the studies might apply to understanding the case.

Use three to four scholarly resources to support your explanations.

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This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: 5.2: Interpret motivation behind crime.