Lombroso’s Theories of Crime | The Mystery Of Murder: A Horizon Guide
When looking at the reasons why people offend, Lombroso, a scientist in the 19th century, believed he had evidence that criminals exhibited physical features denoting a more primitive stage of evolution than non-offenders. This is a useful video clip to show how theories of crime have developed considerably over time.
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