Criminal profiling, often referred to as offender profiling, is a crucial tool in forensic psychology that seeks to provide investigative insights into the behavioral and psychological characteristics of unknown offenders. It is grounded in the systematic analysis of crime scene evidence, victimology, and patterns of criminal behavior, with the objective of generating a profile that can assist law enforcement agencies in narrowing down suspect lists, anticipating future actions, and understanding the motivations behind criminal acts. The practice integrates concepts from psychology, criminology, and investigative experience to construct a composite picture of the offender’s personality, habits, and potential background. At its core, criminal profiling relies on the assumption that the behavior exhibited during the commission of a crime reflects underlying psychological traits and personality features. Profilers examine various aspects of the crime scene, including the method of operation (modus operandi), the choice of victims, and the degree of planning or impulsivity involved. Through this examination, patterns emerge that can indicate whether an offender is organized or disorganized, meticulous or chaotic, socially competent or socially isolated. For example, an organized offender may plan crimes carefully, leave minimal evidence, and select victims strategically,