Observational learning involves a living, verbal and symbolic model, which is influenced by the adapted environment. An individual who acts or demonstrates behavior is called a live model. For example, Desalvo acted in school at a young age labeling him as a live-action model. The verbal model involves describing and explaining behavior. Aker's theory of social learning states (1966): “people learn deviant behaviors by observing and learning from social factors in their daily lives” (p.146). Desalvo's explanation of why he committed his first crime by stealing money is explained through a learning experience from his father. The symbolic model involves fictional or non-fictional characters displaying behaviors across films, books, online media, and television programs. Based on Desalvo's father's attitude we can hypothesize that he and Desalvo would watch inappropriate television programs, which may contribute to the father's’