Meet Erica Hutton

Criminology is not merely work for Erica. It's her passion

B.S., Liberty University; M.A., Argosy University

I am a native of Virginia and joined Trine in 2011. My specializations include criminology, investigative psychology, behavioral profiling and death investigations. My doctoral research focuses on establishing a baseline for home-invasion offender typologies to enhance law enforcement's awareness of the types of offenders that commit violent home-invasion robberies. I have plans to work with the Indiana State Police and the local sheriff's department on a voluntary basis.

I have the desire to educate, empower and equip my students with the tools necessary to be professional and successful within their area(s) of interest. Enriching the lives of others is a priceless experience, and I am sincerely appreciative to be a part of that process here at Trine.

When I am not teaching or grading, I can be found driving around town in my convertible Beetle with my Chihuahua Lyric Teyssier (my full time partner in crime). I also enjoy reading, writing and publishing my research, dreaming about Hitchcock, reviewing true crime cases, exercising, traveling or delving into my artistic niche.