Serial Murderers and Their Victims (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series) - Softcover

Hickey, Eric W.

 
9780534154141: Serial Murderers and Their Victims (Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice Series)

Synopsis

* This comprehensive perspective of serial murder in the U.S. provides a thorough analysis of the lives of offenders through the examination of individual cases, typology construction, and models for understanding many of their homicidal routes..* Following a strong introduction, the student is lead through cultural, historical, and religious influences which have, in some way, contributed the the myth development and stereotyping of serial killers..* Detailed profiles of 26 serial killers illustrate various types of offenders, with specific accounts of their lives and actions.

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From the Author

Using criminal psychology in understanding serial murderers.
For readers who possess a passion for understanding the criminal mind, criminal personalities and abnormal psychology, this text is an excellent resource. Indeed, as I conducted interviews with serial killers I realized that this text would delve into the darkest recesses of their minds and personalities. It is a disturbingly horrific study which perhaps raises more questions than it answers. This is the nature of research. I welcome comments from my readers.

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