Serial Murderers and their Victims

• Author : Eric W. Hickey
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 09 April 2013

This text provides an in-depth, scholarly, and broad-based examination of serial murderers and their victims. Featuring coverage supported by extensive data and research, the book profiles some of the most prominent murderers of our time, addressing the highest-profile serial killer type--the sexual predator--as well as a wide variety of other types (male, female, team, healthcare, and serial killers from outside the U.S.). Author Eric Hickey examines the lives of over 400 serial murderers, analyzing the cultural, historical, and religious factors

• Author : Ronald M. Holmes,Stephen T. Holmes
• Publisher : SAGE
• Release : 21 July 2009

Provides a solid review of the subject, with an accessible, incisive presentation, including photos and features unique to this edition.

• Author : Harmony Hill,Gene Cannon
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 10 September 2020

Serial Killers have been a mystery for years, they commit the most monstrous acts known to man, yet we still know very little about what makes them do what they do. They kill with no remorse and have destroyed families and individuals lives many times over. These killers are at times ordinary folks that one wouldn't even realize were a cold blooded murderer. From the Zodiac Killer to the Night Stalker, all have kept us in fear until caught. This

• Author : Steven A. Egger
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 18 October 2021

This is an introduction to serial killers and killings. It includes seven case studies, a discussion of the myths surrounding serial murderers and the reasons why they continue to kill, the seven major problems of investigating a serial murder, and an analysis of the fourteen different law enforcement agencies who respond to a serial murder. Other topics covered include: -- how the media treats serial murder; an essay on victimology; -- a discussion on the concept of "the less dead"

• Author : Eric Hickey, Ph.D.
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 22 July 2003

"As a good encyclopedia does, the Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime brings together articles that offer diverse insights into the topic, while at the same time giving the reader a feel for its overall scope." --AGAINST THE GRAIN This comprehensive single-volume encyclopedia contains a wealth of material on killing and other violent behavior, as well as detailed information on a host of criminal cases from local decisions to Supreme Court rulings. The Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime includes

• Author : Stephen J. Giannangelo
• Publisher : ABC-CLIO
• Release : 06 July 2012

This book presents an in-depth psychological analysis of the development of the serial killer personality that will fascinate all readers, from the experienced criminology student to the casual true-crime reader. • Includes eight case studies of fascinating serial criminals, including recently convicted media stars Rodney Alcala and Anthony Sowell

• Author : Eric W. Hickey
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 19 January 2015

This text provides an in-depth, scholarly examination of serial murderers and their victims. Supported by extensive data and research, the book profiles some of the most prominent murderers of our time, addressing the highest-profile serial killer type--the sexual predator--as well as a wide variety of other types (male, female, team, healthcare, and serial killers from outside the U.S.). Author Eric Hickey examines the lives of over 400 serial murderers, analyzing the cultural, historical, and religious factors that influence our myths

• Author : Ronald M. Holmes,Stephen T. Holmes
• Publisher : SAGE
• Release : 24 March 1998

Labeled as the crime of the 1990’s, serial murder is predicted to remain the crime of the first decades of the new millennium. This book brings together the perspectives of acknowledged experts in the field along with those of emerging authorities on serial murder. The chapters offer a unique look at these crimes from a variety of viewpoints and experiences. Accessibly written, this compelling volume includes information on minorities and serial killing, as well the manner in which serial killers

• Author : Ronald M. Holmes,Stephen T. Holmes
• Publisher : SAGE
• Release : 21 July 2009

Provides a solid review of the subject, with an accessible, incisive presentation, including photos and features unique to this edition.

• Author : Richard N. Kocsis
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 08 January 2008

This book brings together an international collection of research literature on the topics of criminal profiling and serial violent crime by integrating the respected insights of both scholars and practitioners from around the globe. It explains etiological factors and psychological mechanisms to reveal criminal motives.

• Author : Dirk C. Gibson
• Publisher : ABC-CLIO
• Release : 19 November 2009

This the first book to focus specifically on serial killers motivated by monetary gain. • Profiles 12 cases of serial murder motivated by profit • Provides ten tables of data that collectively describe salient dimensions of the sample of murderers examined in the book, and quantify their commercial motivation • Includes a selective bibliography of the resources used by the author to write the book • Offers a comprehensive index covering all aspects of the murderers, their crimes, and the profit motive behind them

• Author : Trevor Marriott
• Publisher : Kings Road Publishing
• Release : 07 January 2013

Since the dawn of time, men and women alike have been killing. Many of these murders have been committed in the most brutal and horrific ways imaginable, showing no respect for human life. Throughout his time as a murder squad detective, Trevor Marriott has seen first-hand the wanton slayings and butcheries that have been committed by both men and women who have warped, depraved and sadistic minds. In this fascinating and chilling book, he examines the world's most notorious serial

• Author : Donald J. Sears
• Publisher : Scholarly Resources Incorporated
• Release : 18 October 1991

This text attempts to explain the motivation behind serial killing and the steps society can take to prevent it. The author discusses the psychological, sociological and biological factors that may lead to this crime and examines the backgrounds of some notorious serial killers.

• Author : Elizabeth A. Gurian
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 30 September 2021

This book reframes the study of multicide (that is, serial and mass murder) to use objective measures, and aims to expand our understanding of multicide offending through descriptive and inferential statistical analyses of different homicide patterns of the offenders. Criminal homicide and multiple murders are rare occurrences that typically account for a very small percentage of all violent crimes in most countries. Despite this low occurrence, homicide continues to be an area of intense study, with a focus on subjective

• Author : Beth Nichols
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 18 October 2021

Most research studies have focused on profiling serial killers but have not heavily utilized geographic profiling to complete this work. The purpose of this study is to determine whether geographic profiling software programs can assist in serial murder cases. The study will utilize CrimeStat geographical profiling software to look at the significance of disposal or dump sites, the residence of the killer, and the distance between the dumpsite and the serial killer's residence. This research utilizes a mix -methods approach (