"The Who, What, Where, How, and Why of the World's Most Terrifying Murderers." Synopsis: "What drives a serial killer to commit shocking and heinous acts? Is this a modern phenomenon? How do these monsters among us choose their victims? These questions and many more are answered within... From killer couples to black widows, cannibals to torturers, Harold Schechter presents remarkable in-depth case studies of homicidal psychopaths and maniacs, both well-known and obscure, including: Jack the Ripper... H.H. Holmes... John Wayne Gacy... Belle Gunness... Jeffrey Dahmer... over one hundred profiled killers." Illustrated (black & white.)
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First edition. Fine, bright, and tight. Fine, crisp dust jacket. First edition, Hardcover. 421 pp (w/ index). A rigorously researched, terrifying, compendium that covers every aspect of multiple murderers from psychology to cinema, fetishism to fan clubs and groupies. Here are the case studies of how and why infamous maniacs engaged in their deviance and violence. Written by Harold Schechter, who has been featured on several popular true crime series. Seller Inventory # E34627