Serial Murders (Crime and Detection)

Innes, Brian

ISBN 10: 159084372X ISBN 13: 9781590843727

Publisher: Mason Crest, 2002

Synopsis

The systematic killing of a succession of victims, often over a period of many years, is not a modern phenomenon, but it has increased alarmingly over the past 50 years, particularly in the United States. These psychopathic individuals derive pleasuremost frequently sexualby abducting and murdering innocent victims. The publicity these cases often stir up has law enforcement concerned that a growing number of incidents are copy cat crimes. This book covers fascinating and gruesome cases such as, Jack the Ripper, Peter Kurten, and George Joseph Smith. It investigates the root causes that led to the development of the killers psychopathic personalities and describes the gathering of evidence that eventually led to their identification and arrest.. Each title in this series contains a foreword from the Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Association, color photos throughout, charts, and back matter including: an index, chronology, and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge th

Edition details

• Publisher: Mason Crest
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159084372X
• ISBN 13: 9781590843727
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96