The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers: A Study of the Chilling Criminal Phenomenon from the Angels of Death to the Zodiac Killer (Facts on File Crime Library)

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When this jumps out in the cases I know, it makes me doubt what I am reading about killers I am not as familiar with. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. from Groupies (even the most sadistic killer can claim devoted fans) to Marriage (the perfect domestic disguise for demented killers). Albert Fish American appalling arrested atrocities began Berkowitz bizarre blood Bluebeard body British butchered cannibal Carl Panzram Charles Manson Chikatilo committed confessed corpses crimes criminal Cunanan dead death depraved DeSalvo dismembered dozen Earle Leonard Ed Gein fantasies favorite female film finally flesh Gein Gein's girl Glatman grisly Gunness H. The entries include El Loco Luis Alfredo Garavito, Happy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson, Interstate Killer Larry Eyler, Godfather of Matamoros Adolfo de Jesus Constanzo, Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo, and approximately 350 others.

With hundreds of entries spanning the entire spectrum of serial murder, this comprehensive resource examines these shocking crimes, and their infamous practicioners, from every angle. Anything and everything you want to know about the most macabre serial killers are located within these pages. Updated entries and appendixes pair with more than 30 new photographs to make this new edition more fascinating than ever. I understand I can change my preference through my account settings or unsubscribe directly from any marketing communications at any time.Some evenings, Vera liked to sit among the coffins in an armchair and enjoy the company of her adoring beaux. Other then those two points, this book was fantastic and I’m hoping to pull some really good quotes for my criminology course next year. JOHN LUTZ, New York Times bestselling author From the desk of one of the most acclaimed and prolific true crime authors comes a mystery thriller certain to captivate his fans. Similarly, the Atlanta murders of 1979–81 include only 2 killings for which Wayne Williams was convicted and criminal profiler John E. You will find these killers and approximately 175 others plus approximately 225 Unsolved Serial Killer cases in this fourth book in the series of The World Encyclopedia of Serial Killers.

They remain a fascinating enigma-how can they carry on apparently normal lives while carrying out acts of the utmost deprativity. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book. Auch wenn ich das Buch sehr interessant finde, war es stellenweise doch auch langweilig, weil mir einfach vieles schon bekannt war. Ranging from ancient Rome to the present, he discusses the realities versus popular film and television myths, key figures on both sides of the law, pivotal cases and events, and criminal activities that have shaped law enforcement responses.The author's stated purpose is to "demystify, as far as possible, those predators in human form who have been with us since the dawn of history. When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. Each of the serial killer files includes information on when and how they killed the victims, the background of each killer, or the suspects in some cases, such as the Zodiac killer, their trials and punishments. He is also the author of Nevermore and The Hum Bug, the acclaimed historical novels featuring Edgar Allan Poe.