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The encyclopedia of serial killers

by Newton, Michael

"The Enclyclopedia of Serial Killers offers an unprecedented view of serial killing from ancient Rome to the present day, providing the most comprehensive resource available on the topic and shattering many of the popular myths about this most terrifying breed of criminal."--BOOK JACKET. "Topics covered include: case studies of notorious serial killings and the criminal monsters who perpetrated them; key law enforcement figures and the techniques they use to catch their prey; the psychology of serial murder - what contributes to the making of a murderer and what motivates them; how societies choose to deal with and punish serial killers; different types of serial killers and their methods; and baffling unsolved cases, including Jack the Ripper and the Green River Killer."--BOOK JACKET. "The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers brings these criminals and their terrifying habits into the light, with more than 240 detailed entries, 70 photographs, and extensive appendixes."--Jacket.

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