Contemporary Perspectives On Serial Murder

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 are traced and tracked.

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This reader for serious students of serial murder collects 16 new and previously published academic articles on the phenomenon. Topics include the etiology of serial murder, victim selection, female serial killers, African-American murderers who prey on black victims, psychological profiling, types and methods of stalking, and future trends in the tracing and tracking of serial killers. The editors include an anonymous serial killer's detailed description of his own psychology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Ronald M. Holmes is Coroner, in the Jefferson County Coroner's office and Professor Emeritus of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. He is the author of several books, among them Profiling Violent Crimes, Sex Crimes, and Serial Murder. He is also the author of more than 50 articles appearing in scholarly publications. He is Vice President of the National Center for the Study of Unresolved Homicides and has completed more than 500 psychological profiles for police departments across the United States. He received his doctorate from Indiana University.