Serial Murder
1st Edition
Published on 18. April 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-0-8039-2841-1 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the authors' own research and personal interviews with convicted serial killers, Serial Murder is the first book to consider the social context and characteristics of serial murder. The authors ask why it occurs, how the murderers choose their victims and assess the impact on the families and associates of victims, as well as community response to serial murder. They also emphasize practical issues such as the ability of police to identify serial murder cases and the determination of jurisdiction.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
233 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8039-2841-1 (9780803928411)
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Ronald M. Holmes | Stephen T. Holmes
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Persons
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.
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 and 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.
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 and 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.
Content
PART ONE: MURDER IN THE UNITED STATES
Contemporary Criminal Homicide
An Overview 2
Serial Murder
A New Focus of Attention
The Nature and Extent of Serial Murder
Concluding Thoughts
PART TWO: THE CULTURAL CONTEXT OF CRIMINAL VIOLENCE
The US as a Violent Society
Homicidal Violence
Some Current Views
Conclusion
Serial Murder and the Social-Cultural Context
PART THREE: TYPES OF SERIAL MURDER IN MODERN SOCIETY
The Need for Classification
Basic Factors in Classification of Serial Murder
Four Types of Serial Murder
PART FOUR: SERIAL KILLERS: BACKGROUND AND BEHAVIOR PATTERNS
The Serial Killer's Behavioral Background
Motives and Homicidal Behavior Patterns
Conclusion
Patterns and Precautions
PART FIVE: CREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES OF THE SERIAL MURDERER
Psychological Profiling
Definition, Scope and Goals
Profiling as an Art, Not a Science
Elements within the Psychological Profile
Case Study
PART SIX: THE LUST KILLER
The Psychology of the Serial Killer
Phases in Lust Killing
Typology of Lust Killers
Crime Scene Differences
Brudos
A Brief Case Study of a Lust Killer
PART SEVEN: OBSTACLES TO SERIAL MURDER INVESTIGATIONS
Initial Investigation
Normal vs Serial
The Police and Serial Murder
PART EIGHT: CASE ANALYSIS: TED BUNDY, A SERIAL KILLER
The Killings Start
The Murders Continue
An Interview with Bundy
PART NINE: SERIAL MURDER'S SOCIAL IMPACT: THE UNSEEN VICTIMS
The Impact on Community and Society
Consequences for Survivors of the Murder Victim
Self-Help for Survivors
PART TEN: TRENDS, ISSUES AND THE FUTURE
Violence Potentials
An Overarching Issue
Persisting Practical Issues
The Future for Serial Murder Investigations
Contemporary Criminal Homicide
An Overview 2
Serial Murder
A New Focus of Attention
The Nature and Extent of Serial Murder
Concluding Thoughts
PART TWO: THE CULTURAL CONTEXT OF CRIMINAL VIOLENCE
The US as a Violent Society
Homicidal Violence
Some Current Views
Conclusion
Serial Murder and the Social-Cultural Context
PART THREE: TYPES OF SERIAL MURDER IN MODERN SOCIETY
The Need for Classification
Basic Factors in Classification of Serial Murder
Four Types of Serial Murder
PART FOUR: SERIAL KILLERS: BACKGROUND AND BEHAVIOR PATTERNS
The Serial Killer's Behavioral Background
Motives and Homicidal Behavior Patterns
Conclusion
Patterns and Precautions
PART FIVE: CREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILES OF THE SERIAL MURDERER
Psychological Profiling
Definition, Scope and Goals
Profiling as an Art, Not a Science
Elements within the Psychological Profile
Case Study
PART SIX: THE LUST KILLER
The Psychology of the Serial Killer
Phases in Lust Killing
Typology of Lust Killers
Crime Scene Differences
Brudos
A Brief Case Study of a Lust Killer
PART SEVEN: OBSTACLES TO SERIAL MURDER INVESTIGATIONS
Initial Investigation
Normal vs Serial
The Police and Serial Murder
PART EIGHT: CASE ANALYSIS: TED BUNDY, A SERIAL KILLER
The Killings Start
The Murders Continue
An Interview with Bundy
PART NINE: SERIAL MURDER'S SOCIAL IMPACT: THE UNSEEN VICTIMS
The Impact on Community and Society
Consequences for Survivors of the Murder Victim
Self-Help for Survivors
PART TEN: TRENDS, ISSUES AND THE FUTURE
Violence Potentials
An Overarching Issue
Persisting Practical Issues
The Future for Serial Murder Investigations