Serial Murderers and Their Victims - Softcover

Hickey, Eric W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 053415414X ISBN 13: 9780534154141

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1991

Synopsis

* This comprehensive perspective of serial murder in the U.S. provides a thorough analysis of the lives of offenders through the examination of individual cases, typology construction, and models for understanding many of their homicidal routes..* Following a strong introduction, the student is lead through cultural, historical, and religious influences which have, in some way, contributed the the myth development and stereotyping of serial killers..* Detailed profiles of 26 serial killers illustrate various types of offenders, with specific accounts of their lives and actions.

About this title

About the Author:

Eric W. Hickey teaches criminal psychology at California State University, Fresno. Dr. Hickey has appeared on National Public Radio, Larry King Live, 20/20, Good Morning America, Court TV, A&E, and Discovery and Learning Channel documentaries to discuss his research on sexual predators, murderers, and serial killers. He also has served as a consultant to the UNABOMB Task Force and the American Prosecutors' Research Institute, and testifies as an expert witness in both criminal and civil cases. He conducts seminars for agencies involving profiling and investigating sex crimes, arson, robbery, homicide, stalking, workplace violence, and terrorism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 053415414X
• ISBN 13: 9780534154141
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352