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In PROFILERS, editors John H. Campbell and Don DeNevi offer a compelling selection of accounts that clarifies criminal investigative analysis, offering thorough reviews of cases and in-depth explanations of methodologies. These articles - by top homicide profilers in the FBI and other law enforcement agencies - bring together for the first time an informative yet riveting mix of styles and approaches to criminal profiling.
The first few chapters provide a much-needed historical perspective on profiling, focusing on the nuts and bolts f the process and using these tools in solving crimes involving, for example, mutilated victims of sexual murderers. In a fascinating probe into the mind of the rarest of criminals - the cannibal - Robert K. Ressler offers his interview with serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. One chapter reviews in detail bizarre cases of autoerotic fatalities, and another chapter is an early examination of psychological profiling.
The remainder of this spine-tingling work centers on more contemporary uses of criminal profiling, including how forensic linguistics helped to capture the Unabomber, James R. Fitzgerald explains in detail how his unique efforts at the new science of linguistics analysis helped identify the mysterious bomber - efforts previously unused in criminal investigation. In chapter 17, Michael R. King stresses the need for cooperation among law enforcement officials in solving cold cases. To illustrate his point, King depicts in fine detail the murderers he has interviewed, including one who killed his sister-in-law and her daughter because he thought God told him to do so. Other chilling chapters profile those who rape and murder elderly women, those who abduct and kill children, those who gouge out their victims' eyes, and those who murder by fire.
This one-of-a-kind, enthralling compilation is a must-read for all who are amazed by or even just a bit curious about how psychology, behavioral science, and careful crime scene analysis converge to help capture serial criminals - before they claim their next victims.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The popularity of television shows like NBC's "Profiler" and movies such as "Silence of the Lambs" has made the concept of criminal profiling familiar to most Americans. Though such dramas follow the general approach of real-life criminal investigative analysis, Hollywood's artistic license too often simplifies and even sensationalises the work of those who attempt to unravel the complex workings of the criminal mind. In this compilation of expert articles written by internationally recognised homicide investigators - most of them pioneers in developing the science and the art of profiling - readers gain fascinating insights that could have emerged only after years of experience tracking and analysing the behaviour of some of America's most notorious serial criminals.In "Profilers", editors John H Campbell and Don DeNevi bring together for the first time a collection of articles on important facets of criminal profiling - which, for the most part, have remained a mystery to the general public.The contributors cover many gripping topics - including an interview with cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, details of autoerotic fatalities, the challenges of creating psychological profiles, and the use of forensic linguistics to track the Unabomber 0 and they try to understand why some killers go to such extremes as removing the eyes of their victims or setting their helpless victims ablaze. These contemporary pieces follow and expand upon some original articles on criminal profiling - reports on dealing with hostage situations and on sexual killers who disfigure their bodies.A must for readers of true crime, forensic investigations, and murder mysteries, this unique collection of revealing articles offers a chilling and unparalleled glimpse into the inner workings of the criminal mind. A collection of articles on important facets of criminal profiling. It aims to give insights into the behaviour of some of America's most notorious serial criminals. It covers topics such as: an interview with cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, details of autoerotic fatalities, and the challenges of creating psychological profiles. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781591022664