The Killers Among Us: Examination of Serial Murder and Its Investigations (2nd Edition) 2nd Edition
by Steven A. Egger
 
Explicit in detail, yet sensitive in perspective, this book describes and analyzes the phenomenon of serial murder and its investigations. It provides a clear explanation of what is known about this horrific violence, what we think is known, and what we simply do not know. Also presented are detailed case studies of seven infamous serial killers—Henry Lee Lucas, John Wayne Gacy, Kenneth Bianchi, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Joseph Miller, and Jerry Marcus—and an exploration of the history and challenges related to the investigation of serial murder. A four-part organization overviews and describes the six myths of serial murder; presents detailed case studies of seven infamous serial killers; focuses upon the investigation of serial murder; and considers the future of serial murder and its investigation. For criminal investigators, criminologists, crime writers, and anyone interested in the phenomenon of serial murder.
 
From the Back Cover
Definition of a Serial Killer: A series of two or more murders, committed as separate events usually, but not a/ways, by one offender acting alone. The crimes may occur over a time ranging from hours to years. Quite often the motive is psychological, and the offender's behavior and the physical evidence observed at the scene will reflect sadistic and sexual overtones.
– The Definition of a Serial Killer (Brooks et al., 1988)
This book takes the reader into the complex world of serial killers by providing a detailed account of seven up-to-date cases, the myths surrounding serial murderers and the reasons why they continue to kill, the seven major problems of investigating a serial murder, and an analysis of the fourteen different law enforcement agencies who respond to a serial murder.
New to the second edition:
An expanded chapter on how the media treats the phenomenon of serial murder
An essay on victimology
An expanded chapter on the victims of serial killers
Three new cases
Numerous examples of serial killers, both on a national and international basis
A discussion on the concept of "the less dead" or how victims of serial killers are devalued
 
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