Serial Killers have long aroused society's curiosity. Recent high-profile cases and intense media coverage have drawn increased attention to this terrifying brand of crime, its shocking criminals, and the details of these killers' heinous acts. This Encyclopedia contains comprehensive information on hundreds of serial murderers and murder cases, from early history to the present. Debunking common myths and misconceptions, this encyclopedia avoids glamorizing serial killers and provides accurate accounts of who they are, how they operate, and how law enforcement hunts them.
With more than 250 entries, including, more than 60 new and updated, and more than 30 new photographs, this Encyclopedia is an indispensable references for students, researchers, general readers interested in the macabre but fascinating world of Serial Killers. You'll find all the legendary or well-known cases: Bundy, Gacy, Gein, Zodiac, Lucas, Jack the Ripper, Dahmer, Ramirez, Son of Sam, Boston Strangler, BTK, Ridgway, Chikatilo, Wuornos, Hillside Stranglers, Bathory, Manson, Toole, Yates, Fish and many more. You'll also find a lot of cases that the general public might have never heard before: The I-45 Killer, Fritz Haarmann, Billy Gohl, Jarvis Catoe, The Frankford Slasher, The Valley Killer, Michael B. Ross, Gennadiy Mikhasevich, "Bruce Lee", William Hance and many others that a lot of people might not know. Some of the entries are about type of murders or killers: Mass Murder, Cannibalism, Black Widows, Bluebeards, Bombing (this is where you'll find the Unabomber), Vampirism, Sexual Homicides and other types of killers and murders. Some of the entries you'll find in this book are about other things related to serial killers and law enforcement: Modus Operandi, Geography, Profiling, Incarceration, Groupies, Missing persons, Weapons, Motives and others.
A great section of this Encyclopedia is the "Appendix", from page 308 to page 489. The Appendix is in three different sections: Solo killers, Team killers and Unresolved cases. You'll find in this appendix all the cases not detailed in the main text. You'll find all the basic information about these cases: name, sex, race of the killer(s) ( if known ); date(s) of the murder(s), the killer's type and motivation, plus a brief description of the case. The third part, the unresolved cases, is chilling to read, it's scary to think that most of these unknown serial killers might still be alive and killing people. The Appendix is a great idea and is really fun to read.
I don't have to say more. This is a must-buy book, one of the best Encyclopedia I have ever read. Buy it, You won't regret it. :)
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Great book
I have both editions and love using them as a reference to look up info on different serial killers. This book is really big though so if you’re going to buy the actual book, I have included photos so you can see the size comparison to a regular paperback.
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Josh D.
Definitely worth the ready!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2019