Real-life monsters : a psychological examination of the serial murderer /
Giannangelo, Stephen J.
Santa Barbara, Calif. ; Oxford : Praeger,
c2012.
Examines serial murder and the bases for these crimes, and explores eight case studies of murderers.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. The development of a serial murderer. Introduction : an identification of the offender -- Clinical diagnoses and serial killer traits -- Biology and its effect on violent behavior -- Environment, background and personality -- pt. 2. Toward an examination of a theory of violence. Theoretical discussion and methodology -- Case studies : Andrei Chikatilo, Arthur Shawcross, Jeffery Dahmer, Edmund Kemper, Anthony Sowell, Aileen Wuornos, Dennis Rader, Rodney Alcala -- Reflecting on case studies -- Theoretical analysis and development -- A conversation with a monster? -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Case briefs -- Appendix B. Glossary/explanation of terms.
Examines serial murder and the bases for these crimes, and explores eight case studies of murderers.
Serial murderers