ALONE WITH THE DEVIL Psychopathic Killings that Shocked the World.

Hardback. 1st UK edn. Famous cases of a Courtroom Psychiatrist. As a forensic psychiatrist Dr. Markham frequently finds himself alone in a room with someone who has killed, often without provocation or apparent motivation. After lengthy interviews it is his subsequent input or courtroom testimony that provides vital evidence as to the degree of a murderers' responsibility, and thus his sentence. Hardback. A riveting analysis of some of his toughest cases which include : 2 of Manson's followers, Marvin Gay Sr., the "Vampire of Sacramento" Richard Chase, John Sweeney, Norma Jean Armistead + many others. Illus. 368pp. lge. 8vo. h/back. Tiny insc. and small embossed stamp to fep o/w Vg+ in Vg. dw. A fairly heavy book which will require additional postage if shipped overseas.