SERIAL SLAUGHTER What's Behind America's Murder Epidemic?

Softcover. A "behind the screams" look at America's murder epidemic. The author spent over a decade sifting through evidence from police files, court records, psychiatric testimony and news reports. Using the case histories of more than 800 serial killers, he looks for patterns and answers. What turns innocent children into grown-up homicidal maniacs? Does violent pornography create sex slayers? What traits do serial killers look for in their victims? Is there any way to identify and treat predators before they start to hunt? The book includes word-for-word statements of convicted serial killers talking about sex, murder, life and death. It includes the actual forms used by the FBI to "profile" murderers; it also includes dozens of disturbing photos. One of the most detailed studies of multiple murder ever made. Illus., Appendix (VICAP Crime Analysis Report), Notes, Bibliog. and Index. 173pp. 4to. softcover. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Lightly browned edges o/w Nr. F.