CENTURY OF SLAUGHTER

Softcover. A complete analysis of the serial killer phenomenon, by a serial killer expert, who takes 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 searched for patterns and the answers to some of society's most terrifying questions : 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? Formerly published as 'Serial Slaughter', this updated edition gets behind the headlines and into the heads of serial killers. A detailed study of multiple murder. With Conclusion, Appendix, VICAP Crime Analysis Report, Notes and Bibliog. 339pp. trade size softcover. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. F. with no creasing to covers.