The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
Author: Michael Newton
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2006-02
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 0816069875

The Encyclopaedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition provides accurate information on hundreds of serial murder cases - from early history to the present. Written in a non-sensational manner, this authoritative encyclopaedia debunks many of the myths surrounding this most notorious of criminal activities. New major serial killers have come to light since the first edition was published, and many older cases have been solved (such as the Green River Killer) or further investigated (like Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer). Completely updated entries and appendixes pair with more than 30 new photographs and many new entries to make this new edition more fascinating than ever. New and updated entries include: Axe Man of New Orleans; BTK Strangler; Jack the Ripper; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, the Sniper Killers; Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River Killer; and Harold Frederick Shipman.

The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers

The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
Author: Harold Schechter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2012-11-27
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1439138850

Bestselling true-crime writer Harold Schechter, a leading authority on serial killers, and coauthor David Everitt offer a guided tour through the bizarre and blood-chilling world of serial murder. Through hundreds of detailed entries that span the entire spectrum -- the shocking crimes, the infamous perpetrators, and much more -- they examine all angles of a gruesome cultural phenomenon that grips our imagination. From Art (both by and about serial killers) to Zeitgeist (how killers past and present embody their times)...from Groupies (even the most sadistic killer can claim devoted fans) to Marriage (the perfect domestic disguise for demented killers)...from Homebodies (psychos who slay in the comfort of their homes) to Plumbing (how clogged drains have undone the most discreet killer), THE A TO Z ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SERIAL KILLERS is the ultimate reference for anyone compelled by the personalities and pathologies behind the most disturbing of crimes.

Encyclopedia of True Crime

Encyclopedia of True Crime
Author: Charlotte Greig
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Crime
ISBN: 9781848580015

This is a factfile on wrongdoing which takes the reader into the hidden world of those who break the law. The book sheds light on what makes serial killers tick, how career criminals plan heists, the psychology behind white collar crime, the ruthless codes which operate in prisons and many other aspects of criminal culture.

World Encyclopedia of 20th Century Murder

World Encyclopedia of 20th Century Murder
Author: Jay R. Nash
Publisher: Marlowe & Company
Total Pages: 693
Release: 1994-04-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781569248720

Over one thousand entries present a sociologically informative portrait of the men and women who kill.