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Their monikers have become part of the true crime lexicon: among them, the Moors Murders; the Hillside Strangler; Killer Clown; Son of Sam; the Love Slave Killers; the Scorecard Killer; and the BTK Strangler. On a scale of evil, they are the world's worst serial murderers with a propensity...
From Victorian era graveyards to a rented room in Paris to an isolated Indian farm and the California hills, the shocking murders collected in this true crime anthology span the century and the continents. The motivations are just as varied: sex, greed, bloodlust, hatred, and...
From Gilles de Rais' castle in fifteenth-century France to "the Bloody Benders'" eighteenth-century Kansas farm to Jeffrey Dahmer's quiet apartment in twentieth-century Milwaukee, history is littered with serial murderers whose first impulse was to take a life. For some,...
The Jack the Ripper case has never been solved - the killer remains a blood-spattered silhouette. Although 'Jack' as an entity was almost certainly invented by an unscrupulous journalist, he became an archetype - decked in the top hat and cloak of a Victorian melodrama villain, stalking the fog-wreathed streets of the old East End. The numerous Ripper
...7) Jack the Ripper's Streets of Terror: Life During the Reign of Victorian London's Most Brutal Killer
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...Terrifying tales of the ultimate evil among us! One of the best serial killer books for fans of true crime, and the ultimate Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!
The Killer Book of Serial Killers is the complete resource for any true crime fan or student of the lurid, fascinating world of serial killers. Inside you'll find a concise compilation of the world's thirty-five most notorious murderers, including an in-depth look
...The legendary FBI criminal profiler and international bestselling author of Mindhunter and The Killer Across the Table returns with this timely, relevant book that goes to the heart of extremism and domestic terrorism, examining in-depth his chilling pursuit of, and eventual prison confrontation with Joseph Paul Franklin, a White Nationalist serial killer and one of the most disturbing psychopaths he has ever encountered.
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Inspired by author Tori Telfer's Jezebel column “Lady Killers,” this thrilling and entertaining compendium investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages.
When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like Jack the Ripper, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy. But what about Tillie Klimek, Moulay Hassan, Kate Bender? The narrative we’re comfortable with is
...As a child in Lincoln, Montana, Jamie Gehring and her family shared their land, their home, and their dinner table with a hermit with a penchant for murder. But they had no idea that the odd recluse living in the adjacent cabin was anything more than a disheveled man who brought young Jamie painted rocks...
Colin Wilson, co-author of the bestselling Encyclopedia of Murder, has written a definitive volume on the world’s major cases of violent murder. In doing so, he traces the history of violence from its beginnings. From Sawney Bean and his cannibal family to Ed Gein, the Wisconsin Necrophile, Wilson illustrates the “changing...
In "Zodiac: The Dark Chronicles - America's Infamous Cryptic Killer," delve into the gripping tale of one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in American history. Unmask the enigmatic figure known as the Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the nation with a series of cryptic letters, perplexing codes, and heinous crimes. Join the hunt for the truth as investigators, codebreakers, and amateur sleuths race against time to unravel the identity of
..."Bundy The Dark Chronicles: America's Infamous Serial Killer" delves deep into the life and crimes of one of the most notorious figures in criminal history. From his deceptive charm to his heinous acts of violence, this gripping true crime narrative unravels the twisted psyche of Ted Bundy and the lasting impact he left on society.
Drawing upon extensive research and compelling firsthand accounts, this book provides a comprehensive exploration
...The captivating true story of a charming serial killer. How could a well-bred and highly esteemed young woman in early 19th-century Germany, over a period of 15 years, fatally poison at least 15 people, 9 of them members of her immediate family, without arousing suspicion? The case of an unlikely fall from innocence into narcissistic pathology.
"Behind the Mask: The Golden State Killer" delves into the relentless pursuit of one of America's most elusive and notorious serial killers. This gripping book explores the crimes, investigations, and the shocking revelation that led to the identification and capture of the Golden State Killer. Through meticulous research, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, it unveils the chilling details and the face behind the mask of this decades-long
..."Dahmer: The Dark Chronicles" takes readers on a chilling journey into the twisted mind of America's most infamous serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, Dahmer shocked the world with his heinous crimes and gruesome acts of violence. This meticulously researched and compellingly written book explores the depths of Dahmer's depravity, examining the factors that led to his murderous tendencies and the horrifying details of
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