Serial Murder

Third Edition
Ronald M. Holmes - University of Louisville, USA
Stephen T. Holmes - University of Central Florida, USA
Serial Murder
July 2009 | 288 pages | Sage US
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Description

Continuing in the same well-written and accessible style as the previous editions, this text systematically examines the strange phenomenon of serial murder. Exploring the different types of serial killers, the authors present a clear image of the typology, behavioral patterns, and motivation of the various types of serial killers.

New to This Edition

  • Differentiation between Mass, Spree and Serial Murder Theories
  • Three new chapters: Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides; Serial Killers in Foreign Countries; and Health-Care Professionals and Serial Murder
  • Updated references, boxes, photos and features, including brief profiles of serial killers, serial killer nicknames, etc.
  • Discussion of recent and high profile serial killers, and the typologies that apply to them 
  • New end-of-chapter discussion questions to enhance student comprehension and retention

Serial Murder, Third Edition is ideal for use as a supplementary text in Homicide, Violence, and Deviance courses offered in departments of criminology, psychology, and sociology

Contents

Preface

Preface

1. What Is Serial Murder?

1. What Is Serial Murder?

2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides

2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides

3. Serial Murder

3. Serial Murder

4. Theories of Serial Murder

4. Theories of Serial Murder

5. The Visionary Serial Killer

5. The Visionary Serial Killer

6. The Mission Serial Killer

6. The Mission Serial Killer

7. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Lust Killer

7. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Lust Killer

8. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Thrill Killer

8. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Thrill Killer

9. The Hedonistic Serial Killer: Comfort Type

9. The Hedonistic Serial Killer: Comfort Type

10. The Power/Control Serial Killer

10. The Power/Control Serial Killer

11. Female Serial Killers

11. Female Serial Killers

12. Serial Killers in Foreign Countries

12. Serial Killers in Foreign Countries

13. Health Care Professionals and Serial Murder

13. Health Care Professionals and Serial Murder

14. The Victims of Serial Killers

14. The Victims of Serial Killers

15. Problems and Solutions in Serial Murder Investigations

15. Problems and Solutions in Serial Murder Investigations

References

References

Index

Index

About the Authors

About the Authors

Description

Continuing in the same well-written and accessible style as the previous editions, this text systematically examines the strange phenomenon of serial murder. Exploring the different types of serial killers, the authors present a clear image of the typology, behavioral patterns, and motivation of the various types of serial killers.

New to This Edition

  • Differentiation between Mass, Spree and Serial Murder Theories
  • Three new chapters: Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides; Serial Killers in Foreign Countries; and Health-Care Professionals and Serial Murder
  • Updated references, boxes, photos and features, including brief profiles of serial killers, serial killer nicknames, etc.
  • Discussion of recent and high profile serial killers, and the typologies that apply to them 
  • New end-of-chapter discussion questions to enhance student comprehension and retention

Serial Murder, Third Edition is ideal for use as a supplementary text in Homicide, Violence, and Deviance courses offered in departments of criminology, psychology, and sociology

Contents

Preface

Preface

1. What Is Serial Murder?

1. What Is Serial Murder?

2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides

2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides

3. Serial Murder

3. Serial Murder

4. Theories of Serial Murder

4. Theories of Serial Murder

5. The Visionary Serial Killer

5. The Visionary Serial Killer

6. The Mission Serial Killer

6. The Mission Serial Killer

7. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Lust Killer

7. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Lust Killer

8. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Thrill Killer

8. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Thrill Killer

9. The Hedonistic Serial Killer: Comfort Type

9. The Hedonistic Serial Killer: Comfort Type

10. The Power/Control Serial Killer

10. The Power/Control Serial Killer

11. Female Serial Killers

11. Female Serial Killers

12. Serial Killers in Foreign Countries

12. Serial Killers in Foreign Countries

13. Health Care Professionals and Serial Murder

13. Health Care Professionals and Serial Murder

14. The Victims of Serial Killers

14. The Victims of Serial Killers

15. Problems and Solutions in Serial Murder Investigations

15. Problems and Solutions in Serial Murder Investigations

References

References

Index

Index

About the Authors

About the Authors

July 2009 | 288 pages | Sage US

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Continuing in the same well-written and accessible style as the previous editions, this text systematically examines the strange phenomenon of serial murder. Exploring the different types of serial killers, the authors present a clear image of the typology, behavioral patterns, and motivation of the various types of serial killers.

New to This Edition

  • Differentiation between Mass, Spree and Serial Murder Theories
  • Three new chapters: Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides; Serial Killers in Foreign Countries; and Health-Care Professionals and Serial Murder
  • Updated references, boxes, photos and features, including brief profiles of serial killers, serial killer nicknames, etc.
  • Discussion of recent and high profile serial killers, and the typologies that apply to them 
  • New end-of-chapter discussion questions to enhance student comprehension and retention

Serial Murder, Third Edition is ideal for use as a supplementary text in Homicide, Violence, and Deviance courses offered in departments of criminology, psychology, and sociology


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • 1. What Is Serial Murder?
  • 2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder: Two Types of Multicides
  • 3. Serial Murder
  • 4. Theories of Serial Murder
  • 5. The Visionary Serial Killer
  • 6. The Mission Serial Killer
  • 7. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Lust Killer
  • 8. The Hedonistic Serial Murderer: The Thrill Killer
  • 9. The Hedonistic Serial Killer: Comfort Type
  • 10. The Power/Control Serial Killer
  • 11. Female Serial Killers
  • 12. Serial Killers in Foreign Countries
  • 13. Health Care Professionals and Serial Murder
  • 14. The Victims of Serial Killers
  • 15. Problems and Solutions in Serial Murder Investigations
  • References
  • Index
  • About the Authors

Recent Product Reviews:

This is a special topics course with students from various disciplines. Another textbook is more straightforward for students who do not have a criminology or criminal justice background.
Dr Kimya Dennis, Sociology, Salem College
Great Book!
Dr Scott Belshaw, Criminal Justice Dept, University of North Texas
The book was interesting, but repetitive. I did not like the profile section because there was no feedback about the accuracy or inaccuracy of the profiles.
Dr Gerald Fisher, Government Sociology Dept, Georgia College / State University
My elective course will not be available until Spring 2011
Dr Jennifer Chiotti, Criminal Justice Dept, University of Houston - Downtown
I cite this book in my criminology course. I also highly encourage each student to obtain this book and read it. It is recommended reading.
Dr Pat Nation, Sociology Dept, Park University

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