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Scott Bonn, Ph.D. is Professor of Criminology at Drew University, media commentator, public speaker and author. He is an expert on the behavior and the motivations of criminals. He offers insights into various types of crime, including white-collar, state crime, bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault and serial homicide. His expert commentary frequently appears in the popular news media.

Dr. Bonn just completed a book on the public's fascination with serial killers which offers insights into the minds of infamous predators and explains how and why serial killers become ghoulish popular culture celebrities. Titled "Why We Love Serial Killers" this powerful book will be released by Skyhorse Press in October 2014.

Emmy-winning TV host and b Scott Bonn, Ph.D. is Professor of Criminology at Drew University, media commentator, public speaker and author. He is an expert on the behavior and the motivations of criminals. He offers insights into various types of crime, including white-collar, state crime, bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault and serial homicide. His expert commentary frequently appears in the popular news media.

Dr. Bonn just completed a book on the public's fascination with serial killers which offers insights into the minds of infamous predators and explains how and why serial killers become ghoulish popular culture celebrities. Titled "Why We Love Serial Killers" this powerful book will be released by Skyhorse Press in October 2014.

Emmy-winning TV host and best-selling author, Rita Cosby, says this about Dr. Bonn's new book:
"Considered one of the world's top experts on criminal behavior, Scott Bonn has delivered a book which is so powerful and provocative, you cannot put it down. Indeed, through his diligent work and unparalleled access to these infamous killers who've committed some of the most horrific crimes of our day, he provides chilling and critical insight into these deviant and pathological criminal minds… and reveals the truth behind the headlines."

Professor Bonn is not your average academic. He combines the knowledge and skills of an academic scholar with more than twenty years of senior-level corporate experience in advertising, and the news and entertainment media. As such, he has unique insights into the public’s attitudes and beliefs, how they are shaped, and the agenda-setting powers of political leaders and the news media.

Dr. Bonn has developed a unique, integrated, and interdisciplinary theory called “critical communication” to explain how state officials and the news media together shape public opinion on complex issues such as homicide, capital punishment, illicit drugs, abortion and terrorism.

Dr. Bonn received a Ph.D. in sociology (criminology) at the University of Miami, FL, and a masters degree in criminal justice administration at San Jose State University. He teaches courses in criminology, sociology of deviance, media and crime, and criminal justice. His primary research interests include white-collar crime, state crime, domestic violence, serial homicide and how the media influence society.

Prior to his academic career, Bonn held high-ranking corporate positions such as Vice President at NBC Television Network, and Executive Vice President at SonicNet, a leading music website, now a part of MTV Networks. He resides in Manhattan, New York.

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	Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers 3.24 avg rating — 737 ratings — published 2014 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Serial Killer Myth Number One: Mentally Ill or Evil Geniuses

The image of the evil genius serial killer is mostly a Hollywood invention. Contrary to mass media stereotypes, real serial killers generally do not possess unique or exceptional intellectual skills. The reality is that most serial killers are between borderline and above average intelligence. Moreover, they are rarely insane in a legal sense.

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“I am honored and humbled by the fine reviews my new book "Why We Lover Serial Killers" is receiving.”
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“females actually outperform males in terms of the average length of their killing careers. As reported in a 2011 study, the killing careers of females average between eight and eleven years while the average for male serial killers is two years.”
― Scott A. Bonn, Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World's Most Savage Murderers

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Oct 29, 2014 11:29AM

Friends, if you are reading my new book, I would love for you to review it at Amazon (click on the link). It comes in print, Kindle and audiobook formats!
Thank you for your wonderful support!http://www.amazon.com/dp/1629144320/r...

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Oct 10, 2014 05:26PM

My new book is available in audio format now! Listen to a sample and tell me what you think: http://www.amazon.com/Why-Love-Serial...

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Aug 17, 2014 06:15PM

Excited to share what the critics are saying about my new book, "Why We Love Serial Killers" at http://www.docbonn.com/why-we-love-se...

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