Sexual Murderers: A Comparative Analysis and New Perspectives

by Jean Proulx (Editor), Eric Beauregard (Editor), Maurice Cusson (Editor)

Little is known about Sexual Murderers – those who kill in a sexual context. Recent studies have compared their backgrounds and characteristics with that of rapists and/or violent (non-sexual) offenders. This translation of a French original by the renowned Jean Proulx challenges existing knowledge on sexual murders, offers new tools for profiling and interrogation, and helps to establish a new research base. Current theories of sexual murder, its prevalence, reasons including attachment theories, profiling and interrogation techniques are all addressed in Proulx’s distinctive, thought-provoking style.

273 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Crystal · Rating 2 out of 5]

This science-fiction novel holds an abundance of information on the motive, environment, and psychological view-point on both sexual murderer's and serial sexual murderers. It provides an in-depth look on various ailments and scenario's that might lead up to a moment in which the sexual murderer feels compelled to take advantage of an otherwise violent situation by providing numerous theories from University professors and medical professionals alike.

However, they are just that-theories.

The authors remind us throughout the text that the studies and research they are providing don't nearly have enough proof to back it up from other research journals or studies from other authors (studies are normally focused on 'murderers' or 'rapists' rather than 'serial sexual murderers'). Therefore, this book is merely just for an interesting read, and not to be used for educational purposes or to be taken seriously.

A shame really, it seemed an interesting yet unique study indeed!!