The Killers Among Us: Examination of Serial Murder and Its Investigations

by Steven A. Egger

Explicit in detail, yet sensitive in perspective, this book describes and analyzes the phenomenon of serial murder and its investigations. It provides a clear explanation of what is known about this horrific violence, what we think is known, and what we simply do not know. Also presented are detailed case studies of seven infamous serial killers—Henry Lee Lucas, John Wayne Gacy, Kenneth Bianchi, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Joseph Miller, and Jerry Marcus—and an exploration of the history and challenges related to the investigation of serial murder. A four-part organization overviews and describes the six myths of serial murder; presents detailed case studies of seven infamous serial killers; focuses upon the investigation of serial murder; and considers the future of serial murder and its investigation. For criminal investigators, criminologists, crime writers, and anyone interested in the phenomenon of serial murder.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, Psychology

348 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Donovan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting read if you have ever pondered who/what a serial killer is. It looks at what is known about serial killers, the myths and how those myths inhibit investigations, theories about the perpetrators and a case review of a couple.

What is most disturbing about this book is how hard it would be to recognise a serial killer and how nasty is could be if you were ever to be the focus of attention of a serial killer.

Not recommended for anyone who gets anxiety over such things.

[Karla Renee Goforth Abreu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heavy duty--look into the world and mind of the serial killer. A text like book.