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Serial Murder
Third Edition
- Ronald M. Holmes - University of Louisville, USA
- Stephen T. Holmes - University of Central Florida, USA
October 2009 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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.
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
A great resource for students.
Online Learning, Hazard Cmty/Tech Clg-Hazard
March 15, 2016
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.
Sociology, Salem College
October 15, 2014
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.
Government Sociology Dept, Georgia College / State University
April 2, 2010
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.
Sociology Dept, Park University
February 25, 2010
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1. What Is Serial Murder?
Chapter 2. Mass Murder and Spree Murder