In the gripping world of criminology, few topics ignite curiosity more than serial and mass murder. ‘Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder’ by James Alan Fox, Jack Levin, and Emma E. Fridel is like the Sherlock Holmes of this field, guiding us through the murky waters of the minds behind horrific crimes. Imagine flipping…
Introduction The Will To Kill: Making Sense of Senseless Murder 5th Edition is a book that brings together academic rigor and real-world case analysis to help students understand some of the most perplexing homicide cases. In this review, I walk through its updates, content, and the value it offers to those studying criminology and criminal…
David McGowan‘s ‘Programmed to Kill: The Politics of Serial Murder’ shakes up everything you thought you knew about serial killers. This isn’t just another crime book rehashing gory details or glorifying violence. Instead, it’s a deep dive into the uncomfortable notion that our understanding of these killers might be heavily influenced by media narratives and…
Simon Dovey’s book, ‘Eye of the Chickenhawk’, is not just another addition to the bookshelf. It’s a raw, unflinching look into one of society’s darkest sins. Simon takes us through a journey exposing international child sex trafficking networks, detailing how these operations reach into political realms to manipulate power and produce horrific content. This isn’t…
Unsolved child murders from decades ago might feel like distant echoes, but these cases still have an undeniable impact today. When you zoom in on the period from 1956 to 1998, the gravity and prevalence of these unsolved cases are startling. An incredible number of American families are haunted by the unanswered questions that echo…
Child abduction shakes us to the core, tapping into primal fears about safety and innocence lost. You see, the perception of this crime has been a roller-coaster ride through history, influenced by media, social changes, and evolving legal systems. Take the Charley Ross case of 1874—one of America’s earliest ransom kidnappings. It was a slap…
The book ‘Stalemate’ by John Philpin takes readers into the chilling world of unsolved child abduction and murder cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, portraying the complex and unsettling investigation that ensues. At the heart of ‘Stalemate’ lies a narrative that blends suspense with the cold reality of modern forensic investigation. John Philpin, a…
Creeped out by the ’70s serial killer wave? You’re not alone. The 1970s were a wild ride. A perfect storm brewing with social change and upheaval, economic crises, and a dose of disco fever. Amidst all that, notorious serial killers suddenly stood out, adding even more chaos to an already turbulent time. With Watergate, the…
The 1970s was more than bell-bottoms and disco—it was also a decade that carved out the notorious image of the serial killer in society’s consciousness. During this time, people were grappling with the chilling reality of predator-like individuals who left communities terrified. In Jack Smith’s ‘The Most Evil Serial Killers of the 1970s’, readers are…
Human nature is a pretty curious thing, isn’t it? Whether it’s a matter of morbid fascination or a desire to understand the darkest corners of the human mind, Jack Rosewood’s ‘The Big Book of Serial Killers Volume 2’ taps into this unique intrigue. The book invites us to explore depravity in its rawest form, offering…
