Serial Murderers and their Victims [Paperback]

Eric W. Hickey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495600814 | ISBN-13: 978-0495600817 | Publication Date: June 23, 2009 | Edition: 5

This text provides an in-depth, scholarly, and broad-based examination of serial murderers and their victims. The coverage is supported by extensive data and research, and it profiles some of the most prominent murderers of our time. Author Eric Hickey examines the lives of over 400 serial murderers, analyzing the cultural, historical, and religious factors that influence our myths and stereotypes of these individuals. He then describes the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons for serial murder, offering his own Trauma-Control model for explaining serial murder behavior.

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About the Author

Eric W. Hickey teaches criminal psychology at California State University, Fresno. Dr. Hickey has appeared on National Public Radio, Larry King Live, 20/20, Good Morning America, Court TV, A&E, Discovery and Learning Channel documentaries to discuss his research on sexual predators, murderers and serial killers. He also has served as a consultant to the UNABOMB Task Force, the American Prosecutors' Research Institute, and testifies as an expert witness in both criminal and civil cases. He conducts seminars for agencies involving profiling and investigating sex crimes, arson, robbery, homicide, stalking, workplace violence and terrorism. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 5 edition (June 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495600814
• ISBN-13: 978-0495600817
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > True Accounts > Serial Killers
  • #98 in Books > Law > Criminal Law > Criminal Procedure

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once you pick it up...There's no way you can put it down, August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Serial Murderers and Their Victims (Paperback)

Just when you thought you were inside the mind of a serialkiller...Hickey lets you know just how close or far away you reallyare. This book goes in depth when explaining the symptoms, mechanics, responses, and composure of a serial killer. Equipped with psychological and criminal definitions once thought were out of the realm of understanding, Hickey gracefully applies them to the common persons understanding. The one thing better than reading his material is actually attending one of his seminars, interviews, or better yet his criminology class (153)...Beware of what you read at NIGHT!!!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book offers unique and stunning insight., March 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Serial Murderers and Their Victims (Paperback)

I read the 1991 edition of this book,but I am sure the current edition is just as good, if not better. Now I am aware of it, I am eager to read it. This book changed the way I thought about serial killers. The value of Hickey's book stems from its lack of lurid sensationalism. He looks at the offenders with unflinching honesty, while profiling victims with touching deference to their suffering. The letter from a victim's mother is quietly heartbreaking. His statitics and research are invaluable tools. I have done three research projects on serial killers,and this book is always my primary source. It is a must read for law and justice personnel.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding profiling and research on serial killers!, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Serial Murderers and Their Victims (Paperback)

Dr. Hickey's hard work is proven in this book. The serial profiling that he has done has made this book outstanding reference material. I have had the good fortune of meeting this man and I think anyone who has anything to do with any type of law work should read this.