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"Behind the Mask: The Golden State Killer" delves into the relentless pursuit of one of America's most elusive and notorious serial killers. This gripping book explores the crimes, investigations, and the shocking revelation that led to the identification and capture of the Golden State Killer. Through meticulous research, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, it unveils the chilling details and the face behind the mask of this decades-long enigma....
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Get the Summary of Jack Rosewood's The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book" by Jack Rosewood delves into the complex world of serial killers, exploring their motivations, classifications, and historical context. The book outlines the evolution of the term "serial killer" and the FBI's definition, highlighting the shift from a three-victim...
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When it comes to female killers, the most common type of crime is mariticide or murdering their husbands. There are many motivations behind taking someone's life but killing a person so close to you is often fueled by passion, financial gain, jealousy, or betrayal. The case of Shari Tobyne is the perfect example of a woman scorned. Her husband of thirty-five years wanted to divorce her due to the financial problems she caused by mishandling the couple's...
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• Aileen Wuornos (US): Became a prostitute in Florida and murdered seven men between 1989 and 1990. Claimed self-defense, saying the men had either raped or attempted to rape her.• Amelia Dyer (UK): Operated as a baby farmer, taking in infants for money but neglecting and often killing them. Suspected of being responsible for the deaths of over 400 infants.• Amelia Sach (UK): Along with her partner Annie Walters, ran a baby farming business...
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• Aileen Wuornos (États-Unis) : est devenue prostituée en Floride et a assassiné sept hommes entre 1989 et 1990. Elle a revendiqué la légitime défense, affirmant que les hommes l'avaient violée ou tenté de la violer.• Amelia Dyer (Royaume-Uni) : exploitée comme petite agricultrice, accueillant des nourrissons pour de l'argent mais les négligeant et les tuant souvent. Soupçonné d'être responsable de la mort de plus de 400 nourrissons.•...
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"Dahmer: The Dark Chronicles" takes readers on a chilling journey into the twisted mind of America's most infamous serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. Known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, Dahmer shocked the world with his heinous crimes and gruesome acts of violence. This meticulously researched and compellingly written book explores the depths of Dahmer's depravity, examining the factors that led to his murderous tendencies and the horrifying details of his...
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Get the Summary of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson intertwines the stories of two men during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair: Daniel Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a charismatic serial killer who exploited the fair to find his victims. As Chicago wins the bid to host the World's...
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"Bundy The Dark Chronicles: America's Infamous Serial Killer" delves deep into the life and crimes of one of the most notorious figures in criminal history. From his deceptive charm to his heinous acts of violence, this gripping true crime narrative unravels the twisted psyche of Ted Bundy and the lasting impact he left on society.Drawing upon extensive research and compelling firsthand accounts, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Bundy's...
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The captivating true story of a charming serial killer. How could a well-bred and highly esteemed young woman in early 19th-century Germany, over a period of 15 years, fatally poison at least 15 people, 9 of them members of her immediate family, without arousing suspicion? The case of an unlikely fall from innocence into narcissistic pathology.
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The London Medicine is the sequel to Funny Little Games in which celebrity composer Michael Maybrick, well-connected in royal and masonic circles, was exposed at the notorious Whitechapel serial killer JACK THE RIPPER, revealed by deciphering his self-styled funny little games.
The personal vendetta against prostitutes was over and Michael Maybrick was free to continue furthering his ambitions for fame and fortune, but a persistent problem had yet...
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"Behind the Mask: The Zodiac Killer" delves into the dark and enigmatic world of one of history's most notorious unidentified serial killers. This gripping book unravels the chilling crimes and cryptic messages left behind by the Zodiac Killer, exploring the investigations, theories, and the enduring mystery that surrounds this elusive figure. Through meticulous research and analysis, it delves into the chilling details and potential identities of...
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• Aileen Wuornos (Estados Unidos): Se prostituyó en Florida y asesinó a siete hombres entre 1989 y 1990. Alegó defensa propia, diciendo que los hombres la habían violado o intentado violarla.• Amelia Dyer (Reino Unido): trabajaba como criadora de bebés, acogía a niños a cambio de dinero, pero los descuidaba y, a menudo, los mataba. Sospechoso de ser responsable de la muerte de más de 400 bebés.• Amelia Sach (Reino Unido): Junto con...
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El libro explora las vidas y los crímenes de personajes infames como Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy y Alexander Pichushkin. Los lectores emprenden un viaje a través del tiempo y a través de continentes, explorando las mentes oscuras y retorcidas de estos criminales.• El libro profundiza en la psicología de estos criminales, examinando sus motivos y los factores que los llevaron a cometer actos atroces.• El libro también...
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In "Zodiac: The Dark Chronicles - America's Infamous Cryptic Killer," delve into the gripping tale of one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in American history. Unmask the enigmatic figure known as the Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the nation with a series of cryptic letters, perplexing codes, and heinous crimes. Join the hunt for the truth as investigators, codebreakers, and amateur sleuths race against time to unravel the identity of this...
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The seemingly accidental discovery of a 1968 Mustang in a swamp reopened a fifty-year-old case that had never been solved involving the disappearance of three high school girls. It tore the scab off some old wounds that most people thought were healed and pretty much forgotten. Sheriff Mack Becker thought that he knew just the man to figure out what happened those many years ago. He contacted recently retired FBI agent Mark Bellingham, who specialized...
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• Le livre explore la vie et les crimes d'individus tristement célèbres comme Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy et Alexander Pichushkin.• Le livre explore la psychologie de ces criminels, examinant leurs motivations et les facteurs qui les ont conduits à commettre des actes odieux.• Les lecteurs sont emmenés dans un voyage à travers le temps et à travers les continents, explorant les esprits sombres et tordus de ces criminels.•...
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A cold case investigation of a notorious serial killer who terrorized 1970s Washington D.C. by the New York Times bestselling true crime coauthors.
In 1971 and 1972, a deadly predator stalked the streets of the nation's capital. His targets were young girls whose fates included rape and torture before their brutalized corpses were left in plain view along busy roadways. Seven victims raging from the ages of ten to eighteen died in his hands.
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Dive into the dark and unsettling world of female killers in "Evil Women in History: Uncovering the Gruesome Crimes of Ten Notorious Female Killers." This chilling book delves deep into the lives and crimes of ten infamous women who left a trail of horror and devastation in their wake. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, it explores the motivations, methods, and twisted psychology behind their gruesome acts.
From the notorious...
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Through the 1970s and 80s, a dangerous serial killer stalked Northern California along Interstate 5. Dubbed the I-5 Strangler, Roger Kibbe was incredibly skilled at staying ahead of investigators as his victim count rose. Even after he was identified, there wasn't enough evidence to charge him with murder. Instead, investigators had to build their murder case over the course of months while Kibbe was locked up on an assault conviction.
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Inspired by author Tori Telfer's Jezebel column "Lady Killers," this thrilling and entertaining compendium investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages.
When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like Jack the Ripper, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy. But what about Tillie Klimek, Moulay Hassan, Kate Bender? The narrative we're comfortable with is the one where women are the victims...
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