Description: Serial Violence: Analysis of Modus Operandi and Signature Characteristics of Killers (Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations) by Robert D. Keppel; William J.Birnes 2008 CRC Press (Boca Raton, Florida), 6 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches tall color pictorial hardcover, no dust jacket (as issued), copiously illustrated with color photographs, xix, 232 pp. Very slight soiling and rubbing to covers. Otherwise, a very good to near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked. Linking the murders of an alleged serial killer to successfully present a case in court involves a specific methodology that has been scrutinized by the judicial system but is largely absent in the current literature. This work fully explains the process of finding the nexus between one violent crime and another for the purpose of pursuing the same offender at trial. Written by renowned experts, this book focuses on analyzing crimes of violence to unveil common characteristics that might prove useful in the identification, apprehension, and conviction of murderers. It begins by detailing the historical origins of modus operandi as an investigative tool. It examines murderous ritualistic behavior in a variety of cases, including William Heirens, Harvey Glatman, Morris Frampton, and Jack the Ripper. Later chapters discuss serial murders accompanied by burglary, torture, picquerism, sexual violence, sexual degradation, and a host of other behaviors. Containing numerous color photos, this volume includes useful information for expert witnesses and portions of transcripts of original testimony. The scintillating detail and rigorous analysis presented in this volume enables those charged with solving these violent crimes to discern the types of modus operandi and ritualistic behaviors that can be linked to the same offender, helping law enforcement bring these dangerous offenders to justice. Bob Keppel served on the King County homicide task force that investigated the infamous Ted Bundy and has been an expert witness on scores of serial killer signature profile cases across the United States. Along with coauthor William Birnes, Dr. Keppel worked on a United States Department of Justice grant to evaluate how local police homicide units use computer database technology to track serial killer and sexual offender cases by cross-referencing offender psychological signatures.
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Book Title: Serial Violence: Analysis of Modus Operandi and Signature Charact
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Publisher: CRC Press
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Publication Year: 2008
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 2000s
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Author: Robert D. Keppel; William J.Birnes
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Serial Violence
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 32 Oz
Number of Pages: 232 pp
