Crime Psychology

Nada Alic's women—the perverts, nobodies, reality TV stars, poetic hopefuls, shameless party girls, and self-help addicts of Los Angeles and its environs—are all wrestling with a shared stark reality: the modern world. To cope, they live in their baddest thoughts: the lush, strange landscape of female make-believe.

"ALICE CROWLEY'S STORIES ALWAYS END ON A CLIFFHANGER." ~ D. Wolff "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor Marcus Tuttle is one heck of a hard-boiled gumshoe. Caprice Wonda is a model with a side hustle: bringing in off-world drugs to help illuminate all of society. Now, these two characters are on a collision course with one another. And as the body heat starts to singe with hot and steamy romance, their passion helps these two to understand that this story is bigger than the sum of its parts. Included a free, hot excerpt from another...

If you would like to test your crime knowledge and find out if you are a true murderino, be amazed by utterly shocking facts about the world's most infamous killers, and feel the chills and horror as you explore the bloodiest murder stories, then you'll be delighted with this collection of stories and facts about the world's most cold-blooded and dangerous people. Engage your mind with intriguing trivia and dozens of unsolved cases.

Immerse yourself in the riveting world of true crime with the "Selecting Cases that Captivate" eBook. This comprehensive guide extends an in-depth exploration into the captivating realm of true crime narratives, delving into the intricacies of the genre and the enduring appeal it holds for readers. This eBook unravels distinct elements that make a case captivating, including the uniqueness of the crime, the inherent protagonists – the criminal and victim – and the compelling setting. More than a glance, it arms you with essential tools for effective research and strategies to organize ...

Rosie is a beautiful girl - and it's always been enough. Boys crush on her; men stare at her; girls (begrudgingly) admire her. She's lucky, and she knows it. But it's the start of a new school year, and she begins to realize that she wants to be more. Namely, she's determined to be better to her best friend, Maddie, who's just back from a summer program abroad having totally blossomed into her own looks.

Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop: a cofounder of - and, at the time, the only female agent in - the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico, over the course of her career she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases. But to the people who know her best, Monroe is the BSU analyst upon whom the film character of Clarice (Jodie Foster) in The Silence of the Lambs was modeled. Hearts of Darkness is Monroe's story and will have Monroe finally stepping out from the shadows to tell the range of remarkable tales from the top moments of a life chasing the monsters among us.

The plea of insanity in criminal cases can be traced back at least to the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi, which dates from 1755-1759 BC. It is a complicated defence, and its origins in modern law lie with the 'M'Naghten Rules' of 1843. Clearly a plea of insanity in murder cases is of critical importance when the death penalty is still applied, and even today it may still be the difference between a life sentence in a high-security prison, or an indeterminate one in a secure psychiatric hospital.

The remarkable true story of the uncompromising and relentless detective, author, inventor who investigated H. H. Holmes, one of America's first serial killers known as the 'Devil in the White City,' and other criminals like him. Includes ninety-five (95) rare illustrations and photos! This extraordinary historical biography features 120 year old murder cases that made national headlines including his cross-country, international investigation that led to horrific discovery of the missing Pitezel children, the Hannah Mary Tabbs torso case, poisoner Sarah Jane Whiteling who was the first ...

Lydia Benecke, Co-Autorin des Long- und Bestsellers "Aus der Dunkelkammer des Bösen" geht dem Ursprung des Bösen nach. Die Gefängnispsychologin, Fachfrau für besondere Vorlieben (Paraphilien) und erfahrene Ansprechpartnerin für Kriminalermittler nimmt uns mit auf einen Streifzug der Delikte, die uns alle in unserer Gegenwart so beschäftigen: U-Bahn-Schläger, rohe Gewalt, Amokläufer, Tierquälerei, Sadismus, Kannibalismus, Kindesmissbrauch und brutale Misshandlung. Was geht in so einem Täter nur vor? Und wie nah dran sind diese schrecklichen Taten an den ganz normalen Fantasien, die jeder von uns schon einmal hatte?

First, she predicts your death. Then, you die. Usually, writhing in pain. Is she a fortune-teller or something much, much darker? Nobody tells the police, not for a long time, because, well, nobody in Chicago’s Little Warsaw wants to cross Tillie Klimek. The body count racks up as Jazz Age Chicago’s most notorious female poisoner takes down husband after husband and some other relatives while she’s at it. Few, it seems, can resist Tillie’s cooking. But is this Mrs. Bluebeard working alone?

AN EDGY REVENGE THRILLER THAT WON'T LET YOU SLEEP Hannah Riley was just fourteen when intruders broke into her home. Four loud shots rang out and suddenly their home was on fire. In the blink of an eye, she was alone and her privileged life took a horrible turn. Nine years later, waiting in line at a car wash, one of the killers walks by her car. Should she tell the police or come up with her own justice for those on The List? As prepared as she is, not everything goes as planned. How will she use her quick wit to overcome an insane killer in a remote spot in the middle of the night? Never ...

The winter child lived and breathed amongst us for several years. He was brilliant as he moved around society, exercising his charm and wit as he observed seemingly normal people going about their lives...After all is said and done, what do we understand about the fragile nature of mankind, and the reasons behind a life like the winter's child? This is an inward look at the development and sum total of the life of Edmund Kemper, one of the most notrious serial killers in recent history.

What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop culture, we seem inescapably drawn to the stories of monstrous acts and the aberrant people who commit them. Dr. Julie Shaw uses case studies from academia, examples from popular culture, and anecdotes from everyday life to break down complex information and concepts and offers listeners a better understanding of the world, ourselves, and our Google search histories.

Cowboy Bob was a master bank robber, robbing countless banks for thousands of dollars and confounding cops along the way. He would rob banks without a weapon, without any apparent muscle or accomplice, and he'd steal license plates to throw police off his trail. The police had a lot of questions and theories when it came to Cowboy Bob, but the last thing they would have suspected was that he was a woman.

Wie wird ein Mensch zum Serienmörder? Und kann man diese Entwicklung stoppen? Die Psychologin Florence McLean berichtet von dem jahrelangen Briefwechsel, den sie mit einer Reihe berüchtigter Serienmörder geführt hat – unter anderem mit Jeffery Dahmer, der die Köpfe seiner Opfer als Souvenir in der Kühltruhe aufbewahrte, und dem "Prostituiertenmörder" Arthur John Shawcross. Mit Hilfe von Methoden des berühmten F.B.I.-Profilers John E. Douglas analysiert McLean Denken, Fühlen und Handeln der 34 Täter, die zusammen Hunderte Menschenleben auf dem Gewissen haben.

Unsolved Serial Killings by R. J. Parker is a fascinating glimpse into the mindsets of cold-blooded serial killers. Complete with F.B.I. stats, profile classifications, and psychotic windows to peer into, this book is about the most horrific of criminals. There are some great examples of unsolved murders that leave the listener wondering, did the killer, stop killing, die, or go to prison on unrelated charges? A spellbinding new audiobook from an author with investigator in his blood!

Dive into the mind of a real serial killer! Jack Stipen has long waited to be reunited with the love of his life. There is only one problem: She isn’t available. Jack has created some sunken treasure to try and soothe his longings for Clarissa, but it just isn’t working. His urge to be with her is too strong. Ghalem Hill and Aya Miura go in to investigate Aya’s apartment. Her ex-boyfriend Cormac Hayes left it in shambles after their breakup. Aya trusted him to take care of business. Unfortunately, the new couple find themselves in a whirlwind of murder, lies, and investigation.

What if you saw something? Something heinous. Something the police have no clue about, but should? Kyra knows she's seen the killer. Actually seen him walking around the Slip Mire before and after his kills. She needs to get her information to the cops. She kissed Det. Gabe Nichols in an alley weeks before, believing they'd never cross paths again. The idea of seeing him again puts butterflies in her stomach. But not sharing her information means she'll have blood on her hands when the killer strikes again. Gabe has his own problems. Dealing with the anniversary of his brother's ...

Book Description Shadows Over Saint Paloma: A Dark Psychological Thriller of Secrets, Control, and Betrayal, A Domestic Psychological Suspense of Love, Lies, Revenge, and Murder On the secluded island of Saint Paloma, beauty hides dark secrets, and what appears serene is often filled with shadows. Tanya Richards is found dead in the eerie Whispering Pines, her life cut short in a chilling twist of control and betrayal. As her sister Natalie embarks on a desperate quest for answers, she peels away the layers of lies that masked her sister’s life—unearthing a darkness that permeates the ...

Manchmal "überfällt" es jede*n von uns: das Böse. Warum habe ich böse Gedanken? Neige ich zur Gewalt? Wie gehe ich mit ihnen um, aus psychologischer, aber auch spiritueller (in weitester Sicht) Perspektive? Die Forensische Psychiatrie hat verschiedene Erklärungsansätze für böses Handeln. Warum der Mensch aber überhaupt zum Bösen befähigt ist, bedarf einer Vernetzung mit Antworten der Entwicklungspsychologie, der Hirnforschung, Epigenetik, bei der auch der spirituelle Blick auf das Menschsein nicht fehlen sollte.