Criminal Forensics

By letting go of your ego, you will not only feel like a completely different person, but will also empower your life in every way possible. There are many misconceptions about the human ego. Some tie an over-reaching ego to success, arrogance, and other behaviors. Is it that simple? Ego is really the sum of the false ideas that we have about self. These beliefs are formed early in life, reside in the subconscious, and have an incredibly strong influence on our thoughts, actions, and emotions.

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.

Psychology of...Horror Villains, Survivors, and Victims poses this question: If our favorite characters were real, what would their psychological disorder be? Could they have been helped? What type of treatments would they have received? Why were some people survivors, and why did others become victims?

Psychology of...Horror Villains, Survivors, and Victims can be used as a reference guide to psychological disorders, horror movies, and horror villains. The series is perfect for psychology majors, criminal justice majors, true-crime fans, and anyone who loves horror films and psychology.

Throughout this audiobook's various chapters, listeners will explore the historical context of the Joker's creation, delve into the character's symbolic and iconic qualities, examine the psychological profile of the Joker, and analyze his relation to various philosophical theories such as Carl Jung's trickster and Nietzsche's will to power.

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.

Dr. Castro explores the groundbreaking capabilities of ChatGPT-4 in revolutionizing criminology. This comprehensive book delves into AI's impact on forensic science, crime scene analysis, and criminal investigations, highlighting its successes and limitations. The book presents case studies of notorious criminals, such as the Zodiac Killer, the Green River Killer, and the Yorkshire Ripper, demonstrating how ChatGPT-4 can be employed in various forensic techniques. Chapters cover diverse topics such as fingerprint and facial recognition, age progression, toxicology, digital forensics, and ...

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?

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.

Any approach based on monitoring bodily functions is not useful. Whether the bodily function techniques use technology or supposedly trained experts, none of them are skillful in detecting deception. This book advocates for Credibility Assessment using a method created and proven in three practical domains: intelligence, consular, and commercial executive recruiting.

Wozu sind Menschen fähig, die ihrem Partner verfallen sind? Die bekannte Strafverteidigerin Astrid Wagner gewährt in diesem Buch Einblick in etliche ihrer spektakulärsten Fälle. Sie handeln von enttäuschter Liebe, aus der abgrundtiefer Hass wird, von dunklen Familiengeheimnissen, von kranker Sexualität, von Gier und von Rache. Menschlichen Emotionen, die in unfassbaren Verbrechen münden…

British prisoners have to endure the most inhumane and barbaric conditions imaginable, so why do so many of them keep going back? Former inmate and documentary maker Chris Atkins has spent the last six years tracking the fortunes of a dozen repeat offenders to understand why the state fails to keep them out of trouble. Featuring funny, wild and poignant stories, Time After Time exploits Chris's unprecedented access to the criminal underworld to understand why the system actually makes reoffending all but inevitable for ex prisoners.

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.

Can you catch a killer or find a missing person? Australia is 'the lucky country'. But not for everyone. Unsolved Australia: Lost Boys, Gone Girls tells 13 stories of people whose luck ran out in the most mysterious of circumstances. It's a journalistic deep dive into Australia's dark heart by one of Australia's premier true crime writers, Justine Ford, the acclaimed best-selling author of Unsolved Australia and The Good Cop.

Svatí, špioni a sérioví vrazi Fascinující cesta do myšlení psychopatů. Psychopati bývají nebojácní, sebevědomí, okouzlující, bezohlední a soustředění na cíl, což jsou vlastnosti jak ušité na míru úspěchu v 21. století. Mají skvělé mimikry, takže odhalit jejich toxicitu není na první pohled jednoduché. A odpoutat se od nich je o to těžší. Známý oxfordský psycholog Kevin Dutton s pomocí nejnovějších metod zobrazování mozku a rozvíjejících se neurověd dokazuje, že ne všichni jsou ale nebezpeční. Na rozdíl od svých temných kolegů využívají totiž své schopnosti ve prospěch druhých a jsou užiteční.

As Australia's most distinguished criminal psychologist, 'Doc' Tim Watson-Munro has assessed over 30,000 'persons of interest' in some of the nation's most notorious court cases, including Hoddle Street gunman Julian Knight, corporate fraudster Alan Bond, Melbourne gangster Alphonse Gangitano and, in recent years, Australia's first terrorist convicts. But the front line of psychology is no place for the fainthearted.

Dank Hollywood gilt Hannibal Lecter als Inbegriff des infernalischen Serienmörders. Doch wer sind diese Täter in der Wirklichkeit? Der Kriminalexperte Stephan Harbort hat zahlreiche von ihnen in ihren Hochsicherheitszellen besucht und interviewt, um Motivation, Tathergang und Täterprofil zu erforschen. Er befasste sich mit allen 75 deutschen Serienmördern seit 1945 - eine aufschlussreiche und schockierende Dokumentation, aus der man viel über die Psyche solcher Täter erfährt.

A dangerous person without a conscience rarely looks that way. They often seem like the most charming and attractive among us. It is only when we are used or targeted that we learn who we're really dealing with - and often much too late. A trained mental health professional shares candidly about his personal and professional experiences with sociopathic individuals. Some basic guidelines for understanding this infamous personality style.

It has been nearly a year since psychologist Daniel Rinaldi, a trauma expert who consults with the Pittsburgh Police, helped unravel a baffling murder, and now he finds himself drawn into another case. In the midst of a blistering summer heat wave, a daring bank robbery has gone horribly wrong, resulting in the deaths of all the hostages except one, Treva Williams, and Rinaldi is called in to treat the young woman.

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 ...