The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Michael Newton

The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Michael Newton

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Summary

Providing information on many serial murder cases, this encyclopaedia aims to debunk many of the myths surrounding this most notorious of criminal activities. It includes entries on: ""Axe Man of New Orleans""; BTK Strangler; Jack the Ripper; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, the Sniper Killers; and others.

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The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Michael Newton

The Encyclopaedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition provides accurate information on hundreds of serial murder cases - from early history to the present. Written in a non-sensational manner, this authoritative encyclopaedia debunks many of the myths surrounding this most notorious of criminal activities. New major serial killers have come to light since the first edition was published, and many older cases have been solved (such as the Green River Killer) or further investigated (like Jack the Ripper and the ""Zodiac"" Killer). Completely updated entries and appendixes pair with more than 30 new photographs and many new entries to make this new edition more fascinating than ever. New and updated entries include: ""Axe Man of New Orleans""; BTK Strangler; Jack the Ripper; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, the Sniper Killers; Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River Killer; and Harold Frederick Shipman.
,.a good source of general information on the topic from a reputable publisher...an excellent choice for public and academic libraries... - Booklist ""...a good source of general information on the topic from a reputable publisher...an excellent choice..."" - Booklist
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ISBN 13 9780816061952
ISBN 10 0816061955
Title The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers
Author Michael Newton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Facts On File Inc
Year published 2006-02-01
Number of pages 528
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.