With all the crime programs on TV you would think you have a good handle on what true crimes are or based on the show what motivates a person to do a certain crime. The shows on the TV will not do that but this book will. The book is based on John Douglas career through the FBI and the development of the Serial Crime Unit. In the early years of the FBI Douglas begins to develop a method of profiling a criminal’s traits, appearance and habits to certain crimes. He conducts interviews with convicted serial killers and begins to see several common patterns. Many of the true life examples he provides are very graphic and may not be suitable for people with a weak stomach. Overlooking the gory details the profiling of people to the crimes they commit is fascinating. The authors will take you through the childhood of the criminal, how he lives, his motives and traits and what they leave behind called the criminals signature. If you want to better understand from a lay person’s point of view what makes a serial killer tick this is the book that will help. It may give you nightmares or you might start taking a closer look at people around you but it is well worth the time to read.
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