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Cold Serial tells the true stories of five girls who were raped and murdered in the Dayton, Ohio, area between 1900 and 1909. They were victims not only of grizzly crimes, but of the prevailing sexism, horrifying working conditions, and lack of rights and police protection that all women of their time were forced to endure. As the tragic stories unfold, a common thread begins to link them together. The deaths of these five girls left a legacy of better...
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In the shadows of obsession, fear, and the relentless pursuit of control, lies a sinister and chilling world - the world of criminal stalking. In "The Stalker's Game," we embark on a riveting journey deep into the psyche of those who perpetrate these disturbing acts, exploring the twisted motivations, chilling tactics, and harrowing consequences of stalking behavior.Through the eyes of experts in psychology, law enforcement, and victim advocacy, we...
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Travel around the world and inside the minds of monsters in this true crime anthology featuring sixteen astonishing serial killer exposés.
Serial killers: Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer are often the first names that spring to mind. Many people assume serial killers are primarily an American phenomenon that came about in the latter part of the twentieth century-but such assumptions are far from the truth. Serial killers have been...
44) Police Psychology: The Forensic Psychology Guide To Police Behaviour: An Introductory Series, #36
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Perfect for university psychology students and psychology professionals interested in forensic psychology!Policing is a major part of the Criminal Justice System so forensic psychology is interested in it. Police psychology is filled with fascinating topics about police behaviour and why the police behave as they do. All explained in this great easy to understand book!By the end of this book, you'll learn:How Police Culture Affects Behaviour?How Psychology...
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In "Understanding the Many: Navigating Dissociative Identity Disorder," we embark on a compassionate and enlightening journey into the intricate world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). This book is a beacon of knowledge and understanding, offering hope and support to individuals living with DID, their loved ones, and mental health professionals alike.DID, previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a complex and often misunderstood...
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Very little advancement in the treatment of delinquents or criminals can be expected if typical characteristics and their bearings on behavior are not understood. The whole study of characterology or the motivation of conduct is extremely new, particularly in their forensic and psychological significance. It is these characteristics that are addressed here.
In some cases, it is vital for the administration of justice for us to understand the types...
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Offers a new understanding of jailhouse informants and the role they play in wrongful convictions
Jailhouse informants-witnesses who testify in a criminal trial, often in exchange for some incentive-are particularly persuasive to jurors. A jailhouse informant usually claims to have heard the defendant confess to a crime while they were incarcerated together. Research shows that such testimony increases the likelihood of a guilty verdict. But it...
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Delve into the intricate workings of the human mind within the realm of criminal behavior in "The Psychology of Criminal Minds: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Criminology." Authored by an esteemed expert in the field of psychology and criminology, this book unravels the enigmatic world of crime through a multidimensional lens.Drawing upon the latest research in forensic psychology, behavioral analysis, and criminal profiling, this comprehensive...
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Evidence of Innocence attests to the reality that the more serious the charge, the harder it is to prove innocence - even with strong evidence that the accused was nowhere near the scene of the crime when it occurred.
Among other disservices, Edward Clark's court appointed an attorney in the small town that did not assist in jury selection, leaving Clark to choose jurors from a local population he knew nothing about and with documented jury tampering....
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Just when the world thought Oscar Pistorius' meteoric rise to Olympic glory and international celebrity had terminated abysmally in prison, Brent Willock's scientific perspective reopens this gripping narrative for an astonishing re-view. Oscar's spectacular assent to fame ground to a screeching halt in the wee hours of Valentine's Day, 2013. Hearing a sound emanating from his bathroom, he grabbed his pistol and he stumbled to the washroom, screaming...
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Filmosophy is a provocative new manifesto for a radically philosophical way of understanding cinema. It coalesces twentieth-century ideas of film as thought into a practical theory of "film-thinking," arguing that film style conveys poetic ideas through a constant dramatic "intent" about the characters, spaces, and events of film.
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Ce livre est bien plus qu'un guide sur les relations ; c'est une exploration captivante de l'art intemporel d'aimer. En naviguant à travers les dédales complexes de l'amour romantique, familial et amical, ce livre offre une odyssée émotionnelle qui transcende les normes conventionnelles. Avec sagesse et authenticité, il dévoile les secrets pour construire des relations épanouissantes et découvrir le véritable sens de l'amour.Chaque chapitre...
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My partner was charming, caring and attentive when we met, but over time I discovered a very dark and disturbing side to them. My partner was a 'psycho' and our relationship descended into a living hell. What happened? Was it me? Should I have recognised the signs?
Dr Phil Watts is a forensic psychologist with 30 years' experience. The information in this book is based on his studies and extensive professional expertise. In an easy-to-read format...
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The criminal mind is a thing of question, many questions. For no one knows what is in the mind of a criminal. What makes a person commit a crime? Could anyone commit a crime? What are ways to counsel the criminal mind? These questions and more will be explored to better understand criminality.
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Avec un regard « dans l'air du temps d'aujourd'hui », un commissaire de police pointilleux recherche dans la lecture de nos comportements passés… les signes de déviance… qui pourraient expliquer les bouleversements du présent. Sur la foi d'un témoignage tardif, sa recherche l'amène alors à s'intéresser à un ex-étudiant en architecture… aujourd'hui, monsieur tout le monde « architecte à la retraite » qui, à ses yeux, pourrait bien...
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Descubre el libro que cambiará tu vida para siempre. "Confía en ti, despierta tu poder interior" es la guía definitiva para desbloquear tu verdadero potencial y lograr una transformación profunda en todas las áreas de tu vida.¿Te has preguntado alguna vez cómo sería vivir con una confianza inquebrantable y un poder interior ilimitado? Este libro te brinda las herramientas y estrategias necesarias para superar tus miedos, cultivar una autoestima...
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To Know A Fallen Angel is a coming of age story about a boy who tries not to become a sexual predator. Based on a true story, it is serious yet inspirational. The main theme is the ability to triumph over the lasting effects of sexual abuse. The story explains what happened to the mind of a sexually abused child, while taking the reader on an expedition through the mind of a sexual predator. The book gives the reader insight into the reality of sexual...
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Cet ouvrage lève le voile sur les terribles forces qui hantent les profondeurs de l'esprit humain.
Le cannibalisme ! Un terme dont la simple évocation entraîne, chez nous, un frisson de dégoût, un sentiment d'écœurement, tant cette notion nous semble horrible, tant elle nous paraît abjecte… en même temps qu'elle nous fascine.
Sans aucune censure, cependant, ce livre déconcertant traite, avec un luxe inouï de détails et d'anecdotes,...
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On June 9, 2008, the butchered body of Travis Alexander was found in his Mesa, Arizona home. The grisly nature of his death made instant headlines: with twenty-nine knife wounds, his throat slit, and a gunshot to the head, Travis was left to die. The prime suspect in the case was Alexander's ex-girlfriend, the attractive and soft-spoken Jodi Arias. Though Arias initially said that she was nowhere near the scene of the crime, little about this case...
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Step into the intricate labyrinth of the human psyche in "The Dark Mind: Unraveling the Psychological Patterns of Homicide." This gripping and thought-provoking book delves into the darkest corners of the human soul, exploring the intricate web of emotions, motives, and circumstances that lead individuals to commit the most heinous of crimes.With meticulous research and expert analysis, author Desmond Gahan akes readers on a compelling journey through...
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