Multiple and serial murders are rare events that have a very profound societal impact. We
have conducted a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, of both the peer …

Sexual Murder: Catathymic and Compulsive Homicides is the culmination of the author's 45
years of experience with, and studying, sexually motivated homicide. Sexual murders are …

Abstract During the 30-year period 1961–1990, a total of 22 deaths with criminal mutilation/
dismemberment of the human body were registered in Sweden. The mutilations occurred in …

In today's society, human cannibalism is extremely rare and represents an unthinkable act of
violence. Scientific literature on the topic is sparse due to significant methodological …

Sexual serial homicidal behavior has received considerable attention during the last three
decades. Substantial progress has been made in the development of methods aimed at …

The author of Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects of Sexual Crime and Unusual Sexual
Practices turns his attention to necrophilia with this in-depth international study. History …

This book focuses on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the criminal justice system. Rather
than being the perpetrators of offending behaviour, individuals with ASD are more likely to …

You've heard of Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy. But have you heard of Amy Archer-
Gilligan? Or Belle Gunness? Or Nannie Doss? Women have committed some of the most …

Featuring a unique overview of the different forms of extreme violence, this book considers
the psychology of extreme violence alongside a variety of contributing factors, such as brain …

Background Research on sexual homicide of child victims is scarce. Studies focusing on the
lethal outcome in sexual crimes involving adult victims suggest that those offenders who end …