Catch Me a Killer: A Profiler's True Story

Micki Pistorius, a psychologist, was the first profiler for the South African Police Service and played a vital role in identifying and interrogating serial killers. Her book Catch Me a Killer details the cases she worked on, including the Station Strangler, Phoenix Cane Killer, Boetie Boer, and Saloon Killer, and features legendary detectives such as Piet Byleveld and Suiker Britz. The new edition includes a new chapter and up-to-date information about some of the cases, such as the parole of Norman Afzal Simons in 2023.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Serial killers possess a profound sense of power over life and death, as if they were omnipotent. When I engage in an interrogation with a serial killer, I delve into the depths of their soul, seeking to understand the motivations behind their heinous crimes. During the years 1994 to 2000, South Africa, as a young democracy, was plagued by a series of brutal serial killers. It was during this period that psychologist Micki Pistorius emerged as the first profiler for the South African Police Service, playing a crucial role in identifying and interrogating these killers. Her groundbreaking theories on the origin of serial killers have earned her a reputation as a trailblazer in her field. Catch Me a Killer, her book, delves into the cases she worked on, ranging from the Station Strangler and the Phoenix Cane Killer to Boetie Boer and the Saloon Killer. The book also features legendary detectives such as Piet Byleveld and Suiker Britz, as well as the FBI's Robert Ressler. Released alongside a major TV series based on the book, this new edition of Catch Me a Killer includes a new chapter and updated information about some of the cases, such as the parole of Norman Afzal Simons in 2023. This essential reading for all true crime aficionados.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781776391455
Edition number: 2 ed