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Meg Hafdahl,Kelly Florence

The Science of Serial Killers: The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend

The Science of Serial Killers: The Truth Behind Ted Bundy, Lizzie Borden, Jack the Ripper, and Other Notorious Murderers of Cinematic Legend

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The authors of "The Science of Monsters" and "The Science of Women in Horror" explore the real-life inspirations behind history's most infamous serial killers, including John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and more. They delve into the science behind serial killers' motivations, the methods used by detectives to identify them, and the potential for unmasking Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing


Discover the chilling truth behind history's most notorious serial killers: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and many more. Gothic media moguls Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, and The Science of Stephen King, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast, hailed as "the best horror film podcast out there" by Film Daddy, present a captivating guide to the serial killers that have inspired the movies and media we all know and love. Prepare to delve into the dark and brutal reality behind the secret world of horror: many of the monsters portrayed on the silver screen are based on real-life murderers. Uncover the truth behind the real monsters of horror, answering questions such as: What is the science behind the motivations of serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy? How did detectives uncover the identities of criminals like the Boston Strangler and the BTK Strangler? Has science made it possible to unmask Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer? What is the science behind female versus male serial killers?

Join Kelly and Meg on a thrilling journey through time as they explore the horrors of true crime through the decades. Through interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, you'll learn about the tragedies and tragedies that have shaped our understanding of the human psyche. From the psychological profiles of serial killers to the forensic techniques used to identify them, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves horror and true crime. So, grab your popcorn, turn down the lights, and get ready to be scared as you uncover the real-life inspirations behind history's most infamous serial killers.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510764149

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