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Detectives: The Crucial Role of a Killer Hunting Team

Detectives: The Crucial Role of a Killer Hunting Team

In the world of law enforcement, detectives have a crucial role in catching a killer.  They are the ones who take on the most difficult and complex cases, requiring them to investigate and solve crimes that are mysterious, perplexing and even seemingly impossible. ...

Forensic Analysts: Unsung Heroes in Catching Killers

Forensic Analysts: Unsung Heroes in Catching Killers

When we think of catching a criminal, our thoughts often drift towards the brave officers who chase them down. However, there is one important group of people who play a key role in solving a case- forensic analysts. These experts go through every tiny piece of...

The Good Guys: Law Enforcement Teams

The Good Guys: Law Enforcement Teams

In the world of thriller novels and films, the ‘good guys’ are often comprised of a team of law enforcement officers or detectives tasked with catching a killer.  These individuals work together to analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and ultimately bring the...

Intellect, Boredom or Luck? The Thrill of the Hunt

Intellect, Boredom or Luck? The Thrill of the Hunt

It has been said that the greatest serial killers are the ones who were never caught.  But is this merely an expression?  Or can it be attributed to something more sinister?  The answer may lie more in the intellect and cunning of these criminals than on mere luck or...

Unsettling Fascination: Why are we so fascinated with serial killers?

Unsettling Fascination: Why are we so fascinated with serial killers?

It’s a curious, yet timeless question. Why are we so fascinated with serial killers? Is it our fear, curiosity, disbelief that someone could commit such atrocities? To explore these questions, let’s turn to two books that delve into this dark topic—The Psychology of...

Shadowy Menace: Psychopaths vs Sociopaths

Shadowy Menace: Psychopaths vs Sociopaths

Despite the fact that many people are fascinated with the idea of a psychopath or sociopath, these individuals pose a real threat to those who live or work amongst them. Whether you’ve seen it in TV shows or read about it in books, understanding what makes those who...

Nature vs Nurture: Neurobiology of Violent Behavior

Nature vs Nurture: Neurobiology of Violent Behavior

While most people believe that we are a product of our environment, others believe it is our upbringing and life experiences that shape who we are or who we are to become.  But, what if there is more to it than that?  What if our very nature predisposes us to certain...

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