Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder

Filled with contemporary and classic case studies this fascinating overview of both serial and mass murder illustrates the many violent expressions of power revenge terror greed and loyalty. Throughout the book renowned experts James Alan Fox and Jack Levin examine the theories of criminal behavior and apply them to a multitude of mass and serial murderers from around the world such as Adam Lanza (Newtown CT) James Holmes (Aurora CO cinema) Anders Breivik (Oslo Norway) Charles Manson ("Helter Skelter") and Dennis Rader (BTK). Fully updated with new cases new data and the latest information the Third Edition helps students understand the commonalities and variations among multiple murders addresses the characteristics of both killers and their victims and in the concluding chapter discusses the special concerns of multiple murder victims and their survivors.