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The Encyclopedia of Mass Murder is a comprehensive reference that profiles more than two hundred notorious mass‑murder incidents worldwide. The authors compile case studies of well‑known perpetrators such as Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber; Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the Columbine shooters; and Brenda Spencer, a rare female mass murderer. Each entry includes factual background, motives as reported by investigators, and a brief account of the crime. The book notes recurring patterns among perpetrators—most are male, often socially isolated, and carry hostile grievances against society. Eight pages of black‑and‑white photographs accompany the text, offering visual context without editorial commentary.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Brian Lane
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