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Overkill, written by renowned criminologists James Alan Fox and Jack Levin, analyzes the explosive rise in mass and serial killings over the past decade. Drawing on years of original research and interviews, the book profiles perpetrators, contrasts serial and mass murderers, and investigates the motivations behind some of the most heinous crimes. It also reviews cuttingβedge lawβenforcement methods used to track and apprehend these killers.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: James Alan Fox
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