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Name: Mindhunter
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Author: John E. Douglas

"Mindhunter" chronicles John E. Douglas’s tenure with the FBI’s Investigative Support Unit, where he pioneered psychological profiling to understand and anticipate the actions of serial killers and other violent criminals. Over a quarter‑century, Douglas investigated high‑profile cases involving figures such as Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Ed Gein, applying his unique analytical methods to reconstruct crime scenes and develop offender profiles. Through detailed accounts, Douglas reveals the challenges and dangers of the field, including the personal risks he faced—most notably during the investigation of the Green River killer. His work laid the groundwork for contemporary criminal profiling and has inspired cultural depictions of law enforcement in popular media.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: John E. Douglas

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