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In "The Anatomy of Motive," FBI profiler John E. Douglas draws on his experience in the Behavioral Science Unit to dissect the psychological roots of violent offenders. He explores antisocial personalities, the escalation of criminal behavior, and the minds of notorious figures such as Lee Harvey Oswald, Theodore Kaczynski, and Timothy McVeigh. Douglas offers insight into predicting violent actions, emphasizing that every crime is rooted in a motive.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: John E. Douglas
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