The Life Cycle of the Serial Killer - The Making of Human Monsters; how They Lived and Their Victims Died

by Paula Sainthouse

Overview

What really makes a serial killer? Why should any one individual grow up to be capable of inflicting unimaginable suffering on another? Are physical or mental defects always to blame? How can a secure facade of total normality be portrayed by the most depraved and sadistic murderers? How can these individuals stay free and undetected to kill for so long?
As research continues in the desperate hope of finding the answers to these and other questions and preventing future tragedy, this book examines the lives of many of the most prolific and frightening serial killers the world has ever known. It explores recent theory and the evidence to support or refute current arguments, and also describes the cases which sent shockwaves across the globe. From birth and maturity to the ultimate end of their murderous activities, this book charts the life stages of the deadliest killers. For those with an interest in real crime or looking to begin study in the area, it represents an engaging and informative introduction to this disturbing and complex field.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940033079117
Publisher:	Paula Sainthouse
Publication date:	02/26/2012
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	181 KB

About the Author

Paula Sainthouse has had a lifelong interest in animals and studied animal behaviour to advanced degree level at Newcastle University in the UK. She has a wealth of experience in the care of various small pets and in the care and training of dogs.

She is passionate about horses, has ridden for over 16 years and spent many years working at various North East stables. She is currently taking her BHS exams with the aim of qualifying as a riding instructor. She has already completed her Senior Horse Masters course (Level 2) with The Open College of Equestrian Studies, receiving a merit, and credits her accumulated equine knowledge to a serious book addiction and the helpful input of the many experienced horse people she has been lucky enough to meet in her riding career to date. She would be the first to admit that there are gaps in her understanding and advocates the philosophy; 'the more you learn about horses, the more you realise there is to learn'.

Paula Sainthouse also holds a degree in Psychology. She has since studied public relations to diploma level with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and has a particular interest in corporate social responsibility and internal communications. She has gained experience in various consultancies and is now a freelance writer. She is currently Associate member of the CIPR.

In her spare time she can usually be found at a stable yard, but also enjoys evenings dining out with friends in the North East. She acknowledges an interest in the unusual and the macabre and as well as having an addiction to horror movies has spent some time researching the dark phenomenon of the serial killer.

Currently she shares her home with two German Shepherd dogs and is the proud owner of a four year old Andalusian mare called Ella.