A Global Casebook of Sexual Homicide

Download or read book A Global Casebook of Sexual Homicide written by Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively discusses 13 infamous cases of serial and non-serial sexual homicide committed around the globe in the past four decades (1974–2010). Offering a psycho-criminological perspective, it analyzes the cases theoretically (i.e., contributing and precipitating factors, and offender typology) and considers the practical implications (i.e., investigative and crime-preventive measures, and social services). The first book to offer a glimpse of this topic from a global perspective, it adopts a unique approach—case background and critical analysis. As such it is a valuable source of reference for scholars, clinicians, and law enforcement practitioners wanting to gain a better understanding of this type of violent offender.