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This volume presents an examination of both the common and unusual acts of murder in light of society's changing norms, values, attitudes, and customs. Each chapter explores a specific type of murder by examining trends, methods, motives and statistics, and concludes with suggestions aimed at prediction and prevention.

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Chapter 2: Serial Murder

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Ronald M. Holmes
&
Stephen T. Holmes
In:Murder in America
Chapter DOI:https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452232225.n2
Subject:Adults & Violence, Homicide, Aggression & Violence
Keywords:Jack the Ripper; murder; serial killers; serial murder; serials; Ted Bundy; victims

Serial Murder

Serial murder

Serial Murder outside the United States 18
Serial Killers in the United States 20
Incidences of Serial Murder 21
The Number of Victims 23
Spatial Mobility and Male Serial Killers 24
Phases in Serial Murder 25
Typology of Male Serial Murderers 27
- Visionary 28
- Mission 29
- Hedonistic 29
- Power/Control 30
Traits of Male Serial Murderers 31
Motivational Factors 32
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