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The New Predator: Women Who Kill - Profiles Of Female Serial Killers Paperback – December 1, 2000

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    252 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Algora Publishing
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1892941589
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1892941589
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Studies of multiple murderers have until now focused mainly on male perpetrators. Schurman-Kauflin, founder of the Violent Crimes Institute and a profiler, tries to remedy the imbalance by offering a disturbing look, based on personal interviews, at seven women who have committed multiple murders. Addressing her colleagues in the fields of forensic pathology and law enforcement, Schurman-Kauflin establishes a sense of urgency, noting that while females represent a small percentage of all multiple murderers in the U.S., their numbers have increased in the second half of the 20th century, to an estimated 26 over the past 30 years. Clinical, painstakingly detailed and heartwrenchingly ugly, the book points out such commonalities among these women as early parental abandonment or abuse and financial instability. Murderous women tend to gravitate toward typically female roles or occupations like nursing and babysitting, and also to stripping and prostitution. They are older than their male counterparts and seem the least likely villain in any given situation (enabling them to kill over a longer period of time), target victims who are available and defenseless (e.g., small children and the elderly), prefer to use "hands-off" methods of killing (poisoning, smothering) and are meticulous about leaving the crime scene free of material evidence. Schurman-Kauflin volunteers professionals a starting point, based on "exploratory research," for identifying and capturing female serial killers, because "though it may sound dismal, no amount of therapy will stop a multiple murderer who has killed from killing again." (Jan.)Forecast: Schurman-Kauflin's information may be of interest to the general public and may get some media attention, but the clinical tone of the writing clearly directs this book to her fellow forensic psychologists and others involved in crime prevention.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Algora Publishing (December 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1892941589
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1892941589
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.57 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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craig pierron
5.0 out of 5 stars Helped with identifying troubled teens
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2002
I wanted to comment on this book and tell everyone that this is a must read for anyone connected to law enforcement and child guidance. I have worked for 19 years in several facilities for disturbed teenagers. The patterns discussed in this book mirror what I have actually seen and heard from these teens who have committed violent acts with little >or no remorse shown. as you read the New Predators you see as I have seen that some young women can be as fierce and aggressive as young
men when they decide to attack and feel absolutely no remorse for their acts. This book tells it like it is in the real world of the people in the front line, dealing with these increasingly troubled and hostile young people. I fear for what
is coming from these people as they grow older and more adept at covering their tracks.
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Doyle
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read for all of law enforcement
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2001
I've been a Police Officer in a large midwest city for 23 years. The last 16 years have been spent on Homicide. This book should be on every law enforcement officials must read list. I was astounded at Dr. Kauflin's insight. In all of my training, and all of the books I've read, this is the one definitive work that you should read, think about, and read again. It gives the detective new insight, and the layperson a glimpse into the mind of the people we encounter everyday, and may not realize it.
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Casondra
2.0 out of 5 stars What the...
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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When I got this book there was a gross pitch like substance all over the cover. So either the person who had it blew their nose on the cover before sending it (thank you so very much) or they thought reading a serial killer book under a giant bleeding seqamore tree was a cool thing to do. Took me 10 minutes of scrubbing it to make it remotely decent to touch. I'm comtimplating a tetanus shot.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016
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Ok book, but didn't hold my interest so I donated it to the library's book sale
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terri c.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2003
I'm a psychologist who works with violent girls. I picked this book up because I wanted to see if there were specific behaviors I should be looking for in my practice. Once I read this book, I immediately understood what the doctor was talking about. I am seeing the behaviors discussed in the book in the girls in my practice. I like the way the book was written and would recommend it to other psychologists and social workers who work with violent girls.
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John B. Brink
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoy real life crime stories
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2007
The book was well written. Looking forward to reading other books she has written. if anyone enjoys true crime stories this is one you shouldnt miss.
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John Kauflin
4.0 out of 5 stars very thought-provoking book
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2000
The author weaves stories of various female serial/mass murderers in between clinical observations in such a way that the book is "enjoyable" to read. With an emphasis on prevention of serial/mass murder by describing characteristics of convicted female serial/mass murderers, this book should help teachers recognize which kids need help. And it could, along with the services of a qualified profiler, help law enforcement professionals solve "unsolved" crimes. But it's also a very good read and easy to understand, so those in search of a good book will enjoy it as well.
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Ashlee Q
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2013
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I bought this book for a paper I am writhing in my MSc program. I found it to be very detailed, well researched and thorough.
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