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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.
List of contents
Introduction.- Case 01 - The Braemar Hill Double Homicide.- Case 02 - The Child Sexual Homicide in Queensland.- Case 03 - The Anal Rape and Killing of a Young Pregnant Woman in Ohio.- Case 04 - The Sexual Killing of a Junior High School Girl in Taiwan.- Case 05 - The Dismemberment of a Compensated-Dating Girl in Sham Shui Po.- Case 06 - The Sexual Torture and Killing of a Young Girl in Manchester.- Case 07 - The Jars Murderer.- Case 08 - The London Muswell Hill Murderer.- Case 09 - The Kansas B.T.K. Strangler.- Case 10 - The Milwaukee Cannibal-Murderer.- Case 11 - The Tuen Mun Serial Rapes and Homicides.- Case 12 - The Colombian Serial Rapes and Homicides of Young Boys.- Case 13 - The Washington Green River Killer.- Conclusion.
About the author
Heng Choon (Oliver) CHAN, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Criminology at City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR. Oliver’s research focuses on sexual homicide, offender profiling, sexual offending, homicide, stalking behavior, and Asian criminology. He published and presented widely on these topics, especially in the area of sexual homicide. As an active scholar, his research has been recognized by different institutions over the years, such as “Outstanding Criminology Ambassador Award” by University of South Florida (2012), “Early Career Award” by Hong Kong Research Grants Council of University Grant Committee (2014), and “The President’s Award” and “College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences New Researcher Award” by City University of Hong Kong (both in 2017).
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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.
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“Chan’s book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the cross-national comparison of sexual homicide. … In my opinion, this book is an exemplary documented comparison of nonserial and serial murder cases committed internationally. Academia and practioners around the world who are concerned with the crime will find Chan’s research enlightening and valuable.” (Bo Jiang, Asian Journal of Criminology, Vol. 15, 2020)
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"Chan's book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the cross-national comparison of sexual homicide. ... In my opinion, this book is an exemplary documented comparison of nonserial and serial murder cases committed internationally. Academia and practioners around the world who are concerned with the crime will find Chan's research enlightening and valuable." (Bo Jiang, Asian Journal of Criminology, Vol. 15, 2020)
