Serial Killers Around the World

Despite some popular notions that serial murder is a uniquely American phenomenon, the truth is that it is a truly global occurrence. Here, Gibson demonstrates that serial murder is an historic reality and global experience. There has been serial murder since ancient times all around the world, and the contemporary situation has not changed. Various case studies illustrate the international reality of serial murder. These cases illuminate the diversity in types of motive, gender, and nationalities involved. The crimes were frequently fascinating, and the killers themselves provide a macabre statement on the nature of human predators. Ultimately, readers will understand more about this worldwide phenomenon, which is decidedly not limited to American suspects and victims, but rather transcends place and time.