Top 7 Serial Killer Myths

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Following on the from the last forensic psychology blog post, I've been working my way through the excellent Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives For Investigators. One of the issues that is addressed early on is that the rarity of serial murder combined with inaccurate, anecdotal and fictional portrayals of serial killers has resulted in a number of common misconceptions. As a result of this discussion 7 main serial killer myths were identified.

1. Serial Killers Are Dysfunctional Loners.

2. Serial Killers Are All White Males.

3. Serial Killers Are Only Motivated By Sex

4. Serial Killers Operate Interstate.

5. Serial Killers Cannot Stop Killing.

6. Serial Killers Are Insane Or Evil Geniuses

7. Serial Killers Want To Get Caught

I've included full details on each of these myths over at the main forensic psychology website, which you see via the following link.

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Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives For Investigators: Free 75 Page Serial Killer eBook

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Book Details

In 2005 the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Behavioral Analysis Unit hosted a 5 day symposium on serial murder. The goal of the Symposium was to bring together a group of respected experts on serial murder from a variety of fields and specialties, to identify the commonalities of knowledge regarding serial murder.

A total of 135 subject matter experts attended the five-day event. These individuals included law enforcement officials who have successfully investigated and apprehended serial killers; mental health, academic, and other experts who have studied serial killers and shared their expertise through education and publication; officers of the court, who have judged, prosecuted, and defended serial killers; and members of the media, who inform and educate the public when serial killers strike.

The agenda encompassed a variety of topics related to serial murder including common myths, definitions, typologies, pathology and causality, forensics, the role of the media, prosecution issues, investigative task force organization, and major case management issues.

This invaluable 75 page eBook is based on the input and discussion of the attendees on the major issues related to serial murder. The contents are based upon the notes taken during the presentations, panel discussions, and break-out group sessions. These were:

Definition of Serial Murder

Causality and the Serial Murderer

Psychopathy and Serial Murder

Motivations and Types of Serial Murder

Investigative Issues and Best Practices

Forensic Issues in Serial Murder Cases

Prosecution of Serial Murder Cases

Media Issues in Serial Murder Investigations

Click Here to get hold of your free copy of Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives For Investigators.

This very informative publication is just the first of many that I will be making available as part of the forensic psychology eBook collection.

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Forensic Psychology Classic: Hugo Munsterberg: Essays on Psychology & Crime

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On The Witness Stand: Essays on Psychology & Crime is a true psychology classic and an absolute must read for anybody interested in forensic psychology. This very important book was Written by my all time favorite psychologist, Hugo Munsterberg; An engaging and controversial figure who was a key figure in the history and development of forensic psychology.

Years ahead of its time, On The Witness Stand: Essays on Psychology & Crime explores issues that are just as important and relevant today e.g., witness memory, suggestibilty and false confessions.

I've just added this classic to the Psychology eBook collection so that you can read and download it for free (see following link).

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Forensic Psychology Instructors

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Argosy University is looking to recruit qualified Psychology adjunct faculty members to teach online classes in Forensic Psychology. Applicants must hold a PhD in Forensic, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related field. Candidates must have at least one year experience in forensic work (competency, mentally ill and dangerous, custody, treatment) as a psychologist or substance abuse counselor. Candidates must also be a licensed psychologist and have at least one year's teaching experience at the post secondary level.

These positions are only open to applicants who live in the United States. Broadband Internet access recommended. Required online orientation and training will be provided. Interested applicants should visit http://online.argosy.edu/about_us/employment.asp and follow the application procedures. All submissions will be acknowledged and a review of applicants will begin immediately.

Contact Information

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Online Faculty Recruitment

E-Mail: onlinefacultyrecruit@edmc.edu

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Forensic Psychology Research: Suicide by Cop

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The phenomenon of suicide by cop (SBC) is attracting an increasing amount of empirical interest within forensic psychology. As a case in point, police and forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie, Ph.D. has just had a paper published entitled "Suicide by Cop Among Officer-Involved Shooting Cases" in the latest edition of the Journal of Forensic Sciences.

In defining SBC Dr Mohandie refers to the process by which "a suicidal individual engages in actual or apparently life threatening behavior in an effort to compel law enforcement to use deadly force against them". With this definition in mind, Dr Mohandie and his colleagues analyzed over 700 North American officer-involved shootings which involved reviewing police reports, witness statements, crime scene photographs, videotapes and news reports. Among the authors findings were that 36 percent of the shootings in the sample could be classified as SBC.

For a more detailed summary of the findings, Click Here To read Dr Mohandie's published research abstract.

Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie, Ph.D. discussing SBC at the Youth & Young Adults Conference in San Diego, CA.



More SBC Information

Suicide by Cop: Defining a Devastating Dilemma. Wide ranging article by Anthony J. Pinizzotto, Edward F. Davis & Charles E. Miller. Published in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.

Click Here To read the article in full.

Study Measures Scope of SBC Cases. Article written by Paul Dingsdale for University of Southern California News suggesting among other things that Those who provoke shootings by police tend to be men with a history of violence and alcohol or drug dependency.

Click Here To read the news article.

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