Biographies
Bugliosi, V., & Gentry, C. (1974). Helter skelter: The true story of the Manson murders. New York: Bantam Books.
This is the story of the Manson murders in 1969. Although Charles Manson is technically not a serial killer, this book takes a look into how and why the killings took place. The book was written by the the main prosecutor who helped solve the mystery of the murders and the 'family' dynamic.
Photo: Linder, Douglas. Famous Trials – The Trial of Charles
Manson . University of Missouri at Kansas City Law School.
2002. April 7, 2007.
This is the story of the Manson murders in 1969. Although Charles Manson is technically not a serial killer, this book takes a look into how and why the killings took place. The book was written by the the main prosecutor who helped solve the mystery of the murders and the 'family' dynamic.
Photo: Linder, Douglas. Famous Trials – The Trial of Charles
Manson . University of Missouri at Kansas City Law School.
2002. April 7, 2007.
Carlo, P. (1996). The night stalker: The life and crimes of Richard Ramirez. New York: Pinnacle Books.
The author takes a look into the life of Richard Ramirez, a serial killer active in Southern California during the 80's. Ramirez had a rough upbringing with an abusive father and an Uncle that bragged about his killings in Vietnam during the war. It is thought that he was present when his uncle killed his Aunt.
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The author takes a look into the life of Richard Ramirez, a serial killer active in Southern California during the 80's. Ramirez had a rough upbringing with an abusive father and an Uncle that bragged about his killings in Vietnam during the war. It is thought that he was present when his uncle killed his Aunt.
Photo: http://www.clattoverata.com/
Davis, D. (1991). The Jeffrey Dahmer story: An american nightmare (3rd ed.). New York: St Martin's Paperbacks.
Jeffery Dahmer was a serial killer in the Milwaukee area during the 80's and early 90's. He killed 17 men and boys while also practicing necrophilia and cannibalism. Unlike his counterparts, Dahmer was not abused; however, there is debate over the contentious relationship his parents had and whether medication his mother took while pregnant played a part in his crimes.
Jeffery Dahmer was a serial killer in the Milwaukee area during the 80's and early 90's. He killed 17 men and boys while also practicing necrophilia and cannibalism. Unlike his counterparts, Dahmer was not abused; however, there is debate over the contentious relationship his parents had and whether medication his mother took while pregnant played a part in his crimes.
Gilmore, M. (1994). Shot in the heart. New York: Doubleday.
Gary Gilmore, like Manson, is not considered a serial killer; however, this book delves into the early life of Gilmore. It is written by his younger brother with help from the eldest brother. Gilmore's father was a petty criminal that was abusive to his wife and kids. Gary started his life of crime at a young age and ended with murdering two men. The book also looks at the Mormon religion and is the possible reason why Gilmore chose to be shot at his execution.
Gary Gilmore, like Manson, is not considered a serial killer; however, this book delves into the early life of Gilmore. It is written by his younger brother with help from the eldest brother. Gilmore's father was a petty criminal that was abusive to his wife and kids. Gary started his life of crime at a young age and ended with murdering two men. The book also looks at the Mormon religion and is the possible reason why Gilmore chose to be shot at his execution.
Graysmith, R. (1976). Zodiac. New York: Berkley Books.
There is much intrigue surrounding the killings of the Zodiac Killer, yet there is no answer as to who actually committed the crimes. The Zodiac was a serial killer in the late 60's and early 70's who loved to taunt the police with letters and clues sent to a local newspaper. Since the killer was never found there is no insight as to why these crimes where committed, but the book does provide all the evidence of the crimes.
Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_killer
There is much intrigue surrounding the killings of the Zodiac Killer, yet there is no answer as to who actually committed the crimes. The Zodiac was a serial killer in the late 60's and early 70's who loved to taunt the police with letters and clues sent to a local newspaper. Since the killer was never found there is no insight as to why these crimes where committed, but the book does provide all the evidence of the crimes.
Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_killer
Michaud, S. & Aynesworth, H. (2000). Ted Bundy: Conversations with a killer. Irving, Texas: Authorlink.
The authors look into the evidence of the crimes Bundy was accused of at the behest of Bundy and his soon to be wife, Carole Boone. Bundy gives the interviewers details of his childhood but speaks in third person about the crimes, still claiming to be innocent. In all, Bundy confessed 30 murders to officials, yet it is believed that he killed many more.
Newton, M. (1998). Waste land: The savage odyssey of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate. New York: Pocket Books.
The spree killers, Starkweather and Fugate, were not raised in abusive homes. In fact, despite the poor conditions, the two had good family upbringings. Starkweather, however, was bullied at school for his bow-legged deformity and mild speech impediment and Fugate had the unfortunate luck in falling in love with a killer. The two went on their killing spree that lasted only two months in the late 1950's and killed 11 people, including Fugate's family.
The authors look into the evidence of the crimes Bundy was accused of at the behest of Bundy and his soon to be wife, Carole Boone. Bundy gives the interviewers details of his childhood but speaks in third person about the crimes, still claiming to be innocent. In all, Bundy confessed 30 murders to officials, yet it is believed that he killed many more.
Newton, M. (1998). Waste land: The savage odyssey of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate. New York: Pocket Books.
The spree killers, Starkweather and Fugate, were not raised in abusive homes. In fact, despite the poor conditions, the two had good family upbringings. Starkweather, however, was bullied at school for his bow-legged deformity and mild speech impediment and Fugate had the unfortunate luck in falling in love with a killer. The two went on their killing spree that lasted only two months in the late 1950's and killed 11 people, including Fugate's family.