Internet Resources
_Federal Bureau of Investigation
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder
Investigation Discovery
http://investigation.discovery.com/criminals/serial-killers/serial-killers-psychology.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_serial_killers_in_the_United_States
Encyclopedia Britannica
David Berkowitz
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1245826/David-Berkowitz
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1245900/Ed-Gein
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder
- This article is available through the FBI Behavior Analysis Unit. It provides information on the definition of what a serial murder is, the psychology behind the killers, motivations of the killers, forensics on specific cases, and more.
- Another article is provided on the FBI website on the psychopathic traits of serial murders, specifically written for law enforcement personnel. This article also provides a list of outside resources.
Investigation Discovery
http://investigation.discovery.com/criminals/serial-killers/serial-killers-psychology.html
- Investigation Discovery is a branch of the Discovery Channel that covers crime, including serial murders. This link provides an article by William R. Harris on the psychology of these types of killers. There are also links to profiles on the more famous murderers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_serial_killers_in_the_United_States
- Wikipedia should be used as a starting point, not the only resource. This is a list of convicted serial killers in the United States, as
well as unidentified killers. The list provides the name commonly used in the media, as well a link to the Wikipedia page for the individual. There is also a link to serial killers in other countries.
Encyclopedia Britannica
David Berkowitz
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1245826/David-Berkowitz
- Britannica provides a brief description of Berkowitz, his childhood, and crimes. He would send letters to the newspapers with the signature, Son of Sam; which refers to his belief that his neighbors dog was possessed by a demon giving Berkowitz orders. He would ultimately kill 6 people before being caught due to a parking ticket.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1245900/Ed-Gein
- Another brief description on the life and crimes of killer, Ed Gein.He officially only killed two people, but he is most known for his grave robbing, obsession with his mother, necrophilia and creating items out of human skin. Gein's criminal activities have be inspiration to many theatrical characters including, Leatherface, Norman Bates, and Buffalo Bill.