Shallow graves play a grim part in many of Australia's most mysterious, bizarre and horrendous murder cases. Using privileged access to the world's first National Centre for the Analysis of Violent Crime, Colin Wilson and Donald Seaman bring you this incisive study of the psychology of serial killers and the motives behind their crimes. If you are a lover of serial killers' true crime, you will be enthralled by this investigative book. VRONSKY/FEMALE SERIAL KILLERS Written by award-winning journalist Janet Fife-Yeomans together with Hazel Baron, My Mother, A Serial Killer is both an evocative insight into the harshness of life on the fringes of Australian society in the 1950s, and a chilling story of ... Sixteen years in the researching, this comprehensive and ambitious work includes psychological opinions, court-room trials, detailed confessions, and exclusive prison interviews with three of Australia's most infamous serial killers.never ... Found insidethe Story of the Family Murders No one has been able to put the whole saga of the notorious so-called Family murders together before now. Written in Paul B. Kidd s inimitable and engaging style, this is the one book that should grace every true crime lover s library. For some there are chilling quotes by the killers themselves. The Big Book of Serial Killers is an easy to follow collection of information on the world's most heinous murderers. This book was used as a primary source for the acclaimed Australian feature film, Snowtown. Found insideAfter a final frenzied attack leaving Delia on the brink of death, Sweeney went on the run. Astonishingly, it would take the police six years to capture and convict Sweeney of multiple murders. This is her compelling memoir. Since its first publication in 2000, Australia's Serial Killers has become a true crime classic. This edition is fully updated, bringing all the cases covered up to the minute. Snowy Lane, preoccupied with a ham sandwich and the odds of making the football team on Saturday, takes the terrible phone call that signals the beginning of a series of events which are to reverberate in his life and shake the city to its ... The Truro Murders presents the shocking true story of Christopher Worrell, and his accomplice, James Miller. The events in this book unveil one of the worst serial killing sprees in Australian history. Paul B. Kidd had unlimited access to the Mutilator in prison and the result is this startling book, which also includes the stories of Australia's other signature serial killers, including 'The Granny Killer' John Glover, plus the history ... Found insideThe Dark Man is the amazing true story of one of Australia’s first serial killers, who kept the colony of New South Wales in the grip of fear as the police ruthlessly hunted their man. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Paul B. Kidd had unlimited access to the Mutilator in prison and wrote this startling book, which also includes the stories of Australia's other signature serial killers, plus the history of serial killers around the world. During the early 60s, Sydney was terrorised by a serial killer, William MacDonald, later dubbed the Mutilator. This work reveals the details of his crimes. Bevan von Einem: Gay torture slayer convicted of one murder and suspected of at least four more. But was he part of a sinister pedophile murder gang? From eating disorders to substance abuse and kleptomania to the wonders of therapy, Kilgariff and Hardstark recount their lives with honesty, humor, and compassion, offering their best unqualified life-advice along the way.” ... The Dark Man is the amazing true story of one of Australia's first serial killers, who kept the colony of New South Wales in the grip of fear as the police ruthlessly hunted their man. Found insideThis is the story of Christopher Wilder: the surf-loving son of a decorated naval war hero born in the suburbs of Sydney, who became the most wanted man in America – a psychopathic serial killer who slaughtered more than sixteen young ... Found insideManhunt tells the story of how he led the charge to find a mystery killer, against the clock and against the odds - day by day and lead by lead. The latest work from acclaimed historical author Robert Cox, A Compulsion to Kill is a dramatic chronological account of 19th - century Tasmanian serial murderers. Snowtown, South Australia, was a sleepy little community. After John Bunting convinced his accomplices to embark on a killing spree, however, it would never be the same. This is the story of the Snowtown Murders. They use psychoanalysis and scientific methodology to uncover the circumstances and motives of our country's most notorious murderers, and to really understand the mind behind the crime. Found inside – Page 1This is the first book in the 'Serial Homicide' series which will feature six notorious cases in each volume. Discover how one man could change the lives of an entire town and become a bogeyman character for decades after his death. True crime murder doesn't get more complexing or bewildering as the story of Eric Edgar Cooke. Found insideNot only does he investigate the lives of the convicted men but he digs deeper, telling the stories of their twelve victims and exploring the complicated social web that enabled them to not only prey on their victims, but to get away with ... This B format edition is fully updated, bringing all the cases covered up to the minute.A recognised authority on Australia's most notorious criminals, Paul B. Kidd covers in unwavering detail 33 true stories of serial murder. In this 3rd volume of Serial Homicide, the following cases are discussed: On their way to Sydney for a festival, British backpackers Joanne Walters and Caroline Clarke suddenly disappeared. Found insideThis is the story of how Ivan Milat was caught. Clive Small takes us inside the operation he led as his team painstakingly pieced together the evidence that put Milat behind bars. But questions remain. Did he act alone? The latest work from acclaimed historical author Robert Cox, A Compulsion to Kill is a dramatic chronological account of 19th-century Tasmanian serial murderers. This is the story of how on April 28th, 1996, a lone gunman with no warning, walked into a crowded café in the historical museum site of Port Arthur and opened fire on unsuspecting tourists with a semi-automatic assault rifle. Found insideThe new edition will include a chapter covering the case and the final decision. Despite public fascination with, and interest in, the serial murder phenomenon, little research on this topic has been undertaken in Australia. Found inside**WINNER OF THE 2020 DANGER PRIZE** From the acclaimed author of THE SUITCASE BABY and THE SUICIDE BRIDE, the fascinating story of a series of horrific murders that began in 1930s Sydney - and a killer who remained at large for over two ... Compelling, freshly told and richly detailed, Black Widow uncovers the truth of a story that challenged the morality, the politics and the notion of law in an Australia on the edge of nationhood. Scrutinizing these murderers at length, this book aims to identify characteristics exclusive to Australian serial killers, connecting the crimes with the continent's geography, culture and social structure. Found inside"Fans of Mindhunter and true crime podcasts will devour these chilling stories of serial killers from the so-called "surge" or epidemic years of serial murder. Ryan Green's riveting narrative draws the reader into the real-live horror experienced by the victim and has all the elements of a classic thriller. *CAUTION: This book contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. Burning slums and five-star hotels, romantic love and prison agonies, criminal wars and Bollywood films, spiritual gurus and mujaheddin guerrillas---this huge novel has the world of human experience in its reach, and a passionate love for ... Found insideShe probes their motivations, delves deep into their pasts and unlocks the dark side of their humanity. Inside Their Minds is a penetrating, forensic and revealing investigation of the criminal mind. Found insideWith appropriately creepy four-color illustrations throughout and a gift-worthy paper over board format, The Last Book on the Left will satisfy the bloodlust of readers everywhere. The Frankston Murders: 25 years on details the shocking crimes and explores the lingering effects of what Denyer did. 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