Fatal Violence Case Studies and Analysis of Emerging Forms

From serial murderers to parents who kill, Fatal Violence: Case Studies and Analysis of Emerging Forms provides an insider’s look at a phenomenon that has existed since the dawn of man and cuts across social/economic barriers and cultures. Offering a rare glimpse into the minds of predators and containing chilling details of motives and methods, this volume explores gang violence, serial and mass murderers, filicide, rape, workplace violence, school shootings, and hate crimes. It also delves into the unusual and shocking practices of vampirism and cannibalism. Bringing wisdom from years of studying killers and trying to understand the motives behind why these individuals do what they do, the authors present information that has previously gone uncovered or merely speculated upon. This fascinating volume includes: Historical accounts of bizarre killers dating back to the 15th century Psychological analyses of how a killer’s upbringing might have contributed to his or her actions Criminal profiling theories in unsolved murders Interviews with killers Clues that suggest a person may engage in workplace violence Myths about school shootings Membership requirements for gangs and hate groups Cultural factors that might incite youth violence Steeped in research, the book contains tables with demographic data and events, discussion questions to provoke further inquiry, and numerous references for further study, making it a compelling resource for professionals and academia alike.

Personal Violence in the United States-SuicideSuicide in the United StatesSuicide in CohortsPoliceCorrectionsLocation and SuicideOccupation and SuicideViolent Crimes in the United StatesProperty CrimeHomicide Rates in the United StatesRapeAssaultEffects of Exposure to ViolenceStreet GangsThe CripsThe BloodsOutward Signs of the BloodsMS-13IdentifiersEmploymentInitiation and OrganizationThe Latin KingsOther Major GangsMotorcycle GangsAmerica’s Motorcycle Gangs: A Brief HistoryBiker Violence in Other CountriesMotorcycle Gangs in the United States: The "Big Four"The OutlawsHells Angels The BandidosThe PagansSerial MurderInitial Distinction of Serial Killers Types of Serial KillersVisionary Serial KillerMission Serial KillerHedonistic Serial Killer Power/Control Serial KillerHow Many Serial Killers Are There?History of Serial Murder in the United StatesTheories of Serial MurderOrganized versus Disorganized Serial KillersHistory of Serial Murder outside the United StatesSerial Killers in the United KingdomTeam KillersVampires and CannibalsWhat Is a vampire?The VampireThe Rise in Popularity of VampiresTrue Vampires Cannibalism Self-CannibalismVampire and Cannibal OrganizationsThe Extent and Danger of Modern Day Vampires and CannibalsMass MurderHistory of Mass Murder in the United StatesTypes of Mass Killers Classification of Mass Murderers DiscipleFamily AnnihilatorPseudocommandoDisgruntled EmployeeDisgruntled CitizenSet-and-Run PsychoticParents Who KillWhy Do Parents Kill?Mothers Who KillThe Victims of Children Killed by ParentsViolence in the WorkplaceStatistics and Stories of Murder and Violence in the WorkplaceWho Are the Perpetrators? Who Are the Victims? Occupations and Workplace Violence Police Killed in the Workplace ConclusionRapeRapeRape as a WeaponWhy Do Men Rape?The Extent of RapeChildrenVictims of RapeRape and the LawCharacteristics of RapistsSchool ShootingsRisk FactorsInfamous School ShootingsHate Groups: The Ku Klux Klan, Skinheads, and Other GroupsThe KKK: An Introduction to Two Centuries of HateKlan Activities Hate in the 21st Century SkinheadsSkinhead Groups in the United States The Internet and Hate Economy Blogs, Twitters, and Chat Channels Immediate Access to the Entire WorldEducationalFinding Others of the Same InterestsYouth Violence: An Alternative Explanation; The Cultural Transmission HypothesisThe Causes of Juvenile ViolenceThe Cultural Transmission of Values HypothesisHistorical and Academic Roots of the Cultural TransmissionHypothesisThe Extant DataPathways for Further ResearchIndex

Ronald M. Holmes is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. Stephen T. Holmes is an Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida.