In the Mind of a Killer. Terrifying and Curious Motives and Thoughts of Maniacs

A book where violent crimes are not just described but also attempted to be explained in terms of their motives. Here you will encounter grim facts from the past and the fundamentals of forensic science, as well as examine the... peculiarities of human nature. All this will help to understand why atrocities occur around us. Dive into this fascinating world where each crime hides an entire story behind it. The reasons why a rational person kills their kind can vary greatly: hatred, revenge, the struggle for power or territory, conflicts based on religion, or simply for pleasure. Evil is a part of human nature, and the most terrifying thing is that it has many faces, sharing only extreme cruelty. You will learn: - can one be born a serial killer? - why do even children kill? - is malice an innate or acquired quality in humans? - is aggression a mental illness? - can the limit of rage be measured? - what is the connection between childhood and criminal behavior? - what makes women fall in love with the most terrible criminals? - which killers have surpassed all notions of cruelty?