No One Will Help. Details of the Crimes of 40 Most Dangerous Maniacs in History

Twisted psyche and respectable lifestyle, cold-blooded cruelty and unremarkable appearance, extreme sadism and the ability to charm people. Each serial killer is unique, but they share common traits that evoke horror and curiosity in us.Richard Estep investigates the profiles of... famous maniacs to study the similarities and differences in their motives, behaviors, and methods of committing crimes. His goal is to understand the deep mechanisms of the human psyche and the circumstances that shape a future serial killer. The stories of Jack the Ripper, Jeffrey Dahmer, the Killer Clown John Wayne Gacy, Andrei Chikatilo, and other notorious figures highlight the universality of the factors that contribute to the formation of a killer: an inherent propensity for cruelty, experienced trauma, social isolation, and self-hatred and hatred for others.This is both a terrifying and fascinating read, based on detailed research and archive materials, intended for those interested in criminology, psychology, and the motivation of serial killers.