BOOK REVIEW: Manhunters by Colin Wilson
As most of you may have realised, my newfound interest in forensics has led me to seek further information as far as this field is concerned. Besides the murder methods used, I am duly curious on what goes on in the minds of these fellow serial killers and such. However, I wasn't prepared for the shock this book was to offer me, it was even worse than seeing a horror film!
The author opens this enlightening psychological discussion by highlighting the creation of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit in 1977, a division formed to address the numerous mysteries surrounding serial killers.
Seeking to understand the psychological motivations behind these violent acts, he interviews Robert Ressler, whose work in criminal profiling and introduction of the term “serial killer” helped shape modern criminal investigations.
By chronicling the BSU’s pioneering efforts in psychological profiling and genetic fingerprinting, the author highlights the forensic investigations that led to the apprehension of some of history’s most infamous criminals, including Jeffrey Dahmer.
Readers interested in the psychology of serial killers and the investigations that brought them to justice are unlikely to be disappointed by Manhunters.
