Description: Every account of catching a serial killer is different. Sometimes, the killers make crucial mistakes; other times, investigators get lucky. And the process of profiling and apprehending these predators has changed radically over time, from laser ablation to video spectral analysis to DNA-based genetic genealogy. In this fascinating book, the history of forensics unfolds through the "capture stories" of some of the most notorious serial killers, going back almost a century.
Review Quotes: "Her absorbing narratives include grisly details, but emphasis on criminology elevates the text. VERDICT A focus on how killers are caught brings a fresh approach even to familiar cases. Ramsland presents concise, compelling examples of the progress of police work over the last century. Highly recommended for true crime buffs." --Library Journal
"Ramsland writes knowledgeably in an accessible style. This is a welcome addition to the true crime shelf." --Publishers Weekly