Al Cimino Bücher

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There are few people alive who are so cruel, so heartless and so undeniably evil that they will kill again and again. Yet at any one time, there are between 25 and 50 active serial killers in the USA, and their chilling crimes have fascinated us since the days of Jack the Ripper. Here you will discover how these heartless killers committed their gruesome deeds, what motivated them to kill and how, eventually, they were caught.This collection features more than 50 compelling stories, • Ed Kemper, who dismembered the bodies of his victims once he had finished with them;• Ted Bundy, who abducted, raped and brutally killed more than 30 women;• Charles Manson, who led a cult of mayhem and murder;• Jeffrey Dahmer, who stored a human head in his freezer;• Randy Kraft, who was pulled over for drunk driving with a body in the trunk of his car;• Alexander Pichushkin, who aimed to kill a person for every square on the chessboard.

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Charles Manson was the illegitimate child of a teenage prostitute; in 1969, on his orders, eight people were hacked to death in an orgy of violence.Ted Bundy had the power to charm women. With his arm in a fake sling, he used to ask them to help him get his sailboat down off his car, but first they had to go to his house...Joanna Dennehy stabbed her lover Kevin Lee in the heart, dressed him in a black sequin dress, and dumped him in a ditch. To celebrate, she played Britney Spears' 'Oops!... I Did It Again' down her phone and then helped torch Lee's Ford Mondeo.Serial killers are the ultimate outlaws. They step outside not just the law but all human norms. They are fascinating because they are almost impossible to understand. It's comforting to know that all the serial killers featured here are now either dead or behind bars. Nevertheless, this book is not for people of a nervous disposition.

Exploring the chilling world of serial killers, this collection delves into the minds of over 60 of the most notorious criminals worldwide. Each entry reveals how these individuals, often blending seamlessly into society, are compelled to commit heinous acts of violence. The book highlights the relentless detective work required to uncover their shocking crimes, showcasing the interplay between their sinister motives and the eventual pursuit of justice.

Focusing on the chilling crimes of Ed Kemper, known as the "Co-Ed Killer," the narrative delves into his brutal murders of female hitchhikers that horrified the nation. Crime journalist Al Cimino presents a comprehensive account enriched with Kemper's own testimonies and haunting photographs, offering a disturbing glimpse into the mind of a serial killer and the impact of his actions on victims and society.

On first impressions, Ted Bundy seemed like the perfect all-American boy. He was good-looking, fun and very charming; many women found him irresistible. But deep inside he was an evil monster who used his insider knowledge of law enforcement to evade detection as he terrorised large areas of the USA, murdering white females, mostly college students aged between 15 and 25. ,He confessed to 30 killings, but the real figure was probably much higher. When Bundy died in the electric chair on 24 January 1989, a raucous mob celebrated outside the prison gates by singing, dancing, and setting off fireworks. This is the disturbing story of a chameleon-like sociopath and necrophile who lured innocent victims to a horrible end.

Hidden among us are some of the most depraved individuals imaginable, whose enthusiasm for killing knows no bounds. In this exploration of twisted motivations and horrifying crimes, crime writer Al Ciminio delves into the lives of some of the most evil men and women in history. Readers will encounter Keith Hunter Jesperson, who taunted authorities with smiley faces in his letters while boasting about his crimes; Jeffrey Dahmer, the 'Milwaukee Monster,' notorious for dismembering victims and storing body parts in his fridge; and Charles Albright, who removed eyes from dolls before attempting the same on his victims. The narrative also covers Joseph James DeAngelo, the 'Golden State Killer,' who eluded capture for over 40 years until a DNA match revealed his identity. Accompanied by chilling photographs, this gripping account is essential for true crime enthusiasts seeking insight into the darkest aspects of human nature. The True Crime Casefiles series presents some of the most shocking crimes and notorious criminals, providing psychological profiles, witness testimonies, and court proceedings, all while confronting the grisly details of these harrowing stories.

The FBI estimate that there are between 25 and 50 serial killers at large in the USA at any given time. But the truth is few people kill. We occasionally say we could kill someone, but that is usually hyperbole. Most of us can imagine what it might be like to be driven to a senseless act of violence in an unendurable situation. To kill once is one thing; to kill over and over again is quite another. What drives these people who kill and kill again? Are they evil or are they mad? Serial killing is a worldwide phenomenon and no two killers are alike. Each one comes with a grisly though compelling tale that takes the reader to the darkest reaches of the human psyche.