Profiling Violent Crimes

Archival Summary & Scope

The Fourth Edition of this best-selling text, authored by Ronald M. Holmes and Stephen T. Holmes, provides students with the most current information in the field of psychological profiling. Drawing from the authors' continued research and field investigations, the book integrates relevant, often high-profile case studies to illustrate theoretical concepts and practical applications. New to this edition are a dedicated chapter analyzing the Lizzie Borden case, alongside retained discussions of classic unresolved mysteries like Jack the Ripper, and updated coverage of recent events such as the Northern Illinois University and Virginia Tech killings. It also features a new section on Santeria and the occult, offers guidance for online graduate programs in criminal profiling, and includes updated tables, crime statistics, and new photos throughout. This text is a successful supplemental resource for undergraduate criminology and criminal justice courses, including Criminal Investigation, Criminal Profiling, Violent Crimes, Criminal Behavior, Field Investigation, and Forensic Psychology.