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There are some who chose to kill and kill again. These terrifying criminals often hide in plain sight, waiting for their moment to strike and remaining undetected for years until the urge to commit ever more atrocious crimes finally leads to a mistake. Coming from every corner of the globe and from every walk of life, these killers represent the darkest aspects of humanity. In this revealing collection, Al Cimino examines the crimes and lives of the killers and their unfortunate victims and investigates the motives that led these people to commit their heinous crimes. Inside, you will discover such terrifying monsters as: - Dennis Rader, who took on the nickname 'BTK' for 'bind, torture, kill' - the horrifying approach he took to all his victims - Henry Lee Lucas, who confessed to as many as 600 murders - David Berkowitz, the 'Son of Sam' who went on a killing spree in New York City as 'demons' demanded - Vlado Taneski, the crime reporter who wrote the stories on his own murders. ABOUT THE SERIES: The True Crime Casefiles series covers some of the most shocking crimes and notorious criminals and psychopaths of all time, without shying away from the grisly details. These books include psychological profiles, witness testimonies, court proceedings and more, accompanied by chilling photographs of the people and places involved.

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Al Cimino is a journalist and author who specializes in history and crime. His books include Great Record Labels, Spree Killers, War in the Pacific, Omaha Beach, Battle of Guadalcanal and Battle of Midway. Al was brought up in New York City and now lives in London.

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