Clues From Killers: Serial Murder and Crime Scene Messages by Dirk C. Gibson

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Synopsis

Gibson (communication, University of New Mexico) considers the communication behavior of ten notorious serial killers, and analyzes the findings of numerous previous studies using integrative research and rhetorical criticism methods. Each chapter recounts the events of each case and reprints several of the notes and messages left or sent by each killer, then speculates about their purpose and psychological implications. The writing level is accessible to the general audience. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Biography

DIRK C. GIBSON is Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico. He has published numerous articles on a variety of topics in such journals as Public Relations Quarterly, Public Relations Review, and Southern Communication Journal. He has also published several book chapters and one book, The Role of Communication in the Practice of Law (1991).