Identifying crimes and classifying them as serial murders is the first step towards determining who the offender is and what his or her motives and actions were. Serial Offenders: Theory and Practice explores the act of criminal profiling And The effective methods of case analysis and linkage. Intriguing case studies are used to thoroughly examine the behavioral aspects of serial homicide And The investigative issues that criminal justice professionals face. Readers will learn how to build hypotheses, construct timelines, and develop suspect lists. Successful interview and interrogation skills and methods are also covered. Key Features: A model theory for understanding copycat serial killers is included to recognize how the media and high profile serial offender cases influence individuals. An updated social psychological model of serial homicide is emphasized to bring readers to a better understanding of serial practice. Cases analysis and profiling exercises are included to give readers hands on application of valuable techniques.